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61 compensar
v.1 to make up for (valer la pena).no me compensa (perder tanto tiempo) it's not worth my while (wasting all that time)2 to compensate, to balance, to compensate for, to make for.El dinero compensa la pérdida The money compensates the loss.El jefe compensa a la chica The boss compensates the girl.El juez compensó a María por el accidente The judge compensated Mary for...3 to clear.El juez compensó el caso de Ricardo The judge cleared John's case.* * *1 (pérdida, error) to make up for2 (indemnizar) to compensate, indemnify3 TÉCNICA to balance, compensate4 familiar (merecer la pena) to be worth one's while* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=indemnizar) to compensate ( por for)lo compensaron con 100 dólares por los cristales rotos — he received 100 dollars compensation for the broken windows
¿cómo puedo compensarte por lo que has hecho por mí? — how can I repay you for what you have done for me?
2) (=equilibrar) [+ pérdida, falta] to compensate for, make up for; [+ efecto, bajada] to compensate for, offset; [+ gastos] to repay, reimburse; [+ error] to make amends forle ponen luz artificial para compensar la falta de sol — they put in artificial lighting to compensate for o make up for the lack of sunlight
3) (Mec) [+ ruedas] to balance4) (Econ) [+ cheque] to clear2.VIno compensa — it's not worth it, it's not worthwhile
te compensa hacerlo — it's worth you doing it, it's worth your while doing it o to do it
compensa gastarse más dinero ahora y ahorrarlo después — it pays to spend more now and save money later, it's worth spending more now to save money later on
* * *1.verbo intransitivo2.no compensa hacer un viaje tan largo — it's not worth making such a long journey; (+ me/te/le etc)
compensar vt1)a) ( contrarrestar) <pérdida/deficiencia> to compensate for, make up for; < efecto> to offsetb) < persona>lo compensaron con $2.000 por los daños — he was awarded $2,000 compensation in damages
quisiera compensarte de alguna manera por la molestia — I would like to repay you in some way for all your trouble
2) < cheque> to clear3.compensarse v prona) fuerzas (recípr) to compensate each other, cancel each other outb) pérdida/efectose compensa con una rebaja en los impuestos — it is offset by o compensated for by tax cuts
* * *= compensate, offset, repay, even out, balance, make + amends (for/to), balance out, requite.Ex. Whatever the immediate difficulties may be, they will be more than compensated for by the long-term benefits of automated bibliographic control.Ex. Space requirements are less and capital outlay is considerably less, though this is offset by the higher maintenance costs.Ex. The administrator will be more than repaid by high staff morale for all the trouble-shooting and unglamorous behind-the-scenes planning.Ex. But damp paper was still preferred for much ordinary printing until late in the nineteenth century, partly because it evened out the minor inequalities of used type in the days before the introduction of hot-metal composing machines which cast type afresh for each job.Ex. It often requires careful diplomacy by acquisitions librarians to balance sharp faculty interests.Ex. The scholarships were established in 1979 to help make amends for the state's history of excluding blacks from the university.Ex. If you do this it should balance out some of the negative thoughts you're having and know that in the end que sera sera, what's meant to be will be.Ex. The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.----* compensar a Alguien = make + it + up to + Alguien.* compensar por = make up for, outweigh, outbalance.* * *1.verbo intransitivo2.no compensa hacer un viaje tan largo — it's not worth making such a long journey; (+ me/te/le etc)
compensar vt1)a) ( contrarrestar) <pérdida/deficiencia> to compensate for, make up for; < efecto> to offsetb) < persona>lo compensaron con $2.000 por los daños — he was awarded $2,000 compensation in damages
quisiera compensarte de alguna manera por la molestia — I would like to repay you in some way for all your trouble
2) < cheque> to clear3.compensarse v prona) fuerzas (recípr) to compensate each other, cancel each other outb) pérdida/efectose compensa con una rebaja en los impuestos — it is offset by o compensated for by tax cuts
* * *= compensate, offset, repay, even out, balance, make + amends (for/to), balance out, requite.Ex: Whatever the immediate difficulties may be, they will be more than compensated for by the long-term benefits of automated bibliographic control.
Ex: Space requirements are less and capital outlay is considerably less, though this is offset by the higher maintenance costs.Ex: The administrator will be more than repaid by high staff morale for all the trouble-shooting and unglamorous behind-the-scenes planning.Ex: But damp paper was still preferred for much ordinary printing until late in the nineteenth century, partly because it evened out the minor inequalities of used type in the days before the introduction of hot-metal composing machines which cast type afresh for each job.Ex: It often requires careful diplomacy by acquisitions librarians to balance sharp faculty interests.Ex: The scholarships were established in 1979 to help make amends for the state's history of excluding blacks from the university.Ex: If you do this it should balance out some of the negative thoughts you're having and know that in the end que sera sera, what's meant to be will be.Ex: The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.* compensar a Alguien = make + it + up to + Alguien.* compensar por = make up for, outweigh, outbalance.* * *compensar [A1 ]vino compensa hacer un viaje tan largo para quedarse sólo tres días it's not worth making such a long journey just to stay three days(+ me/te/le etc): no me compensa hacerlo por tan poco dinero it's not worth my while doing it for so little moneyno creo que le compense venirse hasta aquí para trabajar dos horas I don't think it's worth her coming here (just) to work two hours■ compensarvtA1 ‹pérdida› to compensate for, make up for; ‹efecto› to offset2 ‹persona› compensar a algn POR algo to compensate sb FOR sthlo compensaron con $2.000 por los daños he was awarded $2,000 compensation in damagesquisiera compensarte de alguna manera por la molestia I would like to repay you in some way for all your troubleB ‹cheque› to clear1 «fuerzas» ( recípr) to compensate each other, cancel each other out2«pérdida/efecto»: compensarse CON algo: esto se compensa con una rebaja en los impuestos this is offset by o compensated for by tax cuts* * *
compensar ( conjugate compensar) verbo intransitivo:
no me compensa it's not worth my while
verbo transitivo
1
‹ efecto› to offset;
◊ lo compensaron con $2.000 por los daños he was awarded $2,000 compensation in damages
2 ‹ cheque› to clear
compensarse verbo pronominal [ fuerzas] ( recípr) to compensate each other, cancel each other out
compensar
I verbo transitivo
1 (equilibrar) to make up for
2 (indemnizar) to compensate (for)
II verbo intransitivo (merecer la pena) to be worthwhile: no me compensa vivir tan lejos, it's not worth my while to live so far away
' compensar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amortizar
- comida
- comido
- gratificar
- suplir
- recuperar
- resarcir
English:
amends
- atone
- compensate
- good
- hedge
- make up
- make up for
- offset
- redeem
- cancel
- even
- off
* * *♦ vt1. [contrarrestar] to make up for;su talento compensa la falta de educación formal her talent makes up for the fact that she lacks a formal education;compensaron las pérdidas con las ganancias the profit they made cancelled out their lossesla compensaron con 2 millones she got 2 million in compensation;te compensaré por el esfuerzo I'll make it worth your while♦ vito be worthwhile;no compensa it's not worth it;no me compensa (perder tanto tiempo) it's not worth my while (wasting all that time);compensa más comprarlo a granel it pays o it's more economical to buy it in bulk♦ See also the pronominal verb compensarse* * *I v/t compensate ( por for)II v/i figbe worthwhile* * *compensar vt: to compensate for, to make up forcompensar vi: to be worth one's while* * *compensar vb1. (contrarrestar) to make up for / to compensateel jefe nos compensará las horas extras con un aumento de sueldo the boss will compensate us for the overtime with a pay rise3. (valer la pena) to be worth your while -
62 con aire acondicionado
Ex. We are used to background noise in air conditioned buildings but the introduction of additional and unfamiliar sounds from AV equipment may be disturbing.* * *Ex: We are used to background noise in air conditioned buildings but the introduction of additional and unfamiliar sounds from AV equipment may be disturbing.
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63 con delicadeza
(con tacto) tactfully 2 (con suavidad) delicately, gently* * *= delicately, gentlyEx. Therefore, any such introduction must be done delicately and with full understanding of all involved.Ex. Some authors of papers lament the lack of a philosophy and gently chide librarians for the 'simplicity of their pragmatism'.* * *= delicately, gentlyEx: Therefore, any such introduction must be done delicately and with full understanding of all involved.
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64 configurado
= constructed.Ex. In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.----* mal configurado = misconfigured.* * *= constructed.Ex: In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.
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65 construido
adj.constructed, built, built-up.past part.past participle of spanish verb: construir.* * *= constructed.Ex. In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.----* bien construido = well-built.* construido en dos niveles = split-level.* construido expresamente = purpose-built.* construido expresamente para tal fin = purpose-built.* construido sobre soportes verticales = stilted.* edificio construido según un plan cúbico = deep building.* * *= constructed.Ex: In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.
* bien construido = well-built.* construido en dos niveles = split-level.* construido expresamente = purpose-built.* construido expresamente para tal fin = purpose-built.* construido sobre soportes verticales = stilted.* edificio construido según un plan cúbico = deep building. -
66 contextos
(n.) = sphere of activity, sphere of lifeEx. Military applications of information technology often pave the way for its introduction into other spheres of activity.Ex. As a result of scientific-technical development, culture is influencing all spheres of life.* * *(n.) = sphere of activity, sphere of lifeEx: Military applications of information technology often pave the way for its introduction into other spheres of activity.
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67 contribuir positivamente a
(v.) = be instrumental in/toEx. Co-operatives have then been instrumental in the development and introduction of new technology in libraries.* * *(v.) = be instrumental in/toEx: Co-operatives have then been instrumental in the development and introduction of new technology in libraries.
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68 cooperar
v.1 to co-operate.2 to cooperate, to collaborate, to contribute, to co-operate.* * *1 to cooperate* * *VI to cooperate (en in) ( con with)cooperar en — to collaborate in, work together on
los factores que cooperaron al fracaso — the factors which together led to failure, the factors which contributed to the failure
* * *verbo intransitivoa) ( en tarea) to cooperatecooperar (con alguien) en algo: cooperamos con ellos en la introducción del sistema we worked with o cooperated with them on the introduction of the system; cooperaron en las tareas de reconstrucción they collaborated on the rebuilding work; cooperar en la lucha contra el cáncer — to work together in the fight against cancer
b) ( contribuir)c) ( en colecta)* * *= cooperate [co-operate], play + ball.Ex. By 1960 a draft code had been produced, and from this time on, British and American Committees co-operated closely.Ex. She then said: 'If you want to fare reasonably well, you better play ball with me'.----* cooperar en la patrocinación = co-sponsor [cosponsor].* * *verbo intransitivoa) ( en tarea) to cooperatecooperar (con alguien) en algo: cooperamos con ellos en la introducción del sistema we worked with o cooperated with them on the introduction of the system; cooperaron en las tareas de reconstrucción they collaborated on the rebuilding work; cooperar en la lucha contra el cáncer — to work together in the fight against cancer
b) ( contribuir)c) ( en colecta)* * *= cooperate [co-operate], play + ball.Ex: By 1960 a draft code had been produced, and from this time on, British and American Committees co-operated closely.
Ex: She then said: 'If you want to fare reasonably well, you better play ball with me'.* cooperar en la patrocinación = co-sponsor [cosponsor].* * *cooperar [A1 ]vi1 (en una tarea) to cooperate cooperar ( CON algn) EN algo:cooperamos con ellos en la introducción del nuevo sistema we worked with o cooperated with o helped them to introduce the new systemcooperaron en las tareas de reconstrucción they collaborated on o they took part in the rebuilding worktodos debemos cooperar en la lucha contra el cáncer we must all work together in the fight against cancercooperar para la creación de un mundo mejor to work together to create a better world2 (contribuir) cooperar A algo to contribute TO sthcooperó al éxito de la campaña it contributed to the success of the campaign3 (en una colecta) cooperar CON algo to contribute sthcooperar con 500 pesos to contribute 500 pesosla UE coopera con medicamentos the EU is contributing medical suppliescooperar con un donativo to make a contribution o donation* * *
cooperar ( conjugate cooperar) verbo intransitivo
to cooperate;
cooperar con algn to cooperate with sb;
cooperar verbo intransitivo to cooperate [a, en, in] [con, with]
' cooperar' also found in these entries:
English:
cooperate
- play along
- ball
* * *cooperar vi1. [trabajar] to co-operate;cooperó con nosotros en nuestro primer proyecto he worked with us on our first project;cooperaron con la policía en la investigación they co-operated with the police in the investigation, they helped the police with their enquiries;tenemos que cooperar para hacer desaparecer la violencia we must work together to put an end to violence2. [contribuir] to contribute;cooperaron con dos hospitales de campaña the contributed two field hospitals3. [influir] to contribute;el mal tiempo cooperó al fracaso the bad weather contributed to their failure* * *v/i cooperate* * *cooperar vi: to cooperate* * *cooperar vb to cooperate -
69 creado
adj.created, begotten, made.past part.past participle of spanish verb: crear.* * *= constructed, generated.Ex. In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.Ex. I suggest we set this up to run automatically once per day and add the generated contents somewhere public.----* creado especialmente para la televisión = made-for-television.* creado exclusivamente para = born and bred.* creado originariamente en formato digital = born digital [born-digital].* creado por el hombre = human-generated.* creado por la ingeniería genética = genetically engineered.* creado por ordenador = computer-generated.* interés creado = vested interest.* recientemente creado = newly created [newly-created].* * *= constructed, generated.Ex: In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.
Ex: I suggest we set this up to run automatically once per day and add the generated contents somewhere public.* creado especialmente para la televisión = made-for-television.* creado exclusivamente para = born and bred.* creado originariamente en formato digital = born digital [born-digital].* creado por el hombre = human-generated.* creado por la ingeniería genética = genetically engineered.* creado por ordenador = computer-generated.* interés creado = vested interest.* recientemente creado = newly created [newly-created]. -
70 cuestiones bibliotecarias
(n.) = library issuesEx. Whilst this issue is devoted to an introduction to the Department, future issues (to be produced on a semester basis) will include articles on library issues.* * *(n.) = library issuesEx: Whilst this issue is devoted to an introduction to the Department, future issues (to be produced on a semester basis) will include articles on library issues.
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71 cuestión administrativa
f.administrative issue.* * *(n.) = management issue, administrative issueEx. This article discusses management issues experienced by the information service of Employment Relations, a human resource consulting service, during a period of transition from government funding to private funding.Ex. The author discusses many of the administrative issues resulting from the introduction of CD-ROMs in the library.* * *(n.) = management issue, administrative issueEx: This article discusses management issues experienced by the information service of Employment Relations, a human resource consulting service, during a period of transition from government funding to private funding.
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72 curso de diplomatura
(n.) = undergraduate course, honours courseEx. The teaching programme includes large postgraduate courses and an undergraduate course, each with 50 students a year with a total of 250 overall.Ex. However, the new department's main success has been with the introduction of an undergraduate single honours course by distance learning.* * *(n.) = undergraduate course, honours courseEx: The teaching programme includes large postgraduate courses and an undergraduate course, each with 50 students a year with a total of 250 overall.
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73 curso que abarca varias disciplinas
(n.) = umbrella courseEx. This development saw the introduction of other umbrella courses such as environmental studies.* * *(n.) = umbrella courseEx: This development saw the introduction of other umbrella courses such as environmental studies.
Spanish-English dictionary > curso que abarca varias disciplinas
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74 curva + estabilizarse
(n.) = curve + flatten outEx. With the introduction of powered printing machinery, however, the unit cost varied inversely with edition quantity up to about 10,000 copies whereupon the curve flattened out, the unit cost for 100,000 copies being much the same as for 10,000.* * *(n.) = curve + flatten outEx: With the introduction of powered printing machinery, however, the unit cost varied inversely with edition quantity up to about 10,000 copies whereupon the curve flattened out, the unit cost for 100,000 copies being much the same as for 10,000.
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75 dar lugar a queja
(v.) = evoke + complaintEx. So far, the introduction of technology and online cataloging is evoking a lot of complaints from catalogers.* * *(v.) = evoke + complaintEx: So far, the introduction of technology and online cataloging is evoking a lot of complaints from catalogers.
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76 de un modo engorroso
= awkwardly, cumbrouslyEx. However, the rules of 1908 and 1949 included no such provision, save in the case of anonymous works where this was accomplished awkwardly and indirectly by the use of added entries under the original title.Ex. In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.* * *= awkwardly, cumbrouslyEx: However, the rules of 1908 and 1949 included no such provision, save in the case of anonymous works where this was accomplished awkwardly and indirectly by the use of added entries under the original title.
Ex: In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'. -
77 de un modo incómodo
= awkwardly, cumbrouslyEx. However, the rules of 1908 and 1949 included no such provision, save in the case of anonymous works where this was accomplished awkwardly and indirectly by the use of added entries under the original title.Ex. In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.* * *= awkwardly, cumbrouslyEx: However, the rules of 1908 and 1949 included no such provision, save in the case of anonymous works where this was accomplished awkwardly and indirectly by the use of added entries under the original title.
Ex: In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'. -
78 de un modo muy interesante
= most interestingly + VerboEx. This collection of more than 22,000 items bound into over 2,000 volumes is most interestingly described and the motives of its indefatigable collector discussed by G K Fortescue in a bibliographical introduction to the catalogue.* * *= most interestingly + VerboEx: This collection of more than 22,000 items bound into over 2,000 volumes is most interestingly described and the motives of its indefatigable collector discussed by G K Fortescue in a bibliographical introduction to the catalogue.
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79 de una manera torpe
= awkwardly, cumbrouslyEx. However, the rules of 1908 and 1949 included no such provision, save in the case of anonymous works where this was accomplished awkwardly and indirectly by the use of added entries under the original title.Ex. In order to avoid cumbrously constructed sentences, the term 'library' henceforth will be used in this introduction to encompass 'libraries,' 'media centers,' and 'information systems'.* * *= awkwardly, cumbrouslyEx: However, the rules of 1908 and 1949 included no such provision, save in the case of anonymous works where this was accomplished awkwardly and indirectly by the use of added entries under the original title.
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80 definición del problema
(n.) = problem statementEx. The basic components of a proposal should be: summary; introduction; problem statement or needs assessment; goals and objectives; methods; evaluation; future funding; and budget.* * *(n.) = problem statementEx: The basic components of a proposal should be: summary; introduction; problem statement or needs assessment; goals and objectives; methods; evaluation; future funding; and budget.
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