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1 mild
1) ((of a person or his personality) gentle in temper or behaviour: such a mild man.) apacible, afable, dulce2) ((of punishment etc) not severe: a mild sentence.) ligero, leve3) ((of weather especially if not in summer) not cold; rather warm: a mild spring day.) benigno, suave, templado4) ((of spices, spiced foods etc) not hot: a mild curry.) suave•- mildly- mildness
mild adj suavetr[maɪld]1 (person, character) apacible, afable, dulce2 (climate, weather) benigno,-a, templado,-a, suave, blando,-a; (soap, detergent) suave3 (food, tobacco) suave4 (protest, attempt) ligero,-a; (punishment, fever) leve; (illness, attack) ligero,-a, leve; (criticism, rebuke) suave, leve1 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (beer) cerveza de sabor suave\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLmild steel acero bajo en carbonomild ['maɪld] adj1) gentle: apacible, suavea mild disposition: un temperamento suave2) light: leve, ligeroa mild punishment: un castigo leve, un castigo poco severo3) temperate: templado (dícese del clima)♦ mildly advadj.• apacible adj.• blando, -a adj.• dulce adj.• dócil adj.• leve adj.• ligero, -a adj.• manso, -a adj.• pacato, -a adj.• suave adj.• templado, -a adj.n.• meloso s.m.maɪldadjective -er, -est1)b) ( not serious or potent) <attack/form> ligero, leve; < discomfort> ligero, leve3) <cheese/tobacco/detergent/sedative> suave[maɪld]1. ADJ(compar milder) (superl mildest)1) (=not severe) [winter] moderado, poco frío; [weather, climate, evening] templado2) (=not strong) [cheese, cigar, detergent, shampoo, sedative] suave; [curry] suave, no muy picante; [protest] moderado; [criticism] suave, moderadohe issued a mild rebuke to his Republican opponents — reprendió a sus oponentes republicanos con cierta suavidad
3) (=not serious) [fever] ligero; [infection] pequeño; [symptoms] leve4) (=slight) [pain] leve, ligerohe turned to Mona with a look of mild confusion/surprise — se volvió hacia Mona y la miró ligeramente confundido/sorprendido
5) (=pleasant) [person, voice] afable, dulce; [words] dulce; [disposition] tranquilo, apacible; [manner] afable2.N (Brit) (=beer) cerveza suave y de color oscuro3.CPDmild steel N — acero con bajo contenido carbónico
* * *[maɪld]adjective -er, -est1)b) ( not serious or potent) <attack/form> ligero, leve; < discomfort> ligero, leve3) <cheese/tobacco/detergent/sedative> suave -
2 quiet
1. adjective1) (not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise: Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.) tranquilo; silencioso; callado2) (free from worry, excitement etc: I live a very quiet life.) tranquilo, relajado, calmado3) (without much movement or activity; not busy: We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.) tranquilo4) ((of colours) not bright.) discreto
2. noun(a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet: In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.) tranquilidad, calma
3. verb((especially American: often with down) to quieten.) calmar(se)- quieten- quietly
- quietness
- keep quiet about
- on the quiet
quiet1 adj1. tranquilo2. silencioso3. calladobe quiet! ¡cállate!quiet2 n tranquilidad / silenciotr['kwaɪət]1 (silent) callado,-a, silencioso,-a2 (peaceful, calm) tranquilo,-a, sosegado,-a3 SMALLFINANCE/SMALL apagado,-a, poco activo,-a4 (unobtrusive) callado,-a, reservado,-a5 (tranquil, without fuss) tranquilo,-a1 (silence) silencio2 (calm) tranquilidad nombre femenino, calma, sosiego1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL calmar, silenciar1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL calmarse\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLon the quiet a la chita callando, a hurtadillas, en secreto, sigilosamentequiet v ['kwaɪət] vt1) silence: hacer callar, acallar2) calm: calmar, tranquilizarquiet vito quiet down : calmarse, tranquilizarsequiet adv: silenciosamentea quiet-running engine: un motor silenciosoquiet adj1) calm: tranquilo, calmoso2) mild: sosegado, suavea quiet disposition: un temperamento sosegado3) silent: silencioso4) unobtrusive: discreto5) secluded: aisladoa quiet nook: un rincón aislado♦ quietly advquiet n1) calm: calma f, tranquilidad f2) silence: silencio madj.• apagado, -a adj.• callado, -a adj.• calmoso, -a adj.• deslucido, -a adj.• encalmado, -a adj.• modoso, -a adj.• pacato, -a adj.• quedo, -a adj.• quieto, -a adj.• reposado, -a adj.• silencioso, -a adj.• sordo, -a adj.• sosegado, -a adj.• suave adj.• tranquilo, -a adj.n.• descanso s.m.• poso s.m.• quietud s.f.• reposo s.m.• silencio s.m.• sosiego s.m.• tranquilidad s.f.v.• acallar v.• allanar v.• aquietar v.• callar v.• calmar v.• silenciar v.• sosegar v.'kwaɪət
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1)be quiet! — ( to one person) cállate!; ( to more than one person) cállense! or (Esp tb) callaros or callaos!, silencio!
he gave them money to keep them quiet — les pagó para que no hablasen or para que se callaran
he has a very quiet voice — habla muy bajo, tiene una voz muy suave
keep it quiet! — no hagan or (Esp tb) hagáis ruido!
c) ( not boisterous) < manner> tranquilo, sosegado2)a) ( peaceful) tranquiloI finally bought it for him: anything for a quiet life — al final se lo compré: con tal de que me dejara en paz...!
c) ( private) en privado
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mass nouna) ( silence) silencio mon the quiet — a escondidas, con disimulo
b) (peace, tranquillity) tranquilidad f, calma f, sosiego m
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(AmE) transitive verba) ( silence) \<\<uproar/protests\>\> acallar; \<\<class\>\> hacer* callarb) ( calm) \<\<horse/person\>\> tranquilizar*; \<\<fear/suspicion\>\> disipar
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vi ( become calmer) \<\<person/animal\>\> tranquilizarse*; \<\<wind/storm\>\> amainar, calmarsePhrasal Verbs:['kwaɪǝt]1. ADJ(compar quieter) (superl quietest)1) (=not loud) [engine] silencioso; [music] tranquilo, suave; [tone] bajo, quedo liter; [laughter] suave2) (=silent)a) [person] callado•
to be quiet — estar calladobe quiet! — ¡cállate!, ¡silencio!
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to go quiet — quedarse calladoto keep sb quiet: they paid him £1,000 to keep him quiet — le pagaron 1000 libras para que se callara
b)to keep sth quiet: keep it quiet — no se lo digas a nadie
the government has tried to keep the matter quiet — el gobierno ha intentado mantener el asunto en secreto
c) [place] silenciosoisn't it quiet! — ¡qué silencio!
3) (=peaceful, not busy) [life, night, village, area] tranquilothe shops will be quieter today — las tiendas estarán más tranquilas hoy, hoy habrá menos jaleo en las tiendas
4) (=calm, placid) [person] callado; [temperament] tranquilo, sosegado; [dog, horse] manso5) (=discreet) [manner, decor, style] discreto; [clothes, dress] discreto, no llamativo; [colour] suave, apagado; [despair] callado; [optimism] comedido; [ceremony] íntimowith quiet humour he said... — con un humor discreto dijo...
we had a quiet lunch/supper — comimos/cenamos en la intimidad
it was a quiet funeral/wedding — el funeral/la boda se celebró en la intimidad
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to have a quiet dig at sb — burlarse discretamente de algn•
we had a quiet laugh over it — nos reímos en privado•
I'll have a quiet word with him — hablaré discretamente con él2. N1) (=silence) silencio m•
on the quiet — a escondidas2) (=peacefulness) tranquilidad fpeacethere was a period of quiet after the fighting — hubo un periodo de tranquilidad tras los enfrentamientos
3.VT(US) = quieten 1.4.VI(US) = quieten 2.* * *['kwaɪət]
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1)be quiet! — ( to one person) cállate!; ( to more than one person) cállense! or (Esp tb) callaros or callaos!, silencio!
he gave them money to keep them quiet — les pagó para que no hablasen or para que se callaran
he has a very quiet voice — habla muy bajo, tiene una voz muy suave
keep it quiet! — no hagan or (Esp tb) hagáis ruido!
c) ( not boisterous) < manner> tranquilo, sosegado2)a) ( peaceful) tranquiloI finally bought it for him: anything for a quiet life — al final se lo compré: con tal de que me dejara en paz...!
c) ( private) en privado
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mass nouna) ( silence) silencio mon the quiet — a escondidas, con disimulo
b) (peace, tranquillity) tranquilidad f, calma f, sosiego m
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(AmE) transitive verba) ( silence) \<\<uproar/protests\>\> acallar; \<\<class\>\> hacer* callarb) ( calm) \<\<horse/person\>\> tranquilizar*; \<\<fear/suspicion\>\> disipar
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vi ( become calmer) \<\<person/animal\>\> tranquilizarse*; \<\<wind/storm\>\> amainar, calmarsePhrasal Verbs: -
3 light
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noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) luz2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) luz, lámpara3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) fuego4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) perspectiva
2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) claro, luminoso2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) claro
3. lit verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) iluminar2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) encender•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to
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1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) ligero2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) leve3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) ligero4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) más ligero5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) ligero6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) ágil7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) ligero8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) fino9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) arenoso•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light
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= light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.)light1 adj1. claro2. ligero / que pesa poco3. luminoso / claro4. suavelight2 n1. luz2. fuegohave you got a light? ¿tienes fuego?light3 vb1. encender / prender2. iluminar / alumbrar
light /lajt/ adjetivo invariable ‹ cigarrillos› low-tar; ‹ alimentos› low-calorie; ‹ refresco› diet ( before n)
light adj inv (cigarrillos) fuma Camel Light(tm), he smokes Camel Lights(tm) ' light' also found in these entries: Spanish: aeroplano - alumbrar - amanecer - año - aplique - avioneta - barrio - bombilla - buena - bueno - caballería - candela - cegador - cegadora - clara - claridad - claro - contraluz - deslumbrar - disco - duermevela - encender - enfocar - esclarecer - foco - fotómetro - fuego - iluminar - interruptor - leve - ligera - ligero - lumbre - luminosa - luminoso - luz - penumbra - piloto - pluma - precisa - preciso - prender - semáforo - sueño - tenue - tonadilla - trasluz - vaporosa - vaporoso - velomotor English: beam - blink - chink - deflect - fall - feather - flash - flicker - fluorescent light - go on - hand - infrared - light - light bulb - light switch - light up - light year - light-headed - light-hearted - off - pilot light - red light - red light district - see - shed - sleeper - strip light - tail-light - tone - traffic light - traffic lights - warning light - watt - absorb - admit - beacon - blind - block - bright - brighten - brilliant - bulb - candle - cast - come - dark - day - dazzle - dazzling - diettr[laɪt]■ as light as a feather ligero,-a como una pluma2 (sentence, wound) leve3 (head) mareado,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be light on something familiar andar mal de algoto be light on one's feet ser ligero,-a de piesto have light fingers tener los dedos largos, tener los dedos rápidosto make light of something dar poca importancia a algoto travel light viajar con poco equipajewith a light heart con el corazón alegrelight aircraft avionetalight ale cerveza claralight opera operetalight reading lectura fácil————————tr[laɪt]————————tr[laɪt]1 (gen) luz nombre femenino3 (for cigarette, fire) fuego■ could you give me a light, please? ¿tiene fuego, por favor?1 (ignite) encender2 (illuminate) iluminar, alumbrar1 encenderse1 (colour) claro,-a; (complexion) blanco,-a2 (bright) con mucha claridad\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLaccording to one's own lights formal use según su propio criterioin (the) light of SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL en vista de, teniendo en cuentato bring something to light sacar algo a la luzto come to light salir a luzto go out like a light familiar quedarse roqueto see the light at the end of the tunnel ver la luz al final del túnelto see things in a new light ver las cosas bajo otro aspectoto shed light on something aclarar algo, arrojar luz sobre algoto show somebody in a bad light hacer quedar mal a alguiento throw light on something aclarar algo, arrojar luz sobre algolight bulb bombillalight industry industria ligeralight meter fotómetrolight year año luz1) illuminate: iluminar, alumbrar2) ignite: encender, prenderle fuego alight vi: encenderse, prender1) land, settle: posarse2) dismount: bajarse, apearselight ['laɪt] adv1) lightly: suavemente, ligeramente2)to travel light : viajar con poco equipajelight adj1) lightweight: ligero, liviano, poco pesado2) easy: fácil, ligero, livianolight reading: lectura fácillight work: trabajo liviano3) gentle, mild: fino, suave, levea light breeze: una brisa suavea light rain: una lluvia fina4) frivolous: de poca importancia, superficial5) bright: bien iluminado, claro6) pale: claro (dícese de los colores), rubio (dícese del pelo)light n1) illumination: luz f2) daylight: luz f del día3) dawn: amanecer m, madrugada f4) lamp: lámpara fto turn on off the light: apagar la luz5) aspect: aspecto min a new light: con otros ojosin the light of: en vista de, a la luz de6) match: fósforo m, cerillo m7)to bring to light : sacar a (la) luzadj.• airoso, -a adj.• blondo, -a adj.• claro, -a adj.• ingrávido, -a adj.• leve adj.• ligero, -a adj.• liviano, -a adj.• luz adj.• rubio, -a adj.• suelto, -a adj.• sutil adj.• tenue adj.n.• candela s.f.• claro s.m.• fuego s.m.• lumbre s.f.• lumbrera s.f.• luz s.f.• lámpara s.f.v.(§ p.,p.p.: lit) = alumbrar v.• brillar v.• cebar v.• encender v.laɪt
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1) u luz flight and shade — luz y sombra; ( Art) claroscuro m
hold it up to the light — ponlo al trasluz or a contraluz
in o by the cold light of day it didn't seem such a good idea — al pensarlo mejor or en frío, no parecía tan buena idea
at first light — al clarear (el día), con las primeras luces
to bring something to light — sacar* algo a la luz
to come to light — salir* a la luz
to hide one's light under a bushel — ser* modesto
to see the light — abrir* los ojos, comprender las cosas
to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel — vislumbrar el fin de sus (or mis etc) problemas
to see the light (of day) — ver* la luz (del día)
to throw o cast o shed light on something — arrojar luz sobre algo; (before n)
light meter — fotómetro m
2) ca) ( source of light) luz f; ( lamp) lámpara fto turn the light off — apagar* la luz
to turn the light on — encender* or (AmL tb) prender or (Esp tb) dar* la luz
warning light — señal f luminosa
to go out like a light — (colloq) ( become unconscious) caer(se)* redondo; ( fall asleep) dormirse* como un tronco, caer* como piedra (AmL fam); (before n)
b) (of car, bicycle) luz fc) ( traffic light) semáforo m3)a) ( aspect) (no pl)to see something/somebody in a good/bad/new o different light — ver* algo/a alguien con buenos/malos/otros ojos
b)in the light of o (AmE also) in light of — (as prep) a la luz de, en vista de
4) c ( for igniting)have you got a light? — ¿tienes fuego?
to put a o set light to something — prender fuego a algo
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1) adjective -er, -estit's lighter than the other one — pesa menos que el otro, es más ligero or (esp AmL) liviano que el otro
she's a very light sleeper — tiene el sueño muy ligero or (esp AmL) liviano
3)a) ( Meteo) <breeze/wind> suavelight rain — llovizna f
b) ( sparse)the losses were fairly light — las pérdidas fueron de poca consideración or de poca monta
c) ( not strenuous) <work/duties> ligero, liviano (esp AmL)d) ( not severe) < sentence> leve4) ( not serious) <music/comedy/reading> ligeroto make light of something — quitarle or restarle importancia a algo
5)a) ( pale) <green/brown> clarob) ( bright)it gets light very early these days — ahora amanece or aclara muy temprano
it's already light — ya es de día, ya está claro
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1) (past & past p lighted or lit) ( set alight) encender*, prender2) (past & past p lit) ( illuminate) \<\<room/scene\>\> iluminardimly/brightly lit — poco/muy iluminado
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Phrasal Verbs:- light up
I [laɪt] (vb: pt, pp lit or lighted)1. N1) (=not darkness) luz fshe was sitting with her back to the light or with the light behind her — estaba sentada de espaldas a la luz
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against the light — al trasluzto hold sth against the light — acercar algo a la luz, mirar algo al trasluz
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by the light of the moon/a candle — a la luz de la luna/de una vela•
at first light — al rayar el día•
you're (standing) in my light — me quitas la luz, me haces sombra•
to hold sth up to the light — acercar algo a la luz, mirar algo al trasluz- see a light at the end of the tunnel- bring sth to light- shed or throw or cast light on sth- come to light- light dawned on him/her- hide one's light- see the light- see the light of dayleading 2.2) (=lamp) luz fto switch on or turn on the light — encender la luz
to switch off or turn off the light — apagar la luz
- go out like a lightbright 3., runway3) (=electricity) luz felectric light — luz f eléctrica
4) (Aut) (on vehicle) luz f5) (=traffic signal) semáforo ma red/green/amber light — un semáforo en rojo/verde/ámbar
green 4.the lights were at or on red — el semáforo estaba en rojo
6) (=viewpoint)•
according to or by sb's lights — frm según el parecer de algn•
to see things/look at sth in a different or new light — ver las cosas/mirar algo con una perspectiva distinta or desde otro punto de vista•
in the light of what you have said... — en vista de or a la luz de lo que has dicho...7) (=glint, twinkle) brillo m8) (=flame)strike 2., 3)9) (Archit) cristal m, vidrio m2. ADJ(compar lighter) (superl lightest)1) (=bright) [room, hallway] con bastante luzwhile it's still light — mientras es de día or hay luz
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to get light — hacerse de día2) (=pale) [colour] claro; [hair] rubio, güero (CAm, Mex); [skin] blancolight blue/green — azul/verde claro
3. VT1) (=illuminate) iluminarto be lit up * — estar achispado *
2) (=ignite) [+ match, candle, fire] encender, prender; [+ cigarette] encender4.VI (=ignite) encenderse, prenderthe fire wouldn't light — el fuego no se encendía, el fuego no prendía
5.CPDlight bulb N — bombilla f, foco m (And), bombillo m (Col, Ven)
light fitting N — instalación eléctrica donde se colocan bombillas, tubos fluorescentes etc
light meter N — (Phot) fotómetro m
light show N — espectáculo m de luces
lights out N — hora f de apagar las luces
what time is lights out? — ¿a qué hora se apagan las luces?
light switch N — interruptor m
light wave N — onda f luminosa
light year N — año m luz
- light up
II [laɪt]1. ADJ(compar lighter) (superl lightest)•
you need a light touch to make good pastry — necesitas manos de seda para conseguir una buena masa2) (=scanty, slight) [breeze] leve, suave; [shower] ligero3) (Culin) [meal, food, cake] ligero, liviano (LAm)4) (=low-alcohol) de bajo contenido alcohólico, de bajo contenido en alcohol; (=low-calorie) light, bajo en calorías; (=low-tar) light, de bajo contenido en alquitrán5) (=soft) [sound] leve; [voice] suave6) (=not demanding) [work, duties] ligero- make light work of sth7) (=not serious) [novel, music] ligero•
to make light of sth — quitar importancia a algo8) (=not harsh) [sentence] leve9) (=shallow)10) (=loose) [soil] poco denso2.ADV•
to travel light — viajar con poco equipaje3. N1) lights (Culin) † pulmones mpl2) (=cigarette) cigarrillo m light, cigarrillo m de bajo contenido en alquitrán4.CPDlight aircraft N — avión m ligero
light ale, light beer (US) N — cerveza f rubia, cerveza f clara
light cream N — (US) (=single cream) nata f líquida
light entertainment N — (TV) programas mpl de variedades
light heavyweight N — (=cruiserweight) peso m semipesado
light industry N — industria f ligera
light infantry N — infantería f ligera
light opera N — (=show) opereta f; (=genre) género m lírico
light verse N — poesías fpl festivas
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[laɪt](pt, pp lit or lighted) VIto light on sth — liter dar con algo, tropezar con algo, encontrar algo
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1) u luz flight and shade — luz y sombra; ( Art) claroscuro m
hold it up to the light — ponlo al trasluz or a contraluz
in o by the cold light of day it didn't seem such a good idea — al pensarlo mejor or en frío, no parecía tan buena idea
at first light — al clarear (el día), con las primeras luces
to bring something to light — sacar* algo a la luz
to come to light — salir* a la luz
to hide one's light under a bushel — ser* modesto
to see the light — abrir* los ojos, comprender las cosas
to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel — vislumbrar el fin de sus (or mis etc) problemas
to see the light (of day) — ver* la luz (del día)
to throw o cast o shed light on something — arrojar luz sobre algo; (before n)
light meter — fotómetro m
2) ca) ( source of light) luz f; ( lamp) lámpara fto turn the light off — apagar* la luz
to turn the light on — encender* or (AmL tb) prender or (Esp tb) dar* la luz
warning light — señal f luminosa
to go out like a light — (colloq) ( become unconscious) caer(se)* redondo; ( fall asleep) dormirse* como un tronco, caer* como piedra (AmL fam); (before n)
b) (of car, bicycle) luz fc) ( traffic light) semáforo m3)a) ( aspect) (no pl)to see something/somebody in a good/bad/new o different light — ver* algo/a alguien con buenos/malos/otros ojos
b)in the light of o (AmE also) in light of — (as prep) a la luz de, en vista de
4) c ( for igniting)have you got a light? — ¿tienes fuego?
to put a o set light to something — prender fuego a algo
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1) adjective -er, -estit's lighter than the other one — pesa menos que el otro, es más ligero or (esp AmL) liviano que el otro
she's a very light sleeper — tiene el sueño muy ligero or (esp AmL) liviano
3)a) ( Meteo) <breeze/wind> suavelight rain — llovizna f
b) ( sparse)the losses were fairly light — las pérdidas fueron de poca consideración or de poca monta
c) ( not strenuous) <work/duties> ligero, liviano (esp AmL)d) ( not severe) < sentence> leve4) ( not serious) <music/comedy/reading> ligeroto make light of something — quitarle or restarle importancia a algo
5)a) ( pale) <green/brown> clarob) ( bright)it gets light very early these days — ahora amanece or aclara muy temprano
it's already light — ya es de día, ya está claro
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1) (past & past p lighted or lit) ( set alight) encender*, prender2) (past & past p lit) ( illuminate) \<\<room/scene\>\> iluminardimly/brightly lit — poco/muy iluminado
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Phrasal Verbs:- light up
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mild — adj. 1 not very cold VERBS ▪ be ▪ become, turn (esp. BrE) ▪ Later in the week the weather turned very mild. ▪ remain ADVERB … Collocations dictionary
mild — [ maıld ] adjective ** ▸ 1 not strong/severe ▸ 2 about the weather ▸ 3 about food ▸ 4 about drugs/cosmetics ▸ 5 not large/extreme ▸ 6 gentle ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a mild illness or injury is one that is not serious: They were both suffering from a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
mild — I UK [maɪld] / US adjective Word forms mild : adjective mild comparative milder superlative mildest ** 1) a mild illness or injury is one that is not serious They were both suffering from a mild bout of flu. brain injuries ranging from mild to… … English dictionary
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