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1 metereología
= weather.Ex. Data Resources Inc., again US-based, covers data bases in economics, finance, energy and weather.----* metereología inclemente = intemperate weather.* * *= weather.Ex: Data Resources Inc., again US-based, covers data bases in economics, finance, energy and weather.
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2 metereología inclemente
(n.) = intemperate weatherEx. Birth in a season with intemperate weather is also a widely reported risk factor for schizophrenia.* * *(n.) = intemperate weatherEx: Birth in a season with intemperate weather is also a widely reported risk factor for schizophrenia.
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3 componente
adj.component, constituent.m.component (gen) & ( electricity and electronics).* * *► adjetivo1 component, constituent1 (pieza) component, constituent; (ingrediente) ingredient2 (miembro) member\de componente norte METEREOLOGÍA northerlyde componente sur METEREOLOGÍA southerly* * *noun m.component, constituent* * *1.ADJ [gen] component, constituent2. SM1) (=miembro) member2) (=parte) (Quím) component; (Mec) part, component; (Culin) ingredientcomponentes lógicos — (Inform) software
3) (Meteo)* * *Ia) ( de sustancia) constituent (part), component (part); (de equipo, comisión) memberb) (Tec) componentIIfemenino (Fís) component* * *= component, constituent, element, ingredient, building block, token.Ex. The primary components in this area are place of publication, publisher's name and date of publication (that is, the date of edition).Ex. A kit is an item containing two or more categories of material, no one of which is identifiable as the predominant constituent of the item; also designated multimedia item.Ex. In order to support these three elements it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.Ex. Typically a patent abstract is informative, and includes in the case of a mixture, its ingredients.Ex. This article seeks to explain why current on-line products have, despite tremendous capitalisation, not yet achieved satisfactory returns, but have provided the necessary building blocks towards future products.Ex. In this case the data is the number of types, not tokens.----* ajuste de la componente estacional = seasonal adjustment.* análisis de componentes principales = principal component(s) analysis.* componente alfa = alpha-component.* componente clave = key element, building block.* componente eléctrico = electrical part.* componente mecánico = mechanical part.* componentes del marketing, los = marketing mix, the.* * *Ia) ( de sustancia) constituent (part), component (part); (de equipo, comisión) memberb) (Tec) componentIIfemenino (Fís) component* * *= component, constituent, element, ingredient, building block, token.Ex: The primary components in this area are place of publication, publisher's name and date of publication (that is, the date of edition).
Ex: A kit is an item containing two or more categories of material, no one of which is identifiable as the predominant constituent of the item; also designated multimedia item.Ex: In order to support these three elements it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.Ex: Typically a patent abstract is informative, and includes in the case of a mixture, its ingredients.Ex: This article seeks to explain why current on-line products have, despite tremendous capitalisation, not yet achieved satisfactory returns, but have provided the necessary building blocks towards future products.Ex: In this case the data is the number of types, not tokens.* ajuste de la componente estacional = seasonal adjustment.* análisis de componentes principales = principal component(s) analysis.* componente alfa = alpha-component.* componente clave = key element, building block.* componente eléctrico = electrical part.* componente mecánico = mechanical part.* componentes del marketing, los = marketing mix, the.* * *1 (de una sustancia) constituent, constituent part, component, component part; (de un equipo, una comisión) member2 ( Tec) component( Fís) componentviento de componente norte northerly wind* * *
componente sustantivo masculino
(de equipo, comisión) memberb) (Tec) component
componente
I adjetivo component
II mf (de un grupo, equipo) member
III m (elemento, pieza) component
(ingrediente) ingredient
' componente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
resistencia
English:
component
- constituent
- element
- ingredient
* * *♦ adjcomponent, constituent♦ nm1. [pieza] component2. [de sustancia] constituent3. Gram component♦ nmf[persona] member♦ nfviento de componente este/sur easterly/southerly wind* * *m component;componentes de automóviles vehicle parts o components* * *componente adj & nm: component, constituent -
4 inclemente
adj.1 harsh, inclement.2 unforgiving, unmerciful.* * *► adjetivo1 inclement, harsh* * *ADJ (Meteo) harsh, inclement* * *adjetivo bad, inclement (liter)* * *= inclement.Ex. While some retractable awnings can be used during a light rain if they are pitched sufficiently to shed the water, most are not designed for use in inclement weather.----* metereología inclemente = intemperate weather.* tiempo inclemente = intemperate weather.* * *adjetivo bad, inclement (liter)* * *= inclement.Ex: While some retractable awnings can be used during a light rain if they are pitched sufficiently to shed the water, most are not designed for use in inclement weather.
* metereología inclemente = intemperate weather.* tiempo inclemente = intemperate weather.* * *bad, inclement ( liter)* * *
inclemente adjetivo inclement, harsh
' inclemente' also found in these entries:
English:
intemperate
* * *inclemente adjharsh, inclement* * *adj inclement* * *inclemente adj: inclement -
5 cerrar
v.1 to close (object) (en general).María cerró la puerta Mary closed the door.2 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations3 to close.4 to close the door (person).¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!5 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?6 to turn off (grifo, llave de gas).Ricardo cerró el agua Richard turned off the water.7 to fill, to block (up) (agujero, hueco).8 to block (carretera, calle).la policía cerró la calle the police closed off the streetcerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way9 to close.la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession10 to fence (off), to enclose.11 to heal, to close up.12 to close down, to close, to lock up, to shut.Ellos cierran de noche They close at night.13 to block off, to blank off.Los huelguistas bloquearon el edificio The strikers blanked off the building14 to balance out, to match correctly, to check out correctly, to close.Mi contador cierra mis cuentas My accountant balances out my accounts.* * *1 to close, shut2 (grifo, gas) to turn off; (luz) to turn off, switch off3 (cuenta) to close4 (cremallera) to zip (up)5 (un negocio) to close; (- definitivamente) to close down6 (carta) to seal7 (discusión) to end, finish8 (compra) to close, conclude10 (paraguas) to close, shut, put down11 (los puños) to clench, close12 (frontera, puerto) to close; (camino) to block13 (en dominó) to block1 to close, shut2 (punto) to cast off3 (una herida) to close up, heal1 to close, shut2 (una herida) to close up, heal4 METEREOLOGÍA to cloud over5 figurado (obstinarse) to dig one's heel in, stand fast; (ponerse en actitud intransigente) to close one's mind (a, to)\cerrar con cerrojo to boltcerrar con llave to lockcerrar con siete llaves figurado to lock and double-lockcerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way, bar somebody's waycerrar el pico familiar to shut one's trapcerrar la boca to shut upcerrar la puerta en las narices figurado to shut the door in somebody's facecerrar las filas figurado to close rankscerrarse de golpe to slam shut* * *verb1) to close, shut2) lock3) turn off4) seal•- cerrarse* * *1. VT1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [+ puerta, ventana, boca] to close, shut; [+ cremallera] to do up; [+ camisa] to button, do up; [+ cortina] to draw; [+ paraguas, válvula] to close; [+ carta] to seal; [+ costura, herida] to sew upno puedo cerrar esta maleta — I can't close o shut this suitcase
cierra los ojos — close o shut your eyes
cerró el libro de golpe — she banged o slammed the book shut
fila 3), b)•
cierra el pico — * shut your trap **2) (=desconectar) [+ gas, grifo, radiador] to turn off3) (=bloquear) [+ agujero, brecha, tubo] to block (up); [+ frontera, puerto] to close•
cerrar el paso a algn — to block sb's waytrató de entrar, pero le cerraron el paso — he tried to get in, but they blocked o barred his way
4) [+ tienda, negocio] [al final de la jornada] to close, shut; [para siempre] to close, close down5) [+ jardín, terreno] [con cerca] to fence in; [con muro] to wall in6) (=poner fin a)a) [+ debate, narración, programa] to close, endcerrar el sistema — (Inform) to shut down the system
b) [+ desfile] to bring up the rear ofcierra la cabalgata la carroza de Santa Claus — the last float in the procession is the one with Santa Claus
7)• cerrar un trato — to seal a deal
2. VI1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [puerta, ventana] to close, shut; [bragueta] to do up; [paraguas, válvula] to close; [herida] to close upla puerta cierra mal — the door won't close o shut properly
2) [persona]cierra, que se va a escapar el gato — close o shut the door or the cat will get out
3) [tienda, negocio] to close, shut¿a qué hora cierran las tiendas el sábado? — what time do the shops close o shut on Saturday?
4) (Econ) [en la Bolsa] to close5) [en dominó] to block; [en Scrabble] to use one's tiles up¡cierro! — I'm out!
6) (=atacar)cerrar con o contra algn — to grapple with sb
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, closed) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off3)a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalizehan cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished
5)a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to endb) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear ofc) < circuito> to closed) <paréntesis/comillas> to close2.cerrar vi1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold
¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?
2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly
3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close3.cerrarse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, closela puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut
b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to closec) flor/almeja to close upd) herida to heal (up)2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in
cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change
* * *= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.Ex. The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.Ex. In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.Ex. In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.Ex. Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex. Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.Ex. By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.Ex. Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.----* cerrar con candado = padlock.* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cerrar con llave = lock.* cerrar con tablas = board up.* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.* cerrar de golpe = slam.* cerrar de un portazo = slam.* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.* cerrar filas = close + ranks.* cerrar herméticamente = seal.* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.* cerrar los postigos = shutter.* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, closed) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off3)a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalizehan cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished
5)a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to endb) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear ofc) < circuito> to closed) <paréntesis/comillas> to close2.cerrar vi1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold
¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?
2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly
3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close3.cerrarse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, closela puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut
b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to closec) flor/almeja to close upd) herida to heal (up)2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in
cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change
* * *= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.Ex: The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.
Ex: In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.Ex: In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.Ex: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex: Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.Ex: By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.Ex: Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.* cerrar con candado = padlock.* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cerrar con llave = lock.* cerrar con tablas = board up.* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.* cerrar de golpe = slam.* cerrar de un portazo = slam.* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.* cerrar filas = close + ranks.* cerrar herméticamente = seal.* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.* cerrar los postigos = shutter.* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* * *cerrar [A5 ]vtA1 ‹armario/puerta/ventana› to close, shutcerró la puerta de un portazo she slammed the doorcierra la puerta con llave lock the door2 ‹ojos/boca› to shut, close3 ‹maleta› to close; ‹sobre/paquete› to seal4 ‹botella› to put the top on/cork in; ‹frasco› to put the top ( o lid etc) onun frasco herméticamente cerrado an airtight container5 ‹paraguas› to close, put … down; ‹abanico› to close; ‹libro› to close, shut; ‹puño› to clench; ‹mano› to close6 ‹cortinas› to close, draw; ‹persianas› to lower, pull down; ‹abrigo› to fasten, button up, do up ( BrE)ciérrame la cremallera can you zip me up?, can you do my zip up? ( BrE)B ‹grifo› to turn off; ‹válvula› to close, shut off; ‹agua/gas› to turn offC1 ‹fábrica/comercio/oficina› (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close; (definitivamente) to close, close down2 ‹aeropuerto/carretera› to close; ‹frontera› to closela calle está cerrada al tráfico the street is closed to traffic3 ‹terreno› to fence offD1 (en labores de punto) to cast off; (en costura) to sew up2 ( fam) (al operar) to close … upE1 ‹plazo/matrícula›han cerrado el plazo de inscripción the enrollment period has closed o finished2 ‹cuenta bancaria› to close3 ‹caso/juicio› to close; ‹acuerdo/negociación› to finalizeF1 (poner fin a) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end; ‹jornada› to endantes de cerrar nuestra programación de hoy … before ending today's programs …, before bringing today's programs to a close …los trágicos acontecimientos que han cerrado el año the tragic events with which the year has endedestas declaraciones cerraron una jornada tensa these statements ended o came at the end of a tense day2 ‹desfile/cortejo› to bring up the rear of3 ‹circunferencia› to close up; ‹circuito› to close4 ‹paréntesis/comillas› to close■ cerrarviA(hablando de una puerta, ventana): cierra, que hace frío close o shut the door ( o window etc), it's cold¿cerraste con llave? did you lock the door?, did you lock up?B «puerta/ventana/cajón» to close, shut; «grifo/llave de paso» to turn off; «abrigo/vestido» to fasten, do up ( BrE)la puerta no cierra bien the door won't shut o close properly, the door doesn't shut o close properlyesta botella no cierra bien I can't get the top back on this bottle properly, the top won't go on properly¿la falda cierra por detrás o por el lado? does the skirt fasten at the back or at the side?C «comercio/oficina» (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; (definitivamente) to close, close down, shut down¿a qué hora cierran? what time do you close?no cerramos al mediodía we are open o we stay open at lunchtime, we don't close for lunch[ S ] cerramos los lunes closed Mondays, we are closed on MondaysD (en labores de punto) to cast offE ( Fin) to closeel dólar cerró a … the dollar closed at …F (en dominó) to block; (en naipes) to go out■ cerrarseA1«puerta/ventana» (+ compl): la puerta se cerró de golpe/sola the door slammed shut/closed by itself2 «ojos» (+ me/te/le etc) to closese me cierran los ojos de cansancio I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open3 «flor/almeja» to close up4 «herida» to heal, heal up, close upC (terminar) «acto/debate» to end, conclude; «jornada» to endel libro se cierra con unas páginas dedicadas a … the book ends o closes o concludes with a few pages on the subject of …otro año que se cierra sin que se resuelva another year ends o comes to an end without a solutionD(mostrarse reacio, intransigente): se cerró y no quiso saber nada más she closed her mind and refused to listen to any more about itse cerró en su actitud he dug his heels incerrarse A algo:sería cerrarse a la evidencia negar que … we would be turning our back on the evidence if we were to deny that …se cerró a todo lo nuevo she refused to consider anything new, she closed her mind to anything new* * *
cerrar ( conjugate cerrar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ojos/boca› to shut, close;
‹ frasco› to put the lid on;
‹ sobre› to seal
‹ libro› to close, shut;
‹ puño› to clench
‹ persianas› to lower, pull down;
‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
‹ válvula› to close, shut off
2
( definitivamente) to close (down)
3
d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end
verbo intransitivo
1 (hablando de puerta, ventana):
¿cerraste con llave? did you lock up?
2 [puerta/ventana/cajón] to close, shut
3 [comercio/oficina] ( en el quehacer diario) to close, shut;
( definitivamente) to close (down)
cerrarse verbo pronominal
1
2 ( refl) ‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
3 [acto/debate/jornada] to end
cerrar
I verbo transitivo
1 to shut, close
(con llave) to lock
(un grifo abierto) to turn off
(el ordenador) to turn off, switch off
(subir una cremallera) to do up
(un sobre) to seal
(los puños) to clench
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
3 (un trato, un acuerdo) to finalize
(liquidar una cuenta bancaria) to close
4 (un acceso, un servicio de transporte) to close
(bloquear) cerrarle el paso a alguien, to block sb's way
II verbo intransitivo
1 to close, shut
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
♦ Locuciones: familiar cerrar el pico, to shut one's trap
' cerrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- abrochar
- cerrada
- cerrado
- cierre
- ojo
- pico
- sellar
- amabilidad
- bondad
- canilla
- cierra
- cierro
- correr
- cuenta
- doble
- grifo
- junta
- juntar
- llave
- paréntesis
- trato
English:
attendant
- bargain
- barricade
- block in
- bolt
- clinch
- close
- close down
- closed
- draw
- enter into
- fasten
- fasten down
- lock
- lock up
- padlock
- push to
- seal
- seal off
- seal up
- secure
- shut
- shut down
- shut up
- slam
- snap
- stick together
- strike
- tight
- to
- trice
- turn off
- twinkling
- wall in
- whisk away
- whisk off
- wind up
- zip up
- board
- business
- cast
- conclude
- fold
- main
- time
- turn
- will
- wind
- wrap
- zip
* * *♦ vt1. [en general] to close;[puerta, cajón, boca, tienda] to shut, to close; Informát [archivo] to close; [con llave] to lock; [grifo, llave de gas] to turn off; [botella] to put the top on; [tarro] to put the lid o top on; [carta, sobre] to seal; [cortinas] to draw, to close; [persianas] to pull down; [agujero, hueco] to fill, to block (up); [puños] to clench;cerrar una puerta con llave to lock a door;cierra el gas cuando salgas turn the gas off when you leave;una corriente de aire cerró la puerta a draught blew the door shut;Fam¡cierra el pico! shut your trap!2. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;[permanentemente] to close down;el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations3. [vallar] to fence (off), to enclose;cerraron el balcón para convertirlo en comedor they closed o walled off the balcony and converted it into a dining room4. [carretera, calle] to close off;también Figcerrar el paso a alguien to block sb's way;una valla les cerraba la salida a fence blocked their way out5. [manifestación, desfile] to bring up the rear of;cerrar la marcha [ir en última posición] to bring up the rear;la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession6. [gestiones, acuerdo] to finalize;han cerrado un trato para… they've reached an agreement o made a deal to…;cerraron el trato ayer they wrapped up the deal yesterday;cerraron las conversaciones sin ningún acuerdo they ended the talks without reaching an agreement7. [cicatrizar] to heal, to close up9. [circunferencia, círculo] to complete;10. [signo ortográfico] to close;cerrar comillas/paréntesis to close inverted commas/brackets11. [posibilidades] to put an end to;el último atentado cierra cualquier esperanza de acuerdo the most recent attack puts an end to any hopes of an agreement12. [terminar] to close;el discurso del Presidente cerró el año legislativo the President's speech brought the parliamentary year to a close;esta corrida cierra la temporada taurina this bullfight rounds off the bullfighting season;cerró su participación en el torneo con una derrota they lost their last game in the tournament13. [plegar] to close up;cerró el paraguas he closed his umbrella14. Prensael periódico cerró la edición más tarde de lo normal the newspaper went to press later than usual♦ vi1. [en general] to close;[tienda] to close, to shut; [con llave, pestillo] to lock up;este cajón no cierra bien this drawer doesn't shut properly;la Bolsa cerró con pérdidas the stock market closed down several points;RP Fam¡cerrá y vamos!: si no quieren ayudarnos, ¡cerrá y vamos! if they don't want to help us, let's not waste any more time over this2. [persona] to close the door;¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!;me olvidé de cerrar con llave I forgot to lock the door3. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;[definitivamente] to close down;¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?;la biblioteca cierra a las ocho the library closes at eight;cerramos los domingos [en letrero] closed on Sundays4. [en juego de cartas] to go out;[en dominó] to block5. [herida] to close up, to heal* * *I v/tcerrar con llave lock;cerrar de golpe slam;cerrar al tráfico close to traffic2 tubería block3 grifo turn off5 acuerdo closela puerta no cierra bien the door doesn’t shut properly;al cerrar el día at the end of the day* * *cerrar {55} vt1) : to close, to shut2) : to turn off3) : to bring to an endcerrar vi1) : to close up, to lock up2) : to close down* * *cerrar vb1. (en general) to close / to shut¿a qué hora cerráis? what time do you close?2. (con llave) to lock¿has cerrado la puerta con llave? have you locked the door?3. (gas, grifo) to turn off -
6 cúmulo
m.accumulation, pile, heap, cumulus.* * *1 (montón) load, pile, heap; (cantidad) series, host, string2 METEREOLOGÍA cumulus* * *SM1) (=montón) heap, accumulation frmes un cúmulo de virtudes — he's full of virtues, he's a paragon of virtue
2) (Meteo) cumulus* * *1)a) (Meteo) cumulusb) (Astron) cluster2) (montón, reunión)un cúmulo de problemas — a series o host of problems
* * *= cumulus, cumulus cloud.Ex. Lastly, Constable shows an interest in the physical processes that generate the different cloud types, particularly cumulus and also in the formation of dew.Ex. Waterspouts are almost always produced by a swiftly growing cumulus cloud.----* cúmulo de conocimiento = repository of knowledge, knowledge repository.* cúmulo de saber = knowledge repository, repository of knowledge.* cúmulo de sabiduría = knowledge repository, repository of knowledge.* producirse un cúmulo de circunstancias que = circumstances + converge.* un cúmulo de = a treasure trove of.* * *1)a) (Meteo) cumulusb) (Astron) cluster2) (montón, reunión)un cúmulo de problemas — a series o host of problems
* * *= cumulus, cumulus cloud.Ex: Lastly, Constable shows an interest in the physical processes that generate the different cloud types, particularly cumulus and also in the formation of dew.
Ex: Waterspouts are almost always produced by a swiftly growing cumulus cloud.* cúmulo de conocimiento = repository of knowledge, knowledge repository.* cúmulo de saber = knowledge repository, repository of knowledge.* cúmulo de sabiduría = knowledge repository, repository of knowledge.* producirse un cúmulo de circunstancias que = circumstances + converge.* un cúmulo de = a treasure trove of.* * *A1 ( Meteo) cumulus2 ( Astron) clusterB(montón, reunión): surgió un cúmulo de problemas a series o host of problems arosesegún ella, su novio es un cúmulo de virtudes according to her, her boyfriend is a catalogue of virtuescomo resultado del cúmulo de medidas as a result of this whole set of measures o of all these measures* * *
cúmulo sustantivo masculino pile, load
* * *cúmulo nm1. [nube] cumuluscúmulo de galaxias galaxy cluster3. [de objetos] pile, heap4. [de circunstancias, asuntos] accumulation, series;dijo un cúmulo de tonterías he said a lot of nonsense;cometieron un cúmulo de errores they made a series of errors* * *m ( montón) pile, heap* * *cúmulo nm1) montón: heap, pile2) : cumulus -
7 despejar
v.1 to clear.Los policías despejaron la calle The police cleared the street.2 to clear up, to put an end to.3 to solve, to resolve, to clear, to clear up.El detective despejó el asesinato The detective solved the crime.* * *1 (desalojar) to clear2 (espabilar) to wake up, clear the head of4 DEPORTE to clear5 MATEMÁTICAS to find6 INFORMÁTICA to clear1 METEREOLOGÍA to clear up2 (espabilarse) to wake oneself up, clear one's head3 (aclararse) to become clear* * *1. verb 2. verb* * *1. VT1) [lugar] to clear2) (Dep) [balón] to clear3) (=resolver) [+ misterio] to clear up; (Mat) [+ incógnita] to find4) (Inform) [+ pantalla] to clear5) (Med) [+ nariz] to unblock; [+ cabeza] to clear; [+ persona] to wake up2. VI1) [de un lugar]¡despejen! — [al moverse] move along!; [haciendo salir] everybody out!
2) (Dep) to clear, clear the ball3) (Meteo) to clear3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (desocupar, desalojar) to clearb) < nariz> to unblock, clear2)a) ( espabilar) to wake... upb) ( desembotar)c) < borracho> to sober... up3) < incógnita> (Mat) to find the value of4) < balón> ( en fútbol) to clear; ( en fútbol americano) to punt2.despejar vi ( en fútbol) to clear; ( en fútbol americano) to punt3.despejar v impers (Meteo) to clear up4.despejarse v pron ( espabilarse) to wake (oneself) up; ( desembotarse) to clear one's head; borracho to sober up* * *= clear out.Ex. Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.----* despejar la carretera = clear + route.* despejar la mente = blow + the cobwebs away/off/out.* despejar una incertidumbre = relieve + uncertainty.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (desocupar, desalojar) to clearb) < nariz> to unblock, clear2)a) ( espabilar) to wake... upb) ( desembotar)c) < borracho> to sober... up3) < incógnita> (Mat) to find the value of4) < balón> ( en fútbol) to clear; ( en fútbol americano) to punt2.despejar vi ( en fútbol) to clear; ( en fútbol americano) to punt3.despejar v impers (Meteo) to clear up4.despejarse v pron ( espabilarse) to wake (oneself) up; ( desembotarse) to clear one's head; borracho to sober up* * *= clear out.Ex: Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.
* despejar la carretera = clear + route.* despejar la mente = blow + the cobwebs away/off/out.* despejar una incertidumbre = relieve + uncertainty.* * *despejar [A1 ]vtA1 (desocupar, desalojar) to cleardespejen la sala clear the roomla policía despejó la plaza de manifestantes the police cleared the square of demonstrators o cleared the demonstrators from the square2 ‹nariz› to unblock, clearB1 (espabilar) to wake … up2(desembotar): el paseo me despejó the walk cleared my head3 ‹borracho› to sober … upC ‹incógnita› ( Mat) to find the value ofla investigación no ha logrado despejar esta incógnita the investigation failed to clear up o to find an answer to this questionD ‹balón› (en fútbol) to clear; (en fútbol americano) to punt■ despejarvi(en fútbol) to clear; (en fútbol americano) to punt■( Meteo):en cuanto despeje salimos as soon as it clears up we'll go out1 (espabilarse) to wake (oneself) upvoy a darme una ducha a ver si me despejo I'm going to have a shower to try and wake myself up2 (desembotarse) to clear one's head3 «borracho» to sober up* * *
despejar ( conjugate despejar) verbo transitivo
1
2 ‹ balón› ( en fútbol) to clear;
( en fútbol americano) to punt
verbo intransitivo ( en fútbol) to clear;
( en fútbol americano) to punt
despejar v impers (Meteo) to clear up
despejarse verbo pronominal ( espabilarse) to wake (oneself) up;
( desembotarse) to clear one's head;
[ borracho] to sober up
despejar verbo transitivo
1 (quitar obstáculos, vaciar) to clear
2 (aclarar un misterio, una duda) to clear up
3 Mat to work out the value of
4 Ftb (el balón) to clear
' despejar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espabilar
- franquear
- apartar
English:
clear
- sober
* * *♦ vt1. [habitación, camino, carretera] to clear;[nariz] to unblock; [mente] to clear;¡despejen la sala! clear the room!2. [pelota] to clear;el portero despejó la pelota a córner the goalkeeper cleared the ball for a corner;despejar el balón de cabeza/de puños to head/punch the ball away3. [misterio, incógnita] to clear up, to put an end to;su respuesta no despejó mis dudas her answer didn't clear up the things I wasn't sure about5. [persona] [de desmayo] to bring round;el aire fresco lo despejó [de aturdimiento, borrachera] the fresh air cleared his head;el paseo le despejó las ideas the walk helped him get his ideas in order♦ vi1. [en fútbol, rugby, hockey] to clear;el defensa despejó a córner the defender cleared the ball for a corner;despejar de cabeza/de puños to head/punch the ball away2. [apartarse]¡despejen, por favor! move along there, please!♦ v impersonal[aclarar el tiempo] to clear up; [aclarar el cielo] to clear* * *v/t2 persona wake up* * *despejar vt1) : to clear, to free2) : to clarifydespejar vi1) : to clear up2) : to punt (in sports)* * *despejar vb1. (lugar, pelota) to clear -
8 enmarañar
v.1 to entangle, to snag, to enmesh, to tangle up.El escritor enmaraña la trama The writer tangles up the plot.Ella enmaraña las lanas She entangles the yarns.2 to tangle up, to snag, to entangle, to louse up.El escritor enmaraña la trama The writer tangles up the plot.3 to swindle.El estafador enmaraña a sus víctimas The con man swindles his victims.* * *1 (enredar) to tangle2 figurado to embroil, muddle up, confuse1 (enredarse) to get tangled2 figurado to get into a muddle, get confused3 METEREOLOGÍA to become overcast* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [+ madeja, hilo] to tangle, tangle up2) (=complicar) to complicate3) [+ persona] to confuse, perplex2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo <pelo/lana> to tangle; < asunto> to complicate; < persona> to confuse2.enmarañarse v pron pelo/lana to get tangled; personaenmarañarse en algo — to get embroiled o entangled in something
* * *= muddy, snarl up, entangle, knot into, tangle.Ex. The concept of such a center remained nebulous at best, and we later learned that communication problems early on had muddied the message about what was really needed.Ex. If all goes as usual, it will snow approximately one inch and completely snarl up traffic until melted.Ex. The issues entangled in Van Gogh's work - issues of the market, gender, and class - were also knotted into the work of many avant-garde artists of the late 19th c.Ex. The issues entangled in Van Gogh's work - issues of the market, gender, and class - were also knotted into the work of many avant-garde artists of the late 19th c.Ex. The more unsuccessful she was the more bitter she became, and the more tangled in the web drawn about her by her husband and children.----* enmarañado en = enmeshed in.* enmarañar las cosas = muddy + the waters.* * *1.verbo transitivo <pelo/lana> to tangle; < asunto> to complicate; < persona> to confuse2.enmarañarse v pron pelo/lana to get tangled; personaenmarañarse en algo — to get embroiled o entangled in something
* * *= muddy, snarl up, entangle, knot into, tangle.Ex: The concept of such a center remained nebulous at best, and we later learned that communication problems early on had muddied the message about what was really needed.
Ex: If all goes as usual, it will snow approximately one inch and completely snarl up traffic until melted.Ex: The issues entangled in Van Gogh's work - issues of the market, gender, and class - were also knotted into the work of many avant-garde artists of the late 19th c.Ex: The issues entangled in Van Gogh's work - issues of the market, gender, and class - were also knotted into the work of many avant-garde artists of the late 19th c.Ex: The more unsuccessful she was the more bitter she became, and the more tangled in the web drawn about her by her husband and children.* enmarañado en = enmeshed in.* enmarañar las cosas = muddy + the waters.* * *enmarañar [A1 ]vt1 ‹pelo/lana› to tangle2 ‹asunto› to complicate3 ‹persona› to confuse1 «pelo/lana» to get tangled2 «persona»: enmarañarse EN algo; to get involved o embroiled o entangled IN sth* * *♦ vt1. [enredar] to tangle (up)2. [complicar] to complicate, to confuse* * *v/t1 pelo tangle2 asunto complicate, muddle* * *enmarañar vt1) : to tangle2) : to complicate3) : to confuse, to mix up -
9 escarchado
adj.1 frost-covered, frosted, iced, frosty.2 crystalized, frosted.m.sugar coating.past part.past participle of spanish verb: escarchar.* * *1→ link=escarchar escarchar► adjetivo1 METEREOLOGÍA frosty, frost-covered2 COCINA crystallized, candied* * *ADJ1) covered in hoarfrost, frosted2) [fruta] crystallized* * *- da adjetivoa) < fruta> crystallizedb) < jardín> frosty, frost-covered* * *= half-soaked, frosty [frostier -comp., frostiest -sup.].Ex. Three half-soaked security guards sat around a desk at the main entrance letting through more than they checked.Ex. This picture was taken a little over a month ago on a cold, foggy, and frosty morning.* * *- da adjetivoa) < fruta> crystallizedb) < jardín> frosty, frost-covered* * *= half-soaked, frosty [frostier -comp., frostiest -sup.].Ex: Three half-soaked security guards sat around a desk at the main entrance letting through more than they checked.
Ex: This picture was taken a little over a month ago on a cold, foggy, and frosty morning.* * *escarchado -da1 ‹fruta› crystallized2 ‹jardín› frosty, frost-covered* * *
Del verbo escarchar: ( conjugate escarchar)
escarchado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
escarchado
escarchar
escarchar ( conjugate escarchar) verbo transitivo
to crystallize
escarchado,-a adjetivo
1 (cubierto de escarcha) frosty
2 (cubierto de azúcar cristalizada) candied, crystallized
' escarchado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
escarchada
* * *escarchado, -a adj1. [fruta] crystallized, candied2. [cubierto de escarcha] frosty -
10 helada
f.frost.anoche cayó una helada there was frost last nightpast part.past participle of spanish verb: helar.* * *1 METEREOLOGÍA frost\helada blanca hoarfrost, white frost* * *1. f., (m. - helado) 2. noun f.* * *SF frost* * *femenino frost* * *= frost.Ex. Cosmos, petunia and salvia die if exposed to the cold, so they can't go into the garden until after the last frost.----* planta resistente a las heladas = hardy-annual.* * *femenino frost* * *= frost.Ex: Cosmos, petunia and salvia die if exposed to the cold, so they can't go into the garden until after the last frost.
* planta resistente a las heladas = hardy-annual.* * *frostcayó una helada there was a frost* * *
helada sustantivo femenino
frost
helado,-a
I sustantivo masculino ice cream
II adjetivo
1 (muy frío) frozen, freezing cold: estábamos helados (de frío), we were frozen
2 fig (atónito) stunned, flabbergasted: la noticia me dejó helado, I was flabbergasted by the news
me quedé helado, I was stunned
helada sustantivo femenino frost
helada sustantivo femenino frost
' helada' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
precoz
English:
freeze
- frost
- frosty
- ice
- lolly
- Popsicle
* * *helada nffrost;anoche cayó una helada there was frost last night* * *f frost* * *helada nf: frost (in meteorology)* * *helada n frost -
11 helar
v.1 to freeze.El viento heló las rosas The wind froze the roses.2 to dumbfound.3 to frostbite.El viento frío heló mis pies The icy wind frostbit my feet.* * *1 (congelar) to freeze2 (plantas) to kill, freeze► verbo intransitivo (Used only in the 3rd person; it does not take a subject)1 METEREOLOGÍA to freeze1 (congelarse) to freeze2 (planta) to be killed by frost3 (persona) to freeze, freeze to death\se me heló la sangre figurado my blood ran cold* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (Meteo) to freeze, ice up2) (=congelar) [+ líquido] to freeze; [+ bebidas] to ice, chill3) (=pasmar) to dumbfound, amaze4) (=aterrar) to scare to death2.VI (=hacer frío) (Meteo) to freeze3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo/ intransitivo to freeze2.helar v impers3.anoche heló — it went below freezing last night (AmE), there was a frost last night (BrE)
helarse v pron1)a) río/charco to freeze (over); agua to freezeb) plantas/cosecha to freeze2) (fam)a) persona to freezeb) comida/café to get o go cold* * *= ice.Ex. The loins were divided into 2 lots: one lot was iced immediately and the other lot was left at room temperature for 6 hours before icing.* * *1.verbo transitivo/ intransitivo to freeze2.helar v impers3.anoche heló — it went below freezing last night (AmE), there was a frost last night (BrE)
helarse v pron1)a) río/charco to freeze (over); agua to freezeb) plantas/cosecha to freeze2) (fam)a) persona to freezeb) comida/café to get o go cold* * *= ice.Ex: The loins were divided into 2 lots: one lot was iced immediately and the other lot was left at room temperature for 6 hours before icing.
* * *helar [A5 ]vt1 ‹estanque/agua› to freeze2 ‹plantas/cosecha› to freeze■ helarvi«congelador» to freeze■anoche heló there was a frost last night■ helarseA1 «río» to freeze, freeze over; «estanque/charco» to freeze, freeze over, ice over; «agua» to freeze2 «plantas/cosecha» to freezeB ( fam)1 «persona» to freezecierra la ventana, que me estoy helando close the window, I'm freezing2 «comida/café» to get o go cold* * *
helar ( conjugate helar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
to freeze
helar v impers:
helarse verbo pronominal
1 [río/charco] to freeze (over);
[agua/plantas/cosecha] to freeze
2 (fam)
b) [comida/café] to get o go cold
helar
I vtr (congelar) to freeze
II verbo impersonal to freeze: anoche heló, there was a frost last night
' helar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hiela
English:
freeze
- frost
* * *♦ vt1. [líquido] to freeze3. [dejar atónito] to dumbfound♦ v impersonalanoche heló there was a frost last night* * *I v/t freezeII v/i freeze;anoche heló there was a frost last night* * *helar {55} vcongelar: to freezehelar v impers: to produce frostanoche heló: there was frost last night* * * -
12 precipitación
f.1 precipitation, hurry, rush, suddenness.2 atmospheric precipitation, rainfall, falling of rain, precipitation.3 hastiness, overeagerness, overeagerness to act, precipitation.4 precipitation, unwise hurry.5 sediment, precipitation.* * *1 (prisa) rush, haste, hurry2 METEREOLOGÍA precipitation, rainfall\con precipitación hastily* * *SF1) [al hacer algo] (=prisa) haste; (=imprudencia) rashnesscon precipitación — hastily, precipitately frm
2) (Meteo) rainfall, precipitation frm3) (Quím) precipitation* * *1) ( prisa) rush, hurry2) (Meteo) precipitation (frml)cielo nuboso, con alguna precipitación — overcast with occasional showers
3) (Quím) precipitation* * *= abruptness, haste, rush, precipitation, prematurity.Ex. Then, with a kind of energetic abruptness, Bough said that they could try to build a case for keeping the budget intact.Ex. Capital funding usually took the form of end-of-year 'windfalls' needing to be spent in hectic haste necessitating hurried decision making.Ex. It is also a good time to stand back and take a look at 'what technology hath wrought' and some of the issues involved in our rush towards standardization on the national and international levels.Ex. Find information on acid rain or precipitation and its effects on national parks.Ex. The most likely causes of brain damage among low birthweight infants are prematurity and infections, not oxygen starvation.----* con precipitación = rashly.* índice de precipitación = rainfall figure.* precipitación de última hora = last-minute rush.* precipitaciones = rainfall.* vaso de precipitaciones = beaker.* * *1) ( prisa) rush, hurry2) (Meteo) precipitation (frml)cielo nuboso, con alguna precipitación — overcast with occasional showers
3) (Quím) precipitation* * *= abruptness, haste, rush, precipitation, prematurity.Ex: Then, with a kind of energetic abruptness, Bough said that they could try to build a case for keeping the budget intact.
Ex: Capital funding usually took the form of end-of-year 'windfalls' needing to be spent in hectic haste necessitating hurried decision making.Ex: It is also a good time to stand back and take a look at 'what technology hath wrought' and some of the issues involved in our rush towards standardization on the national and international levels.Ex: Find information on acid rain or precipitation and its effects on national parks.Ex: The most likely causes of brain damage among low birthweight infants are prematurity and infections, not oxygen starvation.* con precipitación = rashly.* índice de precipitación = rainfall figure.* precipitación de última hora = last-minute rush.* precipitaciones = rainfall.* vaso de precipitaciones = beaker.* * *A (prisa) rush, hurrylo hizo con tanta precipitación que era normal que se equivocara she did it in such a rush o hurry that she was bound to make a mistakeno hace falta tanta precipitación, tenemos tiempo de sobra there's no need to rush o hurry, we've got plenty of timehabrá precipitaciones débiles en el norte there will be some light rain ( o snow etc) in the northcielo nuboso, con alguna precipitación overcast with occasional showersCompuesto:rainC ( Quím) precipitation* * *
precipitación sustantivo femenino
1 ( prisa) rush, hurry;◊ lo hizo con mucha precipitación she did it in a rush o hurry
2 (Meteo) rainfall;
habrá precipitaciones débiles there will be some light rain
precipitación sustantivo femenino
1 (prisa) hurry, haste
2 Meteor (de lluvia) rainfall, (de nieve) snowfall
3 Quím precipitation
' precipitación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
impetuosidad
English:
haste
- mean
- precipitation
- rainfall
- rashness
- hastily
* * *♦ nf1. [apresuramiento] haste;actuaron con precipitación they acted hastily2. Quím precipitation♦ precipitaciones nfpl[lluvia] rain, Espec precipitation;intervalos nubosos con precipitaciones ocasionales scattered cloud with occasional showers* * *f1 ( prisa) hurry, haste2:precipitaciones pl rain sg* * *precipitación nf, pl - ciones1) prisa: haste, hurry, rush2) : precipitation, rain, snow -
13 serenar
v.1 to calm.2 to quiet down, to hush, to quiet, to calm.La tonada serena a las bestias The tune quiets down the beasts.3 to soothe, to appease.Ella serena su alma She soothes his soul.* * *1 (gen) to calm2 figurado (a alguien) to calm down1 METEREOLOGÍA to clear up2 (mar) to grow calm* * *1. VT frm1) (=calmar) [+ ánimo, mente] to calm; [+ discusión, pelea] to calm down; [+ problema] to settle2) [+ líquido] to clarify2.VI And * to drizzle3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to soothe, calm2.serenarse v pron1) ( calmarse) to calm down2) (Col) ( exponerse al sereno) to go out in the damp night air* * *= appease.Ex. They've been working their butts off since the program was launched to appease the crowd.----* serenarse = mellow.* * *1.verbo transitivo to soothe, calm2.serenarse v pron1) ( calmarse) to calm down2) (Col) ( exponerse al sereno) to go out in the damp night air* * *= appease.Ex: They've been working their butts off since the program was launched to appease the crowd.
* serenarse = mellow.* * *serenar [A1 ]vtto soothe, calmA (calmarse) to calm downB ( Col) (exponerse al sereno) to go out in the damp night air* * *
serenar vt to calm, soothe
* * *♦ vt[calmar] to calm* * *v/t calm* * *serenar vt: to calm, to soothe -
14 serenarse
1 METEREOLOGÍA to clear up2 (mar) to grow calm* * *VPR1) [persona] to calm down2) (Meteo) [mar] to grow calm; [tiempo] to clear up, settle (down)3) [líquido] to clear, settle* * *(v.) = mellowEx. These findingings support the idea that people do mellow with age.* * *(v.) = mellowEx: These findingings support the idea that people do mellow with age.
* * *
serenarse ( conjugate serenarse) verbo pronominal ( calmarse) to calm down
■serenarse verbo reflexivo to calm down
' serenarse' also found in these entries:
English:
compose
- mellow
* * *vpr[calmarse] to calm down; [tiempo] to clear up; [viento] to die down; [aguas] to grow calm* * *v/r1 calm down* * *vrcalmarse: to calm down -
15 chispear
v.1 to spark.Las joyas chispean formidablemente The jewels spark formidably.2 to sparkle.3 to spit (with rain).empezó a chispear a few spots of rain started to fall4 to be witty, to sparkle.Ese chico chispea That boy is witty.* * *1 (echar chispas) to spark, throw out sparks2 (In this sense used only in the 3rd pers; it does not take a subject) METEREOLOGÍA to drizzle, spit* * *verb2) sparkle* * *VI1) [leña, fuego] to throw out sparks2) (=destellar) to sparkle, scintillate3) (Meteo) to drizzle* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) leña to sparkb) (Elec) to spark, give off sparks2.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) leña to sparkb) (Elec) to spark, give off sparks2.* * *chispear [A1 ]vi1 «leña» to spark2 ( Elec) to spark, give off sparks■( fam) (lloviznar) to spit, spot* * *
chispear ( conjugate chispear) verbo intransitivo
chispear v impers (fam) ( lloviznar) to spit, spot
chispear verbo intransitivo
1 to spark, throw out sparks
2 (lloviznar) to spit, drizzle
* * *♦ vi1. [chisporrotear] to spark2. [relucir] to sparkle;un talento que chispea ocasionalmente a talent with occasional flashes of genius♦ v impersonal[llover] to spit (with rain);empezó a chispear a few spots of rain started to fall* * *v/i1 spark; figsparkle2 de lluvia spit* * *chispear vi1) : to give off sparks2) : to sparkle -
16 escampar
v.1 to clear up, to stop raining.2 to clear up for.Me escampó la lluvia The rain cleared up for me.* * *1 to clear out► verbo intransitivo (Used only in the 3rd person; it does not take a subject)1 METEREOLOGÍA to stop raining, clear up* * *1. VI1) (Meteo) [cielo] to clear; [lluvia] to stop; [tiempo] to clear up3) LAm * (=largarse) to clear off *, scarper *2.VT [+ sitio] to clear out* * *1.verbo impersonal to stop raining, to clear up2.escampar vi (Col) to shelter* * *1.verbo impersonal to stop raining, to clear up2.escampar vi (Col) to shelter* * *escampar [A1 ]to stop raining, to clear upesperemos a que escampe let's wait until it stops raining o clears upvi( Col) to shelter* * *
escampar ( conjugate escampar) v impers
to stop raining, to clear up
verbo intransitivo (Col) to shelter
escampar verbo intransitivo to stop raining, clear up
' escampar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aclarar
* * *escampar v impersonalto clear up, to stop raining;saldremos cuando escampe we'll go out when it clears up* * *v/i clear up, stop raining -
17 escarchar
v.1 to freeze (over).2 to frost, to ice.La nieve escarchó los arbustos The snow frosted the bushes.3 to candy.Escarchamos las manzanas We candied the apples.* * *► verbo intransitivo (Used only in the 3rd person; it does not take a subject)1 METEREOLOGÍA to be frosty, be freezing1 COCINA to crystallize* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (Culin) [+ tarta] to ice; [+ fruta] to crystallize2) (=helar) [gen] to frost, cover in hoarfrost; [+ vaso] to frost3) (Cos) to embroider with silver or gold2.VIescarcha — it's frosty, it's freezing
* * *verbo transitivo to crystallize* * *verbo transitivo to crystallize* * *escarchar [A1 ]vtto crystallize* * *
escarchar ( conjugate escarchar) verbo transitivo
to crystallize
' escarchar' also found in these entries:
English:
crystallize
* * *♦ v impersonalto freeze (over)♦ vt[fruta] to crystallize* * *v/t GASTR crystallize* * *escarchar vt1) : to frost (a cake)2) : to candy (fruit) -
18 sereno
adj.1 serene, calm, composed, cool.2 serene, quiet, motionless.3 serene, quiet.m.1 night watchman, watchman, night watch in streets.2 night dew, dew.3 Sereno.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: serenar.* * *► adjetivo3 figurado (ambiente etc) calm, peaceful, quiet1 (vigilante) night watchman2 (ambiente de la noche) night air, night dew\dormir al sereno to sleep out in the open————————1 (vigilante) night watchman2 (ambiente de la noche) night air, night dew* * *1. ADJ1) (=apacible) [persona] calm, serene; [cara, expresión] serene2) (Meteo) [tiempo] settled, fine; [cielo] cloudless, clear3) (=calmado) [ambiente] calm, quiet; [tarde, noche] still, peaceful; [aguas] calm, still4) (=sobrio)2. SM1) (=humedad) night dew2) (=vigilante) night watchman* * *I- na adjetivo1)a) <rostro/expresión/belleza> serene; < persona> serene, calm2) ( no borracho) soberII1) ( vigilante nocturno) night watchman2) (Meteo) night dew* * *I- na adjetivo1)a) <rostro/expresión/belleza> serene; < persona> serene, calm2) ( no borracho) soberII1) ( vigilante nocturno) night watchman2) (Meteo) night dew* * *sereno11 = watchman [watchmen, -pl.], night watchman.Ex: These descriptors are still alive: boatmen, city council-men, firemen, foremen, longshoremen, stunt men, statesmen, watchmen, man and manpower.
Ex: Night watchmen patrolled the streets between 9 or 10 pm until sunrise.sereno22 = composed, equable, serene, sedate, calm [calmer -comp., calmest -sup.], cool-headed.Ex: 'I'll see, Bernice, if I can find something for you on what to do when you suspect someone is becoming an alcoholic,' she added trying to appear composed.
Ex: Laura Carpozzi approached the banker with an equable, friendly smile.Ex: The hysteria about the usefulness of microcomputers to libraries is unprecedented in the normally serene and predictable library environment.Ex: His rebelliousness against family tradition and sedate good taste surfaced disturbingly in his account of bringing his mother's body home from Italy.Ex: Her calm confident eyes silently invited him to relieve his mind, and he could not resist the temptation.Ex: But it is obvious that modern leftist philosophers are not simply cool-headed logicians systematically analyzing the foundations of knowledge.* * *A1 ‹rostro/expresión/belleza› serene; ‹persona› serene, calm2 ‹cielo› cloudless, clear; ‹tarde› still; ‹mar› calm, tranquil ( liter)el lago estaba sereno the waters of the lake were still o placid, the lake was calmB (no borracho) soberA (vigilante nocturno) night watchmanB ( Meteo) night dewdormir al sereno to sleep out in the open* * *
Del verbo serenar: ( conjugate serenar)
sereno es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
serenó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
serenar
sereno
sereno 1◊ -na adjetivo
‹ persona› serene, calm
‹ tarde› still;
‹ mar› calm, tranquil (liter)
sereno 2 sustantivo masculino ( vigilante nocturno) night watchman
serenar vt to calm, soothe
sereno,-a
I adjetivo
1 (tranquilo) calm
2 (sobrio) sober
II sustantivo masculino night watchman
♦ Locuciones: al sereno, out in the open (at night)
' sereno' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pito
- serena
- tranquila
- tranquilo
- casilla
- imperturbable
English:
collected
- composed
- cool
- self-composed
- self-controlled
- self-possessed
- serene
- watchman
- night
- unruffled
* * *sereno, -a♦ adj1. [sobrio] sober2. [tranquilo] calm, serene3. [cielo] clear;[tiempo] fine♦ nm2. [humedad] night dew* * *I m:dormir al sereno sleep outdoorsII adj calm, serene* * *sereno, -na adj1) sosegado: serene, calm, composed2) : fair, clear (of weather)3) : calm, still (of the sea)♦ serenamente advsereno nm: night watchman* * *sereno adj calm -
19 temporal
adj.1 temporary (no permanente).2 time.el factor temporal the time factor3 temporal (anatomy & religion).m.1 storm (tormenta).2 temporal bone (anatomy).3 persistent rain during several days, continuous rain for over several days, persistent rainy weather, rainy weather.* * *► adjetivo1 ANATOMÍA temporal1 ANATOMÍA temporal bone————————► adjetivo1 (transitorio) temporary, provisional2 (seglar) temporal3 LINGÚÍSTICA temporal1 METEREOLOGÍA storm\bienes temporales worldly goods* * *adj.1) temporal2) temporary* * *1. ADJ1) (=provisional) temporary; [trabajo] temporary, casual; [en turismo, agricultura] seasonal2) (Rel) temporal3) (Anat) temporal2. SM1) (=tormenta) storm; (=mal tiempo) spell of rough weathertemporal de agua, temporal de lluvia — (=tormenta) rainstorm; (=período lluvioso) rainy weather, prolonged rain
temporal de nieve — (=tormenta) snowstorm; (=período de nevadas) snowy weather
2) (Anat) temporal bone3) Caribe (=persona) shady character* * *I1) ( transitorio) temporary2) ( relativo al tiempo) temporalIImasculino (Meteo) stormcapear el temporal — to ride out o weather the storm
* * *I1) ( transitorio) temporary2) ( relativo al tiempo) temporalIImasculino (Meteo) stormcapear el temporal — to ride out o weather the storm
* * *temporal11 = storm.Ex: In another example we find: 361 SOCIAL RELIEF IN GENERAL.9 Relief or aid in emergencies, disasters.91 Earthquakes, storms, hurricanes.92 floods.93 War, civil war.94 Epidemics.95 Famine.96 fires, conflagrations.
* capear el temporal = weather + the bumpy ride, weather + the storm.temporal22 = provisional, temporary, temporal, transitional, vanishing, perishable, ad interim.Ex: Three significant products emerged from the research: provisional rules for classing, based upon a standard citation order....
Ex: A fascicle is one of the temporary divisions of a work that, for convenience in printing or publication, is issued in small instalments.Ex: At the reference desk there are social and temporal pressures that are more unrelenting than in other areas of the library.Ex: The period 1850-69 was transitional, with rag slowly giving way to wood.Ex: Librarians have a great role to play in the systematic collection of such material which constitutes a rich but vanishing source for the study of Nigeria's history.Ex: Fee-for-service programmes can target non-traditional market segments such as pharmaceutical companies, lawyers, and manufacturing firms who regularly need and willingly pay a premium price for perishable medical information.Ex: The ad interim government of Texas operated from March 16 to October 22, 1836.* baja temporal = temporary leave.* barrera espacio-temporal = space-time barrier.* como medida temporal = as an interim measure.* corte temporal = time period.* cualquier trabajo temporal = casual job.* desarrollo temporal = temporal development, temporal development, timeline [time line].* de un modo temporal = on a temporary basis.* dimensión temporal = time dimension.* embargo temporal = time embargo.* evolución temporal = timeline [time line].* marco temporal = time frame [timeframe].* recorrido temporal = time span [time-span].* registro temporal de transacciones = time log.* serie temporal = time series.* trabajo temporal = casual job.temporal33 = temporal.Nota: Referido a la cabeza.Ex: In particular, it can be observed that the bicycle helmets do not cover the temporal area.
* arteria temporal = temporal artery.* arteria temporal superficial = superficial temporal artery.* arteritis temporal = temporal arteritis.* hueso temporal = temporal bone.* lóbulo temporal = temporal lobe.* * *A ‹arreglo/disposición› temporary, provisional; ‹contrato/trabajo› temporary; ‹oficinas/locales› temporaryB (relativo al tiempo) temporalC ‹poder› temporal; ‹bienes› worldlyD ( Anat) temporalA ( Meteo) stormcapear el temporal to ride out o weather the stormCompuesto:snowstorm, blizzardB ( Anat) temporal bone* * *
temporal adjetivo
1 ( transitorio) temporary
2 ( relativo al tiempo) temporal
■ sustantivo masculino (Meteo) storm;
temporal
I adjetivo
1 (no definitivo, transitorio) temporary, provisional
trabajo temporal, temporary job
2 (secular, profano) temporal
Rel worldly
II sustantivo masculino storm
' temporal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agencia
- arreciar
- capear
- cuando
- diezmar
- eventual
- interina
- interino
- ocasional
- sustitución
- sustituta
- sustituto
- transeúnte
- altura
- amainar
- apaciguar
- descargar
- levantar
- persistir
English:
brave
- gale
- have
- hoarding
- rainstorm
- reprieve
- ride out
- roll
- seasonal
- suspension
- temp
- weather
- temporal
- temporary
- when
* * *♦ adj1. [no permanente] [situación, actividad, ubicación] temporary;[bienes, vida] worldly;un contrato temporal (de trabajo) a temporary o fixed-term contract;este trabajo es solamente temporal this job is only temporary2. [del tiempo] time;el factor temporal the time factor♦ nm[tormenta] storm; [racha prolongada de lluvias] rainy spell;temporal de lluvia rainstorm;temporal de nieve snowstorm♦ adjtemporal♦ nm[hueso] temporal* * *I adj2 REL temporal3 bienes worldlyII m storm* * *temporal adj1) : temporal2) : temporarytemporal nm1) : storm2)capear el temporal : to weather the storm* * *temporal1 adj temporarytemporal2 n (tormenta) storm -
20 tiempo
m.1 time.al poco tiempo soon afterwarda tiempo (de hacer algo) in time (to do something)a un tiempo, al mismo tiempo at the same timecada cierto tiempo every so oftencon el tiempo in timecon tiempo with plenty of time to spare, in good timedar tiempo al tiempo to give things timede un tiempo a esta parte recently, for a while nowen mis tiempos in my day o timeestar a tiempo de to have time totener tiempo de to have time tofuera de tiempo at the wrong momentganar tiempo to save timehace mucho tiempo que no lo veo I haven't seen him for ageshacer tiempo to pass the timematar o engañar el tiempo to kill timeperder el tiempo to waste timeen tiempos de Maricastaña donkey's years agoa tiempo completo full-timea tiempo parcial part-timetiempo de cocción cooking timetiempo libre spare timetiempo de respuesta response time2 long time (periodo largo).hace tiempo que it is a long time sincehace tiempo que no vive aquí he hasn't lived here for some timetomarse uno su tiempo to take one's time3 age.¿qué tiempo tiene? how old is he?4 movement (movimiento).motor de cuatro tiempos four-stroke engine5 weather (clima).hizo buen/mal tiempo the weather was good/badsi el tiempo lo permite o no lo impide weather permittinghace un tiempo de perros it's a foul dayponer a o al mal tiempo buena cara to put a brave face on things6 half (sport).7 tense (grammar).tiempo simple/compuesto simple/composite tense8 time (Music) (compás).9 tempo, beat, rhythmic unit, time.10 turn, time.11 Father Time.12 tempus.* * *1 (gen) time3 METEREOLOGÍA weather■ ¿qué tiempo hace? what's the weather like?4 (edad) age■ ¿qué tiempo tiene el niño? how old is your baby?5 (temporada) season, time6 (momento) moment, time7 MÚSICA tempo, movement9 GRAMÁTICA tense10 TÉCNICA stroke\a su tiempo / a su debido tiempo in due coursea través de los tiempos through the agesa un tiempo at the same timeal mismo tiempo at the same timeal poco tiempo soon afterwardsantes de tiempo too early, too sooncon el tiempo in the course of time, with timecon tiempo in advance¿cuánto tiempo...? how long...?■ ¿cuánto tiempo estuviste allí? how long did you stay there?■ ¿cuánto tiempo llevas aquí en España? how long have you lived in Spain?¿cuánto tiempo hace...? how long ago...?■ ¿cuánto tiempo hace que no vas al cine? how long ago is it since you went to the cinema?dar tiempo to give timedar tiempo al tiempo figurado to let matters take their coursedar tiempo a uno de/para to have enough time to■ si salgo a las cinco me dará tiempo de hacer las compras if I leave at five I'll have enough time to do the shoppingde tiempo en tiempo from time to timede tiempo inmemorial from time immemorialde un tiempo a esta parte for some time nowdemasiado tiempo too longdesde hace tiempo / desde hace mucho tiempo for a long timeel tiempo corre time goes by, time fliesel tiempo es oro figurado time is moneyen mis tiempos in my timeen otro tiempo / en otros tiempos formerlyestar a tiempo de to still have time toganar tiempo to save timehace tiempo a long timehacer buen tiempo / hace mal tiempo the weather is good / the weather is badhacer tiempo / hacer el tiempo to kill timematar (el) tiempo / pasar (el) tiempo to kill timeno hay tiempo que perder there's no time to loseperder el tiempo / perder tiempo to waste time¡qué tiempos aquellos! those were the days!sin perder tiempo at oncetiempo atrás some time ago, time agotomarse tiempo to take one's time¡y si no, al tiempo! time will tell!tiempo de perros familiar lousy weathertiempo libre free timetiempos difíciles hard times* * *noun m.1) time2) period, epoch, age3) weather4) tense5) tempo* * *SM1) [indicando duración] timeel tiempo pasa y no nos damos ni cuenta — time goes by o passes and we don't even realize it
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me llevó bastante tiempo — it took me quite a long time•
¿ cuánto tiempo se va a quedar? — how long is he staying for?¿cuánto tiempo hace de eso? — how long ago was that?
¿cuánto tiempo hace que vives aquí? — how long have you been living here?
¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! — I haven't seen you for ages!
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más tiempo, necesito más tiempo para pensármelo — I need more time o longer to think about it•
mucho tiempo, una costumbre que viene de mucho tiempo atrás — a long-standing custom•
al poco tiempo de — soon afterse acostumbró a la idea en muy poco tiempo — she soon got used to the idea, it didn't take her long to get used to the idea
tiempo de exposición — (Fot) exposure time
tiempo libre — spare time, free time
2) [otras locuciones]•
a tiempo — in time•
cada cierto tiempo — every so often•
con tiempo, llegamos con tiempo de darnos un paseo — we arrived in time to have a walk•
con el tiempo — eventually•
dar tiempo, no da tiempo a terminarlo — there isn't enough time to finish it¿crees que te dará tiempo? — do you think you'll have (enough) time?
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fuera de tiempo — at the wrong time•
ganar tiempo — to save time•
hacer tiempo — to while away the time•
matar el tiempo — to kill time•
pasar el tiempo — to pass time•
perder el tiempo — to waste time¡rápido, no perdamos (el) tiempo! — quick, there's no time to lose!
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sacar tiempo para hacer algo — to find the time to do sth•
tener tiempo para algo — to have time for sth- con el tiempo y una caña hasta las verdes caen3) (=momento) timeal mismo tiempo, a un tiempo — at the same time
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llegamos antes de tiempo — we arrived earlyha nacido antes de tiempo — he was born prematurely, he was premature
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a su debido tiempo — in due course4) (=época) timeen los últimos tiempos — recently, lately, in recent times
en tiempos de Maricastaña —
va vestida como en tiempos de Maricastaña — her clothes went out with the ark, her clothes are really old-fashioned
una receta del tiempo de Maricastaña — an ancient o age-old recipe
5) (=edad) age¿cuánto o qué tiempo tiene el niño? — how old is the baby?
6) (Dep) halftiempo muerto — (lit) time-out; (fig) breather
7) (Mús) [de compás] tempo, time; [de sinfonía] movement8) (Ling) tense9) (Meteo) weather¿qué tiempo hace ahí? — what's the weather like there?
mapa, hombre•
del tiempo, ¿quiere el agua fría o del tiempo? — would you like the water chilled or at room temperature?10) (Inform) time11) (Industria) timetiempo de paro, tiempo inactivo — downtime
12) (Náut) stormy weather13) (Mec) cycle* * *1) ( que transcurre) timeel tiempo pasa — time passes o goes by
cómo pasa el tiempo!/el tiempo vuela! — how time flies!
el tiempo apremia — time is short, time is of the essence (frml)
para ganar tiempo — (in order) to gain time
2)a) (duración, porción de tiempo) time¿cuánto tiempo hace que no lo ves? — how long is it since you last saw him?
ya hace tiempo que se marchó — she left quite some time ago o quite a while ago
¿cada cuánto tiempo? — how often?
un or algún tiempo atrás — some time ago o back
a tiempo completo/parcial — full time/part time
b) (período disponible, tiempo suficiente) timetengo todo el tiempo del mundo — I've got all the time in the world
c) (Dep) ( marca) timed) ( de bebé)¿cuánto tiempo tiene? — how old is he?
3) (en locs)al mismo tiempo or a un tiempo — at the same time
al tiempo que — at the same time as o that
con (el) tiempo y una caña... — everything in good time
hacer tiempo — to while away the time; (Dep) to play for time
matar el tiempo — (fam) to kill time
robarle tiempo al sueño — to burn the candle at both ends
el tiempo es oro — time is precious o money
4)a) ( época)en mi(s) tiempo(s) — in my day o my time
en aquellos tiempos — at that time, in those days
en los tiempos que corren — these days, nowadays
ser del tiempo de Maricastaña — (fam) to have come out of the ark (colloq)
b) ( temporada) seasonc) (momento propio, oportuno)5) (Dep) ( en partido) halfprimer/segundo tiempo — first/second half
6) (Mús) ( compás) tempo, time; ( de sinfonía) movement7) (Ling) tense8) (Meteo) weatherhace buen/mal tiempo — the weather's good/bad
¿qué tal el tiempo por ahí? — what's the weather like over there?
del or (Méx) al tiempo — at room temperature
a mal tiempo, buena cara — I/you/we may as well look on the bright side
* * *1) ( que transcurre) timeel tiempo pasa — time passes o goes by
cómo pasa el tiempo!/el tiempo vuela! — how time flies!
el tiempo apremia — time is short, time is of the essence (frml)
para ganar tiempo — (in order) to gain time
2)a) (duración, porción de tiempo) time¿cuánto tiempo hace que no lo ves? — how long is it since you last saw him?
ya hace tiempo que se marchó — she left quite some time ago o quite a while ago
¿cada cuánto tiempo? — how often?
un or algún tiempo atrás — some time ago o back
a tiempo completo/parcial — full time/part time
b) (período disponible, tiempo suficiente) timetengo todo el tiempo del mundo — I've got all the time in the world
c) (Dep) ( marca) timed) ( de bebé)¿cuánto tiempo tiene? — how old is he?
3) (en locs)al mismo tiempo or a un tiempo — at the same time
al tiempo que — at the same time as o that
con (el) tiempo y una caña... — everything in good time
hacer tiempo — to while away the time; (Dep) to play for time
matar el tiempo — (fam) to kill time
robarle tiempo al sueño — to burn the candle at both ends
el tiempo es oro — time is precious o money
4)a) ( época)en mi(s) tiempo(s) — in my day o my time
en aquellos tiempos — at that time, in those days
en los tiempos que corren — these days, nowadays
ser del tiempo de Maricastaña — (fam) to have come out of the ark (colloq)
b) ( temporada) seasonc) (momento propio, oportuno)5) (Dep) ( en partido) halfprimer/segundo tiempo — first/second half
6) (Mús) ( compás) tempo, time; ( de sinfonía) movement7) (Ling) tense8) (Meteo) weatherhace buen/mal tiempo — the weather's good/bad
¿qué tal el tiempo por ahí? — what's the weather like over there?
del or (Méx) al tiempo — at room temperature
a mal tiempo, buena cara — I/you/we may as well look on the bright side
* * *tiempo11 = time, length of time, period.Ex: Because not all files need to be reorganized at once, but only those which are very full, the time required for this procedure is reduced to a minimum.
Ex: There is a correlation between length of time spent obtaining the book required and loss of interest.Ex: Library use declines during the June-October period when examinations have finished and the students are on vacation.* absorber tiempo = absorb + time.* acabarse el tiempo = time + run out, time + be + up.* acaparar el tiempo de Alguien = monopolise + time.* adaptarse a los tiempos = change with + the times, move with + the times, keep up with + the times, adapt to + the times.* adelantado a su tiempo = ahead of + Posesivo + time(s).* adelantarse a + Posesivo + tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.* administración del tiempo = time management.* administrar el tiempo = manage + time.* adquirido con el transcurso del tiempo = time-based.* agotarse el tiempo = time + run out.* ahorrar para cuando lleguen tiempos difíciles = save for + a rainy day.* ahorrar tiempo = save + time.* ahorrar tiempo de escritura = save + typing.* ahorro de tiempo = time-saving [timesaving], economy of time, savings in time.* Algo a lo que hay que dedicar mucho tiempo = time-consuming [time consuming].* Algo que ahorra tiempo = time saver [timesaver].* Algo que lleva mucho tiempo de hacer = time-consuming [time consuming].* Algo que se hace para matar el tiempo = time filler.* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.* algún tiempo = awhile.* al mismo tiempo = at once, at the same time, concurrently, in the process, simultaneously, contemporaneously, at the same instant, at one and the same time, in parallel, concomitantly, at the one time, all the while.* al mismo tiempo que = in parallel to/with, while, as the same time as, cum, in conjunction with.* al mismo tiempo que + Indicativo = whilst + Gerundio.* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.* alquilar tiempo = buy + time.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time goes by, as time passes (by).* andar (muy) apurado de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.* andar (muy) corto de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.* andar (muy) escaso de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.* andar (muy) falto de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.* anunciado desde hace tiempo = long-heralded.* apurado de tiempo = time-rationed, crunched for time, time-crunched.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a través del tiempo = over time.* avatares del tiempo, los = vicissitudes of time, the, whims of time, the.* avecinarse tiempos difíciles = tough times ahead, lean times ahead, darker times + lie ahead, hard times ahead.* basado en el tiempo = time-based.* bastante tiempo = ample time.* breve período de tiempo = while.* buenos tiempos = good times.* cada cierto tiempo = episodic, every so often, every now and then, every now and again.* cada tanto tiempo = every so often, every now and again, every once in a while.* cambiar con el paso del tiempo = change over + time.* cambiar con el tiempo = change over + time.* cambiar con el transcurso del tiempo = change over + time.* cantar victoria antes de tiempo = speak too soon.* cantidad de tiempo = length of time.* cápsula del tiempo = time capsule.* carrera contra el tiempo = race against time, race against the clock.* comprar tiempo = buy + time.* con el correr del tiempo = over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of time.* con el decursar del tiempo = with the passage of time, in the process of time.* con el paso del tiempo = over the years, over time, with the passage of time, as time goes by, in due course, over a period of time, in the course of time, over the course of time, in the process of time, as time passed (by), as time passes (by), as time went by.* con el tiempo = in time, over the years, with time, with the passage of time, eventually, in due course, over a period of time, in due time, over time, in the process of time, as time passed (by), as time passes (by), as time goes by, as time went by, by and by.* con el transcurrir del tiempo = with the passage of time, in the process of time, as time passed (by).* con el transcurso del tiempo = over time, with time, with age, as time goes by, in the course of time, over the course of time, as time passes (by), as time went by.* consagrado por el tiempo = time-proven.* conseguir tiempo = buy + time.* considerado desde hace mucho tiempo = long considered.* consumir + Posesivo + tiempo = swallow up + Posesivo + time.* con un plazo de tiempo muy corto = at (a) very short notice.* con un plazo de tiempo tan corto = at such short notice.* cumplido hace tiempo = long overdue.* curso a tiempo completo = full-time course.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* de algún tiempo a esta parte = for some time now.* dedicación de tiempo = expenditure of time.* dedicar algún tiempo a hacer algo = have + a turn at.* dedicar el tiempo y el esfuerzo = take + the time and effort.* dedicar tiempo = spend + time, lend + time, expend + time, devote + time, dedicate + time.* dedicar tiempo a = take + time on.* de hace mucho tiempo = age-old, long-term, long-lost.* dejar tiempo = free up + time.* dejar tiempo libre = free up + time.* demasiado tiempo = too long.* demostrado válido por el tiempo = time-tested.* de otros tiempos = of yore.* de otro tiempo = of yore.* desde el comienzo de los tiempos = since the beginning of time, from the beginning of time, since time began.* desde el principio de los tiempos = since the beginning of time, from the beginning of time, since time began.* desde hace algún tiempo = for some time past, for days.* desde hace la tira (de tiempo) = for yonks and yonks, for yonks.* desde hace muchísimo tiempo = in ages (and ages and ages).* desde hace mucho tiempo = for ages, long-time [longtime], far back in time, for a long time, long since, in ages (and ages and ages).* desde hace tanto tiempo = so long.* desde hace tiempo = long [longer -comp., longest -sup.], over the years, for a long time, long since, for some time.* desde hace un montonazo de tiempo = for yonks and yonks.* desde hace un montón de tiempo = for yonks.* desde hace ya algún tiempo = for some time now.* desde los primeros tiempos = since the earliest of times, from earliest times.* desde los viejos tiempos = since olden times.* desde tiempo inmemorial = since earliest time, since time immemorial, from time immemorial, since time out of mind, from time out of mind.* desde tiempos prehistóricos = since prehistoric times.* desperdiciar tiempo = squander + time.* desperdicio de tiempo = time waster.* deteriorado por el paso del tiempo = timeworn.* de todos los tiempos = all-time, of all time(s).* de un tiempo a esta parte = for some time now.* dispositivo de desconexión automática transcurrido un tiempo determinado = time out mechanism.* donar tiempo = donate + Posesivo + time.* donde el tiempo es de suma importancia = time-critical.* durante algún tiempo = for a while, for some time, for some while, for some time to come, for days.* durante cierto tiempo = over a period of time.* durante cuánto tiempo = how long.* durante demasiado tiempo = for too long.* durante este tiempo = in this time.* durante largos períodos de tiempo = over long periods of time.* durante la tira de tiempo = for donkey's years.* durante muchísimo tiempo = for ages and ages (and ages).* durante mucho tiempo = long [longer -comp., longest -sup.], for generations, long-time [longtime], for a long time to come, for long periods of time, for a long period of time, lastingly, for a very long time, for many long hours, for a long time, in ages (and ages and ages), in ages (and ages and ages).* durante tanto tiempo = for so long, so long.* durante tanto tiempo como sea posible = for as long as possible.* durante un largo período de tiempo = over a long time scale, over a long period of time, for a long period of time, over a long period.* durante un período de tiempo = for a number of years.* durante un periodo de tiempo determinado = over a period of time.* durante un período de tiempo indefinido = over an indefinite period of time, over an indefinite span of time.* durante un porrón de tiempo = for donkey's years.* durar mucho tiempo = last + long.* durar tiempo = take + time, take + long.* el paso del tiempo = the passage of time, the sands of time.* el tiempo de Algo = in season.* el tiempo dirá = time will tell.* el tiempo es oro = time is money.* el tiempo lo dirá = only time will tell.* el tiempo vuela = time flies (by).* el transcurrir del tiempo = the sands of time.* embates del tiempo, los = ravages of time, the.* emplear tiempo = spend + time, expend + time, devote + time.* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.* encontrar el tiempo = make + an opportunity.* encontrar tiempo = find + time.* encuesta sobre el uso del tiempo = time-use survey.* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.* en los últimos tiempos = latterly, in recent times, in modern times, in recent memory.* en muy poco tiempo = before long.* en nada de tiempo = at a moment's notice, in next to no time, in no time at all, in no time.* en otros tiempos = in days of yore, in times of yore.* en otro tiempo = in days of yore, in times of yore.* en poco tiempo = before very long, in quite a short time, in a short time, in a short span of time.* en sus buenos tiempos = in + Posesivo + heyday.* en su tiempo = formerly.* en tiempo de carnaval = carnivalistically.* en tiempo de feria = carnivalistically.* en tiempo de guerra = wartime [wart-time].* en tiempo real = real time [real-time], in real time.* en tiempos de = in times of.* en tiempos de adversidad = in times of + adversity.* en tiempos de austeridad = in austere times.* en tiempos de guerra = in time(s) of war.* en tiempos de Maricastaña = in olden days, in olden times.* en tiempos de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime, in peace, in time(s) of peace.* en tiempos de recesión = in recessionary times.* en tiempos de recesión económica = in recessionary times.* en tiempos difíciles = in times of need.* en tiempos más recientes = in more recent times.* en tiempos prehistóricos = in prehistoric times.* en un corto espacio de tiempo = in a short space of time.* en un corto período de tiempo = in a short period of time.* en un tiempo razonable = timely.* en un tiempo relativamente corto = in a relatively short time, in a relatively short span of time.* equivalente a tiempo completo = full-time equivalent (FTE).* esa época ya pasó hace tiempo = that time is long past.* escaso de tiempo = time-strapped, short of time.* esperado durante tiempo y con ansiedad = long-and-expectantly-awaited.* esperado hace tiempo = overdue.* establecido desde hace tiempo = long-established.* estado del tiempo = weather conditions.* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.* estragos del tiempo, los = ravages of time, the.* faceta de tiempo = Time facet.* factor tiempo = time factor.* facturación por tiempo de conexión = metered pricing, metered billing.* falta de tiempo = tightness of scheduling.* falto de tiempo = crunched for time, time-crunched, short of time.* finito en el tiempo = timebound [time-bound].* florecer antes de tiempo = bolt.* frontera del tiempo = time boundary.* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.* fuera de onda con los tiempos modernos = out of keeping with the times, out of tune with the times.* ganar tiempo = win + time, buy + time, free up + time.* germinar antes de tiempo = bolt.* gestión del tiempo = time management.* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.* hablar antes de tiempo = speak too soon.* hace algún tiempo = some time ago, a while back, some while ago.* hace demasiado tiempo = too long ago.* hace la tira (de tiempo) = yonks and yonks, yonks.* hace muchísimo tiempo = ages (and ages) ago, aeons ago, yonks.* hace mucho tiempo = all those many moons ago, many moons ago.* hace muy poco tiempo = a short time ago.* hace poco tiempo = a short time ago.* hacer algún tiempo = sometime back.* hacer frente a tiempos difíciles = cope with + difficult times.* hacer mucho tiempo que Algo ha desaparecido = be long gone.* hace tiempo = for some time, long ago, once, long since.* hace un montonazo de tiempo = yonks and yonks.* hace un montón de tiempo = yonks.* hace ya mucho tiempo que = gone are the days of.* hace ya tiempo = long since.* hasta el final de los tiempos = till the end of time.* hasta hace relativamente poco tiempo = until relatively recently.* instalaciones para dedicar el tiempo libre = leisure facilities.* intentar ganar tiempo = play for + time, temporise [temporize, -USA].* intervalo de tiempo = date range.* inversión de tiempo = commitment of time.* invertir el tiempo de Uno en = invest + Posesivo + time in.* ir en contra del tiempo = race against + time, race against + the clock.* justo a tiempo = (just) in the nick of time, just in time, not a moment too soon.* la mayoría del tiempo = most of the time.* largos períodos de tiempo = long periods of time.* la tira de tiempo = donkey's years.* liberar tiempo = free up + time.* limitado por el tiempo = time-constrained.* límite de tiempo = time limit.* llegar a tiempo = arrive + in time, arrive + on time.* llevar tiempo = take + time, take + a while, take + long, absorb + time.* llevar tiempo y esfuerzo = take + time and effort.* los buenos tiempos = the good old days.* los viejos tiempos = the good old days.* malos tiempos = bad times.* margen de tiempo = time frame [timeframe].* matar el tiempo = kill + time.* mejoría del tiempo = break in the weather.* muchísimo tiempo después = ages and ages hence.* mucho tiempo = long time, a very long time, long hours, ample time, for a long time.* mucho tiempo antes de (que) = long before.* mucho tiempo después = ages and ages hence.* mucho tiempo después (de que) = long after.* muy apreciado desde hace tiempo = long-revered.* muy a tiempo = in good time.* muy venerado desde hace tiempo = long-revered.* no cantes victoria antes de tiempo = don't count your chickens before they are hatched.* noción del tiempo = notion of time, sense of time.* no hace mucho tiempo = not so long ago.* no pasar mucho tiempo antes de que + Subjuntivo = be not long before + Indicativo.* no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.* nuevos tiempos, los = wind(s) of change, the.* observar atentamente y durante cierto tiempo = maintain + vigil.* ocupar el tiempo = fill in + Posesivo + time.* ocupar tiempo = occupy + time, take up + time.* olvidado desde hace tiempo = long forgotten.* pasar algún tiempo en = have + a turn at.* pasar el tiempo = pass + the time, hang around, spend + Posesivo + days, hang about, hang out.* pasar el tiempo libre = spend + Posesivo + leisure, spend + Posesivo + leisure time.* pasar mucho tiempo antes de que = be a long time before.* pasar tiempo = spend + time.* pasar tiempo haciendo Algo = do + stint at.* perder el tiempo = dawdle, mess around, pissing into the wind, mess about, faff (about/around), pootle, sit + idle, muck around/about, piddle around.* perder la noción del tiempo = lose + track of time, lose + all notion of time, lose + all sense of time.* perder tiempo = waste + time, lose + time.* pérdida de tiempo = time wasting, wild goose chase, waste of time, time-consuming [time consuming], fool's errand.* pérdida de un tiempo precioso = waste of precious time.* perdido hace tiempo = long-lost.* período de tiempo = amount of time, time, time frame [timeframe], time lapse, time period, time span [time-span], time slot, period of time, date range.* permanecer estable con el tiempo = be stable over time.* pero al mismo tiempo = but then again.* plazo de tiempo = timeline [time line].* poco tiempo = short while, short time.* poco tiempo después = shortly afterwards.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* por algún tiempo = for sometime.* por mucho tiempo = for long, for long periods of time.* por un período de tiempo limitado = on a short-term basis.* por un tiempo = for a time.* por un tiempo indefinido = for indefinite time.* postulado desde hace mucho tiempo = long-espoused.* precio calculado según el tiempo de conexión = connect time based pricing.* precio calculado según el tiempo empleado = time-based charge.* preocupado por el tiempo = time-conscious.* programador de tiempo = egg timer.* prolongar el tiempo = prolong + time.* propugnado desde hace mucho tiempo = long-espoused.* que cambia con el tiempo = ever-changing [ever changing], time-variant, ever-shifting.* que consume tiempo = time-consuming [time consuming].* quedar anulado con el paso del tiempo = be overtaken by events.* que depende del tiempo = time-dependent.* que hay que dedicarle mucho tiempo = time-intensive.* que lleva tiempo en cartelera = long-running.* que se percibe desde hace mucho tiempo = long-felt.* que utiliza el tiempo como variable = time-dependent.* recuperar el tiempo perdido = make up for + lost time.* reloj que registra el tiempo de conexión = accounting clock.* remontarse bastante en el tiempo = go back + a long way.* remontarse en el tiempo = extend + far back, stretch + far back in time.* resistir el paso del tiempo = stand + the test of time, withstand + the test of time, survive + the test of time, pass + the test of time.* robarle tiempo al sueño = burn + the candle at both ends.* se avecinan malos tiempos = hard times lie ahead.* sensible al tiempo = time-sensitive [time sensitive].* sentido del tiempo = sense of time, notion of time.* ser una pérdida de tiempo = be idle, beat + a dead horse, fart + in the wind.* ser un pérdida de tiempo = flog + a dead horse.* ser un producto de su tiempo = be a product of + Posesivo + time.* si el tiempo lo permite = weather permitting.* siempre que Uno puede dedicarle el tiempo = in + Posesivo + own time, on + Posesivo + own time.* si hay tiempo = time permitting.* sin importar el tiempo = all-weather.* si no lo impide el tiempo = weather permitting.* sin tiempo que perder = without a minute to spare.* si queda tiempo = time permitting.* sistema de tiempo real = real-time system.* sobrado de tiempo = unpressed for time.* sólo por tiempo limitado = for a limited time only.* subordinado al tiempo = time-dependent.* suficiente tiempo = long enough, ample time.* superar la barrera del tiempo = cross + time barriers.* tanto tiempo = so much time, this long, such a very long time.* tardar tanto tiempo en = take + so long to.* tardar tiempo = take + time, take + long.* tarifa calculada según el tiempo de conexión = connect time based pricing.* tarifa calculada según el tiempo empleado = time-based charge.* tarifa calculada según el tiempo utilizado = time-based tariff.* tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.* terminarse el tiempo = time + run out.* tiempo adicional = extra-time.* tiempo agotado = time out.* tiempo + apremiar = time + press, time + be of the essence.* tiempo + avanzar inexorablemente = time + march on.* tiempo de acceso = access time, seek time, access speed.* tiempo de búsqueda = search time.* tiempo de calidad = quality time.* tiempo de carga = loading time.* tiempo de conexión = connect time.* tiempo de conexión en línea = online time.* tiempo de CPU = CPU time.* tiempo de demora = lead time.* tiempo de descarga = download time.* tiempo de descarga de datos = download time, latency.* tiempo de duración = lifespan [life span].* tiempo de emisión = airtime.* tiempo de espera = lead time, wait time, waiting time, waiting period.* tiempo de estudio = study time.* tiempo de inicio = start time.* tiempo de ordenador = computer time, computer time.* tiempo de préstamo = document delivery.* tiempo de proceso = processing time.* tiempo de reacción = reaction time.* tiempo de respuesta = response time, turnaround time, turnabout time, fill time, reaction time.* tiempo durante el cual el ordenador no está disponible al público = down time.* tiempo + estar a favor de Alguien = time + be + on + Posesivo + side.* tiempo estar de lado de Alguien = time + be + on + Posesivo + side.* tiempo familiar = quality time.* tiempo fuera de servicio = downtime.* tiempo futuro = future tense.* tiempo inmemorial = time immemorial.* tiempo libre = leisure, leisure time, free time, idle hours, spare time.* tiempo muerto = downtime, time out.* tiempo + pasar = time + march on.* tiempos alocados = heady days.* tiempos de los romanos = Roman times.* tiempos de paz = peacetime [peace time].* tiempos difíciles = difficult times, tough times, hard times, embattled time(s).* tiempo + seguir su marcha inexorable = time + march on.* tiempos emocionantes = heady days.* tiempo + ser esencial = time + be of the essence.* tiempo + ser + precioso = time + be + precious.* tiempos mejores = better times.* tiempos modernos = modern times.* tiempos turbulentos = embattled time(s).* tiempo transcurrido = elapsed time.* tiempo verbal = tense.* todo al mismo tiempo = all at once.* todo el tiempo = all of the time, left, right and centre, the whole time, all the while.* tomar el tiempo = time.* tomarse el tiempo que Uno necesita = take + Posesivo + time.* tomar tiempo = take + time, take + long.* trabajador a tiempo parcial = part-timer.* trabajar durante un período de tiempo = serve + stint.* trabajo a tiempo parcial = part-time work, part-time employment, part-time job.* transcurrir tiempo = lapse + time.* tratar de ganar tiempo = temporise [temporize, -USA], play for + time.* un porrón de tiempo = donkey's years.* un tiempo = awhile.* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].* vencido hace tiempo = long overdue.* venir de mucho tiempo atrás = go back + a long way.* viajar hacia atrás en el tiempo = travel back in + time.* viaje a través del tiempo = time travel.* viaje en el tiempo = time travel.* vicisitudes del tiempo, las = vicissitudes of time, the, whims of time, the.* viejos tiempos, los = good old days, the.* ya hace algún tiempo = for quite some time.* ya hace bastante tiempo = for quite a while now.* y al mismo tiempo = and in the process, yet.tiempo22 = weather.Ex: Data Resources Inc., again US-based, covers data bases in economics, finance, energy and weather.
* alerta del tiempo = weather warning.* artífice del tiempo = weather-maker, rainmaker.* buen tiempo = fair weather.* cuando el tiempo lo permita = when the weather permits.* del tiempo = room temperature.* el cielo rojo al atardecer augura buen tiempo, el cielo rojo al amanecer aug = red sky at night, (shepherd/sailor)'s delight, red sky in the morning, (shepherd/sailor)'s warning.* hombre del tiempo = weatherman.* justo a tiempo = not a minute too soon.* mapa del tiempo = weather map.* muy mal tiempo = severe weather.* para todo tipo de tiempo = all-weather.* si hace buen tiempo = weather permitting.* tiempo + aclararse = weather + clear.* tiempo de invierno = winter weather.* tiempo de verano = summer weather.* tiempo estival = summer weather.* tiempo inclemente = intemperate weather.* tiempo invernal = winter weather.* tiempo muy malo = severe weather.* * *A (como algo que transcurre) timeya ha pasado mucho tiempo desde aquello that all happened a long time ago o a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since thenel tiempo va pasando y las cosas no mejoran time passes o goes by and things don't get any better¡cómo pasa or corre el tiempo! how time flies!, doesn't time go quickly!ya te acostumbrarás con el tiempo you'll get used to it in timeel tiempo dirá time will tellel tiempo apremia time is short, I'm/we're pressed for time, time is of the essence ( frml)¡el tiempo vuela! how time flies!a ver si dejas de perder el tiempo why don't you stop wasting time?¡qué manera de perder el tiempo! what a waste of time!no pierdas tiempo con eso don't waste time with o on that¡deprisa, no hay tiempo que perder! quick, there's no time to lose!sin perder tiempo without wasting a moment, without further adohay que recuperar el tiempo perdido we must make up for lost timetodas las advertencias fueron tiempo perdido all our warnings were a waste of timees una pérdida de tiempo it's a waste of timepara ganar tiempo, ve metiendo las cartas en los sobres to save time, start putting the letters into the envelopesles contó una historia para ganar tiempo to gain time she told them a story, she played for time by telling them a storycreo que si vamos por aquí ganamos tiempo I think we'll save time if we go this wayCompuestos:time-sharingreal timeuniversal time, Greenwich Mean TimeB1 (duración, porción de tiempo) timeluego de todo este tiempo after all this time¿cuánto tiempo hace que no lo ves? how long is it since you last saw him?¿cuánto tiempo hace que vives aquí? how long have you lived o been living here?de esto que te cuento ya hace mucho tiempo all this happened a long time ago now¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! I haven't seen you for ages o it's been ages since I last saw you o ( colloq) long time, no seehace demasiado tiempo, no creo que se acuerde it was too long ago, I don't think she'll rememberhace mucho tiempo que no sé nada de ellos I haven't heard from them for a long time o ( colloq) for agestodavía falta or queda mucho tiempo para su boda it's still a long time till their weddingtodo este tiempo me ha estado mintiendo he's been lying to me all this timese ha pasado todo el tiempo hablando she's done nothing but talk the whole timepasaba la mayor parte del tiempo leyendo he spent most of the time readingtómate el tiempo que te haga falta take as long as you needdentro de muy poco tiempo very soon o very shortly¿cada cuánto tiempo conviene hacerse un chequeo? how often should one have a check-up?cada cierto tiempo every so oftende tiempo en tiempo from time to time¿cuánto tiempo van a pasar en Los Ángeles? how much time o how long are you going to spend in Los Angeles?me llevó mucho tiempo preparar la tarta it took me a long time o ( colloq) ages to make the cakeno pude quedarme (por) más tiempo I couldn't stay any longer¿por qué tardaste tanto tiempo en contestarme? why did you take such a long time o so long to answer me?ya hace algún or un tiempo que no se le ve por aquí he hasn't been around here for some time o for quite a time o for quite a while nowqueremos quedarnos (por) un tiempo we want to stay for a while o for a timeun or algún tiempo atrás some time ago o backuna costumbre que viene de mucho tiempo atrás a custom that dates back a long waypoco tiempo después or al poco tiempo se volvieron a encontrar a short time later they met again o they met again not long afterward(s)de un tiempo a esta parte se ha vuelto muy agresivo he's been very aggressive recently o ( frml) of latetrabajar a tiempo completo/parcial to work full time/part time2(mucho tiempo): hacía tiempo que no lo veíamos we hadn't seen him for a long time o for quite a while o ( colloq) for agesya hace tiempo que se marchó she left quite some time ago o quite a while ago¡mira que yo lo venía diciendo desde hacía tiempo! haven't I been saying so for a long time o ( colloq) for ages?3(período disponible, tiempo suficiente): no he tenido tiempo de terminarlo I haven't had time to finish ithay tiempo de sobra para eso there's plenty of time for thatno tenemos mucho tiempo we don't have much timetengo todo el tiempo del mundo I've got all the time in the worldno sé de dónde voy a sacar el tiempo I don't know where I'm going to find the timeno tengo tiempo ni para respirar I hardly have time to breatheno he tenido tiempo material para hacerlo I haven't had a moment to do it o I just haven't had the time to do itme va a faltar tiempo para terminarlo I'm not going to have enough time to finish itno me ha dado tiempo a or de acabarlo I haven't had time to finish itno da tiempo de hacerlo todo there isn't (enough) time to do it alldame un poco de tiempo give me a bit of o a little timeno me dieron suficiente tiempo they didn't give me enough time¿qué tiempo hizo Espinosa? what was Espinosa's time?lo hizo en un tiempo récord she did it in record time5(de un bebé): ¿cuánto tiempo tiene? how old is he?Compuestos:uptimespare time, free timeC ( en locs):a tiempo in timeno vamos a llegar a tiempo we won't get there in timellegas justo a tiempo de echarnos una mano you're just in time to give us a handtodavía estamos a tiempo de coger el tren si vamos en taxi we can still catch o we still have time to catch the train if we take a taxipiénsatelo, todavía estás a tiempo think about it, there's still timecon tiempo in good timele gusta llegar con tiempo she likes to arrive with time to spare o in good timeavísame con tiempo let me know in advance o in good timesi llegan con tiempo pueden ver la galería antes if you arrive early, you can have a look at the gallery beforehandal mismo tiempo or a un tiempo at the same timeno hablen todos al mismo tiempo don't all talk at once o at the same timellegaron al mismo tiempo they arrived at the same timeal tiempo que at the same time as o thatcon el tiempo y una caña … everything in good timedar(le) tiempo al tiempo to be patientseguro que va a mejorar, tú dale tiempo al tiempo I'm sure she's going to get better, you just have to be patient o to give it timeno debemos precipitarnos, hay que dar tiempo al tiempo let's not rush into this, we must be patienthacerse tiempo (CS); to make timehacer tiempo (mientras se espera algo) to while away the time, to kill time; (para hacer algo) to make time;( Dep) to play for timematar el tiempo ( fam); to kill timerobarle tiempo al sueño to have less sleep than one needs, to burn the candle at both endsy si no ¡al tiempo! just you wait and see!, mark my words!el tiempo es oro time is precious, time is moneyel tiempo todo lo cura time is a great healertodo tiempo pasado fue mejor the past always looks betterD1(época): en mi(s) tiempo(s) esas cosas no pasaban things like that didn't use to happen in my day o my timeeran otros tiempos things were different then¡qué tiempos aquellos! those were the days!esa música es del tiempo de mi abuela that music is from my grandmother's timeen aquellos tiempos un helado costaba una peseta at that time o back then o in those days an ice cream used to cost one pesetalos problemas de nuestro tiempo the problems of our time o ageen los tiempos que corren these days, nowadaysdesde tiempos inmemoriales from o since time immemorialaquéllos eran tiempos difíciles those were difficult timesen tiempos de paz in times of peace, in peacetimeestamos viviendo tiempos de crisis we are living in extremely difficult timesse ha adelantado a su tiempo he is ahead of his timehubo un tiempo en que yo pensaba igual there was a time when I thought the sameese peinado es del tiempo de Maricastaña ( fam); that hairstyle looks as if it came out of the ark ( colloq), that hairstyle looks really old-fashioned o out-of-date2 (temporada) seasontodavía no ha llegado el tiempo de las naranjas oranges aren't in season yetfruta del tiempo fresh fruit, seasonal fruit3(momento propio, oportuno): eso lo trataremos a su (debido) tiempo we'll deal with o discuss that in due coursecada cosa a su tiempo everything in (its own) good timelo sacó del fuego antes de tiempo she took it off the heat before it was readynació antes de tiempo he was premature, he was born prematurelyCompuesto:EastertideE1 ( Dep)(en un partido): primer/segundo tiempo first/second half2 ( Mec):un motor de dos/cuatro tiempos a two-stroke/four-stroke engine3 (de una sinfonía) movementCompuestos:time outF (compás) tempo, timeG ( Ling) tensetiempo simple/compuesto simple/compound tensehace buen tiempo the weather's good o fine, it's good o fine weather, it's fineel mal tiempo reinante the prevailing o current bad weathernos hizo un tiempo estupendo/asqueroso we had wonderful/terrible weatherel pronóstico del tiempo the weather forecast¿qué tal el tiempo por ahí? what's the weather like over there?del or ( Méx) al tiempo at room temperatureun vaso de leche del tiempo a glass of milk at room temperaturea mal tiempo, buena cara I/you/we may as well look on the bright side* * *
tiempo sustantivo masculino
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◊ ¡cómo pasa el tiempo! how time flies!;
te acostumbrarás con el tiempo you'll get used to it in time;
perder el tiempo to waste time;
¡no hay tiempo que perder! there's no time to lose!;
para ganar tiempo (in order) to gain time;
tiempo libre spare time, free time;
¿cuánto tiempo hace que no lo ves? how long is it since you last saw him?;
hace tiempo que no sé de él I haven't heard from him for a long time;
ya hace tiempo que se marchó she left quite some time ago;
¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! I haven't seen you for ages;
la mayor parte del tiempo most of the time;
me llevó mucho tiempo it took me a long time;
no pude quedarme más tiempo I couldn't stay any longer;
poco tiempo después a short time after;
de un tiempo a esta parte for some time (now);
a tiempo completo/parcial full time/part time;
no vamos a llegar a tiempo we won't get there in time;
al mismo tiempo at the same time;
avísame con tiempo let me know in good time;
¡qué tiempos aquellos! those were the days!;
en aquellos tiempos at that time, in those days
c) (momento propio, oportuno):
cada cosa a su tiempo everything in (its own) good timed) ( edad de bebé):◊ ¿cuánto tiempo tiene? how old is he?
2 (Dep) ( en partido) half;
3 (Mús) ( compás) tempo, time;
( de sinfonía) movement
4 (Ling) tense
5 (Meteo) weather;◊ hace buen/mal tiempo the weather's good/bad;
del or (Méx) al tiempo ‹ bebida› at room temperature
tiempo sustantivo masculino
1 (indeterminado) time: llegó a tiempo para ver el espectáculo, he got there in time to see the show
hace mucho tiempo, a long time ago
me llevó mucho tiempo, it took me a long time
la vi poco tiempo después, I saw her a short time after o soon afterwards
¿cuánto tiempo tienes para acabarlo?, how long have you got to finish it?
es tiempo perdido, it's a waste of time
tómate tu tiempo, take your time
no puedo quedarme más tiempo, I can't stay any longer
a su (debido) tiempo, in due course
a un tiempo/al mismo tiempo, at the same time
de tiempo en tiempo, from time to time
tiempo libre, free time
2 (de un bebé) age: ¿cuánto o qué tiempo tiene?, how old is she?
3 (época) en mis tiempos de estudiante, in my student days
nació en tiempos de Luis XIV, he was born in the time of Louis XIV
malos tiempos o fig tiempo de vacas flacas, hard times o rainy days
4 Meteor weather
hace buen tiempo, the weather is good
tiempo tormentoso, stormy weather
5 Mús tempo
6 Dep half
primer tiempo, first half
tiempo muerto, time out
7 Ling tense 8 del tiempo, (temperatura ambiente) póngame un refresco del tiempo, no lo quiero con hielo, could I have a non-refrigerated soft drink, please
9 Auto (motor) de dos/cuatro tiempos, two-cycle/four-cycle
♦ Locuciones: dar tiempo al tiempo, to let matters take their course
hacer tiempo, to while away the time
matar el tiempo, to kill time
Lab a tiempo parcial/completo, part/full time
con el tiempo, in the course of time
de un tiempo a esta parte, lately
' tiempo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acá
- achuchar
- adelanto
- alborotada
- alborotado
- alborotarse
- allá
- andar
- anquilosarse
- antes
- anticiclónica
- anticiclónico
- anticiparse
- apremiar
- aprovechada
- aprovechado
- apurada
- apurado
- aquí
- áspera
- áspero
- atonía
- atrás
- avenida
- avenido
- bizantina
- bizantino
- bochorno
- cargada
- cargado
- cerca
- coincidir
- conceder
- congraciarse
- contrarreloj
- contrato
- corta
- corto
- costar
- cuando
- cuanta
- cuanto
- cundir
- de
- debida
- debido
- dedicar
- descontar
- desde
English:
absorb
- accomplice
- accustom
- administration
- advance
- advantage
- after
- age
- ago
- ahead
- allow
- as
- at
- barring
- be
- beautiful
- before
- begin
- behind
- best
- between
- beyond
- bitter
- bleak
- boiling
- breezy
- brighten up
- brisk
- busy
- by
- bygone
- calm
- catch up
- change
- clear up
- clock
- concurrently
- corner
- course
- dawdle
- demand
- depend
- dilly-dally
- distant
- drag
- dull
- early
- encroach
- end
- enough
* * *tiempo nm1. [transcurso, rato, momento] time;es una tarea que lleva mucho tiempo it's a very time-consuming task;¡cómo pasa el tiempo! time flies!;todo el tiempo all the time;estuvo todo el tiempo de pie he was standing up the whole time;al mismo tiempo at the same time;al poco tiempo, poco tiempo después soon after(wards);podríamos discutirlo al tiempo que comemos we could discuss it while we eat;antes de tiempo [nacer] prematurely;[florecer, celebrar] early;muchos llegaron antes de tiempo a lot of people arrived early;a tiempo completo full-time;a tiempo parcial part-time;a su (debido) tiempo in due course;cada cosa a su tiempo everything in due course o in good time;a un tiempo at the same time;empujaron todos a un tiempo they all pushed together o at the same time;cada cierto tiempo every so often;¿cada cuánto tiempo tiene que tomarlo? how often o frequently does he have to take it?;con el tiempo in time;de tiempo en tiempo from time to time, now and then;de un tiempo a esta parte recently, for a while now;dar tiempo al tiempo to give things time;el tiempo lo dirá time will tell;ganar tiempo to save time;hacer tiempo to pass the time;RPhacerse tiempo to make time, to find time;matar el tiempo to kill time;perder el tiempo to waste time;no hay tiempo que perder there's no time to lose;el tiempo es oro time is money;el tiempo todo lo cura time is a great healerInformát tiempo de acceso access time; Informát tiempo de búsqueda search time;tiempo de cocción cooking time;Fot tiempo de exposición exposure time;te dan tiempo libre para asuntos personales they give you time off for personal matters;tiempo muerto idle time;tiempo de ocio leisure time;Informát tiempo real real time; Informát tiempo de respuesta response time;tiempo universal coordinado Coordinated Universal Time2. [periodo disponible, suficiente] time;¡se acabó el tiempo! pueden ir entregando los exámenes time's up, start handing in your papers!;a tiempo (para algo/de hacer algo) in time (for sth/to do sth);no llegamos a tiempo de ver el principio we didn't arrive in time to see o for the beginning;estar a tiempo de hacer algo to be in time to do sth;si quieres apuntarte, aún estás a tiempo if you want to join in, you still have time o it's not too late;con tiempo (de sobra) with plenty of time to spare, in good time;¿nos dará tiempo? will we have (enough) time?;dame tiempo y yo mismo lo haré give me (a bit of) time and I'll do it myself;me faltó tiempo para terminarlo I didn't have (enough) time to finish it;Fam Irónicole faltó tiempo para ir y contárselo a todo el mundo she wasted no time in telling everyone about it;sacar tiempo para hacer algo to find (the) time to do sth;¿tienes tiempo para tomar algo? do you have time for a drink?;tenemos todo el tiempo del mundo we have all the time in the world3. [periodo largo] long time;¿cuánto tiempo hace (de eso)? how long ago (was that)?;¿cuánto tiempo hace que no vas al teatro? how long is it since you went to the theatre?;¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! it's been ages since I saw you!, I haven't seen you for ages!;hace tiempo que it is a long time since;hace tiempo que no vive aquí he hasn't lived here for some time;hace mucho tiempo que no lo veo I haven't seen him for ages;tiempo atrás some time ago;Méxtener tiempo de algo: tiene tiempo de estudiar lingüística she's been studying linguistics for a long time;tómate tu tiempo (para hacerlo) take your time (over it o to do it)4. [época] time;aquél fue un tiempo de paz y felicidad those were peaceful and happy times, it was a time of peace and happiness;corren o [m5] son malos tiempos para el estudio del latín it isn't a good time to be studying Latin;en estos tiempos que corren these days;del tiempo [fruta] of the season;las ideas de nuestro tiempo the ideas of our time o day;el hombre de nuestro tiempo modern man;el mejor boxeador de todos los tiempos the greatest ever boxer, the greatest boxer of all time;mi álbum favorito de todos los tiempos my all-time favourite album, my favourite ever album;en aquellos tiempos, por aquel tiempo in those days, back then, at that time;en los buenos tiempos in the good old days;en mis tiempos in my day o time;Johnson, en otro tiempo plusmarquista mundial,… Johnson, once the world record-holder o the former world record-holder,…;en tiempo(s) de Napoleón in Napoleon's time o day;eran otros tiempos (entonces) things were different (back) then;¡qué tiempos aquellos! those were the days!;en tiempos [antiguamente] in former times;en tiempos de Maricastaña donkey's years ago;5. [edad] age;¿qué tiempo tiene? how old is he?6. [clima] weather;¿qué tal está el tiempo?, ¿qué tal tiempo hace? what's the weather like?;buen/mal tiempo good/bad weather;hizo buen/mal tiempo the weather was good/bad;nos hizo un tiempo horrible we had terrible weather;estas cervezas están del tiempo these beers aren't cold o haven't been chilled;hace un tiempo de perros it's a foul day;poner al mal tiempo buena cara to put a brave face on things[cuarto] quarter;primer/segundo tiempo first/second halftiempo añadido injury o stoppage time;tiempo de descuento injury o stoppage time;tiempo muerto time-out;tiempo reglamentario normal time8. [marca] [en carreras] time;consiguió un tiempo excelente his time was excellent;lograron clasificarse por tiempos they qualified as fastest loserstiempo intermedio split time [at halfway point];tiempo parcial split time;tiempo récord record time;en un tiempo récord in record time9. [movimiento] movement;levantó las pesas en dos tiempos he lifted the weights in two movements;motor de cuatro tiempos four-stroke engine10. Gram tensetiempo compuesto compound tense;tiempo simple simple tense[movimiento] movement; [compás] time* * *m1 time;a tiempo in time;a un tiempo, al mismo tiempo at the same time;a su (debido) tiempo in due course;cada cosa a su tiempo all in good time;con tiempo in good time, early;dar tiempo al tiempo give things time;hacer tiempo while away the time;desde hace mucho tiempo for a long time;hace mucho tiempo a long time ago;de tiempo en tiempo from time to time;de un tiempo a esta parte for some time now;durante algún tiempo for some time;por poco tiempo for a short time;hace tanto tiempo it’s so long ago;el tiempo es oro time is money;con el tiempo, andando el tiempo with time, in time;trabajar a tiempo completo/parcial work full/part time;le faltó tiempo para … fig he couldn’t wait to…;poner al mal tiempo buena cara fig look on the bright side;volver el tiempo atrás fig turn the clock back2 ( época):en mis tiempos in my day3 ( clima) weather;hace buen/mal tiempo the weather’s fine/bad4 GRAM tensemedio tiempo half time6 ( edad):* * *tiempo nm1) : timejusto a tiempo: just in timeperder tiempo: to waste timetiempo libre: spare time2) : period, ageen los tiempos que corren: nowadays3) : season, momentantes de tiempo: prematurely4) : weatherhace buen tiempo: the weather is fine, it's nice outside5) : tempo (in music)6) : half (in sports)7) : tense (in grammar)* * *tiempo n1. (período, momento) time2. (período largo) long time / ages3. (estado atmosférico) weather5. (de un bebé) age¿cuánto tiempo tiene tu bebé? how old is your baby?6. (verbal) tense¿cuánto tiempo hace que...? how long...?¿cuánto tiempo hace que conoces a Susana? how long have you known Susana?¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! it's been ages since I saw you!tiempo libre free time / spare time
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