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101 reticente
adj.1 unwilling, reluctant (reacio).2 full of insinuation.3 reticent, disposed to be silent, inclined to be silent, reserved.* * *► adjetivo1 insinuating* * *ADJ1) (=reacio) unwilling, reluctantestar o ser reticente a hacer algo — to be unwilling o reluctant to do sth
se mostró reticente a aceptar — she was unwilling o reluctant to accept
se declara reticente a meterse en política — he says he doesn't like the idea of getting involved in politics
2) (=con reserva) reticent, reserved3) (=irónico) ironical, sarcastic* * *a) ( reacio) reluctantreticente A + INF — reluctant to + inf
b) ( reservado) reticentc) < discurso> full of hints o insinuations* * *= reticent.Ex. Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.* * *a) ( reacio) reluctantreticente A + INF — reluctant to + inf
b) ( reservado) reticentc) < discurso> full of hints o insinuations* * *= reticent.Ex: Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.
* * *1 (reacio) reluctantreticente a todo tipo de negociaciones reluctant to get involved in any sort of negotiationsreticente A + INF reluctant to + INFse muestran reticentes a dar explicaciones they are reluctant to provide explanationsse mostró reticente a hablar del asunto he was reluctant to talk about the matter, he was reticent about the matter2 ‹discurso› full of hints o insinuations* * *
reticente adjetivo
reticente adjetivo
1 (una persona) reticent, reluctant
2 (un discurso, unas palabras) insinuating, full of hints
' reticente' also found in these entries:
English:
reticent
* * *reticente adj1. [reacio] reluctant;el gobierno es reticente a las privatizaciones the government is reluctant to privatize;se mostró reticente a dar su opinión he was reluctant to give his opinion2. [con insinuaciones] full of insinuation* * *adj reticent* * *reticente adj1) : reluctant, reticent2) : insinuating, misleading -
102 sala de juntas
* * *(n.) = boardroom [board room]Ex. After a quick tour of the facilities and after meeting a few staff members, Bibeau was ushered into the ' Board Room,' where he was introduced to the other remaining trustees.* * ** * *(n.) = boardroom [board room]Ex: After a quick tour of the facilities and after meeting a few staff members, Bibeau was ushered into the ' Board Room,' where he was introduced to the other remaining trustees.
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103 sentimientos negativos
(n.) = grinding of teethEx. The inherent condescension of this passage will probably cause much grinding of the teeth of the county library staff members present at the meeting.* * *(n.) = grinding of teethEx: The inherent condescension of this passage will probably cause much grinding of the teeth of the county library staff members present at the meeting.
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104 ser dado a
to be keen on, be fond of* * *(v.) = be amenable to, be apt to, be given toEx. These LC Rules were devised in 1971 in order to provide a set of rules which was amenable to computer filing.Ex. Results indicated the on-line catalogue was more accurate, and the card catalogue was apt to present progressively more problems for users.Ex. First, he is dogmatic and autocratic, given to intimidating staff members and involving himself in the pettiest of details.* * *(v.) = be amenable to, be apt to, be given toEx: These LC Rules were devised in 1971 in order to provide a set of rules which was amenable to computer filing.
Ex: Results indicated the on-line catalogue was more accurate, and the card catalogue was apt to present progressively more problems for users.Ex: First, he is dogmatic and autocratic, given to intimidating staff members and involving himself in the pettiest of details. -
105 sumiso
adj.submissive, obedient, dutiful, pliant.* * *► adjetivo1 submissive, obedient* * *ADJ (=dócil) submissive; (=que no se resiste) unresisting; (=que no se queja) uncomplaining* * *- sa adjetivo submissive* * *= submissive, docile.Ex. Male librarians believed the public's image of themselves to be more submissive, meek, nervous, effeminate, reserved, following, subdued and less approachable, athletic, and attractive than the undergraduate sample actually saw them.Ex. Was she, too, destined to become as docile and obedient as the other staff members appeared to be?.* * *- sa adjetivo submissive* * *= submissive, docile.Ex: Male librarians believed the public's image of themselves to be more submissive, meek, nervous, effeminate, reserved, following, subdued and less approachable, athletic, and attractive than the undergraduate sample actually saw them.
Ex: Was she, too, destined to become as docile and obedient as the other staff members appeared to be?.* * *sumiso -sasubmissivesiempre acataba sumiso las órdenes de su amo he always obeyed his master's orders meekly o without questionsoportaba sus malos tratos con actitud sumisa she suffered his ill-treatment submissively* * *
sumiso◊ -sa adjetivo
submissive
sumiso,-a adjetivo submissive, docile, obedient
' sumiso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sumisa
English:
dutiful
- meek
- submissive
- docile
* * *sumiso, -a adjsubmissive* * *adj submissive* * *sumiso, -sa adj: submissive, acquiescent, docile -
106 telefonista
f. & m.1 telephonist.2 telephone operator, telephonist, operator, switchboard operator.* * *1 telephone operator, operator, telephonist* * *noun mf.* * *SMF (telephone) operator, telephonist* * *masculino y femenino telephone operator* * *Ex. Any library allowing staff members to work hours during which the switchboard is not in operation should arrange to have the switchboard operators plug the reference phone into an outgoing jack when they close.* * *masculino y femenino telephone operator* * *Ex: Any library allowing staff members to work hours during which the switchboard is not in operation should arrange to have the switchboard operators plug the reference phone into an outgoing jack when they close.
* * *telephone operator, telephonist ( BrE)* * *
telefonista sustantivo masculino y femenino
telephone operator
telefonista mf telephonist, operator (antes de sustantivos)
' telefonista' also found in these entries:
English:
operator
- telephonist
- switch
- telephone
* * *telefonista nmf(telephone switchboard) operator, Br telephonist* * *m/f (telephone) operator* * *telefonista nmf: telephone operator* * *telefonista n telephonist -
107 volver a consultar
(v.) = revisit, check backEx. Some of the long-time users revisit the catalogue several times a day.Ex. Inquirers should be advised to leave their names and phone numbers or to check back after staff members have had time to consider the question.* * *(v.) = revisit, check backEx: Some of the long-time users revisit the catalogue several times a day.
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108 averiguárselas
(v.) = manage to, get byEx. Tom Hernandez tried not to show how sad he felt about his friends' leaving, and managed to keep up a cheerful facade until the party broke up.Ex. A small book fair lasting only a day, such as might be held in a kindergarten or small elementary school, can get by with a couple of members of staff and a parent as the organizing committee.* * *(v.) = manage to, get byEx: Tom Hernandez tried not to show how sad he felt about his friends' leaving, and managed to keep up a cheerful facade until the party broke up.
Ex: A small book fair lasting only a day, such as might be held in a kindergarten or small elementary school, can get by with a couple of members of staff and a parent as the organizing committee. -
109 escalafón laboral
(n.) = employment ladder, career ladderEx. This measure has allowed women to meet their familial duties whilst maintaining their foothold on the employment ladder.Ex. Women's climb up the career ladder has been fostered through programmes which aim to instil gender awareness in existing male members of staff.* * *(n.) = employment ladder, career ladderEx: This measure has allowed women to meet their familial duties whilst maintaining their foothold on the employment ladder.
Ex: Women's climb up the career ladder has been fostered through programmes which aim to instil gender awareness in existing male members of staff. -
110 estar completamente de acuerdo con
(v.) = agree + wholeheartedly withEx. I would like to wholeheartedly agree with what the previous speaker said and to express my thanks to the Library of Congress and its staff members.* * *(v.) = agree + wholeheartedly withEx: I would like to wholeheartedly agree with what the previous speaker said and to express my thanks to the Library of Congress and its staff members.
Spanish-English dictionary > estar completamente de acuerdo con
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111 merecer la pena el esfuerzo
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112 ofrecer estímulo
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113 organizar una reunión
(v.) = arrange for + meeting, mount + meetingEx. One of the aims of book clubs ought to be to mount open meetings which will attract non-members.* * *(v.) = arrange for + meeting, mount + meetingEx: One of the supervisor's jobs is to arrange for and conduct library staff meetings weekly.
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114 sacar en préstamo
(v.) = charge out, check outEx. There was a steady flow of people charging out materials, and the checker was inspecting their bags as usual.Ex. The author describes a recent development that permits patrons to check out their own library materials, freeing library staff members for other tasks.* * *(v.) = charge out, check outEx: There was a steady flow of people charging out materials, and the checker was inspecting their bags as usual.
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115 comité organizador
m.organizing committee.* * *(n.) = organising committeeEx. A small book fair lasting only a day, such as might be held in a kindergarten or small elementary school, can get by with a couple of members of staff and a parent as the organizing committee.* * *(n.) = organising committeeEx: A small book fair lasting only a day, such as might be held in a kindergarten or small elementary school, can get by with a couple of members of staff and a parent as the organizing committee.
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116 concienciacion de la igualdad de sexos
Ex. Women's climb up the career ladder has been fostered through programmes which aim to instil gender awareness in existing male members of staff.* * *Ex: Women's climb up the career ladder has been fostered through programmes which aim to instil gender awareness in existing male members of staff.
Spanish-English dictionary > concienciacion de la igualdad de sexos
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117 de modo que
so* * *so* * *= soEx. Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.* * *= soEx: Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.
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118 obediente
adj.obedient.f. & m.loyal subordinate, henchman, minion.* * *► adjetivo1 obedient* * *ADJ obedient* * *adjetivo obedient* * *= obedient.Ex. Was she, too, destined to become as docile and obedient as the other staff members appeared to be?.* * *adjetivo obedient* * *= obedient.Ex: Was she, too, destined to become as docile and obedient as the other staff members appeared to be?.
* * *obedient* * *
obediente adjetivo
obedient
obediente adjetivo obedient
' obediente' also found in these entries:
English:
compliant
- dutiful
- obedient
- well
* * *obediente adjobedient;tienes que ser obediente you must be obedient, you must do as you're told* * *adj obedient* * *obediente adj: obedient♦ obedientemente adv* * *obediente adj obedient -
119 por lo que
= soEx. Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.* * *= soEx: Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.
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120 tener precedencia
(v.) = take + priorityEx. Other objectives (e.g., getting rid of a backlog that may have accrued or reclassifying the already classified collection) may take priority with some staff members.* * *(v.) = take + priorityEx: Other objectives (e.g., getting rid of a backlog that may have accrued or reclassifying the already classified collection) may take priority with some staff members.
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