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101 become
1. v делаться, становиться; превращаться2. v случаться3. v годиться; приличествовать, соответствовать, подходить4. v быть к лицу, идти5. v гармонировать; дополнятьthe silvery moonlight becomes the stillness of the night — серебристый свет луны придаёт необыкновенное очарование тишине ночи
6. v мат. принимать видСинонимический ряд:1. come (verb) change; come; come over; develop; get; go; gone; got or gotten; gotten; grow; grown; mature; progress; run; turn; turned; wax; waxed2. fitted (verb) conform to; correspond to; fitted; match3. flattered (verb) enhanced; flattered4. go with (verb) agree; agree with; augment; befit; behove; compliment; enhance; enrich; fit; flatter; go together; go with; harmonize; heighten; suit5. suited (verb) agreed with; befitted; gone together; gone with; suitedАнтонимический ряд: -
102 season
1. n время годаclose season — время, когда охота запрещена;
rutting season — время спаривания, случки
mating season — сезон, время спаривания
2. n сезонnon-competitive season — сезон, когда спортсмен не участвует в соревнованиях
block-buster of the season — " гвоздь " сезона
3. n пора, время, периодclose season — время, когда охота запрещена
the strawberry season — время, когда поспевает клубника
peaches are out of season now — сейчас персиков не бывает, персики ещё не поспели
fishing season — путина, период рыбной ловли
4. n промежуток времени, период5. n подходящее времяin season and out of season — всегда, постоянно; кстати и некстати
6. n разг. сезонный билет7. n разг. абонемент8. n разг. поэт. год9. n разг. с. -х. биол. период половой охоты, гона; период течкиСинонимический ряд:1. duration (noun) division; duration; period; span; spell; term; time2. accustom (verb) accustom; habituate; inure3. age (verb) age; mature4. balance (verb) balance; mellow; temper5. flavor (verb) accent; enhance; flavor; flavour; salt; spice6. harden (verb) acclimate; acclimatise; acclimatize; caseharden; climatize; harden; stiffen; toughen -
103 komaa
------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -komaa[English Word] be full-grown[Part of Speech] verb[Class] intransitive------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -komaa[English Word] mature[Part of Speech] verb[Class] intransitive[Swahili Example] maneno yaliyokomaa [Muk], akili yake ilikomaa [Muk]------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -komaa[English Word] be overripe (fruit)[Part of Speech] verb[Class] intransitive------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -komaa[English Word] ripen[Part of Speech] verb[Class] intransitive------------------------------------------------------------ -
104 pevuka
------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -pevuka[English Word] reach a climax[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -pevuka[English Word] reach culmination[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -pevuka[English Word] be fully developed[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] -pevuka[English Word] be mature[Part of Speech] verb------------------------------------------------------------ -
105 bloom
blu:m
1. noun1) (a flower: These blooms are withering now.) flor2) (the state of flowering: The flowers are in bloom.) floración, en flor3) (freshness: in the bloom of youth.) estar en la flor de (la vida), lozanía, frescura
2. verb(to flower or flourish: Daffodils bloom in the spring.) florecerbloom1 n florwhat beautiful blooms! ¡qué flores más preciosas!Es una palabra especializada, la más usual es flowerbloom2 vb florecerEs una palabra especializada, la más usual es flowertr[blʊːm]1 (flower) flor nombre femenino2 (on fruit) pelusa3 (freshness) frescura, lozanía1 florecer\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in bloom estar en florin the bloom of youth en la flor de la edadto burst into bloom florecerto take the bloom off something quitar la frescura de algobloom ['blu:m] vi1) flower: florecer2) mature: madurarbloom n1) flower: flor fto be in bloom: estar en flor2) flowering: floración fin full bloom: en plena floración3) : rubor m (de la tez)in the bloom of youth: en plena juventud, en la flor de la vidan.• flor s.f.• floración s.f.• florecimiento s.m.• lozanía s.f.• vello s.m.v.• florar v.• florecer v.• lozanear v.
I bluːm1)a) c ( flower) flor fb) uto be in bloom — estar* en flor
to be in full bloom — estar* en plena floración
2) u (on fruits, leaves) vello m, pelusa f
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intransitive verb \<\<plant/garden\>\> florecer*; \<\<flower\>\> abrirse*[bluːm]1. N2) (fig) (on complexion) rubor m2.VI [flower] abrirse; [tree] florecer; (fig) [economy, industry] prosperar* * *
I [bluːm]1)a) c ( flower) flor fb) uto be in bloom — estar* en flor
to be in full bloom — estar* en plena floración
2) u (on fruits, leaves) vello m, pelusa f
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106 formen
I v/t form, shape ( aus out of, from; zu into); aus weichem Stoff: mo(u)ld, shape; (Gedanken, Laute, Satz) form; (jemanden, Charakter) form, mo(u)ld (zu into)II v/refl form, take shape* * *das Formenmoulding; molding* * *fọr|men ['fɔrmən]1. vtto form, to shape; Charakter auch, Eisen to mould (Brit), to mold (US); Wörter to articulateder Krieg hat ihn geformt — the war shaped him or his character
2. vr (lit)to form or shape itself; (fig) to mature* * *1) (to work into a shape: He moulded the clay into a ball.) mould2) (to make the shape of (something): She moulded the figure out of/in clay.) mould3) (to make into a certain shape, to form or model: She shaped the dough into three separate loaves.) shape4) (to influence the nature of strongly: This event shaped his whole life.) shape* * *for·men[fɔrmən]I. vt1. (modellieren)hübsch/wohl geformt beautifully/well formed2. (bilden)▪ etw \formen to form sthSätze \formen to form sentences3. (prägen)▪ jdn/etw \formen to mould [or AM mold] sb/sthII. vr* * *1. 2.reflexives Verb take on a shape; (fig.) form; take shape* * *A. v/t form, shape (aus out of, from;zu into); aus weichem Stoff: mo(u)ld, shape; (Gedanken, Laute, Satz) form; (jemanden, Charakter) form, mo(u)ld (zu into)B. v/r form, take shape* * *1. 2.reflexives Verb take on a shape; (fig.) form; take shape* * *(Töpferei) v.to throw v.(§ p.,p.p.: threw, thrown) (zu) v.to knead (into) v.to mould (into) v. v.to forge v.to form v.to mould (out of) v.to shape v. -
107 gewinnen
(erlangen) to acquire; to gain;(erzeugen) to produce;(siegen) to win* * *ge|wịn|nen [gə'vɪnən] pret gewa\#nn [gə'van] ptp gewo\#nnen [gə'vɔnən]1. vtjdn für sich gewinnen — to win sb over (to one's side)
jdn zum Freund gewinnen — to win sb as a friend
das Ufer gewinnen (liter) — to reach or gain (liter) the bank
was ist damit gewonnen, wenn du das tust? — what is the good or use of you or your doing that?
wie gewonnen, so zerronnen (Prov) — easy come easy go (prov)
3) (= erzeugen) to produce, to obtain; Erze etc to mine, to extract, to win (liter); (aus Altmaterial) to reclaim, to recover2. vi1) (= Sieger sein) to win (bei, in +dat at)2) (= profitieren) to gain; (= sich verbessern) to gain somethingan Boden gewinnen (fig) — to gain ground
an Geschwindigkeit gewinnen — to pick up or gain speed
sie gewinnt durch ihre neue Frisur — her new hairstyle does something for her
sie gewinnt bei näherer Bekanntschaft — she improves on closer acquaintance
See:→ wagen* * *1) (to draw or take from (a source or origin): We derive comfort from his presence.) derive2) (to obtain the support and help of: He has enlisted George to help him organize the party.) enlist3) (to take out (a substance forming part of something else) by crushing or by chemical means: Vanilla essence is extracted from vanilla beans.) extract4) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) gain5) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) gain6) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) gain7) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in ( buying) this dictionary?) interest8) (to capture or win: He took the first prize.) take9) (to obtain (a victory) in a contest; to succeed in coming first in (a contest), usually by one's own efforts: He won a fine victory in the election; Who won the war/match?; He won the bet; He won (the race) in a fast time / by a clear five metres.) win10) (to obtain (a prize) in a competition etc, usually by luck: to win first prize; I won $5 in the crossword competition.) win11) (to obtain by one's own efforts: He won her respect over a number of years.) win* * *ge·win·nen< gewann, gewonnen>[gəˈvɪnən]I. vt1. (als Gewinn erhalten)▪ etw \gewinnen to win sth2. (für sich entscheiden)▪ etw \gewinnen to win sthein Spiel gegen jdn \gewinnen to beat sb in a game3. (überzeugen)jdn als Freund \gewinnen to win [or gain] sb as a friendjdn als Kunden \gewinnen to win [or gain] sb's custom4. (erzeugen) to obtainrecycelte Stoffe \gewinnen to reclaim [or recover] recyclable materials5.II. vi1. (Gewinner sein)2. (Gewinn bringen) to be a winner4. (zunehmen) to gainan Einfluss/Gewicht/Selbstsicherheit \gewinnen to gain [in] influence/importance/self-confidencean Erfahrung/Weisheit/innerer Reife \gewinnen to gain in experience/wisdom/maturity, to become more experienced/wiser/more mature5. (besser wirken) to improvesie gewinnt durch ihre neue Frisur her new hairstyle does something for her* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (siegen in) win <contest, race, etc.>; s. auch Spiel 2)2) (erringen, erreichen, erhalten) gain, win <respect, sympathy, etc.>; gain <time, lead, influence, validity, confidence>; win < prize>wie gewonnen, so zerronnen — (Spr.) easy come, easy go; s. auch Oberhand
3) (Unterstützung erlangen)2.jemanden für etwas gewinnen — win somebody over [to something]
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbjedes zweite Los gewinnt! — every other ticket [is] a winner!
2) (sich vorteilhaft verändern) improve3) (zunehmen)an Höhe/ Fahrt gewinnen — gain height/gain or pick up speed
* * *gewinnen; gewinnt, gewann, hat gewonnenA. v/twie gewonnen, so zerronnen sprichw easy come, easy go3. (Einblick, Eindruck, Vorteil, Vorsprung, jemandes Zuneigung etc) gain; (erwerben) get, obtain; (verdienen) earn, make;damit ist schon viel gewonnen that’s already a great step forward, much has already been gained by that;was ist damit gewonnen? what good will it do?;damit ist nichts gewonnen it won’t do any good;jemanden für sich gewinnen win sb over;jemanden für etwas gewinnen win sb over to sth;gewinnen win sb’s support for one’s plans etc;das Weite gewinnen make off into the wide blue yonder;sie konnten das rettende Ufer gewinnen they succeeded in reaching dry land5.gewinnen (aus from) (Saft, Gummi, Sirup, Öl etc) get, obtain, extract; CHEM extract, derive; (Kohle, Erdöl etc) win, obtain, extract; aus Altmaterial: recover, reclaimB. v/iin etwas (dat)gewinnen gegen beat;gegen ihn kannst du nicht gewinnen auch he’s unbeatable;knapp gewinnen SPORT scrape home;2.gewinnen an (+dat) an Bedeutung, Klarheit etc: gain (in);an Boden gewinnen gain ground;an Höhe gewinnen Flugzeug: gain height3. durch Vergleich oder Kontrast etc: gain, improve;gewinnen durch profit by, benefit from;sie gewinnt bei näherer Bekanntschaft she improves on closer acquaintance;durch den Bart gewinnt er he looks better with a beard* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb2) (erringen, erreichen, erhalten) gain, win <respect, sympathy, etc.>; gain <time, lead, influence, validity, confidence>; win < prize>wie gewonnen, so zerronnen — (Spr.) easy come, easy go; s. auch Oberhand
2.jemanden für etwas gewinnen — win somebody over [to something]
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbjedes zweite Los gewinnt! — every other ticket [is] a winner!
2) (sich vorteilhaft verändern) improve3) (zunehmen)an Höhe/ Fahrt gewinnen — gain height/gain or pick up speed
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108 varttua
yks.nom. varttua; yks.gen. vartun; yks.part. varttui; yks.ill. varttuisi; mon.gen. varttukoon; mon.part. varttunut; mon.ill. vartuttiindevelop (verb)grow (verb)grow up (verb)reach (verb)* * *• develop• reach• mature• grow into• grow up• grow -
109 seek
(a) (search for → job, person, solution) chercher, rechercher;∎ he constantly sought her approval il cherchait constamment à obtenir son approbation;∎ he sought revenge on them il a cherché à se venger d'eux;∎ they sought an answer to their problems ils ont cherché une réponse à leurs problèmes;∎ we'd better seek help il vaut mieux aller chercher de l'aide;∎ they sought shelter from the rain ils ont cherché à se mettre à l'abri de la pluie;∎ we sought shelter in a shop doorway nous avons cherché refuge ou à nous réfugier dans l'entrée d'un magasin;∎ to seek one's fortune chercher fortune;∎ to seek re-election chercher à se faire réélire;∎ gentleman, 50s, seeks mature woman… (in personal column) homme, la cinquantaine, recherche femme mûre…(b) (ask for → advice, help) demander, chercher;∎ I sought professional advice j'ai demandé conseil à un professionnel, j'ai cherché conseil auprès d'un professionnel;∎ he sought my help il m'a demandé de l'aide ou de l'aider∎ to seek to do sth chercher à faire qch, tenter de faire qch;∎ we are seeking to improve housing conditions nous nous efforçons d'améliorer ou nous cherchons à améliorer les conditions de logement(d) (move towards) chercher;∎ water seeks its own level l'eau atteint spontanément son niveauchercher;∎ to seek after sth rechercher qch;∎ Bible seek and ye shall find cherchez et vous trouverez►► Computing seek time temps m d'accèsrechercher(a) (go to see) aller voir -
110 bald
bald, I) in od. nach kurzer Zeit: a) übh.: brevi tempore od. bl. brevi (in kurzer Zeit, in kurzem, bezeichnet den kurzen Zeitraum, innerhalb dessen etwas sich ereignet, an und für sich). – mox (in möglichst kurzer Zeit darauf. gleich nachher, setzt immer eine Vergleichung zwischen Ereignissen oder Zeitpunkten voraus, von denender eine bald auf den andern folgt). – iam, verstärkt iam iamque (im Augenblick, sogleich, vergegenwärtigt den Zeitpunkt einer Handlung, die man als bevorstehend ankündigt). – propediem (ehestens, nächster Tage, gibt einen bestimmten Zeitpunkt an. bis zu dem etwas geschehen wird). – sehr bald. perbrevi: bald nach her, bald darauf. paulo post od. post paulo; verb. deinde paulo post; brevi postea; non ita multo post; brevi spatio interiecto: möglichst bald, sobald wie möglich, quam primum fieri potest (sobald es geschehen kann): primo quoque tempore (in der ersten besten Zeit). – b) frühzeitig, beizeiten: mature. – mane (früh am Morgen). – zu bald, ante tempus; mature od. maturius: etwas zu bald tun, maturare alqd facere: sobald wie möglich, möglichst bald, quam maturrime. – c) geschwind, eilends: celeriter; cito. Vgl. »alsbald, sogleich«. – ich werde bald wieder hier sein, iam hic adero. – d) leicht, der Zeit u. Mühe nach: facile; facili negotio. – es ist bald gesagt, proclive dictu est: einer Sache bald ein Ende machen, rem nullo negotio conficere. – II) = beinahe, w. s. – III) bald... bald, um eine Veränderlichkeit auszudrücken: modo... modo (od. nunc od. interdum od. tum). – nunc... nunc (od. modo). – alias... alias (od. interdum od. plerumque od. aliquando). – bald da, bald dort, alio atque alio loco: bald dahin, bald dorthin (bald hierhin, bald dahin), tum huc, tum illuc: bald dieser, bald jener, unus et item alter (einer u. ebenso ein anderer); singuli (jeder einzeln): sie denken bald so, bald anders, illi alias aliud sentiunt: bald so, bald anders reden, sibi non constare. – sobald als (wie), s. sobald.
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111 for
fo:
1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) para2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) para, hacia, en dirección a3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) durante4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) (pedir dinero); (salir) a (pasear)5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) por6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) para7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) por8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) por9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) por, a favor de10) (because of: for this reason.) por, a causa de11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) para12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) para13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) por, para14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) para15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) a pesar de
2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) ya que, puesto quefor prep1. parais this the train for London? ¿es éste el tren que va a Londres?2. porI bought it for £12 lo compré por 12 libraswhat can I do for you? ¿qué puedo hacer por ti?3. desde hace4. durante5. de"T" for Tony "T" de Tonywhat's the word for "cheese" in Spanish? ¿cómo se dice "cheese" en español?6. a favor deare you for the plan, or against it? ¿estás a favor del plan, o en contra?tr[fɔːSMALLr/SMALL]1 (intended) para■ there's a phone call for Mr. Smith hay una llamada para el Sr. Smith2 (purpose) para■ what's this for? ¿para qué sirve esto?■ shall we meet for lunch? ¿quedamos para comer?3 (destination) para■ where do I catch the train for Newcastle? ¿dónde se coge el tren para Newcastle?4 (in order to help, on behalf of) por5 (because of, on account of) por, a causa de■ a meeting has been called for 10.00 se ha convocado una reunión para las 10.00■ I've lived here for 5 years hace 5 años que vivo aquí, vivo aquí desde hace 5 años■ it's the first accident here for a long time es el primer accidente que ocurre aquí desde hace mucho tiempo8 (in exchange, as replacement of) por■ I got it for £500 lo conseguí por 500 libras■ the record went for $50 el disco se vendió por 50 dólares9 (in favour of, in support of) por, a favor de■ who did you vote for? ¿a quién votaste?■ are you for or against the new laws? ¿estás a favor o en contra de las nuevas leyes?10 (despite) a pesar de, para; (considering, contrast) para■ I still love him, for all his faults lo quiero, a pesar de todos sus defectos11 (as) de, como, por■ what do they use for fuel? ¿qué utilizan de combustible?12 (in order to obtain) para■ for further details... para más información....13 (representing) por; (meaning) de■ I can't go to the meeting - will you go for me? no puedo asistir a la reunión - ¿quieres ir en mi lugar?■ what's the Spanish for "pool"? ¿cómo se dice "pool" en castellano?14 (as regards, concerning) por, en cuanto a■ for my part, he can do as he likes por mí, que haga lo que quiera■ as for him, who cares? en cuanto a él, ¿a quién le importa?■ luckily for us, it didn't rain afortunadamente para nosotros, no llovió15 (as part of, as being) por, para■ do you know that for a fact? ¿lo sabes a ciencia cierta?■ what do you want for dinner? ¿qué quieres para comer?1 para16 formal use literal ya que, puesto que\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLas for me por mi parte, en cuanto a mífor all I know que yo sepafor all that a pesar de todo, con todofor good para siemprefor the first time por primera vezfor the last time por última vezoh for...! ¡ojalá tuviera...!■ oh for a star to guide my way! ¡ojalá tuviera una estrella que me guiara los pasos!there's nothing for it but... no hay más remedio que...to be for it cargárselafor ['fɔr] conj: puesto que, porquefor prepclothes for children: ropa para niñosit's time for dinner: es la hora de comer2) because of: porfor fear of: por miedo dea gift for you: un regalo para tihe fought for his country: luchó por su patriaa cure for cancer: una cura para el cáncerfor your own good: por tu propio bienI bought it for $5: lo compré por $5a lot of trouble for nothing: mucha molestia para nada7) as for: para, con respecto ahe's going for two years: se va por dos añosI spoke for ten minutes: hablé (durante) diez minutosshe has known it for three months: lo sabe desde hace tres mesesconj.• para conj.• pues conj.• ya que conj.n.• por s.m.prep.• a causa de prep.• como prep.• de prep.• durante prep.• en honor de prep.• en lugar de prep.• para prep.• por prep.
I fɔːr, fɔː(r), weak form fər, fə(r)1) preposition2)a) ( intended for) parais there a letter for me? — ¿hay carta para mí?
clothes for men/women — ropa de hombre/mujer
is it for sale? — ¿está en venta?, ¿se vende?
b) ( on behalf of) porhe plays for England — forma parte de or juega en la selección inglesa
c) ( in favor of) a favor de3) ( indicating purpose)what's that for? — ¿para qué es eso?, ¿eso para qué sirve?
it's for trimming hedges — es or sirve para recortar setos
to go out for a meal — salir* a comer fuera
to be for it — (colloq)
here comes Dad, we're for it now! — ahí viene papá ahora sí que estamos listos or (Col tb) hechos or (CS tb) fritos! (fam)
4)a) (as)we're having chicken for dinner — vamos a cenar pollo or hay pollo para cenar
what's for dessert? — ¿qué hay de postre?
b) ( representing)what's (the) German for ``ice cream''? — ¿cómo se dice ``helado'' en alemán?
c) ( instead of) porcould you call him for me? — ¿podrías llamarlo tú?, ¿me harías el favor de llamarlo?
5) ( giving reason) porif it weren't for Joe... — si no fuera por Joe...
for one thing it's too costly and for another we don't need it — para empezar es muy caro y además no lo necesitamos
6)a) ( in exchange for) porI bought the book for $10 — compré el libro por 10 dólares
b) ( indicating proportion) porfor every one we find, there are 20 that get away — por cada uno que encontramos, se nos escapan 20
7)a) ( as concerns) para8)a) ( in spite of)for all her faults, she's been very kind to us — tendrá sus defectos, pero con nosotros ha sido muy buena
is there time for us to have a cup of coffee? — ¿tenemos tiempo de tomar un café?
9) ( in exclamations)oh, for some peace and quiet — qué (no) daría yo por un poco de paz y tranquilidad!
10) ( in the direction of) parathe plane/bus for New York — el avión/autobús para or de Nueva York
11)a) ( indicating duration)I've only been here for a day — sólo llevo un día aquí, hace sólo un día que estoy aquí
how long are you going for? — ¿por cuánto tiempo vas?, ¿cuánto tiempo te vas a quedar?
b) ( on the occasion of) parac) (by, before) para12) ( indicating distance)
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conjunction (liter) pues (liter), puesto que (frml), porque[fɔː(r)] When for is part of a phrasal verb, eg look for, make for, stand for, look up the verb. When it is part of a set combination, eg as for, a gift for, for sale, eager for, look up the other word.1. PREPOSITION1) (=going to) parathe train for London — el tren para or de Londres
2) (=intended for) parais this for me? — ¿es para mí esto?
3) (to express purpose) parawe went to Tossa for our holidays — fuimos a pasar las vacaciones a Tossa, fuimos a Tossa para las vacaciones
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what for? — ¿para qué?what's it for? — ¿para qué es or sirve?
what do you want it for? — ¿para qué lo quieres?
what did you do that for? — ¿por qué hiciste eso?
4) (employment) para5) (=on behalf of)"I can't iron this shirt" - "don't worry, I'll iron it for you" — -no puedo planchar esta camisa -no te preocupes, yo te la plancho
"I still haven't booked the ticket" - "I'll do it for you" — -no he reservado el billete todavía -ya lo haré yo
who is the representative for your group? — ¿quién es el representante de vuestro grupo?
6) (=as in) de7) (=in exchange for) porhe'll do it for £25 — lo hará por 25 libras
for every one who voted yes, 50 voted no — por cada persona que votó a favor, 50 votaron en contra
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to pay 50 pence for a ticket — pagar 50 peniques por una entradathe government will match each donation pound for pound — el gobierno igualará cada donativo, libra a libra
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I sold it for £5 — lo vendí por or en 5 libras8) (=to the value of)a cheque for £500 — un cheque or talón por valor de 500 libras
how much is the cheque for? — ¿por cuánto es el cheque?
a) (making comparisons) parahe's tall/mature for his age — es alto/maduro para su edad or para la edad que tiene
b) (specifying)it was too difficult for her — era demasiado difícil para ella, le era demasiado difícil
that's easy for you to say — para ti es fácil decirlo, a ti te es fácil decirlo
10) (=in favour of) a favor deanyone for a game of cards? — ¿alguien se apunta a una partida de cartas?
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are you for or against the idea? — ¿estás a favor o en contra de la idea?are you for or against us? — ¿estás con nosotros o en contra?
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I'm all for it — estoy completamente a favor•
the campaign for human rights — la campaña pro derechos humanos, la campaña en pro de los derechos humanos•
a collection for the poor — una colecta a beneficio de los pobres11) (=as, by way of)what's for dinner? — ¿qué hay para cenar?
12) (=because of) por•
for fear of being criticized — por miedo a la crítica, por temor a ser criticado13) (=in spite of) a pesar de•
for all his wealth — a pesar de su riquezafor all he promised to come, he didn't — a pesar de habérmelo prometido, no vino
a) (future/past duration)When translating for and a period of time, it is often unnecessary to translate for, as in the examples below where durante is optional:Alternatively, translate [for] using [durante], or, especially when talking about very short periods, [por]. Use [por] also with the verb [ir], although again it is often optional in this case:I'm going for three weeks — me voy tres semanas, estaré allí tres semanas
for a moment, he didn't know what to say — por un momento, no supo qué decir
Use hace... que and the present to describe actions and states that started in the past and are still going on. Alternatively use the present and desde hace. Another option is sometimes llevar and the gerund. Don't use the present perfect in Spanish to translate phrases like these, unless they are in the negative.he won't be back for a couple of hours/days — no regresará hasta dentro de un par de horas/días, tardará un par de horas/días en regresar
he has been learning French for two years — hace dos años que estudia francés, estudia francés desde hace dos años, lleva dos años estudiando francés
it has not rained for 3 weeks — hace 3 semanas que no llueve, no llueve or no ha llovido desde hace 3 semanas, lleva 3 semanas sin llover
I have known her for years — hace años que la conozco, la conozco desde hace años
Notice how the tenses change when talking about something that [had] happened or [had been] happening [for] a time:I haven't seen her for two years — hace dos años que no la veo, no la he visto desde hace dos años, no la veo desde hace dos años, llevo dos años sin verla
he had been learning French for two years — hacía dos años que estudiaba francés, estudiaba francés desde hacía dos años, llevaba dos años estudiando francés
I hadn't seen her for two years — hacía dos años que no la veía, no la había visto desde hacía dos años, no la veía desde hacía dos años, llevaba dos años sin verla
15) (=by, before) paracan you do it for tomorrow? — ¿lo puedes hacer para mañana?
when does he want it for? — ¿para cuándo lo quiere?
16) (=on the occasion of) parahe asked his daughter what she would like for her birthday — le preguntó a su hija qué le gustaría para su cumpleaños
17) (=for a distance of)you can see for miles from the top of the hill — desde lo alto de la colina se puede ver hasta muy lejos
for this to be possible... — para que esto sea posible...
it's not for me to tell him what to do — yo no soy quien para decirle or no me corresponde a mí decirle lo que tiene que hacer
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it's bad for you to smoke so much — te perjudica fumar tanto•
it's best for you to go — es mejor que te vayas•
there is still time for you to do it — todavía tienes tiempo para hacerlowhat's the German for "hill"? — ¿cómo se dice "colina" en alemán?
oh for a cup of tea! — ¡lo que daría por una taza de té!
exampleI'll be for it if he catches me here! * — ¡me la voy a cargar si me pilla aquí! *
2.CONJUNCTION liter pues, puesto queshe avoided him, for he was rude and uncouth — lo eludía puesto que or pues era grosero y ordinario
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I [fɔːr, fɔː(r)], weak form [fər, fə(r)]1) preposition2)a) ( intended for) parais there a letter for me? — ¿hay carta para mí?
clothes for men/women — ropa de hombre/mujer
is it for sale? — ¿está en venta?, ¿se vende?
b) ( on behalf of) porhe plays for England — forma parte de or juega en la selección inglesa
c) ( in favor of) a favor de3) ( indicating purpose)what's that for? — ¿para qué es eso?, ¿eso para qué sirve?
it's for trimming hedges — es or sirve para recortar setos
to go out for a meal — salir* a comer fuera
to be for it — (colloq)
here comes Dad, we're for it now! — ahí viene papá ahora sí que estamos listos or (Col tb) hechos or (CS tb) fritos! (fam)
4)a) (as)we're having chicken for dinner — vamos a cenar pollo or hay pollo para cenar
what's for dessert? — ¿qué hay de postre?
b) ( representing)what's (the) German for ``ice cream''? — ¿cómo se dice ``helado'' en alemán?
c) ( instead of) porcould you call him for me? — ¿podrías llamarlo tú?, ¿me harías el favor de llamarlo?
5) ( giving reason) porif it weren't for Joe... — si no fuera por Joe...
for one thing it's too costly and for another we don't need it — para empezar es muy caro y además no lo necesitamos
6)a) ( in exchange for) porI bought the book for $10 — compré el libro por 10 dólares
b) ( indicating proportion) porfor every one we find, there are 20 that get away — por cada uno que encontramos, se nos escapan 20
7)a) ( as concerns) para8)a) ( in spite of)for all her faults, she's been very kind to us — tendrá sus defectos, pero con nosotros ha sido muy buena
is there time for us to have a cup of coffee? — ¿tenemos tiempo de tomar un café?
9) ( in exclamations)oh, for some peace and quiet — qué (no) daría yo por un poco de paz y tranquilidad!
10) ( in the direction of) parathe plane/bus for New York — el avión/autobús para or de Nueva York
11)a) ( indicating duration)I've only been here for a day — sólo llevo un día aquí, hace sólo un día que estoy aquí
how long are you going for? — ¿por cuánto tiempo vas?, ¿cuánto tiempo te vas a quedar?
b) ( on the occasion of) parac) (by, before) para12) ( indicating distance)
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conjunction (liter) pues (liter), puesto que (frml), porque -
112 erwachsen
v/i (unreg.) geh. arise ( aus from); erwachsen aus Vorteil, Unkosten etc.: accrue ( oder result) from; daraus können Ihnen Unannehmlichkeiten erwachsen it may cause you trouble—I P.P. erwachsen1II Adj. grown-up, adult; (ausgewachsen) fully-grown; (mündig) of age; erwachsener Mensch grown-up, adult; er ist ein erwachsener Mensch (er weiß, was er tut) he’s a grown-up ( oder an adult), he’s old enough to know what’s what; sehr erwachsen sein be very grown-up for one’s age* * ** * *er|wạch|sen [ɛɐ'vaksn] ptp erwa\#chsen1. vi irreg aux sein (geh)to arise, to develop; (Vorteil, Kosten etc) to result, to accruedaraus wird ihm kein Nutzen erwachsen — no advantage will accrue to him (from this)
2. adjgrown-up, adulterwachsen sein (Mensch) — to be grown-up or an adult
* * *1) (fully grown: an adult gorilla.) adult2) (mature: adult behaviour.) adult3) (adult: a grown man; fully grown.) grown* * *er·wach·sen *1[ɛɐ̯ˈvaksn̩]▪ jdm \erwachsen to arise for sber·wach·sen2[ɛɐ̯ˈvaksn̩]adj adult, grown-up\erwachsen sein/werden to be grown-up/to grow up* * *Iunregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein2) (sich ergeben) <difficulties, tasks> ariseII 1.Adjektiv grown-up attrib.2.* * *erwachsen1 v/i (irr) geh arise (aus from);daraus können Ihnen Unannehmlichkeiten erwachsen it may cause you troubleerwachsen2A. pperf → erwachsen1erwachsener Mensch grown-up, adult;er ist ein erwachsener Mensch (er weiß, was er tut) he’s a grown-up ( oder an adult), he’s old enough to know what’s what;sehr erwachsen sein be very grown-up for one’s age* * *Iunregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein2) (sich ergeben) <difficulties, tasks> ariseII 1.Adjektiv grown-up attrib.2.* * *adj.adult adj.grown adj.grown-up adj. adv.as an adult adv.in an adult manner adv. -
113 blossom
1. noun1) (flower) Blüte, die2. intransitive verbbe in blossom — in [voller] Blüte stehen od. sein
1) blühen2) (fig.) blühen; [Person:] aufblühen* * *['blosəm] 1. noun 2. verb1) (to develop flowers: My plant has blossomed.) blühen2) (to flourish: She blossomed into a beautiful woman.) erblühen•- academic.ru/115454/blossoming">blossoming* * *blos·som[ˈblɒsəm, AM ˈblɑ:s-]the apple \blossom die ApfelblüteII. vi1. (flower) blühen3. (seem to grow) Gestalt annehmena smile \blossomed on her lips auf ihren Lippen zeigte sich ein Lächeln* * *['blɒsəm]1. nBlüte fin blossom — in Blüte
2. vi1) (tree, plant) blühento blossom into sth — zu etw aufblühen; (person also) zu etw erblühen (geh); (relationship) zu etw wachsen
* * *A sB v/i1. a) aufblühen, erblühenb) blühenblossom out into erblühen oder gedeihen zu* * *1. noun1) (flower) Blüte, die2. intransitive verbbe in blossom — in [voller] Blüte stehen od. sein
1) blühen2) (fig.) blühen; [Person:] aufblühen* * *n.Blüte -n f. (out) v.aufblühen v. v.blühen v. -
114 flower
1. noun2. intransitive verbin the flower of youth — in der Blüte der Jugend
blühen; (fig.) erblühen ( into zu)* * *1. noun(the part of a plant or tree from which fruit or seed grows, often brightly coloured and sometimes including the stem on which it grows: a bunch of flowers.) die Blume, die Blüte2. verb- academic.ru/28254/flowered">flowered- flowery
- flower-bed
- flower-pot
- in flower* * *flow·er[ˈflaʊəʳ, AM -ɚ]I. nno \flowers by request wir bitten von Blumenspenden abzusehen“say it with \flowers” „lass Blumen sprechen“to be in \flower blühen, in Blüte stehen gehto come into \flower zu blühen beginnenin the \flower of [one's] youth in der Blüte des [o seines] Lebens3. CHEMII. vi* * *['flaʊə(r)]1. n1) Blume f; (= blossom) Blüte f"say it with flowers" — "lasst Blumen sprechen"
to be in flower — blühen, in Blüte stehen
to be in the ( full) flower of youth — in der Blüte seiner Jugend stehen
3) (CHEM)blühenflowers of sulphur — Schwefelblume or -blüte f
* * *flower [ˈflaʊə(r)]A s1. Blume f:say it with flowers lasst Blumen sprechen!;a) herzlich willkommen sein (Person),b) wie gerufen kommen (Gewinn etc)2. BOT Blüte f3. Blütenpflanze f4. Blüte(zeit) f (auch fig):be in flower in Blüte stehen, blühen;in the flower of one’s life in der Blüte der Jahre6. Blüte f, Zierde f, Schmuck m7. (Blumen)Ornament n, (-)Verzierung f:flowers of speech fig Floskeln8. TYPO Vignette f9. pl CHEM pulv(e)riger Niederschlag, Blumen pl:B v/i1. blühen2. fig blühen, in höchster Blüte steheninto zu)C v/t1. mit Blumen(mustern) verzieren oder schmücken2. BOT zur Blüte bringen* * *1. noun 2. intransitive verbblühen; (fig.) erblühen ( into zu)* * *n.Blume -n f.Blüte -n f. -
115 anejo
adj.1 contiguous, neighboring.2 joined, annexed.m.adnexus.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: anejar.* * *► adjetivo1 adjoining, attached (a, to)1 annexe (US annex)————————1 annexe (US annex)* * *1.ADJ attached, joined on (a to)2.SM (Arquit) annexe, outbuilding; [de libro] supplement, appendix* * *I- ja adjetivoa) ( inherente)lleva anejos ciertos gastos/riesgos — it entails certain expenses/risks
el puesto lleva anejas grandes responsabilidades — the post carries with it a great deal of responsibility
b) anexo III* * *= annex, outbuilding.Ex. The matter complementary to the main text, placed at the end of a document and containing notes, statistical tables or other information is known as annex or appendix.Ex. It's an old farmhouse with outbuildings and large enclosed courtyard in a pretty village close to Montbard.----* depósito anejo = remote storage.* * *I- ja adjetivoa) ( inherente)lleva anejos ciertos gastos/riesgos — it entails certain expenses/risks
el puesto lleva anejas grandes responsabilidades — the post carries with it a great deal of responsibility
b) anexo III* * *= annex, outbuilding.Ex: The matter complementary to the main text, placed at the end of a document and containing notes, statistical tables or other information is known as annex or appendix.
Ex: It's an old farmhouse with outbuildings and large enclosed courtyard in a pretty village close to Montbard.* depósito anejo = remote storage.* * *1(inherente): llevar anejo: una profesión que lleva anejas grandes responsabilidades a profession that carries with it a great deal of responsibility o which has a great deal of responsibility attached* * *
Del verbo anejar: ( conjugate anejar)
anejo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
anejó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Del verbo añejarse: ( conjugate añejarse)
me anejo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
se anejó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
anejo
añejo
añejo◊ -ja adjetivo ‹vino/queso› mature;
‹ costumbre› old, ancient
añejo,-a adjetivo
1 (vino, queso) mature
2 (rancio) stale
' añejo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
añeja
- generosa
- generoso
English:
en suite
- mellow
- old
- vintage
- annex
- stale
* * *anejo, -a♦ adj2. [documento] attached (a to);la información figura en la lista aneja the information may be found on the attached listun cargo que lleva anejas funciones de dirección a post which carries with it some management responsibilities♦ nm1. [edificio] annexe;se vende casa de campo con todos sus anejos farmhouse for sale with all its outhouses2. [libro] supplement [to specialist journal]* * *I adj attachedII m annex, Brannexe* * * -
116 atrapar
v.1 to catch.La policía atrapa ladrones The police catches thieves.2 to latch onto, to grab.Finalmente atrapó un novio She finally latch onto a boyfriend.3 to entrap.* * *1 to seize, capture, catch* * *verb1) to trap, capture2) catch* * *VT1) [en trampa] to trap; (=apresar) to capture; [+ resfriado etc] to catch2) (=engañar) to take in, deceive* * *verbo transitivo <conejo/ladrón> to catch* * *= lock, trap, catch, tether, entrap, ensnare, hunt down, snare, bust.Ex. If the analogy with the fairy story is taken a little further it can be noted that no author really believes in dragons, wicked queens, fair maidens locked in high towers and the like.Ex. If the borrower being processed has been set to be trapped, DOBIS/LIBIS displays the message: 'You have trapped a borrower'.Ex. 'And of course,' said the director, brightening as his idea gave birth to another one in her mind, 'it will be interesting to know how efficient electronic systems are at catching thieves'.Ex. The book reached the limits of its potential as an information carrier long ago and libraries unfortunately allowed themselves to become tethered by those limitations.Ex. Librarians have been known to devote time to entrap and arrest individuals who use the library toilets for sexual purposes = Hay casos de bibliotecarios que han dedicado tiempo a atrapar y detener a individuos que utilizan los servicios de la biblioteca con fines sexuales.Ex. The novel has many trappings that will ensnare the average reader but skulking at the bottom of its well of intrigue is a timeless terror more attuned to the mature sensibilities of an adult audience.Ex. Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex. In fact, the Indians had been snaring animals long before the white man came to North America.Ex. On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.----* atrapado en = enmeshed in.* atrapar contra = pin + Nombre + against.* * *verbo transitivo <conejo/ladrón> to catch* * *= lock, trap, catch, tether, entrap, ensnare, hunt down, snare, bust.Ex: If the analogy with the fairy story is taken a little further it can be noted that no author really believes in dragons, wicked queens, fair maidens locked in high towers and the like.
Ex: If the borrower being processed has been set to be trapped, DOBIS/LIBIS displays the message: 'You have trapped a borrower'.Ex: 'And of course,' said the director, brightening as his idea gave birth to another one in her mind, 'it will be interesting to know how efficient electronic systems are at catching thieves'.Ex: The book reached the limits of its potential as an information carrier long ago and libraries unfortunately allowed themselves to become tethered by those limitations.Ex: Librarians have been known to devote time to entrap and arrest individuals who use the library toilets for sexual purposes = Hay casos de bibliotecarios que han dedicado tiempo a atrapar y detener a individuos que utilizan los servicios de la biblioteca con fines sexuales.Ex: The novel has many trappings that will ensnare the average reader but skulking at the bottom of its well of intrigue is a timeless terror more attuned to the mature sensibilities of an adult audience.Ex: Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex: In fact, the Indians had been snaring animals long before the white man came to North America.Ex: On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.* atrapado en = enmeshed in.* atrapar contra = pin + Nombre + against.* * *atrapar [A1 ]vt‹mariposas/conejo› to catchatraparon al ladrón they caught the thiefquedaron atrapados en el interior del local they were trapped inside the building* * *
atrapar ( conjugate atrapar) verbo transitivo
to catch
atrapar verbo transitivo to catch
' atrapar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agarrar
- cazar
- coger
- pillar
English:
catch
- ensnare
- hunt down
- snare
- trap
* * *atrapar vt1. [agarrar, alcanzar] to catch;la policía atrapó a los atracadores the police caught the bank robbers;el portero atrapó la pelota the goalkeeper caught the ballhe atrapado un resfriado I've come down with a cold* * *v/t catch, trap* * *atrapar vt: to trap, to capture* * * -
117 avispar
v.1 to spur, to drive with the spur.2 to investigate, to observe closely.3 to fret, to be peevish.* * *1 to smarten up, quicken1 to smarten up, quicken* * *1.VT [+ caballo] to spur on; (=despabilar) to prod2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to make... wise up (colloq)2.avisparse v pron ( espabilarse) to wise up (colloq)* * *= smarten.Ex. Now look at him, he is more mature and has been smartened by adversity which has taught him its lessons on humility.* * *1.verbo transitivo to make... wise up (colloq)2.avisparse v pron ( espabilarse) to wise up (colloq)* * *= smarten.Ex: Now look at him, he is more mature and has been smartened by adversity which has taught him its lessons on humility.
* * *avispar [A1 ]vt1 (espabilarse) to wise up ( colloq), to buck one's ideas up ( colloq), to get one's act together ( colloq)2 (darse prisa) to look lively o sharp ( colloq)* * *♦ vtChile to frighten -
118 cazar
v.1 to hunt (animales).Pedro cazaba conejos en su pueblo Peter hunted rabbits in his hometown.2 to catch (informal) (pillar, atrapar).me has cazado despistado you've caught me on the hopcuando me hablan rápido en inglés no cazo una when people speak English quickly to me I can't understand a word3 to pursue, to track down, to chase after, to chase.María caza sueños imposibles Mary pursues impossible dreams.4 to land oneself, to snare.María cazó un buen marido Mary got herself a good husband.* * *1 to hunt2 familiar (conseguir) to catch, land3 familiar (descubrir) to find out, discover4 familiar (entender) to understand, catch\cazar furtivamente to poachcazarlas al vuelo familiar to be quick on the uptake* * *verb1) to hunt2) catch3) land* * *1. VT1) [+ animales] to hunt; [con fusil] to shoot2) [+ ladrón, fugitivo] to hunt down3) [+ corredor, ciclista] to catch (up with)4) [+ votos] to capture; [+ electores, votantes] to win (over)5) * (=atrapar) to land *6) * (=sorprender) to catch7) * (=comprender) to understandvuelo II, 1)es el mejor alumno, lo caza todo enseguida — he's the best pupil, he understands o gets * everything at once
2.VI to huntsalir a cazar — to go (out) hunting; [con fusil] to go (out) shooting
* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( para subsistir) to hunt; ( como deporte) (- caza mayor) to hunt; (- caza menor) to shootb) < mariposas> to catch2) (fam)a) (conseguir, atrapar)ha cazado un millonario/buen empleo — she's landed herself a millionaire/good job
b) (entender, oír) <palabra/frase> to catch; < indirecta> to takec) ( atrapar) to catch2.salimos a cazar — we went out hunting/shooting
* * *= hunt, hunt down, ensnare, snare.Ex. Nonetheless, we would still not wish to hunt through the file in order to change all subdivisions of that heading.Ex. Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex. The novel has many trappings that will ensnare the average reader but skulking at the bottom of its well of intrigue is a timeless terror more attuned to the mature sensibilities of an adult audience.Ex. In fact, the Indians had been snaring animals long before the white man came to North America.----* cazar fantasmas = chase + phantoms, grasp at + shadows.* cazar furtivamente = poach.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( para subsistir) to hunt; ( como deporte) (- caza mayor) to hunt; (- caza menor) to shootb) < mariposas> to catch2) (fam)a) (conseguir, atrapar)ha cazado un millonario/buen empleo — she's landed herself a millionaire/good job
b) (entender, oír) <palabra/frase> to catch; < indirecta> to takec) ( atrapar) to catch2.salimos a cazar — we went out hunting/shooting
* * *= hunt, hunt down, ensnare, snare.Ex: Nonetheless, we would still not wish to hunt through the file in order to change all subdivisions of that heading.
Ex: Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex: The novel has many trappings that will ensnare the average reader but skulking at the bottom of its well of intrigue is a timeless terror more attuned to the mature sensibilities of an adult audience.Ex: In fact, the Indians had been snaring animals long before the white man came to North America.* cazar fantasmas = chase + phantoms, grasp at + shadows.* cazar furtivamente = poach.* * *cazar [A4 ]vtA2 ‹mariposas› to catchB ( fam)1(conseguir, atrapar): ha cazado un buen empleo he's landed himself o got himself a good jobpretende cazar a un millonario she hopes to net herself o land herself a millionaire ( colloq)2(percatarse de): ya le he cazado varios errores I've heard him make several mistakes already3 (entender, oír) to catchsólo cacé algunas palabras sueltas I only caught the odd word■ cazarvito hunt; (con fusil) to shootsalimos a cazar we went out hunting/shooting* * *
cazar ( conjugate cazar) verbo transitivo
( como deporte — caza mayor) to hunt;
(— caza menor) to shoot
c) (fam) (conseguir, atrapar):◊ ha cazado un millonario/buen empleo she's landed herself a millionaire/good job
verbo intransitivo
to hunt;
( con fusil) to shoot;◊ salimos a cazar we went out hunting/shooting
cazar verbo transitivo
1 to hunt
2 familiar (entender el sentido de algo) to grasp, understand
♦ Locuciones: cazarlas al vuelo, to be quick on the uptake
' cazar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cacería
- caza
- ratonera
- lazo
English:
chase
- head-hunt
- hunt
- poach
- shoot
- net
- prey
- trap
* * *cazar vt1. [animales] to hunt[en matrimonio] to trap;cazó a una rica heredera he landed himself a rich heiress;he conseguido cazar dos entradas para el concierto I managed to get hold of two tickets for the concert;cazó un buen trabajo she landed herself a good job;cazarlas al vuelo to be quick on the uptakeme has cazado despistado you've caught me on the hopcuando me hablan rápido en inglés, no cazo una when people speak quickly to me in English, I can't understand a wordel portero cazó al delantero the goalkeeper brought down the forward* * *I v/t1 animal hunt; fig: información track downcazar un buen trabajo get o.s. a good jobII v/i hunt;ir a cazar go hunting* * *cazar {21} vt1) : to hunt2) : to catch, to bagcazar vi: to go hunting* * *cazar vb1. (en general) to hunt -
119 curar
v.1 to cure.El médico curó a Ilse The doctor cured Ilse.El amor cura la tristeza Love remedies loneliness.Ricardo curó las tiras de puerco Richard cured the pork strips.2 to dress (herida).3 to cure (alimentos).4 to tan (pieles).5 to get well, to recover (enfermo).6 to heal.La pomada curó la herida The ointment healed the wound.7 to audit.Los reguladores curaron a la empresa The regulators audited the company.* * *1 (sanar) to cure2 (herida) to dress; (enfermedad) to treat1 (cuidar) to take care (de, of)2 (recuperarse) to recover, get well3 (herida) to heal (up)1 (recuperarse) to recover (de, from), get well2 (herida) to heal up\curar un mal figurado to right a wrongcurarse en salud figurado to take precautions* * *verb1) to cure2) heal* * *1. VT1) (Med) (=tratar) to treat; (=sanar) to curele curó la herida con alcohol — she treated o dressed his wound with alcohol
para curar los males de la sociedad — (fig) to cure all of society's ills
2) [+ carne, pescado] to cure; [+ queso] to mature; [+ piel] to tan; [+ tela] to bleach; [+ madera] to season2.VI (Med) [fármaco, medicamento] to work; frm [paciente] to get better, recover3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( poner bien) <enfermo/enfermedad> to cure; < herida> to healb) ( tratar) <enfermo/enfermedad> to treatno le han curado la herida — his wound hasn't been cleaned/dressed
2) <jamón/pescado> to cure; <cuero/piel> to tan2.3.una vez curado de la enfermedad... — once he has/had recovered from his illness...
* * *= cure, heal, treat.Ex. If static is a problem, it can usually be cured by the use of an anti-static mat and regular applications of anti-static sprays, both available from accessory suppliers.Ex. The article is entitled 'Books can help heal! Innovative techniques of bibliotherapy'.Ex. The author studies the factors which have impeded the spread of information on the use of thioctic acid to treat mushroom poisoning.----* con otra copa de lo mismo se te cura la resaca = a hair of the dog that bit you.* curar alimentos = cure + food.* curar carne = cure + meat.* curarse en salud = be on the safe side.* lo que a uno cura a otro mata = one man's meat is another man's poison.* más vale prevenir que curar = a stitch in time saves nine, better (to be) safe than sorry.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( poner bien) <enfermo/enfermedad> to cure; < herida> to healb) ( tratar) <enfermo/enfermedad> to treatno le han curado la herida — his wound hasn't been cleaned/dressed
2) <jamón/pescado> to cure; <cuero/piel> to tan2.3.una vez curado de la enfermedad... — once he has/had recovered from his illness...
* * *= cure, heal, treat.Ex: If static is a problem, it can usually be cured by the use of an anti-static mat and regular applications of anti-static sprays, both available from accessory suppliers.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Books can help heal! Innovative techniques of bibliotherapy'.Ex: The author studies the factors which have impeded the spread of information on the use of thioctic acid to treat mushroom poisoning.* con otra copa de lo mismo se te cura la resaca = a hair of the dog that bit you.* curar alimentos = cure + food.* curar carne = cure + meat.* curarse en salud = be on the safe side.* lo que a uno cura a otro mata = one man's meat is another man's poison.* más vale prevenir que curar = a stitch in time saves nine, better (to be) safe than sorry.* * *curar [A1 ]vtA1 (poner bien) ‹enfermo/enfermedad› to cure; ‹herida› to heal2 (tratar) ‹enfermo/enfermedad› to treatno le habían curado la herida his wound hadn't been cleaned/dressedB ‹jamón/pescado› to cure; ‹cuero/piel› to tan■ curarvi«enfermo» to recover, get better; «herida» to heal, heal up curar DE algo:una vez curado de la enfermedad … once he has/had recovered from his illness …, once over his illness …tiene una gripe mal curada he hasn't got(ten) rid of o completely shaken off his flu yet■ curarseA «persona» to recover, get better; «enfermedad» to get better curarse DE algo to get over sth salud* * *
curar ( conjugate curar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ herida› to heal
‹ herida› ( desinfectar) to clean;
( vendar) to dress
2 ‹jamón/pescado› to cure;
‹cuero/piel› to tan
curarse verbo pronominal [ enfermo] to recover, get better;
[ herida] to heal up;
curarse de algo to get over sth
curar
I verbo transitivo
1 (a un enfermo) to cure
2 (vendar, desinfectar) to dress
3 (carne, pescado) to cure
II verbo intransitivo & verbo reflexivo curar(se) (hacerse una cura) to heal (up)
(recuperarse) to recover, get well
' curar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
prevenir
- sanar
- adobar
- herida
- panceta
English:
cure
- heal
- safe
- season
* * *♦ vt1. [sanar] to cure2. [herida] [tratar] to treat;[con vendas] to dress3. [alimentos] to cure4. [pieles] to tan5. RP [mate] to cure, to season [before using for the first time]♦ vi[enfermo] to get well, to recover; [herida] to heal up* * *I v/t1 tbGASTR cure3 pieles tan* * *curar vt1) : to cure, to heal2) : to treat, to dress3) curtir: to tan4) : to cure (meat)curar vi: to get well, to recover* * *curar vb1. (sanar) to cure2. (tratar) to treat3. (herida) to dress -
120 decaer
v.1 to decline.¡que no decaiga! don't lose heart!su belleza no ha decaído con los años her beauty has not faded with the yearsLa intensidad decae con el tiempo Intensity wanes in time.2 to decay, to fall into decline.El entusiasmo decayó desde el evento Enthusiasm decayed since the event.3 to be losing.Nos decayó el juego We were losing the game.4 to decrease, to dwindle.Me decayó el negocio My business decreased.* * *1 (perder fuerzas) to weaken; (- entusiasmo, interés) to flag; (- salud) to go down, deteriorate, decay; (- belleza etc) to lose2 (imperio, costumbre) to decay3 (fiebre) to go down4 (negocio) to fall off, decline5 (ánimo) to lose heart* * *verb1) to decline, decay2) weaken* * *VI1) [imperio, país] to declinedesde que cerraron la fábrica el pueblo ha decaído — since they closed the factory the town has gone downhill
2) (=disminuir) [entusiasmo, interés] to wane, fade (away); [esperanzas] to fade¡ánimo, que no decaiga! — bear up, don't lose heart!
¡que no decaiga la fiesta! — come on, let's keep the party going!
3) (=empeorar) [salud] to fail, decline; [enfermo] to deteriorate, fail4) (Com) [demanda] to fall off; [calidad] to decline, fall off5)decaer en algo: ha decaído en belleza — her beauty has faded
su fuerza dramática decae en intensidad al final — its dramatic force declines in intensity at the end
6) (Náut) to drift, drift off course* * *verbo intransitivoa) ánimo/fuerzas to flag; interés/popularidad to waneb) barrio/restaurante to go downhill; calidad/prestigio to declinec) imperio/civilización to decay, declined) enfermo to deteriorate* * *= lapse, flag, ebb.Ex. The first weeks are vital, and after that the shop must be constantly on the lookout for ways of stimulating further interest and re-awakening those who lapse.Ex. But more mature readers can be expected to go on reading for full sessions without flagging, a point that most children should reach by ten years old.Ex. Subsequently, library development stalled as cultural interaction ebbed from classical levels.----* interés + decaer = interest + flag.* * *verbo intransitivoa) ánimo/fuerzas to flag; interés/popularidad to waneb) barrio/restaurante to go downhill; calidad/prestigio to declinec) imperio/civilización to decay, declined) enfermo to deteriorate* * *= lapse, flag, ebb.Ex: The first weeks are vital, and after that the shop must be constantly on the lookout for ways of stimulating further interest and re-awakening those who lapse.
Ex: But more mature readers can be expected to go on reading for full sessions without flagging, a point that most children should reach by ten years old.Ex: Subsequently, library development stalled as cultural interaction ebbed from classical levels.* interés + decaer = interest + flag.* * *vi1 «ánimo/fuerzas» to flag; «interés/popularidad» to wane, fall off, diminish¡que no decaiga! keep it up!el ritmo de trabajo ha decaído considerablemente the work rate has fallen off o declined considerably2 «barrio/restaurante» to go downhill; «calidad/popularidad» to declineel prestigio de la compañía ha decaído mucho the company's prestige has declined o waned considerably3 «imperio/civilización» to decay, decline4 «enfermo» to deteriorate* * *
decaer ( conjugate decaer) verbo intransitivo
[ enfermo] to deteriorate;
[interés/popularidad] to waneb) [barrio/restaurante] to go downhill;
[calidad/prestigio] to decline
decaer verbo intransitivo
1 (la energía, la salud, etc) to deteriorate
2 (en fuerza, intensidad) to decline: la minería ha decaído mucho en la última década, the mining industry has been in decline for the last ten years
' decaer' also found in these entries:
English:
decline
- fall off
- flag
- lapse
- sag
- slip
- slump
- wane
- decay
- decrease
- droop
- ebb
- fade
- fall
- falter
- rot
- sink
- slacken
- subside
- taper
* * *decaer vi1. [debilitarse] to decline;[actividad, ritmo, trabajo] to fall off, to slacken; [entusiasmo, ánimos, energías] to flag; [interés, fama] to decline, to wane;su belleza no ha decaído con los años her beauty has not faded with age;¡que no decaiga! don't lose heart!2. [imperio, sociedad] to decline;[empresa, establecimiento, zona] to go downhill;la fiesta fue decayendo the party gradually fizzled out3. [enfermo] to get weaker;[salud] to fail* * ** * *decaer {13} vi1) : to decline, to decay, to deteriorate2) flaquear: to weaken, to flag
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