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121 fuerte2
2 = robust, strong [stronger -comp., strongest -sup.], sturdy [sturdier -comp., sturdiest -sup.], loud [louder -comp., loudest -sup.], hefty [heftier -comp., heftiest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], forte, brawny [brawnier -comp., brawniest -sup.], buoyant, hard-wearing, strong point, nippy [nippier -comp., nippiest -sup.].Ex. Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.Ex. In fact, the 1979 index figures show a strong contrast between the hardback and paperback turnovers, with the hardback market being down and the paperback market up.Ex. Here came every sort of human ingredient -- sturdy homesteaders, skilled craftsmen, precious scoundrels.Ex. Visitors would be surprised by the loud creaking and groaning of the presses as the timbers gave and rubbed against each other.Ex. This new font had increased contrast and x-height in the lower case and a hefty set of capitals = Este nuevo tipo de letra había aumentado el contraste y el ojo medio de las minúsculas y las mayúsculas eran voluminosas.Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex. Statistical analysis has long been a forte of sociological & social research.Ex. This revolutionary syndicalist union consistently supported the most downtrodden & oppressed, & encouraged a cult of the unspoiled, heroic brawny proletarian with raw courage & 'natural' virtues.Ex. The foreign relations of the Community will probably remain a buoyant area.Ex. The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.Ex. One of the strong points of the DIALOG service is the documentation.Ex. Blend cream cheese with prepared horseradish for a nippy taste.----* amarillo fuerte = bright yellow.* andar pisando fuerte = go from + strength to strength, make + a big impact.* apretar fuerte = bear down on.* bebida alcohólica fuerte = hard drink, hard liquor.* caja fuerte = safe, safety deposit box.* combinación de la caja fuerte = safe code, safe combination.* con fuertes aspiraciones profesionales = upward-mobile.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* delgado y fuerte = wiry.* demasiado fuerte = over-strong.* de olor fuerte = strong-smelling.* fuerte como un roble = as strong as an ox.* fuerte como un toro = as strong as an ox.* fuertes lluvias = heavy rain.* fuerte viento = strong wind.* golpear fuerte = wallop, whack.* golpe fuerte = whack.* hacer más fuerte = toughen.* hacerse más fuerte = gain in + strength, grow in + strength.* iluminación fuerte = task lighting.* ley del más fuerte, la = law of the jungle, the, survival of the fittest, survival of the strongest.* mar fuerte = heavy sea.* más fuerte que un roble = as strong as an ox.* más fuerte que un toro = as strong as an ox.* naranja fuerte = bright orange.* olor fuerte y penetrante = tang.* pegar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* pisar fuerte = go from + strength to strength, make + a big impact, stomp.* plato fuerte = main dish, strong point, entrée, main entrée.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* punto fuerte = strength.* sabor fuerte y penetrante = tang.* supervivencia del más fuerte = survival of the fittest, survival of the strongest.* tener una personalidad muy fuerte = be full of character.* tener un carácter muy fuerte = be full of character.* un fuerte sentimiento de = a strong sense of.* viento fuerte = high wind. -
122 fulminar
v.1 to strike down.un rayo la fulminó she was struck by lightningfulminar a alguien con la mirada to look daggers at somebody2 to fulminate, to kill, to strike by lighting, to strike dead.* * *1 to strike with lightning2 figurado to strike dead\fulminar a alguien (con la mirada) to look daggers at somebody* * *1. VT1) (=destruir) to strike downmurió fulminado por un rayo — he was struck dead o killed by lightning
2) [+ amenazas] to utter ( contra against)2.VI to fulminate, explode* * *un cáncer lo fulminó — he developed cancer and died within a few days/weeks
* * *= destroy.Ex. I am frequently taken to task as someone who would try to destroy the integrity of certain catalogs on the West Coast.----* fulminar a Alguien con la mirada = look + daggers at.* fulminar con la mirada = glower, scowl (at).* fulminar los precios = slash + prices.* * *un cáncer lo fulminó — he developed cancer and died within a few days/weeks
* * *= destroy.Ex: I am frequently taken to task as someone who would try to destroy the integrity of certain catalogs on the West Coast.
* fulminar a Alguien con la mirada = look + daggers at.* fulminar con la mirada = glower, scowl (at).* fulminar los precios = slash + prices.* * *fulminar [A1 ]vt1(matar): murieron fulminados they were struck by lightning and killedcayó como fulminado por un rayo he collapsed as if he had been struck by lightningun cáncer del hígado lo fulminó he developed cancer of the liver and died within a few days/weekslo fulminó con la mirada she looked daggers at him, she gave him a withering look2 ‹amenazas/maldiciones› fulminar algo CONTRA algn to hurl sth AT sb* * *
fulminar vtr fig to strike dead
fulminar a alguien con la mirada, to look daggers at sb
' fulminar' also found in these entries:
English:
glare
* * *fulminar vt[sujeto: enfermedad] to strike down;un rayo la fulminó she was struck by lightning;fulminar a alguien con la mirada to look daggers at sb* * *v/t:lo fulminó un rayo he was killed by lightning;fulminar a alguien con la mirada look daggers at s.o. fam* * *fulminar vt1) : to strike with lightning2) : to strike downfulminar a alguien con la mirada: to look daggers at someone -
123 iluminado
adj.illuminated, lamplit, clear, lighted.m.1 illumination, lighting.2 prophet, sage.past part.past participle of spanish verb: iluminar.* * *1→ link=iluminar iluminar► adjetivo1 (habitación) lit; (calles) lit, lit up► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 illuminate* * *iluminado, -a1. ADJ1) (=alumbrado) illuminated, lit2) (=con conocimiento) enlightened3)estar iluminado — ** (=borracho) to be lit up *; (=drogado) to be high *
2.SM / F visionary* * *- da masculino, femenino (lúcido, clarividente) visionary* * *= illuminated, lit-up.Ex. This process is similar to the way jets of water in illuminated fountains trap the light from underwater light sources.Ex. The lit-up computer screen is now our symbol of knowledge and power, omnipresent and omniscient as the eye of almighty God in days gone by.----* bien iluminado = well-lit.* iluminado con velas = candlelight, candlelit.* iluminado por la luna = moonlit.* mal iluminado = badly-lit.* muy iluminado = brightly illuminated.* poco iluminado = dimly illuminated.* * *- da masculino, femenino (lúcido, clarividente) visionary* * *= illuminated, lit-up.Ex: This process is similar to the way jets of water in illuminated fountains trap the light from underwater light sources.
Ex: The lit-up computer screen is now our symbol of knowledge and power, omnipresent and omniscient as the eye of almighty God in days gone by.* bien iluminado = well-lit.* iluminado con velas = candlelight, candlelit.* iluminado por la luna = moonlit.* mal iluminado = badly-lit.* muy iluminado = brightly illuminated.* poco iluminado = dimly illuminated.* * *iluminado -damasculine, feminine1 (lúcido, clarividente) visionary2 ( Relig) illuministlos Iluminados the Illuminati* * *
Del verbo iluminar: ( conjugate iluminar)
iluminado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
iluminado
iluminar
iluminar ( conjugate iluminar) verbo transitivo
‹ monumento› to illuminate;
‹ escenario› to light
iluminado,-a
I adjetivo
1 (estancia, cuarto) lit (up)
2 (manuscrito) illuminated
II m,f (persona) visionary
iluminar verbo transitivo
1 to illuminate, light (up)
2 fig (enseñar) to enlighten
(esclarecer) to throw light upon
3 Arte (un manuscrito) illuminate
' iluminado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
diáfana
- diáfano
- iluminada
English:
moonlit
- sunlit
- dim
- floodlight
- moon
* * *iluminado, -a♦ adj1. [con luz] lit (up);el lugar estaba mal iluminado y no pude verle la cara the place was poorly lit and I couldn't see his face2. Rel enlightened3. Pey [político, terrorista]un político iluminado a politician who thinks he's on a mission from above♦ nm,f1. Rel enlightened person* * *II part → iluminar* * *iluminado, -da adj: illuminated, lighted -
124 lucir
v.1 to shine.El alumbrado luce The lighting shines.2 to look good (quedar bonito).luce mucho en el salón it looks really good in the loungeluce mucho decir que hablas cinco idiomas being able to say that you speak five languages looks really goodElla luce preciosa She looks beautiful.3 to look. ( Latin American Spanish)luce muy joven she looks very young4 to wear, to sport.5 to display, to show off, to sport.Ella luce su vestido She shows off her dress.* * *(c changes to zc before a and o)Present Indicativeluzco, luces, luce, lucimos, lucís, lucen.Present SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb- lucirse* * *1. VI1) (=brillar) to shine2) (=destacar) to excel3) (=aprovechar)trabaja mucho, pero no le luce el esfuerzo — he works hard but it doesn't do him much good
así le/te/me luce el pelo —
4) LAm (=parecer) to look, seem2.VT (=ostentar) to show off; [+ ropa] to sport3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( aparentar) to look goodun regalo que no luce — a gift that doesn't look anything special; (+ me/te/le etc)
el dinero no le luce — (hum) you can't tell what he spends his money on
gasta mucho en ropa pero no le luce — she spends a fortune on clothes but it doesn't do much for her
b) (liter) estrellas to twinkle, shinec) (AmL) (aparecer, mostrarse) (+ compl) to look2.lucir vta) (period) <vestido/modelo> to wear, sport (journ); <peinado/collar> to sport (journ)b) <figura/piernas> to show off, flaunt3.lucirse v prona) ( destacarse) to excelte luciste! — (iró) you really excelled yourself! (iro)
b) ( presumir) to show off* * *= showcase, sport.Ex. Officially known as SOLEX, this exhibition showcases mainly IT based products for the legal profession.Ex. She has been sporting a little bit of a bump lately, leading everyone to think she may have a bun in the oven.----* lucirse = show off.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( aparentar) to look goodun regalo que no luce — a gift that doesn't look anything special; (+ me/te/le etc)
el dinero no le luce — (hum) you can't tell what he spends his money on
gasta mucho en ropa pero no le luce — she spends a fortune on clothes but it doesn't do much for her
b) (liter) estrellas to twinkle, shinec) (AmL) (aparecer, mostrarse) (+ compl) to look2.lucir vta) (period) <vestido/modelo> to wear, sport (journ); <peinado/collar> to sport (journ)b) <figura/piernas> to show off, flaunt3.lucirse v prona) ( destacarse) to excelte luciste! — (iró) you really excelled yourself! (iro)
b) ( presumir) to show off* * *= showcase, sport.Ex: Officially known as SOLEX, this exhibition showcases mainly IT based products for the legal profession.
Ex: She has been sporting a little bit of a bump lately, leading everyone to think she may have a bun in the oven.* lucirse = show off.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* * *lucir [I5 ]vi1 (aparentar) to look goodlucirían mucho más en un florero alto they would look much better o would be shown (off) to much better effect in a tall vaseun regalo que no luce a gift that doesn't look anything specialgasta mucho en maquillaje pero no le luce she spends a fortune on makeup but it doesn't do much for her2 ( liter); «estrellas» to twinkle, shinela paciente luce mucho mejor hoy the patient is looking much better todayla catedral lucía esplendorosa the cathedral stood out in all its splendor■ lucirvtlucía un vestido de terciopelo azul she was sporting a blue velvet dressla novia lucía un traje de organza the bride wore an organza wedding dress2 ‹figura/piernas› to show off, flaunt■ lucirse1 (destacarse) to excel oneselfse lució en el oral she passed the oral with flying colors, she excelled herself in the oralrecetas para lucirse recipes to impress your guests2 (presumir) to show off* * *
lucir ( conjugate lucir) verbo intransitivo ( aparentar) to look good, look special;◊ gasta mucho en ropa pero no le luce she spends a fortune on clothes but it doesn't do much for her
verbo transitivo
‹peinado/collar› to sport (journ)
lucirse verbo pronominal
lucir
I verbo intransitivo
1 (una estrella, bombilla) to shine
2 fam (un esfuerzo) trabaja bastante, pero no le luce, he works quite a lot, but it doesn't show
II verbo transitivo
1 (ropa, joyas, peinado) to wear
2 (cualidades) to display
' lucir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
luzca
English:
display
- show
- sport
* * *♦ vi1. [brillar] to shine;la montaña lucía blanca tras la nevada the mountain glistened white with new-fallen snow3. [rendir]no me lucían tantas horas de trabajo I didn't have much to show for all those hours of work;dijo que estudió mucho para el examen – pues no le ha lucido he said he studied very hard for the exam – well, it hasn't done him much good4. [quedar bonito] to look good;ese sofá luce mucho en el salón that couch looks really good in the lounge;luce mucho decir que hablas cinco idiomas being able to say that you speak five languages looks really good5. Am [parecer] to look;luces cansada you seem o look tired;luce muy joven she looks very young♦ vt[llevar] to wear, to sport; [exhibir] to show off, to sport;lucía un collar de perlas she was wearing o sporting a pearl necklace* * *v/i1 shine* * *lucir {45} vi1) : to shine2) : to look good, to stand out3) : to seem, to appearahora luce contento: he looks happy nowlucir vt1) : to wear, to sport2) : to flaunt, to show off* * *lucir vb2. (dar luz) to be bright4. (quedar bien) to look good -
125 luz artificial
f.artificial light, artificial lighting.* * *(n.) = artificial lightEx. Even by day artificial light was usually needed and, since the men refused to open the windows, the heat and fumes from gaslights rendered the air scarcely breathable.* * *(n.) = artificial lightEx: Even by day artificial light was usually needed and, since the men refused to open the windows, the heat and fumes from gaslights rendered the air scarcely breathable.
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126 luz tenue
f.1 dim light, glimmer.2 soft lighting.* * *(n.) = glimmerEx. Sometimes the glimmer seemed to be far away upon the horizon and sometimes it might have been within a few yards of us.* * *(n.) = glimmerEx: Sometimes the glimmer seemed to be far away upon the horizon and sometimes it might have been within a few yards of us.
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127 malabarismo
m.1 juggling (also figurative).hacer malabarismos to juggle2 juggling act, pirouette.* * *1 juggling\hacer malabarismos to juggle* * *SM1) (=juegos malabares) jugglinghacer malabarismos — (lit) to juggle; (fig) to do a balancing act
* * *masculino jugglinghacer malabarismos — malabarista to juggle; ( en una situación difícil) to do a juggling o balancing act
* * *----* hacer malabarismos = juggle.* hacer malabarismos para que cuadre Algo = juggle.* juego de malabarismo = balancing act.* malabarismos = juggling act, balancing act.* * *masculino jugglinghacer malabarismos — malabarista to juggle; ( en una situación difícil) to do a juggling o balancing act
* * ** hacer malabarismos = juggle.* hacer malabarismos para que cuadre Algo = juggle.* juego de malabarismo = balancing act.* malabarismos = juggling act, balancing act.* * *jugglinghacer malabarismos «malabarista» to juggle; (en una situación difícil) to do a juggling o balancing acttuvo que hacer verdaderos malabarismos para contentar a todo el mundo he had to do a real juggling o balancing act to keep everyone happy* * *
malabarismo sustantivo masculino
juggling;◊ hacer malabarismos [ malabarista] to juggle;
( en situación difícil) to do a juggling o balancing act
malabarismo
I sustantivo masculino
1 juggling
2 figurado balancing act
II mpl
1 (juegos malabares) juggling
2 (equilibrios, proezas) balancing act: tendrás que hacer malabarismos para que se reconcilien, you'll have to do a balancing act to get them back together
3 (virguerías) hace verdaderos malabarismos con las luces, he can work miracles with lighting
' malabarismo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
maroma
* * *malabarismo nmFig juggling;hacer malabarismos to juggle;tuve que hacer malabarismos para tener contentas a las dos partes I had to perform a real balancing act to keep both sides happy* * *m juggling;hacer malabarismos juggle;hacer malabarismos con algo juggle sth -
128 movimiento1
1 = flow, motion, move, navigation, shift, stream of traffic, mechanical stress, movement.Ex. The vocabulary used in conjunction with PRECIS is split in two sections, one part for Entities (or things) and the other for Attributes (properties of things, for example colour, weight; activities of things, for example flow, and properties of activities, for example, slow, turbulent).Ex. For instance 'Sculpture-Technique' precedes 'Sculpture in motion'.Ex. Better flexibility is achieved if the heating, ventilation and lighting can accommodate this move without the need for any alterations.Ex. The function of the index is examined both technically and philosophically as a tool for navigation and spatial orientation in large textual data bases.Ex. Transitory circumstances of daily life are what cause these shifts.Ex. Laura Carpozzi head of the circulation department, who was on the far side of the desk, heard the checker's outburst and espied the bottleneck in the stream of traffic.Ex. This type of non-skid polyurethane flooring is hygienic and resistant to chemical substances and mechanical stress.Ex. She is a dynamic dancer and expresses her movements with ultimate power.----* blanco en movimiento = moving target.* con figuras en movimiento = animated.* con imágenes en movimiento = animated.* de movimientos rápidos = quick-moving.* de movimiento total = full-motion.* detectar el movimiento = detect + motion.* dispositivo de control del movimiento del cursor = cursor-control device.* documento de imagen en movimiento = moving image document.* el movimiento se demuestra andando = actions speak louder than words.* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.* en movimiento = in transit, on the go, moving.* gráfico en movimiento = animated graphic.* graficos en movimiento = animated media.* hacer un movimiento en falso = make + a false move.* horas de poco movimiento = slack hours.* imagen en movimiento = moving image, animated image.* imágenes en movimiento = animation.* libertad de movimiento = freedom of movement.* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* movimiento de fondo = groundswell.* movimiento de la población = population turnover, population transfer.* movimiento de libros = bookshift.* movimiento de personal = staff turnover, turnover, labour turnover.* movimiento de tierra = earthwork.* movimiento en falso = false move.* movimiento oscilante = rocking motion.* movimiento peatonal = foot traffic.* movimientos de efectivos = cash flow.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* razones del movimiento de personal = turnover behaviour.* reconocedor del movimiento de los ojos = eye tracker.* ritmo de movimiento de mercancías = turnover rate.* ritmo de movimiento de personal = turnover rate.* sin movimiento = unmoving, motionless.* tasa de movimiento de mercancías = turnover rate.* tasa de movimiento de personal = turnover rate.* tecla de control del movimiento horizontal = horizontal positioning key.* tecla de control del movimiento vertical = vertical positioning key.
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