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61 actualmente

adv.

1 these days, nowadays.

actualmente casi nadie viaja en burro hardly anyone travels by donkey nowadays

2 at the (present) moment.

su padre está actualmente en paradero desconocido his father's present whereabouts are unknown

3 at present, at the present time, at the moment, for the time being.

4 actually, really.

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actualmente

► adverbio

1 (hoy en día) nowadays, these days; (ahora) at present, at the moment

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adv.

1) currently

2) nowadays

3) presently

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ADV

1) (=en este momento) currently, at present, presently (EEUU)

actualmente está rodando una nueva película — he's currently making a new film, he's making a new film at present

2) (=hoy día) nowadays

actualmente se usan métodos más eficaces — nowadays more efficient methods are used

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adverbio

era un lujo pero actualmente es una necesidad — it used to be a luxury but nowadays it is a necessity

se encuentra actualmente en Suecia — she is currently in Sweden, she is in Sweden at present

actualmente la situación es mucho más grave — the situation is now much more serious

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= at present, currently, presently, at the present.

Ex. A number of libraries are at present involved in the conversion of their traditional card catalogues.

Ex. Currently, online document request services are possible, but this is not usually a feature of the facilities of any but the largest co-operatives.

Ex. The acquisitions systems is presently only available to subscribers to BOSS.

Ex. At present, the library board consists of: a housewife, who is serving as chairwoman, a stockbroker, a retired head of the health department, an owner of a hardware store, and an attorney = En la actualidad, la comisión de biblioteca consta de un ama de casa, que actúa de presidenta, un agente de bolsa, un director del departamento de sanidad jubilado, el propietario de una ferretería y un abogado.

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adverbio

era un lujo pero actualmente es una necesidad — it used to be a luxury but nowadays it is a necessity

se encuentra actualmente en Suecia — she is currently in Sweden, she is in Sweden at present

actualmente la situación es mucho más grave — the situation is now much more serious

* * *

= at present, currently, presently, at the present.

Ex: A number of libraries are at present involved in the conversion of their traditional card catalogues.

Ex: Currently, online document request services are possible, but this is not usually a feature of the facilities of any but the largest co-operatives.

Ex: The acquisitions systems is presently only available to subscribers to BOSS.

Ex: At present, the library board consists of: a housewife, who is serving as chairwoman, a stockbroker, a retired head of the health department, an owner of a hardware store, and an attorney = En la actualidad, la comisión de biblioteca consta de un ama de casa, que actúa de presidenta, un agente de bolsa, un director del departamento de sanidad jubilado, el propietario de una ferretería y un abogado.

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actualmente

adverb

antes era un lujo pero actualmente es una necesidad it used to be a luxury but nowadays it is a necessity

se encuentra actualmente en Suecia she is currently o presently in Sweden, she is in Sweden at the moment o at present

actualmente la situación es mucho más grave the situation today o nowadays is much more serious, the situation is now much more serious

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actualmente adverbio ( hoy en día) nowadays;
( en este momento) at present;
◊ se encuentra actualmente en Suecia she is currently in Sweden, she is in Sweden at present

actualmente adverbio
1 (en nuestros días) nowadays, these days
2 (ahora mismo) at the moment, at present, now: actualmente vivo en Buenos Aires, I'm living in Buenos Aires (right) now ➣ Ver nota en actually

' actualmente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hoy
English:
actually
- currently
- going
- have
- now
- nowadays
- present
- today

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actualmente adv

1. [en estos tiempos] these days, nowadays;

actualmente casi nadie viaja en burro hardly anyone travels by donkey these days o nowadays

2. [en este momento] at the (present) moment;

su padre está actualmente en paradero desconocido his father's present whereabouts are unknown

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actualmente

adv at the moment

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actualmente adv

: at present, nowadays

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actualmente adv at the moment

Spanish-English dictionary > actualmente
62 agarrar

v.

1 to grab.

me agarró de la cintura he grabbed me by the waist

Silvia agarró la mano de Ricardo Silvia grabbed John's hand.

2 to catch (atrapar) (ladrón).

¡si la agarro, la mato! if I catch her I'll kill her!

me agarró desprevenido he caught me off guard

María agarra el bejuco Mary catches the liMaría.

3 to catch (informal) (enfermedad). (peninsular Spanish)

4 to get, to take. ( Latin American Spanish)

Agarrar impulso Take impulse.

5 to take (tinte).

6 to be taken to prison, to get nicked.

Lo agarraron He was taken to prison.[He got nicked]

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agarrar

► verbo transitivo

1 (con la mano) to clutch, seize, grasp

■ agárrala fuerte hold it tight

2 familiar (pillar) to catch

3 familiar (conseguir) to take advantage of

■ hay que agarrar las oportunidades one has to grasp one's opportunities

► verbo pronominal agarrarse

1 (cogerse) to hold on, cling (a, to)

2 (pegarse) to stick

3 familiar (pelearse) to quarrel, fight

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FRASEOLOGÍA

agarrar un cabreo to fly off the handle

agarrar una borrachera to get drunk/pissed

agarrarla to get drunk/pissed

agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo figurado to try anything, do anything

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verb

1) to hold, seize, grab, grasp

2) catch

•

- agarrarse

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1. VT

1) (=asir)

a) [sujetando] to hold (on to)

agarra bien el bolso — hold on to your handbag firmly

le señalaron falta por agarrar a un jugador contrario — a free kick was given against him for holding on to one of the opposition

lo tuvo bien agarrado hasta que llegó la policía — she held him until the police arrived

• entró agarrada del brazo de su padre — she came in holding her father's arm

iban agarrados del brazo — they were walking arm in arm

me agarró del brazo — he took me by the arm

b) [con violencia] to grab

agarró al niño por el hombro — he grabbed the child by the shoulder

la agarró de los pelos y no la soltaba — she grabbed her hair and refused to let her go

c) [con fuerza] to grip

la agarró fuertemente del brazo — he gripped her arm tightly

2) (=capturar) to catch

ya han agarrado al ladrón — they've already caught the thief

3) [+ resfriado] to catch

he agarrado un buen resfriado — I've caught a nasty cold

lo tiene bien agarrado al pecho — she's got a nasty chesty cough

- agarrarla

4) * (=conseguir) to get, wangle *

5) esp LAm (=coger)

agarré otro pedazo de pastel — I took another piece of cake

agarra el libro del estante — take the book off the shelf

agarrar una flor — to pick a flower

agarrar un tren — to catch a train

la casa tiene tanto trabajo que no sé por dónde agarrarla — the house needs such a lot doing to it, I don't know where to start

• agarrar el vuelo — (=despegar) to take off

6) CAm, Caribe, Méx * (=captar) to get *, understand

7) Cono Sur

• agarrar a palos a algn — * to beat sb up *

8) Caribe *** to fuck ***

2. VI

1) (=asir)

agarra por este extremo — hold it by this end, take hold of it by this end

2) (Bot) [planta] to take (root)

3) [color] to take

4) esp LAm (=coger)

agarre por esta calle — take this street

agarró y se fue — * he upped and went *

• agarrar para — (=salir) to set out for

3.

See:

agarrarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( sujetar) to grab, get hold of

lo agarró de las solapas — he grabbed him by the lapels

me agarró del brazo — ( para apoyar) she took hold of my arm; (con violencia, rapidez) she grabbed me by the arm

2) (esp AmL) < objeto> ( tomar) to take; ( atajar) to catch

agarra un papel y toma nota — get a piece of paper and take this down

te lo tiro agárralo! — I'll throw it to you, catch!

no hay por dónde agarrarlo — (fam) <tema/asunto> you can't make head nor tail of it (colloq); < persona> you don't know how to take him

3) (AmL) (pescar, atrapar) to catch

me agarró desprevenido — she caught me off guard

si lo agarro, lo mato — if I get o lay my hands on him, I'll kill him

agarrarla con alguien — (AmL fam) to take it out on somebody

4) (esp AmL) ( adquirir) <resfriado/pulmonía> to catch; <costumbre/vicio> to pick up; < ritmo> to get into; < velocidad> to gather, pick up; (+ me/te/le etc)

agarrarle cariño a alguien — to grow fond of somebody

le agarró asco — he got sick of it

le he agarrado odio — I've come to hate him

5) (AmL) ( entender) <indirecta/chiste> to get
2.
agarrar vi

1) (asir, sujetar) to take hold of, hold

toma, agarra — here, hold this

2) planta/injerto to take; tornillo to grip, catch; ruedas to grip; tinte to take

3) (esp AmL) (ir)

agarraron por esa calle — they went up that street

mañana agarramos para Medellín — we're off to Medellín tomorrow

no sabe para dónde agarrar — he doesn't know which way to turn

4) (esp AmL fam)

agarrar y...: un buen día agarró y lo dejó todo one fine day she upped and left everything; así que agarré y presenté la renuncia — so I gave in my notice there and then
3.
agarrarse v pron

1) ( asirse) to hold on

agárrate bien or fuerte — hold on tight

¿sabes a quién vi? agárrate! — (fam) do you know who I saw? wait for it! (colloq)

agarrarse a or de algo — to hold on to something

iban agarrados del brazo — they were walking along arm in arm

se agarró de eso para no venir — he latched on to that as an excuse not to come

se ha agarrado a esa esperanza — she's clinging to that hope

2) ( pillarse)

me agarré el dedo en el cajón — I caught my finger in the drawer

3) (esp AmL) <resfriado/pulmonía> to catch

agarrarse una borrachera — to get drunk

agarrarse un disgusto — to get upset

agarrarse una rabieta — to get into a temper

4) (AmL fam) ( pelearse) to get into a fight

se agarraron a patadas — they started kicking each other

por poco se agarran de los pelos — they almost came to blows

agarrarse con alguien — to have a set-to with somebody (colloq)

agarrársela(s) con alguien — (AmL fam) to take it out on somebody (colloq)

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= grip, bust, grab, grasp.

Ex. The entrance door should be automatic or with a handle easy to grip.

Ex. On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.

Ex. If we move fast, we can grab the space for the library.

Ex. A mouse is commonly moved or lifted from its cage by grasping the base of the tail.

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* agarrarse = clutch.

* agarrarse a = latch on to, hold to, hold on to, hold fast to, cling to.

* agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo = catch at + straws, grasp at + straws, clutch at + straws.

* agarrarse desesperadamente = hang on + for dear life, cling on + for dear life.

* agarrarse los machos = batten down + the hatches.

* agarrar un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) ( sujetar) to grab, get hold of

lo agarró de las solapas — he grabbed him by the lapels

me agarró del brazo — ( para apoyar) she took hold of my arm; (con violencia, rapidez) she grabbed me by the arm

2) (esp AmL) < objeto> ( tomar) to take; ( atajar) to catch

agarra un papel y toma nota — get a piece of paper and take this down

te lo tiro agárralo! — I'll throw it to you, catch!

no hay por dónde agarrarlo — (fam) <tema/asunto> you can't make head nor tail of it (colloq); < persona> you don't know how to take him

3) (AmL) (pescar, atrapar) to catch

me agarró desprevenido — she caught me off guard

si lo agarro, lo mato — if I get o lay my hands on him, I'll kill him

agarrarla con alguien — (AmL fam) to take it out on somebody

4) (esp AmL) ( adquirir) <resfriado/pulmonía> to catch; <costumbre/vicio> to pick up; < ritmo> to get into; < velocidad> to gather, pick up; (+ me/te/le etc)

agarrarle cariño a alguien — to grow fond of somebody

le agarró asco — he got sick of it

le he agarrado odio — I've come to hate him

5) (AmL) ( entender) <indirecta/chiste> to get
2.
agarrar vi

1) (asir, sujetar) to take hold of, hold

toma, agarra — here, hold this

2) planta/injerto to take; tornillo to grip, catch; ruedas to grip; tinte to take

3) (esp AmL) (ir)

agarraron por esa calle — they went up that street

mañana agarramos para Medellín — we're off to Medellín tomorrow

no sabe para dónde agarrar — he doesn't know which way to turn

4) (esp AmL fam)

agarrar y...: un buen día agarró y lo dejó todo one fine day she upped and left everything; así que agarré y presenté la renuncia — so I gave in my notice there and then
3.
agarrarse v pron

1) ( asirse) to hold on

agárrate bien or fuerte — hold on tight

¿sabes a quién vi? agárrate! — (fam) do you know who I saw? wait for it! (colloq)

agarrarse a or de algo — to hold on to something

iban agarrados del brazo — they were walking along arm in arm

se agarró de eso para no venir — he latched on to that as an excuse not to come

se ha agarrado a esa esperanza — she's clinging to that hope

2) ( pillarse)

me agarré el dedo en el cajón — I caught my finger in the drawer

3) (esp AmL) <resfriado/pulmonía> to catch

agarrarse una borrachera — to get drunk

agarrarse un disgusto — to get upset

agarrarse una rabieta — to get into a temper

4) (AmL fam) ( pelearse) to get into a fight

se agarraron a patadas — they started kicking each other

por poco se agarran de los pelos — they almost came to blows

agarrarse con alguien — to have a set-to with somebody (colloq)

agarrársela(s) con alguien — (AmL fam) to take it out on somebody (colloq)

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= grip, bust, grab, grasp.

Ex: The entrance door should be automatic or with a handle easy to grip.

Ex: On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.

Ex: If we move fast, we can grab the space for the library.

Ex: A mouse is commonly moved or lifted from its cage by grasping the base of the tail.

* agarrarse = clutch.

* agarrarse a = latch on to, hold to, hold on to, hold fast to, cling to.

* agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo = catch at + straws, grasp at + straws, clutch at + straws.

* agarrarse desesperadamente = hang on + for dear life, cling on + for dear life.

* agarrarse los machos = batten down + the hatches.

* agarrar un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).

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agarrar [A1 ]

vt

A (sujetar) to get hold of, grab

lo agarró de or por las solapas he grabbed him o took hold of him by the lapels

agárralo, que se va a caer grab him, he's going to fall

me agarró del brazo (para apoyarse) she took hold of my arm; (con violencia, rapidez) she grabbed me by the arm, she seized my arm

ya agarra bien el sonajero she can already hold her rattle properly

B ( esp AmL) ‹objeto› (tomar) to take; (atajar) to catch

agarra el dinero de mi cartera take the money out of my wallet

agarra un papel y toma nota get a piece of paper and take this down

¿alguien agarró el libro que dejé en la mesa? did anyone pick up o take the book I left on the table?

¿puedo agarrar una manzana? may I take an apple?

agarró las llaves/sus cosas y se fue he took the keys/his things and left

te lo tiro ¡agárralo! I'll throw it to you, catch!

este capítulo es dificilísimo, no hay or no tiene por dónde agarrarlo ( fam); this chapter is really difficult, I can't make head nor tail of it ( colloq)

C

1 ( AmL) (pescar, atrapar) to catch

si te agarra el profesor, ya verás if the teacher catches you, you'll be for it

si lo agarro, lo mato if I get o lay my hands on him, I'll kill him

se acaba de ir, pero si corres, lo agarras he's just left, but if you run, you'll catch him

me agarró desprevenido/de buen humor she caught me off guard/in a good mood

agarrarla con algn ( AmL fam); to take it out on sb

2 (CS fam) (con una pregunta) to catch … out, stump

3 (CS) ‹televisión/emisora› to get, pick up

D

1 ‹resfriado› to catch

no salgas así, vas a agarrar una pulmonía don't go out like that, you'll catch your death of cold

2 ‹velocidad› to gather, pick up

3 ‹asco/odio/miedo› (+ me/te/le etc):

se ha caído tantas veces que le ha agarrado miedo al caballo she's had so many falls that now she's afraid of the horse

con los años le he ido agarrando cariño over the years I've grown fond of her

4 (entender) ‹indirecta/chiste› to get

5 ( RPl) ‹calle› to take

■ agarrar

vi

A (asir, sujetar) to take hold of, hold

toma, agarra here, hold this

agarra por ahí take o get hold of that part

B

1 «planta/injerto» to take

2 «tornillo» to grip, catch; «ruedas» to grip

3 «tinte» to take

C ( esp AmL) (ir) agarrar POR algo; ‹por una calle/la costa› to go ALONG sth agarrar PARA algo to head FOR sth

agarraron para la capital they headed for the capital

tiene tantos problemas, que no sabe para dónde agarrar he has so many problems, he doesn't know which way to turn

D

( esp AmL fam): agarrar y …: un buen día agarró y lo dejó todo one fine day she upped and left everything

cuando ya había hecho la reserva agarra y me dice que no quiere ir I had already made the reservations when he goes and tells me he doesn't want to go

así que agarré y presenté la renuncia so I gave in my notice on the spot o there and then

■ agarrarse

v pron

A (asirse) to hold on

agárrate bien or fuerte hold on tight

¿sabes cuánto dinero nos queda? ¡agárrate! ( fam); do you know how much money we have left? wait for it! o prepare yourself for a shock! ( colloq)

agarrarse A or DE algo to hold on TO sth

se agarró al or del pasamanos she held on to o gripped the handrail

iban agarrados del brazo they were walking along arm in arm

se agarró de eso para no venir he latched on to that as an excuse not to come

se ha agarrado a esa promesa/esperanza she's clinging to that promise/hope

B

(pillarse): me agarré el dedo en el cajón I caught my finger in the drawer

C

( esp AmL): se agarró una borrachera de padre y señor mío he got absolutely blind drunk

se agarró una rabieta he got o flew into a temper

¡qué disgusto se agarró cuando se enteró! she got really upset when she heard!

D ( AmL fam)

1 (pelearse, reñir) agarrarse CON algn to have a fight o an argument WITH sb ( colloq)

no vale la pena agarrarse con él por esa estupidez there's no point arguing with him over a silly thing like that

agarrársela(s) con algn ( AmL fam); to take it out on sb ( colloq)

se las agarró conmigo he took it out on me

2

(pelearse): se agarraron a patadas/puñetazos they started kicking/punching each other

por poco se agarran de los pelos they almost came to blows

E (pegarse) «comida» to stick

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agarrar ( conjugate agarrar) verbo transitivo
1 ( sujetar) to grab, get hold of;
◊ me agarró del brazo ( para apoyar) she took hold of my arm;

(con violencia, rapidez) she grabbed me by the arm
2 (esp AmL) ‹ objeto› ( tomar) to take;
( atajar) to catch;
◊ agarra un papel y toma nota get a piece of paper and take this down

3 (AmL) (pescar, atrapar) to catch;
◊ si lo agarro, lo mato if I get o lay my hands on him, I'll kill him

4 (esp AmL) ( adquirir) ‹resfriado/pulmonía› to catch;
‹costumbre/vicio› to pick up;
‹ ritmo› to get into;
‹ velocidad› to gather, pick up;
◊ agarrarle cariño a algn to grow fond of sb;

le agarró asco he got sick of it;
le he agarrado odio I've come to hate him
5 (AmL) ( entender) ‹indirecta/chiste› to get
verbo intransitivo
1 (asir, sujetar):
◊ toma, agarra here, hold this;

agarra por ahí take hold of that part
2 [planta/injerto] to take;
[ tornillo] to grip, catch;
[ ruedas] to grip;
[ tinte] to take
agarrarse verbo pronominal
1 ( asirse) to hold on;
agárrate bien or fuerte hold on tight;
agarrarse a or de algo to hold on to sth;
◊ iban agarrados del brazo they were walking along arm in arm

2 ‹dedo/manga› to catch;
◊ me agarré el dedo en el cajón I caught my finger in the drawer

3 (esp AmL) ‹resfriado/pulmonía› to catch;
◊ agarrarse una borrachera to get drunk;

agarrarse un disgusto/una rabieta to get upset/into a temper
4 (AmL fam) ( pelearse) to get into a fight;
◊ se agarraron a patadas they started kicking each other;

agarrarse con algn to have a set-to with sb (colloq)
agarrar verbo transitivo
1 (sujetar con fuerza) to grasp, seize: lo tienes bien agarrado, you are holding it tightly
2 LAm (coger) to take
3 fam (pillar a alguien, un resfriado) to catch
agarrar(se) una borrachera, to get drunk o fam pissed
' agarrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
coger
- melopea
- sujetar
- tomar
- turca
- alcanzar
- atajar
- cuete
- fuerte
- hueveo
- insolación
- jalar
- mano
- mona
English:
blind
- catch
- clasp
- clutch
- collar
- grab
- grasp
- grip
- hold
- seize
- take
- act
- bust
- clench
- get
- knack
- latch
- nab
- nail
- pick
- red
- rope
- surprise
- unawares
- up

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agarrar

♦ vt

1. [asir] to grab;

me agarró de la cintura he grabbed me by the waist;

agarra bien al niño y no se caerá hold onto the child tight and he won't fall

2. Fam [pillar] [ladrón] to catch;

¡si la agarro, la mato! if I catch her I'll kill her!;

me agarró desprevenido he caught me off guard

3. Esp Fam [pillar] [enfermedad] to catch

4. Comp
Fam
agarrarla, agarrar una buena to get sloshed;
Fam
esta novela no hay por dónde agarrarla I can't make head or tail of this novel;
RP Fam
agarrar la mano a algo to get to grips with sth;
Méx Fam
agarrar patín to have a good laugh;
RP Fam
agarrar viaje to accept an offer;
RP Fam
agarrar viento en la camiseta to really get going;

después de un comienzo accidentado, el proyecto agarró viento en la camiseta after a shaky start the project really took off

♦ vi

1. Esp [asir]
agarrar de to take hold of;

¡agarra de la cuerda! grab the rope!

2. [tinte] to take

3. [planta] to take root

4. [ruedas] to grip

5. [clavo] to go in;

el tornillo no ha agarrado the screw hasn't gone in properly

6. Am [encaminarse]
agarrar para to head for;

agarró para la izquierda he took a left;

Comp
RP Fam
agarrar para el lado de los tomates to get hold of the wrong end of the stick

7. [tomar costumbre]
agarrarle a alguien por: le agarró por el baile she took it into her head to take up dancing;

le agarró por cantar en medio de la clase he got it into his head to start singing in the middle of the class;

le agarró por no tomar alcohol she suddenly started not drinking alcohol;

¿está aprendiendo ruso? – sí, le agarró por ahí is she learning Russian? – yes, that's her latest mad idea

8. Comp
Fam
agarrar y hacer algo to go and do sth;

agarró y se fue she upped and went;

agarró y me dio una bofetada she went and slapped me

♦ See also the pronominal verb agarrarse

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agarrar

I v/t

1 ( asir) grab

2 ( atrapar, pescar), resfriado catch

3 L.Am. ( tomar) take

4 L.Am.

velocidad gather, pick up

5 L.Am.

agarrar una calle go up o along a street

II v/i

1 ( asirse) hold on

2 de planta take root

3 L.Am.

por un lugar go;

agarró y se fue he upped and went

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agarrar vt

1) : to grab, to grasp

2) : to catch, to take

agarrar vi

agarrar y fam : to do (something) abruptly

el día siguiente agarró y se fue: the next day he up and left

♦ See also the reflexive verb agarrarse

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agarrar vb

1. (coger) to grab [pt. & pp. grabbed]

un hombre lo agarró a man grabbed him

2. (sujetar) to hold [pt. & pp. held]

agárralo fuerte hold it tight

3. (atrapar, contraer) to catch [pt. & pp. caught]

agarró un resfriado she caught a cold

Spanish-English dictionary > agarrar
63 alcance

m.

1 range.

de corto/largo alcance short-/long-range

2 scope, extent.

de alcance important

3 reach, range, scope, extent.

pres.subj.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: alcanzar.

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alcance

► nombre masculino

1 reach, grasp

■ está al alcance de todo el mundo it's within everyone's reach

2 (de arma) range

3 (trascendencia) scope, importance

4 (inteligencia) intelligence

■ persona de pocos alcances person of low intelligence

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noun m.

1) reach, scope

2) range

3) extent

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SM

1) (=posibilidad de acceso) [de brazo, persona] reach; [de pensamiento] scope

el escaso alcance de la mente humana — the limited scope of the human mind

• al alcance de algn — available to sb

empleó todos los medios a su alcance — she used all the means available to her

no tenía el dinero a su alcance — he didn't have access to the money, he didn't have the money available

• estar al alcance de algn — to be within sb's reach

vi que estaba a mi alcance y lo cogí — I saw that it was within my reach and I grabbed it

el récord estaba a nuestro alcance — the record was within our grasp o reach

estas joyas no están al alcance de cualquiera — not everyone can afford these jewels

hizo lo que estaba a su alcance por ayudarme — he did what he could to help me

• estar fuera del alcance de algn — (=alejado, imposible) to be out of sb's reach, be beyond sb's reach; (=incomprensible) to be over sb's head; (=caro) to be beyond sb's means

manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños — keep out of reach of children

quiero estar fuera del alcance de esas miradas — I don't want to be the object of those looks

se encontraban fuera del alcance de los disparos — they were out of the gunfire

• al alcance de la mano — at hand, within arm's reach

• al alcance del oído — within earshot

• poner algo al alcance de algn — to make sth available to sb

un intento de poner la cultura al alcance de todos — an attempt to make culture available to everyone

• al alcance de la vista — within sight

cuando el faro estuvo al alcance de nuestra vista — when the lighthouse came into view o was within sight

• al alcance de la voz — within call

2) (=distancia) (Mil) range

• al alcance — within range

• de corto alcance — [arma, misil] short-range antes de s ; [objetivo, proyecto] short-term antes de s

• de gran o largo alcance — [faros] full beam antes de s, high beam antes de s (EEUU); [arma, misil, micrófono] long-range antes de s ; [vuelo] long haul antes de s ; [efecto, repercusiones] far-reaching

• de medio o mediano alcance — [arma, misil] medium-range
buzón 1)
3) (=importancia) [de problema] extent; [de noticia, suceso] importance, significance

el alcance del problema — the extent of the problem

esta huelga tiene mayor alcance para los trabajadores — this strike has greater importance o significance for the workers

comprendió el verdadero alcance de lo ocurrido — she understood the true significance of what had happened

una crisis de alcance planetario — a worldwide crisis

4) (=persecución) pursuit

• andar o ir a los alcances de algn — to press close on sb

• dar alcance a algn — (=capturar) to capture sb; (=llegar a la altura) to catch up with sb

cuando la policía le dio alcance — when the police captured him

a punto estuvo de dar alcance al líder de la carrera — he was on the point of catching (up with) the leader of the race

el Barcelona ha dado alcance al Madrid en el número de puntos — Barcelona have caught up with Madrid in number of points

• andar o ir en los alcances a algn — to spy on sb

• seguir el alcance a algn — (Mil) to pursue sb

5) (Econ) adverse balance, deficit

6) (Tip) stop-press, stop-press news

7) pl alcances

a) (=inteligencia) grasp sing

ideas superiores a sus alcances — ideas beyond his grasp

• de cortos o pocos alcances — not very bright

es hombre de cortos alcances — he's not a very intelligent man, he's not too bright

b) CAm (=calumnias) calumnies, malicious accusations

8) Chile

hacer un alcance — to clear sth up, clarify sth

alcance de nombres, no es su padre, es solo un alcance de nombres — he's not his father, it just happens that their names coincide

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masculino

1)

a) ( de persona) reach

mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños — keep all medicines out of reach of children

está fuera de mi alcance — it is beyond my means

b) (de arma, emisora) range

misiles de corto/largo alcance — short-range/long-range missiles

c) (de ley, proyecto) scope; (de declaración, noticia) implications

una política educativa de largo alcance — a far-reaching education policy

d) (en locs)

al alcance de — within reach of

poner la cultura al alcance de todos — to make culture accessible to everyone

precios al alcance de su bolsillo — prices to suit your pocket

un lujo que no está a mi alcance — a luxury I can't afford

tiene mucha ayuda a su alcance — he has a lot of help at his disposal

no está al alcance de su inteligencia — it's beyond their grasp

al alcance de la mano — ( literal) at hand; ( fácil de conseguir) within reach

hacer un alcance — (Chi) to add/clarify something

2) (Fin) deficit

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= coverage, extent, grasp, reach, scope, sweep, compass.

Ex. AACR1 is a weighty code, not because it contains extensive enumeration, but rather because of its comprehensive coverage.

Ex. The extent of searchable elements will vary from one data base to another.

Ex. When an item is in its grasp, it snaps instantly to the next that is suggested by the association of thoughts, in accordance with some intricate web of trails carried by the cells of the brain.

Ex. The cord which trips its shutter may reach down a man's sleeve within easy reach of his fingers.

Ex. Subject field definition arises from the scope of the information service or system that the indexing language is expected to serve.

Ex. The grand design is visible in the sweep of development from baked clay tablets to computerized typesetting.

Ex. All truth is contained in the compass of your mind.

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* al alcance = within reach, within easy reach, within sight, within gunshot, within range.

* al alcance de = available at the fingertips of.

* al alcance de cualquiera = within anyone's reach, within anybody's reach.

* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.

* al alcance del oído = within earshot of.

* al alcance de todos = within everybody's reach, within everyone's reach, accessible to everyone, accessible to everybody.

* alcance amplio = broad scope.

* alcance temático = subject scope.

* ampliar el alcance de = extend + the reach of.

* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.

* caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.

* calidad y alcance de, la = quality and extent of, the.

* colocar fuera de alcance = place + out of reach.

* con todos los medios a + Posesivo + alcance = with all the means at + Posesivo + disposal.

* de alcance estatal = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcance nacional = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de amplio alcance = broad in scope.

* de fácil alcance para = within easy reach of.

* de largo alcance = far-reaching, far-ranging.

* el alcance = comprehensiveness.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.

* estudio de alcance = scoping study.

* facilidad de alcance = reachability.

* fuera de alcance = beyond reach, out of range.

* fuera del alcance = out of reach.

* fuera del alcance de = beyond the scope of.

* fuera del alcance de las posibilidades de Alguien = beyond + Posesivo + powers.

* fuera del alcance del oído = out of earshot.

* nota de alcance = scope note (SN).

* objetivo y alcance = purpose and scope.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* WAN (red de gran alcance) = WAN (wide area network).

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masculino

1)

a) ( de persona) reach

mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños — keep all medicines out of reach of children

está fuera de mi alcance — it is beyond my means

b) (de arma, emisora) range

misiles de corto/largo alcance — short-range/long-range missiles

c) (de ley, proyecto) scope; (de declaración, noticia) implications

una política educativa de largo alcance — a far-reaching education policy

d) (en locs)

al alcance de — within reach of

poner la cultura al alcance de todos — to make culture accessible to everyone

precios al alcance de su bolsillo — prices to suit your pocket

un lujo que no está a mi alcance — a luxury I can't afford

tiene mucha ayuda a su alcance — he has a lot of help at his disposal

no está al alcance de su inteligencia — it's beyond their grasp

al alcance de la mano — ( literal) at hand; ( fácil de conseguir) within reach

hacer un alcance — (Chi) to add/clarify something

2) (Fin) deficit

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= coverage, extent, grasp, reach, scope, sweep, compass.

Ex: AACR1 is a weighty code, not because it contains extensive enumeration, but rather because of its comprehensive coverage.

Ex: The extent of searchable elements will vary from one data base to another.

Ex: When an item is in its grasp, it snaps instantly to the next that is suggested by the association of thoughts, in accordance with some intricate web of trails carried by the cells of the brain.

Ex: The cord which trips its shutter may reach down a man's sleeve within easy reach of his fingers.

Ex: Subject field definition arises from the scope of the information service or system that the indexing language is expected to serve.

Ex: The grand design is visible in the sweep of development from baked clay tablets to computerized typesetting.

Ex: All truth is contained in the compass of your mind.

* al alcance = within reach, within easy reach, within sight, within gunshot, within range.

* al alcance de = available at the fingertips of.

* al alcance de cualquiera = within anyone's reach, within anybody's reach.

* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.

* al alcance del oído = within earshot of.

* al alcance de todos = within everybody's reach, within everyone's reach, accessible to everyone, accessible to everybody.

* alcance amplio = broad scope.

* alcance temático = subject scope.

* ampliar el alcance de = extend + the reach of.

* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.

* caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.

* calidad y alcance de, la = quality and extent of, the.

* colocar fuera de alcance = place + out of reach.

* con todos los medios a + Posesivo + alcance = with all the means at + Posesivo + disposal.

* de alcance estatal = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcance nacional = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de amplio alcance = broad in scope.

* de fácil alcance para = within easy reach of.

* de largo alcance = far-reaching, far-ranging.

* el alcance = comprehensiveness.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.

* estudio de alcance = scoping study.

* facilidad de alcance = reachability.

* fuera de alcance = beyond reach, out of range.

* fuera del alcance = out of reach.

* fuera del alcance de = beyond the scope of.

* fuera del alcance de las posibilidades de Alguien = beyond + Posesivo + powers.

* fuera del alcance del oído = out of earshot.

* nota de alcance = scope note (SN).

* objetivo y alcance = purpose and scope.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* WAN (red de gran alcance) = WAN (wide area network).

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alcance

masculine

A

1 (de una persona) reach

un pugilista menos alto pero de mayor alcance a boxer who is shorter but has a longer reach

[ S ] mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños keep all medicines out of reach of children

está totalmente fuera de mi alcance it is completely beyond my means

2 (de un arma, una emisora) range

misiles de corto/largo alcance short-range/long-range missiles

3

(ámbito): el alcance de una ley the scope of a law

todavía no sabemos el alcance que puedan tener sus declaraciones as yet we do not know the full implications of his statement

una política educativa de largo alcance a far-reaching education policy

4 ( en locs):

al alcance de within reach of

se trata de poner la cultura al alcance de todos the idea is to bring culture within everybody's reach o to make culture accessible to everyone

un país en el que tener televisión no está al alcance de cualquiera a country where owning a television is not within everyone's reach

tarifas al alcance de su presupuesto prices to suit your pocket

eso no está a mi alcance that's not in my power

es un lujo que no está a mi alcance it's a luxury I can't afford

tiene a su alcance los mejores medios para la investigación he has the best research facilities available to him

estos conceptos no están al alcance de nuestra inteligencia these concepts are unintelligible to us o are beyond our grasp

cuando la Estatua de la Libertad estuvo al alcance de la vista when the Statue of Liberty was visible/came into view

al alcance de la mano (literal) at hand; (fácil de conseguir) within reach, within one's grasp

hacer un alcance ( Chi); to add/clarify sth

Compuesto:

alcance de nombres

( Chi): hubo una confusión por un alcance de nombres there was a mix-up because their names were the same

B ( Fin) deficit

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Del verbo alcanzar: ( conjugate alcanzar)

alcancé es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

alcance es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
alcance
alcanzar
alcance sustantivo masculino
a) ( de persona) reach;

◊ fuera del alcance de los niños out of reach of children;

está fuera de mi alcance it is beyond my means
b) (de arma, emisora) range;

◊ misiles de largo alcance long-range missiles

c) (de ley, proyecto) scope;

(de declaración, noticia) implications (pl)
d) ( en locs)

◊ al alcance de within reach of;

precios al alcance de su bolsillo prices to suit your pocket;
un lujo que no está a mi alcance a luxury I can't afford
alcanzar ( conjugate alcanzar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ persona› ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch … up (BrE);

(pillar, agarrar) to catch;
◊ lo alcancé en la curva I caught up with him on the bend;

¡a que no me alcanzas! I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)
b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2 ( llegar a) ‹ lugar› to reach, get to;
‹temperatura/nivel/edad› to reach;
◊ casi no alcanzo el tren I almost missed the train;

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura these trees can reach o grow to a great height;
alcance la mayoría de edad to come of age
3 (conseguir, obtener) ‹objetivo/éxito› to achieve;
‹ acuerdo› to reach
4 (acercar, pasar) alcancele algo a algn to pass sb sth, to pass sth to sb
verbo intransitivo
1 ( llegar con la mano) to reach;
◊ hasta donde alcanzaba la vista as far as the eye could see;

alcance a hacer algo to manage to do sth
2 ( ser suficiente) [comida/provisones] to be enough;
◊ el sueldo no le alcanza he can't manage on his salary

alcance sustantivo masculino
1 reach: deja eso al alcance de mi vista, put that where I can see it
mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños, keep medicines out of the reach of children
2 fig (posibilidades) scope: el ascenso está fuera de tu alcance, promotion is impossible for you
3 (de una noticia) importance
♦ Locuciones: dar alcance, to catch up [a, with]
alcanzar
I verbo transitivo
1 to reach
2 (coger a una persona) to catch up with
3 (llegar hasta una cantidad) to be up to: su biblioteca alcanza los tres mil ejemplares, his library is up to three thousand volumes
4 (acercar algo) to pass: alcánzame una silla, pass me a chair
5 (lograr) to attain, achieve
II vi (ser suficiente) to be sufficient: ese dinero no alcanza para un piso, this money isn't enough to buy a flat
' alcance' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
combatir
- eco
- fuera
- proyección
- alcanzar
- ámbito
- dimensión
- milagro
- trascendental
English:
ambit
- extensive
- far-reaching
- grasp
- hand
- long-range
- out of
- range
- reach
- scope
- short-range
- sight
- wide-ranging
- extent
- far
- long
- sweep
- wide

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alcance nm

1. [de arma, misil, emisora] range;

de corto/largo alcance short-/long-range;

una colisión por alcance [por detrás] a rear-end collision;
[angular] a side-on collision
2. [de persona]
a mi alcance within my reach;

utilizaron todos los medios a su alcance they used every means at their disposal;

al alcance de mi bolsillo within my means;

este restaurante sólo está al alcance de los más pudientes only the very wealthy can afford to eat at this restaurant;

esta tarea no está al alcance de sus posibilidades he's not up to this task, this task is beyond his capabilities;

la cuerda estaba casi al alcance de la mano the rope was almost within arm's reach;

tuvo la victoria al alcance de la mano she was within sight of victory, she had victory within her grasp;

al alcance de la vista within sight;

el castillo queda fuera del alcance de nuestra vista we can't see the castle from here;

dar alcance a alguien to catch up with sb;

el pelotón dio alcance al ciclista escapado the bunch caught (up with) the cyclist who had broken away from them;

fuera del alcance de beyond the reach of;

guardar fuera del alcance de los niños [en etiqueta] keep out of reach of o away from children

3. [de reformas, medidas] scope, extent;

todavía no se han dado cuenta del alcance del fallo judicial the full implications of the verdict have still not become clear to them;

un cambio de alcance universal a change that affects everybody;

de alcance important

4.
una noticia de alcance [de última hora] a piece of news that has just come in

5. [inteligencia]
una persona de pocos alcances a slow o dim-witted person

6. Chile [resto]
este mes se quedó con un alcance he had a bit left over this month

7. Chile [comentario] clarification;

estoy de acuerdo, pero debo hacerle un alcance I agree, but I must make one thing clear

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alcance

m

1 reach;

al alcance de la mano within reach;

poner algo al alcance de alguien put sth within s.o.’s reach;

dar alcance a alguien catch up with s.o.;

al alcance de la vista visible, in view;

¿está al alcance de tu bolsillo? can you afford it?

2 de arma etc range;

de largo alcance long-range

3 de medida scope

4 de tragedia extent, scale

5 fig

:

un hombre de mucho alcance a talented o gifted man;

de pocos alcances fam untalented

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alcance nm

1) : reach

2) : range, scope

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alcance n

1. (en general) reach

fuera del alcance de los niños out of children's reach

2. (de un arma, emisora, etc) range

misiles de corto alcance short range missiles

3. (importancia) importance

destacó el alcance de la crisis he stressed the importance of the crisis

al alcance de la mano within reach

al alcance de la vista within sight

Spanish-English dictionary > alcance
64 arder

v.

1 to burn.

la iglesia está ardiendo the church is burning o on fire

con eso va que arde (informal figurative) that's more than enough

El legajo ardió ante sus ojos The dossier burned before his very eyes.

Mis ojos arden My eyes burn=itch.

Me arden los ojos My eyes burn.

2 to be boiling hot (estar caliente) (café, sopa).

¡está que arde! (figurative) he's fuming; (persona) it's getting pretty heated (reunión)

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arder

► verbo intransitivo

1 to burn (completamente) to burn down; (sin llama) to smoulder

■ el edificio está ardiendo the building is in flames

2 (resplandecer) to glow

3 figurado to burn

► verbo transitivo

1 to burn

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

arder de pasión figurado to burn with passion

arder en guerras figurado to be ravaged by war

la cosa está que arde familiar things are getting pretty hot

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verb

1) to burn

2) smart, sting

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1. VT

1) (=quemar) to burn

2) esp LAm * [herida] to sting, make smart

2. VI

1) (=quemarse) to burn

arder sin llama — to smoulder, smolder (EEUU)

2) [abono] to ferment; [trigo etc] to heat up

3) poét (=resplandecer) to glow, shine, blaze; (=relampaguear) to flash

4) (fig) (=consumirse) to burn, seethe

arder de o en amor — to burn with love

arder de o en ira — to seethe with anger

arder en guerra — to be ablaze with war

- la cosa está que arde

3.

See:

arderse

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verbo intransitivo

1) ( quemarse) to burn

ardía en deseos de verla — (liter) he burned with desire to see her (liter)

2) ( estar muy caliente) to be boiling (hot)

arder en fiestas: Zaragoza arde en fiestas the festivities in Zaragoza are in full swing; estar que arde persona to be fuming; la cosa está que arde — things have reached boiling point

3) ( escocer) <herida/ojos> to sting, smart

le ardían los hombros — her shoulders were burning

me arde el estómago — I've got heartburn

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= burn, go up in + flames, ignite, blaze, catch + fire, catch on + fire.

Ex. In Italy, Mussoline was burning books and suppressing libraries with appalling regularity.

Ex. The title of the article is 'National library in Sarajevo destroyed; collections, archives go up in flames'.

Ex. Nitrate film ignites readily, burns fiercely, virtually inextinguishably and with highly toxic fumes.

Ex. An ammunition dump near the town of Balkhash in central Kazakhstan blazes after a huge explosion on Wednesday.

Ex. An ammo depot in Kabul caught fire and injured nine people in May.

Ex. Eric continued trying to stomp it out but his shoe caught on fire.

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* arder completamente = burn out.

* arder lentamente = smoulder [smolder, -USA].

* arder sin llama = smoulder [smolder, -USA].

* comenzar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.

* empezar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.

* que arde lentamente = smouldering [smoldering, -USA].

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verbo intransitivo

1) ( quemarse) to burn

ardía en deseos de verla — (liter) he burned with desire to see her (liter)

2) ( estar muy caliente) to be boiling (hot)

arder en fiestas: Zaragoza arde en fiestas the festivities in Zaragoza are in full swing; estar que arde persona to be fuming; la cosa está que arde — things have reached boiling point

3) ( escocer) <herida/ojos> to sting, smart

le ardían los hombros — her shoulders were burning

me arde el estómago — I've got heartburn

* * *

= burn, go up in + flames, ignite, blaze, catch + fire, catch on + fire.

Ex: In Italy, Mussoline was burning books and suppressing libraries with appalling regularity.

Ex: The title of the article is 'National library in Sarajevo destroyed; collections, archives go up in flames'.

Ex: Nitrate film ignites readily, burns fiercely, virtually inextinguishably and with highly toxic fumes.

Ex: An ammunition dump near the town of Balkhash in central Kazakhstan blazes after a huge explosion on Wednesday.

Ex: An ammo depot in Kabul caught fire and injured nine people in May.

Ex: Eric continued trying to stomp it out but his shoe caught on fire.

* arder completamente = burn out.

* arder lentamente = smoulder [smolder, -USA].

* arder sin llama = smoulder [smolder, -USA].

* comenzar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.

* empezar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.

* que arde lentamente = smouldering [smoldering, -USA].

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arder [E1 ]

vi

A «madera/bosque/casa» (quemarse) to burn

ardía en deseos de volver a verla ( liter); he burned with desire to see her again ( liter)

B (estar muy caliente) to be boiling (hot)

arder en fiestas: Zaragoza arde en fiestas the festivities in Zaragoza are in full swing

estar algn/algo que arde: tu padre está que arde your father's fuming o seething

la sopa está que arde the soup's boiling (hot)

la cosa está que arde things have reached boiling point

la fiesta estaba que ardía ( Chi); the party was in full swing

va que arde ( Esp fam): te pagaré 1.000 euros y vas que ardes I'll pay you 1,000 euros and that's all you're getting o and you can count yourself lucky you're getting that much

C

1 (escocer) «herida/ojos» to sting, smart

le ardían los ojos con el humo the smoke was making her eyes smart, the smoke was irritating her eyes

le hizo arder la herida (CS); it made the cut sting

después de tanto sol le ardían los hombros her shoulders were burning o sore after so long in the sun

2

«estómago»: me arde el estómago I've got heartburn

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arder ( conjugate arder) verbo intransitivo
1 ( quemarse) to burn
2 ( estar muy caliente) to be boiling (hot);
◊ estar que arde [ persona] to be fuming;

la cosa está que arde things have reached boiling point
3 ( escocer) [herida/ojos] to sting, smart
arder verbo intransitivo to burn: familiar el jefe está que arde, the boss is really fuming
la cosa está que arde, things are hotting up
' arder' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calcinar
- deseo
- incendiar
English:
blaze
- burn
- flare up
- glow
- inflamed
- rage
- smoulder
- ablaze
- smolder
- sting

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arder vi

1. [quemarse] [bosque, casa] to burn;

la iglesia está ardiendo the church is burning o on fire;

ha ardido el granero the barn has burnt down;

una antorcha que arde permanentemente a torch that is always burning;

todavía arden los rescoldos de la hoguera the bonfire is still smouldering;

Comp
Fam
con eso va que arde that's more than enough

2. [estar caliente] [café, sopa] to be boiling hot;

Comp

¡está que arde! [persona] he's fuming;
[reunión] it's getting pretty heated
3. [sentir ardor]
le arde la cara her face is burning;

me arde el estómago I've got heartburn;

tanto dinero le arde en sus manos all that money is burning a hole in his pocket

4. [por deseos]
arder de rabia to burn with rage;

arder en deseos de hacer algo to be dying to do sth

5. [por agitación]
la ciudad ardía en fiestas the city was one great party;

todavía arde la revuelta de mayo the spirit of the May uprising is still alive

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arder

v/i

1 burn;

arder de o

en be burning with

2 estar muy caliente be exceedingly hot;

la reunión está que arde fam the meeting is about to erupt fam

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arder vi

1) : to burn

el bosque está ardiendo: the forest is in flames

arder de ira: to burn with anger, to be seething

2) : to smart, to sting, to burn

le ardía el estómago: he had heartburn

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arder vb

1. (quemarse) to burn [pt. & pp. burnt] / to be on fire

los bosques ardieron durante dos días the woods burnt for two days

2. (estar muy caliente) to be burning hot / to be boiling hot

la sopa está ardiendo the soup is boiling hot

Spanish-English dictionary > arder
65 cargar

v.

1 to load (llenar) (vehículo, arma, cámara).

cargar algo de to load something with

cargar algo en un barco/en un camión to load something onto a ship/onto a lorry

cargar algo demasiado to overload something

cargar las tintas (figurative) to exaggerate, to lay it on thick

Pedro cargaba los camiones en la noche Peter loaded up the trucks at night

2 to give (responsabilidad, tarea).

siempre le cargan de trabajo they always give him far too much work to do

3 to charge ( electricity and electronics).

Missy cargó la batería Missy charged the battery.

Pedro cargó la cuenta Peter charged the account.

4 to bug (informal) (molestar). (peninsular Spanish)

me carga su pedantería his pretentiousness really gets on my nerves

5 to carry, to bear, to take the weight of, to bear in arms.

Bernardo cargó a María Bernardo carried Mary.

6 to fill, to load.

Missy cargó su bolso con recuerdos Missy filled her bag with souvenirs.

7 to make heavier by overloading, to overload.

La aerolínea cargó el avión The airline overloaded the plane.

8 to mount.

Cargar el revólver Mount the gun.

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cargar

Conjugation model [ LLEGAR], like link=llegar llegar

► verbo transitivo

1 (poner peso) to load

■ cargaremos los muebles en el camión we'll load the furniture onto the lorry

■ cargaron el barco de trigo the boat was loaded with wheat

2 (arma, máquina de fotos) to load

3 ELECTRICIDAD to charge

■ cargar las pilas to charge the batteries

4 (pluma etc) to fill

5 (precio) to charge; (en cuenta) to debit

■ nos cargaron un 7% de IVA we were charged 7% VAT

6 figurado (poner muchas cosas) to fill (de, with), cram (de, with)

■ cargó su habitación de adornos she filled her room with ornaments

7 figurado (trabajo) to burden with, lumber with; (responsabilidad) to burden (de, with); (culpa) to put on, lay on

■ le cargó ese trabajo a Pedro Pedro was lumbered with that job

8 familiar figurado (molestar) to bother, annoy

■ ese tipo me carga that guy annoys me

9 DERECHO to charge

10 INFORMÁTICA to load

11 MILITAR to charge

12 (naipes) to trump; (dados) to load

► verbo intransitivo

1 (gen) to load

2 (batería) to charge

3 (toro, elefante, etc) to charge

4 (atacar) to charge (contra/sobre, -)

■ el ejército cargó contra el enemigo the army charged the enemy

5 cargar con (algo que pesa) to carry; (una obligación) to shoulder, take on

■ yo cargaré con la maleta I'll carry the suitcase

■ su padre cargó con las deudas his father took on the debts

► verbo pronominal cargarse

1 (llenarse) to load oneself (de, with)

■ cargarse de trabajo to burden oneself with work

2 (el cielo) to get cloudy, become overcast

3 ELECTRICIDAD to become charged

4 EDUCACIÓN familiar (suspender) to fail

■ el profesor se ha cargado a la mitad de los alumnos the teacher failed half the pupils

5 familiar (destrozar) to smash, ruin

■ me he cargado el coche I've wrecked the car

6 familiar (matar) to knock off

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FRASEOLOGÍA

cargar algo en la cuenta de alguien COMERCIO to debit somebody's account with something

cargar con alguien figurado to take charge of somebody

cargar con el muerto familiar to be left holding the baby 2 (ser culpado) to get the blame

cargar con la culpa to take the blame

cargar con la responsabilidad to take the responsibility

cargar con las consecuencias to suffer the consequences

cargar la mano de algo familiar (poner mucho) to add too much (of) something

■ cargar la mano de sal to add too much salt

cargar las culpas a alguien to put the blame on somebody

cargar las tintas familiar to exaggerate

cargarse de algo figurado to weigh oneself down with something, saddle oneself with something, burden oneself with something

■ estaba cargado de deudas he was burdened with debt

cargarse de paciencia to summon up one's patience

cargárselas familiar to get into trouble

■ te las vas a cargar you'll get into trouble, you're in for it

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verb

1) to load

2) carry

3) charge

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1. VT

1) [+ peso] (=echar) to load; (=llevar) to carry

cargaron los sacos en dos camiones — they loaded the sacks onto two lorries

iba cargando la pesada cruz — he was carrying the heavy cross

iba cargando al niño sobre los hombros — he was carrying the child on his shoulders

cargó a sus espaldas una enorme mochila — he swung a huge rucksack up onto his back

cuando cargaba el peso sobre la pierna mala — when he shifted the weight onto his bad leg

2) (=llenar)

a) [+ vehículo, pistola, lavadora, cámara] to load

han terminado de cargar el avión — they've finished loading the plane

cargaron el coche hasta arriba de maletas — they loaded the car up with suitcases

b) (=llenar de combustible) [+ mechero, pluma] to fill; [+ batería, pilas] to charge; [+ horno] to stoke

c) [en exceso]

has cargado la sopa de sal — you've overdone the salt o put too much salt in the soup

tratamos de no cargar a los alumnos con demasiadas horas de clase — we try not to overburden the students with too many teaching hours

- cargar la mano

d) [+ imaginación, mente] to fill

le cargó la cabeza de ideas disparatadas — she filled his head with wild ideas

e) (Inform) to load

3) (=cobrar)

a) [en cuenta] to charge

cargar una cantidad en cuenta a algn — to charge an amount to sb's account

me lo pueden cargar en mi cuenta — you can charge it to my account

cargar una factura con un porcentaje por servicio — to add a service charge to a bill

b) [+ contribución] to charge for; [+ impuesto] to levy

4) (=hacer recaer)

cargar las culpas (de algo) a algn — to blame sb (for sth), put the blame (for sth) on sb

buscan a alguien a quien cargar la culpa — they are looking for somebody to blame o to put the blame on

cargar la culpabilidad en o sobre algn — to hold sb responsible, put the blame on sb

5) (=agobiar)

cargar a algn de algo: el ser campeones nos carga de responsabilidad — being champions places a lot of responsibility on our shoulders

cargar a algn de nuevas obligaciones — to burden sb with new duties

cargar a algn de deudas — to encumber sb with debts

6) (=acusar) to charge, accuse

cargar algo a algn, cargar a algn con algo — to charge sb with sth, accuse sb of sth

cargar a algn de poco escrupuloso — to accuse sb of being unscrupulous, charge sb with being unscrupulous

7) (=soportar) [+ culpa] to take; [+ responsabilidad] to accept; [+ carga] to shoulder

cargó toda la responsabilidad del fracaso — he accepted full responsibility for the disaster

8) * (=fastidiar)

esto me carga — this gets on my nerves *, this bugs me *

deja de cargarme — stop being such a pain *

9) * (=suspender) to fail

10) (Mil) (=atacar) to charge, attack

11) (Náut) [+ vela] to take in

12) [+ dados] to load

13) LAm (=llevar)

¿cargas dinero? — have you got any money on you?

cargar anteojos — to wear glasses

cargar revólver — to carry a gun

14) And, Cono Sur [perro] to attack, go for

2. VI

1) (=echar carga) (Aut) to load up; (Náut) to take on cargo

2)

cargar con —

a) [+ objeto] (=levantar) to pick up; (=llevar) to carry

b) [+ culpa, responsabilidad] to take; [+ consecuencias] to suffer

la empresa cargará con los gastos del viaje — the company will bear the travel expenses

3) (=atacar)

la policía cargó contra los manifestantes — the police charged the demonstrators

el presidente cargó contra la prensa — the president attacked the press

cargar sobre algn — (=presionar) to urge sb, press sb; (=molestar) to pester sb

4) (=apoyarse)

cargar en o sobre algo — [persona] to lean on o against sth; [muro, bóveda] to rest on sth, be supported by sth

5) (Ling) [acento] to fall (en, sobre on)

6) (Meteo) to turn, veer (a to) ( hacia towards)

3.

See:

cargarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <barco/avión/camión> to load

b) <pistola/escopeta> to load; <pluma/encendedor> to fill; < cámara> to load, put a film in

cargué la estufa de leña — I filled the stove with wood

no cargues tanto ese baúl — don't put so much into that trunk

c) (Elec) to charge

2)

a) < mercancías> to load

b) < combustible> to fuel

el avión hizo escala para cargar combustible — the plane stopped to refuel

tengo que cargar nafta — (RPl) I have to fill up with gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrol

c) (Inf) to load

3)

a) ( de obligaciones)

cargar a alguien de algo — to burden somebody with something

b) < culpa> (+ me/te/le etc)

me cargaron la culpa — they put o laid the blame on me

4) ( llevar)

a) <paquetes/bolsas> to carry; < niño> (AmL) to carry

b) (AmL exc RPl) < armas> to carry

c) (Ven fam) ( llevar puesto) to wear; ( tener consigo)

cargo las llaves — I have the keys

5) ( a una cuenta) to charge

me lo cargaron en cuenta or lo cargaron a mi cuenta — they charged it to my account

6)

a) (Esp fam) profesor to fail, flunk (AmE colloq)

b) (Méx fam) ( matar) to kill
2.
cargar vi

1)

a) ( con un bulto)

cargar con algo — to carry something

b) ( con responsabilidad)

cargar con algo: tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household; acabó cargando con la culpa — he ended up taking the blame

2) tropas/policía

cargar contra alguien — to charge at somebody

3) batería to charge

4) (fam) (+ me/te/le etc) ( fastidiar)

me cargan los fanfarrones — I can't stand show-offs cargarse v pron

5)

a) pilas/flash to charge; partícula to become charged

b) (de peso, obligaciones)

cargarse de algo: no te cargues de equipaje don't take too much luggage; cargarse de responsabilidades to take on a lot of responsibilities; se cargó de deudas he saddled himself with debts; ya se ha cargado de hijos — she's had too many children

6)

a) (fam) ( matar) to kill

b) (Esp fam) (romper, estropear) < motor> to wreck; < jarrón> to smash

cargársela(s) — (fam)

te la vas a cargar — you'll be in trouble (colloq)

c) (enf) (Esp fam) ( suspender) profesor to fail, flunk (AmE colloq)

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= encumber, upload, load, burden, debit, charge.

Ex. If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.

Ex. Once the data has been edited, the user can go online again to upload this amended file to the host computer.

Ex. This article describes the functionality of CARL software for this purpose, loads a brief rundown of data bases, and gives the criteria for selecting data bases.

Ex. Libraries that aren't burdened by millions of volumes do not need subject heading lists prepared for million-volume libraries.

Ex. An acquisitions file is intended to indicate the status of each title on order, together with information on its ordering (supplier, date etc., for whom it was ordered, and the heading or budget to which the cost is to be debited).

Ex. Each donkey drawn cart is provided with a solar unit installed on the roof; a battery charged by this solar energy supplies the electric power.

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* acabar cargando con Algo = wind up with + Nombre.

* cargar con = saddle with.

* cargar con ello = live with it.

* cargar con la responsabilidad = shoulder + the burden, shoulder + the responsibility.

* cargar con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* cargar de electricidad = charge with + electricity.

* cargar el mochuelo = pass + the bucket.

* cargar el muerto = pass + the bucket.

* cargar información = load + information.

* que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.

* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.

* volver a cargar = reload.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <barco/avión/camión> to load

b) <pistola/escopeta> to load; <pluma/encendedor> to fill; < cámara> to load, put a film in

cargué la estufa de leña — I filled the stove with wood

no cargues tanto ese baúl — don't put so much into that trunk

c) (Elec) to charge

2)

a) < mercancías> to load

b) < combustible> to fuel

el avión hizo escala para cargar combustible — the plane stopped to refuel

tengo que cargar nafta — (RPl) I have to fill up with gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrol

c) (Inf) to load

3)

a) ( de obligaciones)

cargar a alguien de algo — to burden somebody with something

b) < culpa> (+ me/te/le etc)

me cargaron la culpa — they put o laid the blame on me

4) ( llevar)

a) <paquetes/bolsas> to carry; < niño> (AmL) to carry

b) (AmL exc RPl) < armas> to carry

c) (Ven fam) ( llevar puesto) to wear; ( tener consigo)

cargo las llaves — I have the keys

5) ( a una cuenta) to charge

me lo cargaron en cuenta or lo cargaron a mi cuenta — they charged it to my account

6)

a) (Esp fam) profesor to fail, flunk (AmE colloq)

b) (Méx fam) ( matar) to kill
2.
cargar vi

1)

a) ( con un bulto)

cargar con algo — to carry something

b) ( con responsabilidad)

cargar con algo: tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household; acabó cargando con la culpa — he ended up taking the blame

2) tropas/policía

cargar contra alguien — to charge at somebody

3) batería to charge

4) (fam) (+ me/te/le etc) ( fastidiar)

me cargan los fanfarrones — I can't stand show-offs cargarse v pron

5)

a) pilas/flash to charge; partícula to become charged

b) (de peso, obligaciones)

cargarse de algo: no te cargues de equipaje don't take too much luggage; cargarse de responsabilidades to take on a lot of responsibilities; se cargó de deudas he saddled himself with debts; ya se ha cargado de hijos — she's had too many children

6)

a) (fam) ( matar) to kill

b) (Esp fam) (romper, estropear) < motor> to wreck; < jarrón> to smash

cargársela(s) — (fam)

te la vas a cargar — you'll be in trouble (colloq)

c) (enf) (Esp fam) ( suspender) profesor to fail, flunk (AmE colloq)

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= encumber, upload, load, burden, debit, charge.

Ex: If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.

Ex: Once the data has been edited, the user can go online again to upload this amended file to the host computer.

Ex: This article describes the functionality of CARL software for this purpose, loads a brief rundown of data bases, and gives the criteria for selecting data bases.

Ex: Libraries that aren't burdened by millions of volumes do not need subject heading lists prepared for million-volume libraries.

Ex: An acquisitions file is intended to indicate the status of each title on order, together with information on its ordering (supplier, date etc., for whom it was ordered, and the heading or budget to which the cost is to be debited).

Ex: Each donkey drawn cart is provided with a solar unit installed on the roof; a battery charged by this solar energy supplies the electric power.

* acabar cargando con Algo = wind up with + Nombre.

* cargar con = saddle with.

* cargar con ello = live with it.

* cargar con la responsabilidad = shoulder + the burden, shoulder + the responsibility.

* cargar con las consecuencias = bear + the consequences, live with + the consequences.

* cargar de electricidad = charge with + electricity.

* cargar el mochuelo = pass + the bucket.

* cargar el muerto = pass + the bucket.

* cargar información = load + information.

* que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.

* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.

* volver a cargar = reload.

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cargar [A3 ]

vt

A

1 ‹barco/avión/camión› to load

cargaron el camión con 20 toneladas de fruta they loaded the truck with 20 tons of fruit, they loaded 20 tons of fruit onto the truck

2 ‹pistola/escopeta› to load; ‹pluma/encendedor› to fill; ‹cámara› to load, put a film in

cargó la lavadora he loaded the washing machine, he put the washing in the machine

cargué la estufa de leña I put some wood in the stove, I filled the stove with wood

no cargues tanto ese baúl don't put so much into that trunk, don't fill that trunk so full

3 ‹batería/pila› to charge; ‹condensador/partícula› to charge

4 ( Inf) ‹programa/aplicación› to load; (subir) to upload

B

1 ‹mercancías› to load

cargaron los muebles en el camión they loaded the furniture into/onto the truck

2 ‹combustible› to fuel

el avión hizo escala en Roma para cargar combustible the plane stopped in Rome to refuel

tengo que cargar nafta ( RPl); I have to fill up with gasoline ( AmE) o ( BrE) petrol

C

1 (de obligaciones) cargar a algn DE algo to burden sb WITH sth

lo cargaron de responsabilidades they gave him a lot of responsibility o burdened him with responsibility

2 ‹culpa› (+ me/te/le etc):

quieren cargarme la culpa de lo que pasó they're trying to put o lay the blame on me o they're trying to blame me for what happened

3

( Chi fam) cargar algo A algo: carga sus cuadros al azul she uses a lot of blue in her paintings

D (llevar)

1 ‹paquetes/bolsas› to carry; ‹niño› ( AmL) to carry

te cargo en mi mente ( liter); you're in my thoughts

2

( Ven fam) (tener consigo): cargo las llaves I have the keys on o with me

¿cargas carro? do you have the car with you?

3 ( Chi) ‹armas› to carry

4 ( Ven fam) (llevar puesto) to wear

cargaba una camisa azul he was wearing a blue shirt

siempre carga una sonrisa de felicidad she always wears o has a happy smile

5 ( Ven fam) ‹fama› to have

carga una fama de ladrón he has a reputation as a thief

E (a una cuenta) to charge

me lo cargaron en cuenta or lo cargaron a mi cuenta they charged it to my account

F

1 ( Esp fam) «profesor» to fail, flunk ( AmE colloq)

2 ( Méx fam) (matar) to kill

3 ( RPl fam) (tomar el pelo a) to tease

lo cargan porque está tan gordo they tease him o ( colloq) poke fun at him because he's so fat

sabía que me estaban cargando I knew they were pulling my leg ( colloq), I knew they were putting ( AmE) o ( BrE) having me on ( colloq)

4 (Ur fam) ‹mujer› to try to pick … up ( colloq)

G «toro» to mount, cover

■ cargar

vi

A

1 (con un bulto) cargar CON algo to carry sth

2 (con una responsabilidad) cargar CON algo:

tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household

vaya a donde vaya tiene que cargar con los niños wherever she goes she has to take the children with her

acabó cargando con la culpa he ended up taking the blame

3 ( Arquit) cargar SOBRE algo to rest ON sth

la cúpula carga sobre estas cuatro columnas the dome rests on o is supported by these four columns

4 ( Indum):

cargar a la derecha/izquierda to dress to the right/left

B

1 «tropas/policía» to charge cargar CONTRA algn to charge ON o AT sb

la policía cargó contra los manifestantes the police charged on o at the demonstrators

2 «toro» to charge

C «batería» to charge

D ( fam) (+ me/te/le etc)

(fastidiar): me cargan los fanfarrones como él I can't stand show-offs like him, show-offs like him really annoy me o ( colloq) get on my nerves

me carga levantarme temprano I hate o can't stand getting up early

■ cargarse

v pron

A

1 «pilas/flash» to charge; «partícula» to become charged

2 (de peso, obligaciones) cargarse DE algo:

no te cargues de equipaje don't take too much luggage, don't weigh yourself down with luggage

se había cargado de responsabilidades he had taken on a lot of responsibilities

se cargó de deudas he saddled himself with debts, he got deep into debt

a los pocos años ya se había cargado de hijos within a few years she already had several children

B

1 ( Esp fam) (romper, estropear) ‹motor› to wreck; ‹jarrón› to smash

se han cargado el pueblo they've ruined the village

cargársela(s) ( fam): si no me dices dónde está te las vas a cargar if you don't tell me where it is you'll be for it o you'll get what for o you'll be in trouble ( colloq)

2 ( enf) ( Esp fam) «profesor» to fail, flunk ( AmE colloq)

3 ( fam) (matar) to kill

C ( Chi fam)

1 (inclinarse, propender) cargarse A algo:

se cargan a la flojera they tend to be lazy

2 (favorecer) cargarse PARA algn to favor* sb

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cargar ( conjugate cargar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹barco/avión/camión› to load;

◊ cargaron la camioneta de cajas they loaded the van with boxes;

no cargues tanto el coche don't put so much in the car
b) ‹pistola/escopeta› to load;

‹pluma/encendedor› to fill;
‹ cámara› to load, put a film in
c) (Elec) to charge

2
a) ‹ mercancías› to load

b) ‹ combustible› to fuel;

◊ tengo que cargar nafta (RPl) I have to fill up with gasoline (AmE) o (BrE) petrol

c) (Inf) to load

3 ( de obligaciones) cargar a algn de algo to burden sb with sth;
◊ me cargaron la culpa they put o laid the blame on me

4
a) ‹paquetes/bolsas› to carry;

‹ niño› (AmL) to carry
b) (AmL exc RPl) ‹ armas› to carry

c) (Ven fam) ( llevar puesto) to wear;

( tener consigo):
◊ cargo las llaves I have the keys

5 ( a una cuenta) to charge
6 (Méx fam) ( matar) to kill
verbo intransitivo
1 cargar con algo ‹ con bulto› to carry sth;
◊ tiene que cargar con todo el peso de la casa she has to shoulder all the responsibility for the household

2 cargar contra algn [tropas/policía] to charge on o at sb
3 [ batería] to charge
4 (fam) ( fastidiar):
◊ me cargan los fanfarrones I can't stand show-offs

cargarse verbo pronominal
1
a) [pilas/flash] to charge;

[ partícula] to become charged
b) cargarse de algo ‹de bolsas/equipaje› to load oneself down with sth;

‹ de responsabilidades› to take on a lot of sth;
‹ de deudas› to saddle oneself with sth
2
a) (fam) ( matar) to kill

b) (Esp fam) ‹ motor› to wreck;

‹ jarrón› to smash
cargar
I verbo transitivo
1 to load: cargó al niño en brazos, she took the boy in her arms
2 (un mechero, una pluma) to fill
3 (poner carga eléctrica) to charge
4 (atribuir algo negativo) cargar a alguien con las culpas, to put the blame on sb
le cargan la responsabilidad a su padre, they put the blame on his father
5 Com to charge: cárguelo a mi cuenta, charge it to my account
6 familiar Educ to fail
II verbo intransitivo
1 (soportar, hacerse cargo) to lumber [con, with]: carga con la casa y con la suegra, she has to do all the housework as well as having to take care of her mother-in-law
figurado cargar con las consecuencias, to suffer the consequences
2 (llevar un peso) to carry: siempre carga con lo más pesado, he always takes the heaviest
3 (arremeter, atacar) to charge [contra, against]
' cargar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gravar
- pila
- tinta
- muerto
English:
burden
- charge
- debit
- download
- hump
- land
- load
- load up
- lumber
- shoulder
- weigh down
- bear
- boot
- carry
- cart
- encumber
- pin
- rap
- recharge
- top
- up

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cargar

♦ vt

1. [vehículo] to load;

cargar algo de to load sth with;

cargar algo en un barco/en un camión to load sth onto a ship/onto a truck o Br lorry;

cargaron la furgoneta con cajas they loaded the van up with boxes;

cargar algo demasiado to overload sth

2. [arma, cámara] to load;
[pluma, mechero] to refill; RP [tanque] to fill (up);
ha cargado el guiso de sal he's put too much salt in the stew, he's overdone the salt in the stew;

Comp

cargar las tintas to exaggerate, to lay it on thick

3. [peso encima] to throw over one's shoulder;

cargué la caja a hombros I carried the box on my shoulder

4. Elec to charge

5. Esp Fam [molestar] to bug;

me carga su pedantería his pretentiousness really gets on my nerves;

me carga tener que aguantarlo it bugs the hell out of me that I have to put up with him

6. [adeudar] [importe, factura, deuda] to charge (a to);
cargar un impuesto a algo/alguien to tax sth/sb;

cargar algo a alguien en su cuenta to charge sth to sb's account;

no me han cargado todavía el recibo de la luz the payment for the electricity bill still hasn't gone through;

cargar de más to overcharge;

cargar de menos to undercharge

7. [responsabilidad, tarea] to give;

siempre lo cargan de trabajo they always give him far too much work to do;

le cargaron la culpa a ella they laid o put the blame on her

8. [producir pesadez] [sujeto: olor] to make stuffy;
[sujeto: comida] to bloat;
el humo ha cargado la habitación the atmosphere in the room is thick with smoke

9. Informát to load

10. Náut [velas] to furl, to take in

11. Méx Fam [matar] to bump off, US to ice

12. RP Fam [bromear]
José se casó – ¡me estás cargando! José got married – you're having me on o you're kidding!

13. RP Fam [intentar seducir]
cargar a alguien to come on to sb, Br to try to get off with sb, US to hit on sb

14. Ven Fam [llevar encima] to carry, to tote;
[llevar puesto] to wear, to have on;
cargar una pistola to carry a gun;

cargar anteojos to wear specs;

cargar un niño [en brazos] to carry a child;
[de la mano] to lead a child by the hand;
no cargo carro hoy I haven't got my wheels today;

aún cargo aquella imagen conmigo I can still picture the scene;

carga siempre una cara triste he always has a sad face on him;

carga una gran pena he's sick at heart;

carga dolor de espalda she has a bad back;

cargamos fama de deshonestos we have a name for being dishonest

15. Chile, Perú [atacar] to attack

♦ vi

1.
cargar con [paquete, bulto] to carry;
[coste, responsabilidad] to bear; [consecuencias] to accept; [culpa] to get;
cargué con todos los paquetes I carried all the packages;

hoy me toca a mí cargar con los niños it's my turn to look after the children today

2.
cargar contra [atacar] to charge;

la policía cargó contra los alborotadores the police charged (at) the rioters;
Dep
cargar contra alguien to brush sb aside, to push sb [with one's body]

3.
cargar sobre [acento] to fall on;
Arquit to lean o rest on;
cargar sobre alguien [recaer] to fall on sb;

el pelotón cargó sobre la posición enemiga the platoon charged the enemy position;

la bóveda carga sobre cuatro pilares the vault is supported by four pillars

4. [toro] to charge

5. [tormenta] to turn, to veer

6. Elec to charge;

esta batería ya no carga this battery won't charge any more

7. RP Fam [bromear]
se murió el gato – ¡estás cargando! the cat died – you're kidding o joking!

8. RP Fam [intentar seducir]
se pasó la noche cargando he spent the night Br trying to get off with someone o US hitting on people

♦ See also the pronominal verb cargarse

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cargar

I v/t

1 arma, camión load

2 batería, acusado charge

3 COM charge (en to);

cargar algo en cuenta a alguien charge sth to s.o.’s account

4 L.Am. ( traer) carry

5

:

esto me carga L.Am. I can’t stand this

II v/i

1 ( apoyarse) rest ( sobre on)

2 ( fastidiar) be annoying

3

:

cargar con algo carry sth;

cargar con la culpa fig shoulder the blame;

tuvo que cargar con toda la familia durante las vacaciones I had the whole family to contend with during the vacation

4

:

cargar contra alguien MIL, DEP charge (at) s.o.

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cargar {52} vt

1) : to carry

2) : to load, to fill

3) : to charge

cargar vi

1) : to load

2) : to rest (in architecture)

3)

cargar sobre : to fall upon

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cargar vb

1. (vehículo, mercancías, arma, etc) to load

hemos cargado las maletas en el coche we've loaded the cases into the car

¿sabes cargar la cámara? do you know how to load the film?

2. (pluma) to fill

3. (pila) to charge

cargar con (llevar) to carry [pt. & pp. carried] (responsabilidad) to take on [pt. took; pp. taken] / to shoulder

cargué con la maleta I carried the suitcase

Fran cargó con las culpas Fran took the blame

cargar contra to charge

la policía cargó contra los manifestantes the police charged the demonstrators

Spanish-English dictionary > cargar
66 casa

f.

1 house (edificio).

una mentira como una casa (informal) a whopping great lie

ser de andar por casa to be simple o basic (sencillo)

echar o tirar la casa por la ventana (figurative) to spare no expense

empezar la casa por el tejado to put the cart before the horse

casa adosada terraced house (British), row house (United States)

casa Blanca White House

casa de campo country house

casa de de muñecas doll's house (British), dollhouse (United States)

casa particular private house

casa Rosada = Argentinian presidential palace (en Argentina)

casa solariega ancestral home, family seat

casa unifamiliar = house (usually detached) on an estate

2 home.

en casa at home

¿está tu hermano en casa? is your brother at home?

buscar casa to look for somewhere to live

cambiarse o mudarse de casa to move (house)

ir a casa to go home

pásate por mi casa come round to my place

3 family (familia).

la casa de Austria (history) the Hapsomebodyurgs

la casa de Borbón (history) the Bourbons

casa real royal family

4 company (establecimiento).

¡invita la casa! it's on the house!

especialidad/vino de la casa house specialty/wine

casa de apuestas betting shop

casa de citas brothel

casa de comidas = cheap restaurant serving simple meals

casa discográfica record company

casa de empeño pawnshop

casa de huéspedes guesomethingouse (British), rooming house (United States)

¡esto es una casa de locos! (figurative) this place is a madhouse!

casa matriz (commerce) head office; (de empresa) parent company (de grupo de empresas)

casa de putas (vulgar) whore house

casa de socorro first-aid post

5 home (sport).

jugar en casa to play at home

jugar fuera de casa to play away (from home)

el equipo de casa the home team

6 business.

7 CASA, Summit of the Americas Welcoming Committee.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: casar.

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casa

► nombre femenino

1 (vivienda) house

2 (piso) flat

3 (edificio) building

4 (hogar) home

■ vete a casa go home

■ nos quedamos en casa we stayed at home

■ fuimos a casa de Ana we went to Ana's

5 (familia) family

6 (linaje) house

■ la casa de los Austria the House of Hapsburg

7 (empresa) firm, company

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FRASEOLOGÍA

buscar casa to go house-hunting

caerse la casa encima figurado not to be able to stand being in the house

como Pedro por su casa figurado as if he (she, you, etc) owned the place

de andar por casa (ropa) for wearing around the house 2 (procedimiento, arreglo) rough, makeshift

echar la casa por la ventana / tirar la casa por la ventana figurado to spare no expense, push the boat out

empezar la casa por el tejado figurado to put the cart before the horse

hacer la casa familiar to do the housework

jugar en casa DEPORTE to play at home

llevar la casa figurado to run the house

no parar en casa to never be at home

no salir de casa not to go out

pasar por casa to come round, come over

poner casa to set up house

ser muy de casa figurado to be home-loving

casa de citas eufemístico brothel

casa de comidas eating house

casa de empeños pawnshop

casa de huéspedes boarding house

casa de juego gambling house

casa de modas fashion house

casa de pisos block of flats

casa de socorro first aid post

casa matriz / casa principal COMERCIO head office, central office

la casa de Tócame Roque familiar bedlam

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noun f.

1) house

2) home

3) household

4) firm, company

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SF ABR Esp
= Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A.
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femenino

1)

a) ( vivienda) house

está buscando casa — she's looking for somewhere to live

casita del perro — kennel

b) ( hogar) home

a los 18 años se fue de casa or (AmL) de la casa — she left home at 18

no está nunca en casa or (AmL) en la casa — he's never (at) home

¿estarás en casa esta tarde? — will you be at home o in this afternoon?

están en casa de Ana — they're (over) at Ana's (house)

¿por qué no pasas por casa or (AmL) por la casa? — why don't you drop in o by?

está en su casa — make yourself at home

lo invito a cenar a su casa de usted — (Méx) please come over to dinner

vivo en Lomas 38, su casa de usted — (Méx) I live at number 38 Lomas, where you will always be most welcome

no soy de la casa — I don't live here

decidió poner casa en Toledo — she decided to go and live in Toledo

le ha puesto casa a su querida — he's set his mistress up in a house (o an apartment etc)

los padres les ayudaron a poner la casa — their parents helped them to set up house

de or para andar por casa — < vestido> for wearing around the house; <definición/terminología> crude, rough

se me/se le vino la casa encima — the bottom fell out of my/her world

como Pedro por su casa — as if you/he/she owned the place (colloq)

como una casa — (fam)

una mentira como una casa — a whopping great lie (colloq), a whopper (colloq)

echar or tirar la casa por la ventana — to push the boat out

empezar la casa por el tejado — to put the cart before the horse

en la casa de la Guayaba (Méx fam) — miles away (colloq)

ser muy de su casa — ( hogareño) to be very homeloving; ( hacendoso) to be very houseproud

en casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo — the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot

cada uno en su casa y Dios en la de todos — each to his own and God watching over everyone

2) (Com)

a) ( empresa) company, firm (BrE)

b) (bar, restaurante)

especialidad de la casa — house specialty (AmE), speciality of the house (BrE)

invita la casa — it's on the house

es un obsequio de la casa — with the compliments of the management

3) ( dinastía) house

la casa de los Borbones — the House of Bourbon

4)

a) (Dep)

perdieron en casa — they lost at home

los de casa — the home team

b) (Jueg) home

•

- casa adosada

- Casa Amarilla

- Casa Blanca

- casa central

- casa consistorial

- casa cuartel

- casa de cambio

- casa de campo

- casa de citas

- casa de comidas

- casa de discos or discográfica

- casa de estudios

- Casa de Gobierno

- casa de huéspedes

- Casa de la Moneda

- casa de locos

- casa de modas

- casa de muñecas

- casa de orates

- casa de putas

- casa de reposo or salud

- casa de socorro

- casa de tolerancia

- casa de vecinos or de vecindad

- casa editorial

- casa habitación

- casa piloto or modelo

- Casa Real

- casa refugio

- casa rodante

- Casa Rosada

- casa solariega

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= home, house, household, townhouse [town-house], home front.

Ex. It is recommended for a variety of applications, amongst which are records of suppliers, staff, household possessions and so on, and is likely to find users in both the home and business worlds.

Ex. Qualifiers function as an integral part of the index terms, so that terms of the form 'Moving ( House)', 'Mergers (Industrial)' are created and used.

Ex. For the two-car family, living in the countryside can present few problems, but most households are not in such an advantageous position.

Ex. In comparing the residential experiences of single-family dwelling inhabitants with those living in townhouses, duplexes, & apartments, only apartment dwellers seem to experience adverse effects.

Ex. The ongoing threat of terrorist attacks on North American soil and assets abroad, have brought asymmetric warfare to the home front.

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* alfabetización en casa = family literacy.

* ama de casa = housewife [housewives, -pl.], homemaker, housekeeper.

* amo de casa = homemaker.

* artículos de la casa = household goods.

* asuntos de la casa, los = home affairs.

* banco en casa = home banking.

* barrer para casa = look after + number one, feather + Posesivo/the + nest.

* bata de casa = housedress.

* cambiarse de casa = move + house.

* casa adosada = terrace(d) house, terrace(d) home, townhouse [town-house], semidetached house, duplex, duplex house.

* casa alquilada = house let.

* casa ancestral = ancestral home.

* Casa Blanca, la = White House, the.

* casa comercial = house.

* casa consistorial = civic hall.

* casa de acogida = shelter home, foster home.

* casa de beneficiencia = almshouse.

* casa de campo = holiday home, country residence.

* casa de empeño = pawnshop, hock shop [hockshop].

* casa de huéspedes = guesthouse [guest house], bed and breakfast (B&B).

* casa de ladrillos de adobe = mud-brick house.

* casa de la moneda = mint.

* casa de la playa = beach house.

* casa del guarda = lodge.

* casa de locos = lunatic asylum, madhouse, bedlam.

* casa de los locos = asylum, mental asylum, madhouse.

* casa del párroco = parsonage house, parsonage.

* casa de madera = log house, wood house.

* casa de maternidad = maternity home.

* casa de muñecas = doll's house.

* casa de oficios = vocational school.

* casa de pisos = tenement, apartment block, apartment building, apartment complex.

* casa de placer = house of pleasure, house of pleasure.

* casa de putas = brothel, bawdy house [bawdyhouse].

* casa de té = teahouse.

* casa de tres plantas = three-storeyed house.

* casa de troncos de madera = log house.

* casa de vacaciones = vacation home.

* casa de veraneo = holiday home.

* casa editorial = publishing house.

* casa frecuentada por los espíritus = haunted house.

* casa móvil = mobile home.

* casa pareada = duplex, duplex house.

* casa parroquial = parsonage house, parsonage.

* casa particular = private home.

* casa piloto = show home, show house.

* casa prefabricada = manufactured home, prefabricated house.

* casa proveedora = components supplier.

* casa remolque = mobile home.

* casa rural = farmhouse.

* casa rústica = cottage.

* casa señorial = manor house, stately home.

* casa social = community house.

* casa solariega = ancestral home, country house, stately home, manor house.

* cine en casa = home theatre, home cinema.

* cocinero de casa = home cook.

* comer en casa = eat in.

* como en casa = like home (away) from home.

* como en casa no se está en ningún sitio = there's no place like home.

* compra desde casa = armchair shopping.

* confinado a la casa = housebound [house-bound].

* construcción de casas = building construction.

* dueño de la casa = householder.

* el enemigo en casa = the enemy within.

* empezar la casa por el tejado = tail wagging the dog.

* en casa = in the home.

* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.

* encontrar casa = find + a home.

* encontrarse en casa = be in.

* enseñanza escolar en casa = homeschooling [home schooling].

* equipo de casa = home team.

* equipo de casa, el = home side, the.

* escolarización en casa = homeschool, homeschooling [home schooling].

* escolarizar en casa = homeschool.

* especialidad de la casa, la = house specialty, the.

* estar en casa = be in.

* esterilla de la entrada de la casa = welcome mat.

* estilo de la casa = house style.

* fuera de la casa = out-of-home.

* hacer que Algo se haga en casa = bring + Nombre + in-house.

* hecho en casa = homespun, homemade.

* hora de volver a casa = curfew.

* imposibilitado para salir de casa = housebound [house-bound], homebound [home-bound].

* ir a casa de = make + house calls.

* irse a casa = go + home.

* irse de casa = leave + home.

* joven que huye de su casa = runaway.

* lejía de casa = household bleach.

* llave de la casa = house key.

* llegar a casa = get + home.

* llegar tarde a casa = stay out + late.

* llevar a casa = bring + home.

* llevarse los problemas a casa = bring + problems home.

* menú de la casa = set menu.

* mudarse de casa = move + house.

* para el inglés su casa es su castillo = an Englishman's home is his castle.

* partido que se juega en casa = home game.

* partido que se juega fuera de casa = away game.

* personas confinadas a permanecer en casa por cualquier impedimento, las = housebound, the.

* personas que no pueden salir de casa = homebound, the.

* pisar + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* quedarse a dormir en la casa de un amigo = sleepover.

* quedarse dentro de casa = stay + indoors.

* quedarse en casa = stay + indoors.

* quehaceres de la casa = housework.

* que trabaja desde casa = home-based.

* realización de los estudios escolares en casa = homeschooling [home schooling].

* regresar a casa = go + home again.

* regreso a casa = homecoming, journey home.

* revolver toda la casa = turn + the house upside down.

* ropa de casa = loungewear.

* ropa de estar en casa = loungewear.

* salir de casa = leave + home.

* segunda casa = second home.

* seguro de la casa = home insurance.

* sentirse como en casa = feel + at home, feel like + home (away) from home.

* tirar la casa por la ventana = lash out (on), go to + town on.

* todo queda en casa = all in the family.

* trabajador desde casa = homeworker.

* trabajos de la casa = housework.

* traer a casa = bring + back home.

* vender de casa en casa = peddle.

* volver a casa = go + home again.

* volver la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* volver tarde a casa = stay out + late.

* vuelta a casa = homecoming, journey home.

* zona para casas móviles = mobile home park, trailer park.

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femenino

1)

a) ( vivienda) house

está buscando casa — she's looking for somewhere to live

casita del perro — kennel

b) ( hogar) home

a los 18 años se fue de casa or (AmL) de la casa — she left home at 18

no está nunca en casa or (AmL) en la casa — he's never (at) home

¿estarás en casa esta tarde? — will you be at home o in this afternoon?

están en casa de Ana — they're (over) at Ana's (house)

¿por qué no pasas por casa or (AmL) por la casa? — why don't you drop in o by?

está en su casa — make yourself at home

lo invito a cenar a su casa de usted — (Méx) please come over to dinner

vivo en Lomas 38, su casa de usted — (Méx) I live at number 38 Lomas, where you will always be most welcome

no soy de la casa — I don't live here

decidió poner casa en Toledo — she decided to go and live in Toledo

le ha puesto casa a su querida — he's set his mistress up in a house (o an apartment etc)

los padres les ayudaron a poner la casa — their parents helped them to set up house

de or para andar por casa — < vestido> for wearing around the house; <definición/terminología> crude, rough

se me/se le vino la casa encima — the bottom fell out of my/her world

como Pedro por su casa — as if you/he/she owned the place (colloq)

como una casa — (fam)

una mentira como una casa — a whopping great lie (colloq), a whopper (colloq)

echar or tirar la casa por la ventana — to push the boat out

empezar la casa por el tejado — to put the cart before the horse

en la casa de la Guayaba (Méx fam) — miles away (colloq)

ser muy de su casa — ( hogareño) to be very homeloving; ( hacendoso) to be very houseproud

en casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo — the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot

cada uno en su casa y Dios en la de todos — each to his own and God watching over everyone

2) (Com)

a) ( empresa) company, firm (BrE)

b) (bar, restaurante)

especialidad de la casa — house specialty (AmE), speciality of the house (BrE)

invita la casa — it's on the house

es un obsequio de la casa — with the compliments of the management

3) ( dinastía) house

la casa de los Borbones — the House of Bourbon

4)

a) (Dep)

perdieron en casa — they lost at home

los de casa — the home team

b) (Jueg) home

•

- casa adosada

- Casa Amarilla

- Casa Blanca

- casa central

- casa consistorial

- casa cuartel

- casa de cambio

- casa de campo

- casa de citas

- casa de comidas

- casa de discos or discográfica

- casa de estudios

- Casa de Gobierno

- casa de huéspedes

- Casa de la Moneda

- casa de locos

- casa de modas

- casa de muñecas

- casa de orates

- casa de putas

- casa de reposo or salud

- casa de socorro

- casa de tolerancia

- casa de vecinos or de vecindad

- casa editorial

- casa habitación

- casa piloto or modelo

- Casa Real

- casa refugio

- casa rodante

- Casa Rosada

- casa solariega

* * *

= home, house, household, townhouse [town-house], home front.

Ex: It is recommended for a variety of applications, amongst which are records of suppliers, staff, household possessions and so on, and is likely to find users in both the home and business worlds.

Ex: Qualifiers function as an integral part of the index terms, so that terms of the form 'Moving ( House)', 'Mergers (Industrial)' are created and used.

Ex: For the two-car family, living in the countryside can present few problems, but most households are not in such an advantageous position.

Ex: In comparing the residential experiences of single-family dwelling inhabitants with those living in townhouses, duplexes, & apartments, only apartment dwellers seem to experience adverse effects.

Ex: The ongoing threat of terrorist attacks on North American soil and assets abroad, have brought asymmetric warfare to the home front.

* alfabetización en casa = family literacy.

* ama de casa = housewife [housewives, -pl.], homemaker, housekeeper.

* amo de casa = homemaker.

* artículos de la casa = household goods.

* asuntos de la casa, los = home affairs.

* banco en casa = home banking.

* barrer para casa = look after + number one, feather + Posesivo/the + nest.

* bata de casa = housedress.

* cambiarse de casa = move + house.

* casa adosada = terrace(d) house, terrace(d) home, townhouse [town-house], semidetached house, duplex, duplex house.

* casa alquilada = house let.

* casa ancestral = ancestral home.

* Casa Blanca, la = White House, the.

* casa comercial = house.

* casa consistorial = civic hall.

* casa de acogida = shelter home, foster home.

* casa de beneficiencia = almshouse.

* casa de campo = holiday home, country residence.

* casa de empeño = pawnshop, hock shop [hockshop].

* casa de huéspedes = guesthouse [guest house], bed and breakfast (B&B).

* casa de ladrillos de adobe = mud-brick house.

* casa de la moneda = mint.

* casa de la playa = beach house.

* casa del guarda = lodge.

* casa de locos = lunatic asylum, madhouse, bedlam.

* casa de los locos = asylum, mental asylum, madhouse.

* casa del párroco = parsonage house, parsonage.

* casa de madera = log house, wood house.

* casa de maternidad = maternity home.

* casa de muñecas = doll's house.

* casa de oficios = vocational school.

* casa de pisos = tenement, apartment block, apartment building, apartment complex.

* casa de placer = house of pleasure, house of pleasure.

* casa de putas = brothel, bawdy house [bawdyhouse].

* casa de té = teahouse.

* casa de tres plantas = three-storeyed house.

* casa de troncos de madera = log house.

* casa de vacaciones = vacation home.

* casa de veraneo = holiday home.

* casa editorial = publishing house.

* casa frecuentada por los espíritus = haunted house.

* casa móvil = mobile home.

* casa pareada = duplex, duplex house.

* casa parroquial = parsonage house, parsonage.

* casa particular = private home.

* casa piloto = show home, show house.

* casa prefabricada = manufactured home, prefabricated house.

* casa proveedora = components supplier.

* casa remolque = mobile home.

* casa rural = farmhouse.

* casa rústica = cottage.

* casa señorial = manor house, stately home.

* casa social = community house.

* casa solariega = ancestral home, country house, stately home, manor house.

* cine en casa = home theatre, home cinema.

* cocinero de casa = home cook.

* comer en casa = eat in.

* como en casa = like home (away) from home.

* como en casa no se está en ningún sitio = there's no place like home.

* compra desde casa = armchair shopping.

* confinado a la casa = housebound [house-bound].

* construcción de casas = building construction.

* dueño de la casa = householder.

* el enemigo en casa = the enemy within.

* empezar la casa por el tejado = tail wagging the dog.

* en casa = in the home.

* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.

* encontrar casa = find + a home.

* encontrarse en casa = be in.

* enseñanza escolar en casa = homeschooling [home schooling].

* equipo de casa = home team.

* equipo de casa, el = home side, the.

* escolarización en casa = homeschool, homeschooling [home schooling].

* escolarizar en casa = homeschool.

* especialidad de la casa, la = house specialty, the.

* estar en casa = be in.

* esterilla de la entrada de la casa = welcome mat.

* estilo de la casa = house style.

* fuera de la casa = out-of-home.

* hacer que Algo se haga en casa = bring + Nombre + in-house.

* hecho en casa = homespun, homemade.

* hora de volver a casa = curfew.

* imposibilitado para salir de casa = housebound [house-bound], homebound [home-bound].

* ir a casa de = make + house calls.

* irse a casa = go + home.

* irse de casa = leave + home.

* joven que huye de su casa = runaway.

* lejía de casa = household bleach.

* llave de la casa = house key.

* llegar a casa = get + home.

* llegar tarde a casa = stay out + late.

* llevar a casa = bring + home.

* llevarse los problemas a casa = bring + problems home.

* menú de la casa = set menu.

* mudarse de casa = move + house.

* para el inglés su casa es su castillo = an Englishman's home is his castle.

* partido que se juega en casa = home game.

* partido que se juega fuera de casa = away game.

* personas confinadas a permanecer en casa por cualquier impedimento, las = housebound, the.

* personas que no pueden salir de casa = homebound, the.

* pisar + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* quedarse a dormir en la casa de un amigo = sleepover.

* quedarse dentro de casa = stay + indoors.

* quedarse en casa = stay + indoors.

* quehaceres de la casa = housework.

* que trabaja desde casa = home-based.

* realización de los estudios escolares en casa = homeschooling [home schooling].

* regresar a casa = go + home again.

* regreso a casa = homecoming, journey home.

* revolver toda la casa = turn + the house upside down.

* ropa de casa = loungewear.

* ropa de estar en casa = loungewear.

* salir de casa = leave + home.

* segunda casa = second home.

* seguro de la casa = home insurance.

* sentirse como en casa = feel + at home, feel like + home (away) from home.

* tirar la casa por la ventana = lash out (on), go to + town on.

* todo queda en casa = all in the family.

* trabajador desde casa = homeworker.

* trabajos de la casa = housework.

* traer a casa = bring + back home.

* vender de casa en casa = peddle.

* volver a casa = go + home again.

* volver la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* volver tarde a casa = stay out + late.

* vuelta a casa = homecoming, journey home.

* zona para casas móviles = mobile home park, trailer park.

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casa

feminine

Casa Amarilla (↑ casa a1), Casa Rosada (↑ casa aa1)

A

1 (vivienda) house

está buscando casa she's looking for somewhere to live

cambiarse or mudarse de casa to move, move house

todavía no nos han ofrecido la casa they still haven't invited us to see the house

casa or casita del perro caseta f 3. (↑ caseta)

2 (hogar) home

a los 18 años se fue de casa or ( AmL) de la casa she left home at 18

no está nunca en casa or ( AmL) en la casa he's never (at) home

¿por qué no pasas por casa or ( AmL) por la casa? why don't you drop in o by?

voy a preguntar en casa or ( AmL) en la casa I'll ask at home

está en su casa make yourself at home

lo invito a cenar a su casa de usted ( Méx); please come over to dinner

¿dónde vive? — en Lomas 38, su casa de usted ( Méx); where do you live? — at number 38 Lomas, where you will always be most welcome

no soy de la casa I don't live here

decidió poner casa en Toledo she decided to go and live in Toledo

le ha puesto casa a su querida he's set his mistress up in a house ( o an apartment etc)

los padres les ayudaron a poner la casa their parents helped them to set up house

de andar or para andar por casa ‹vestido› house ( before n), for wearing around the house;

‹definición/terminología› crude, rough

caérsele or venírsele a algn la casa encima: cuando no aprobó el examen se le vino la casa encima when she failed the exam, the bottom fell out of her world o her whole world came crashing down around her ears

como Pedro or Perico or Pepe por su casa as if you/he/she owned the place ( colloq)

como una casa ( fam): una mentira como una casa a whopping great lie ( colloq), an out-and-out lie

un error grande como una casa a glaring o terrible mistake

echar or tirar or ( Ven) botar la casa por la ventana to push the boat out

para la boda de su hija tiró la casa por la ventana he spared no expense o he really went overboard o he really pushed the boat out for his daughter's wedding

empezar la casa por el tejado to put the cart before the horse

en la casa de la Guayaba ( fam) or ( vulg) de la chingada ( Méx); miles away ( colloq)

ser muy de su casa (hogareño) to be very homeloving, be a real homebody ( AmE) o ( BrE) homelover; (hacendoso) to be very houseproud

en casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo or ( Col) azadón de palo the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot

cada uno en su casa y Dios en la de todos each to his own and God watching over everyone

B ( Com)

1 (empresa) company, firm ( BrE)

la casa Mega lanzó ayer su último modelo Mega launched their latest model yesterday

2

(bar, restaurante): vino de la casa house wine

especialidad de la casa house specialty ( AmE), speciality of the house ( BrE)

invita la casa it's on the house

es un obsequio de la casa with the compliments of the management

C (dinastía) house

la casa de los Borbones the House of Bourbon

D

1 ( Dep):

Wanderers perdió en casa Wanderers lost at home

los de casa juegan de amarillo the home team are in yellow

2 ( Jueg) home

E ( Astrol) house

Compuestos:

● casa adosada

semi-detached/terraced house

● Casa Amarilla

(en CR, Ven) Presidential Palace

● Casa Blanca

White House

● casa central

head office, headquarters ( sing o pl)

● casa club

clubhouse

● casa consistorial

town hall

● casa correccional

( Chi) (reformatorio) reformatory ( for girls) ( AmE), young offenders' institution ( for girls) ( BrE); (cárcel) women's prison

● casa cuartel

police station ( including living quarters)

● casa cuna

children's home

● casa de acogida

refuge

● casa de altos

(CS) maisonette

● casa de asistencia

( Méx) boardinghouse, rooming house ( AmE)

● casa de baños

bathhouse, baths (pl)

● casa de beneficencia

children's home

● casa de cambio

bureau de change

● casa de campo

country house, house in the country

● casa de citas

hotel where rooms are rented by the hour

● casa de comidas

restaurant ( serving economically priced meals)

● casa de departamentos

( RPl) apartment house o building ( AmE), block of flats ( BrE)

● casa de Dios

House of God

● casa de discos

record company

● casa de duelo

home of the deceased's family

● casa de estudios

(CS) (universidad) university, college; (facultad) faculty

● Casa de Gobierno

(en algunos países) Presidential Palace

● casa de huéspedes

boardinghouse, rooming house ( AmE)

● casa de inquilinato

( RPl) tenement house

● Casa de la Moneda

A ( Fin) mint

B (en Chi) Presidential Palace

● casa de lenocinio

( ant); brothel

● casa de locos

( fam); madhouse ( colloq)

● casa del Señor

House of God

● casa de menores

( Chi) reformatory ( AmE), young offenders' institution ( BrE)

● casa de modas

fashion house

● casa de muñecas

dollhouse ( AmE), doll's house ( BrE)

● casa de orates

lunatic asylum

● casa de pisos de alquiler

tenement house ( Esp)

● casa de postas

coaching inn

● casa de putas

( vulg); whorehouse ( vulg)

● casa de reposo or salud

(CS) nursing home, convalescent home

● casa de socorro

first-aid post

● casa de tolerancia

( AmL) brothel

● casa de vecindad

( Méx) tenement house

● casa de vecinos

tenement house

● casa discográfica

record company

● casa editorial

publishing house

● casa flotante

house boat

● casa habitación

( Chi) dwelling

● casa matriz

head office, headquarters ( sing o pl)

● casa modelo

(Col, Méx) casa piloto

● casa mortuoria

home of the deceased's family

● casa piloto

model home ( AmE), show house ( BrE)

● casa pública

brothel

● Casa Real

Royal Household

● casa refugio

refuge o hostel for battered women

● casa rodante

(CS, Ven) mobile home, trailer ( AmE), caravan ( BrE)

● Casa Rosada

(en Arg) Presidential Palace

● casa rural

( Esp); holiday cottage

● casa solariega

ancestral home

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Del verbo casar: ( conjugate casar)

casa es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
casa
casar
casa sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( vivienda) house;

◊ cambiarse de casa to move house;

casita del perro kennel;
casa adosada or pareada semi-detached o terraced house;
Ccasa Blanca White House;
casa de acogida refuge;
casa de huéspedes boardinghouse;
casa de socorro first-aid post;
casa de vecinos or (Méx) de vecindad tenement house;
Ccasa Real Royal Household;
casa refugio refuge o hostel for battered women;
casa rodante (CS) trailer (AmE), caravan (BrE)
b) ( hogar) home;

a los 18 años se fue de casa or (AmL) de la casa she left home at 18;
no está nunca en casa or ( AmL) en la casa he's never (at) home;
◊ está en casa de Ana she's (over) at Ana's (house);

¿por qué no pasas por casa or (AmL) por la casa? why don't you drop in?;
de or para andar por casa ‹ vestido› for wearing around the house;

‹definición/terminología› crude, rough;
echar or tirar la casa por la ventana to push the boat out
2
a) ( empresa) company, firm (BrE);

◊ una casa de discos a record company;

casa de cambios bureau de change
b) (bar, restaurante):

◊ especialidad de la casa house specialty (AmE), speciality of the house (BrE);

invita la casa it's on the house
3 (Dep):
◊ perdieron en casa they lost at home

casar ( conjugate casar) verbo transitivo [cura/juez] to marry
verbo intransitivo
a) ( encajar) [ dibujos] to match up;

[ piezas] to fit together;
[ cuentas] to match, tally
b) ( armonizar) [colores/estilos] to go together;

casa con algo to go well with sth
casarse verbo pronominal
to get married;
◊ casase por la Iglesia to get married in church;

se casó con un abogado she married a lawyer;
casase en segundas nupcias to marry again, to remarry
casa sustantivo femenino
1 (edificio) house ➣ Ver nota en chalet
2 (hogar) home: vete a casa, go home
estábamos en casa de Rosa, we were at Rosa's
hay mucha gente que no tiene casa, there are a lot of homeless people
3 (empresa) company, firm
casa matriz, head office
4 (estirpe) la casa de los Austria, the House of Habsburg
5 casa de empeños, pawnshop
casa de huéspedes, boarding house
familiar casa de locos, madhouse
casa de socorro, first aid post
casa de la villa, town hall
♦ Locuciones: tengo que salir a pasear, si no, se me cae la casa encima, I've got to go out for a walk or this house is going to drive me up the wall
familiar como Pedro por su casa, as if I/you/he owned the place
de andar por casa, (ropa) everyday
(explicación) crude, rough
no parar en casa, to be on the go
tirar la casa por la ventana, to roll out the red carpet
casar
I verbo transitivo (unir en matrimonio) to marry
(dar en matrimonio) to marry (off): casó muy bien a sus dos hijos, she successfully married off her two sons
II verbo intransitivo (encajar) to match, go o fit together: las cuentas no le casan, he can't make the figures balance, figurado things don't seem to be right to him

' casa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- abstraerse
- acercar
- acoger
- acogedor
- acogedora
- acuerdo
- adosada
- adosado
- afuera
- agencia
- ajena
- ajeno
- alquilar
- alquiler
- ama
- amañarse
- amo
- ampliación
- andar
- antirrobo
- arriba
- así
- ático
- atusar
- aviar
- barrer
- bata
- benjamín
- benjamina
- bienvenida
- bienvenido
- borde
- cabida
- cacho
- calentar
- cambiar
- camino
- cara
- cargar
- carpintería
- casera
- casero
- chalet
- cocina
- comedor
- comedora
- consentir
- convivir
English:
address
- advantage
- agent
- amenities
- ancestral
- anyone
- appraisal
- appreciate
- approximately
- around-the clock
- as
- ask round
- at
- attractive
- back
- be
- bed
- before
- below
- better
- big
- blast away
- bleak
- boarding house
- body
- bookshelf
- break into
- built-in
- burglar alarm
- burglarize
- burglary
- busline
- bustle
- buyer
- call
- caller
- care
- caretaker
- clean up
- come out
- congregate
- convenience
- cottage
- curious
- customary
- cut out
- daily
- dear
- decorate
- design

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casa nf

1. [edificio] house;
[apartamento] Br flat, US apartment;
vivo en una casa de tres plantas my house has got three floors;

vivimos en una casa de alquiler we live in rented accommodation;

buscar casa to look for somewhere to live;

cambiarse o [m5] mudarse de casa to move (house);

de casa en casa house-to-house;

se le cae la casa encima [se deprime] it's the end of the world for him;

Comp
Fam
como una casa [enorme] massive;

dijo un disparate como una casa he made a totally ludicrous remark;

una mentira como una casa a whopping great lie;

un fuera de juego como una casa a blindingly obvious offside;

Comp

echar o [m5] tirar la casa por la ventana to spare no expense;

para comprarse un coche tan caro, tiró la casa por la ventana he spared no expense when he bought that car;

Comp

empezar la casa por el tejado to put the cart before the horse

Comp
casa adosada Br terraced house, US row house;
casa de altos Am salvo RP [edificio] multistorey building;
CSur, Perú [casa de arriba] upstairs Br flat o US apartment;
casa de apartamentos Br block of flats, US apartment building;

Casa Blanca [en Estados Unidos] White House;

casa de campo country house;

casa y comida board and lodging;
Esp casa cuartel [de la Guardia Civil] = police station also used as living quarters by Guardia Civil; Arg casa de departamentos Br block of flats, US apartment building; Am casa habitación residential building; RP casa de inquilinato = communal dwelling where poor families each live in a single room and share bathroom and kitchen with others;
casa de labor farmhouse;

casa de labranza farmhouse;
Méx casa llena:
con casa llena [en béisbol] with the bases loaded;

Casa de la Moneda [en Chile] = Chile's presidential palace;

casa de muñecas Br doll's house, US dollhouse;

casa natal: [m5] la casa natal de Goya the house where Goya was born;

casa parroquial priest's house, presbytery;

casa piloto show house;

casa de postas posthouse, inn;

casa prefabricada prefab;
RP casa rodante Br caravan, US trailer;
Casa Rosada [en Argentina] = Argentinian presidential palace;

casa semiadosada semi-detached house;

casa solariega ancestral home, family seat;

casa unifamiliar = house, usually detached, on an estate;

casa de vecindad tenement house

2. [hogar] home;

bienvenido a casa welcome home;

en casa at home;

¿está tu hermano en casa? is your brother at home?;

me quedé en casa leyendo I stayed at home and read a book;

en casa se cena pronto we have dinner early at home;

estar de casa to be casually dressed;

unas zapatillas de ir por casa slippers for wearing around the house;

pásate por (mi) casa come round, come over to my place;

estar fuera de casa to be out;

ir a casa to go home;

irse de casa to leave home;

me fui de casa a los dieciséis años I left home at sixteen;

franquear la casa a alguien to open one's home to sb;

generalmente es la mujer la que lleva la casa it's usually the woman who runs the household;

no para en casa he's hardly ever at home;

no tener casa ni hogar to be homeless;

ponte como en tu casa, estás en tu casa make yourself at home;

sin casa homeless;

había varios sin casa durmiendo a la intemperie there were several homeless people sleeping rough;

hemos recogido a un niño sin casa we've taken in a child from a broken home;
Esp
quiere poner casa en Valencia she wants to go and live in Valencia;

sentirse como en casa to feel at home;

ser (uno) muy de su casa to be a homebody;

Comp
Fam
como Pedro por su casa: entra y sale como Pedro por su casa she comes in and out as if she owns the place;

Comp

todo queda en casa: nadie se enterará de tu despiste, todo queda en casa no one will find out about your mistake, we'll keep it between ourselves;

el padre y el hijo dirigen el negocio, así que todo queda en casa the business is run by father and son, so it's all in the family;

Comp
Esp Fam
los unos por los otros y la casa sin barrer everybody said they'd do it and nobody did;

Comp
Esp Fam
esto parece la casa de tócame Roque everyone just does whatever they want in here, it's like Liberty Hall in here;

Prov

cada uno en su casa, y Dios en la de todos = you should mind your own business;

Prov

en casa del herrero cuchillo de palo the shoemaker's wife is always worst shod

Comp
casa mortuoria home of the deceased;
casa paterna parental home

3. [familia] family;
[linaje] house;
procede de una de las mejores casas de la ciudad she comes from one of the most important families in the city

Comp
Hist la casa de Austria the Hapsburgs; Hist la casa de Borbón the Bourbons;
casa real royal family

4. [establecimiento] company;

este producto lo fabrican varias casas this product is made by several different companies;

por la compra de un televisor, la casa le regala una radio buy a television and we'll give you a radio for free;

¡invita la casa! it's on the house!;

especialidad/vino de la casa house speciality/wine

Comp
casa de apuestas bookmaker's, Br betting shop; Méx casa de asistencia boarding house;
casa de banca banking house;
Com casa central head office;
casa de citas brothel;

casa de comidas = cheap restaurant serving simple meals;

casa discográfica record company;

casa editorial publishing house;

casa de empeño pawnshop;

casa de empeños pawnshop;

casa exportadora exporter;

casa de huéspedes Br ≈ guesthouse, US ≈ rooming house;

casa importadora importer;

casa de lenocinio house of ill repute;
Com casa matriz [de empresa] head office; [de grupo de empresas] parent company;
casa de préstamo pawnshop;

casa pública brothel;
muy Fam casa de putas whorehouse;
casa de subastas auction house, auctioneer's;
Am casa de tolerancia brothel
5. [institución, organismo] RP casa bancaria savings bank;

casa de baños public bathhouse;

casa de beneficencia poorhouse;
Fin casa de cambio Br bureau de change, US foreign-exchange bureau;
casa de caridad poorhouse;

casa consistorial Br town o US city hall;

casa de correos post office;

casa cuna [orfanato] foundling home;
[guardería] nursery;
casa de Dios house of God;
CSur casa de estudios educational establishment;
casa de fieras zoo;
Am casa de gobierno = workplace of the head of state, governor, mayor etc;
casa de locos madhouse;
Fig
¡esto es una casa de locos! this place is a madhouse!;

casa de la moneda [fábrica] mint;

casa del pueblo = village social club run by local council;

casa rectoral rectory;

casa regional = social club for people from a particular region (in another region or abroad);

casa religiosa [de monjas] convent;
[de monjes] monastery; RP casa de reposo rest home; RP casa de salud rest home;
casa del Señor house of God;

casa de socorro first-aid station o Br post;

casa de la villa town hall

6. CSur
las casas [en estancia, hacienda] the farmstead

7. Dep home;

jugar en casa to play at home;

jugar fuera de casa to play away (from home);

el equipo de casa the home team

8. [en juegos de mesa] home

9. [casilla de ajedrez, damas] square

10. casa celeste [en astrología] house

CASA ROSADA

Casa Rosada (the “pink house”) in Buenos Aires, is the name of the Argentinian Presidential Palace. Its pink colour was originally chosen (for an earlier building) by president Domingo Sarmiento (1868-74) to represent a combination between the two feuding political traditions of nineteenth century Argentina – red for the Federalists and white for the Unitarians. Argentina's presidents have addressed the people from the balcony of the palace, but the most famous orator to use it was Evita Peron, so there was a huge controversy when film director Alan Parker obtained permission to use the balcony when filming his musical “Evita” in 1997, with Madonna in the title role.

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casa

f

1 house;

como una casa fam huge fam ;

comenzar la casa por el tejado fig put the cart before the horse;

echar o

tirar la casa por la ventana spare no expense;

se me cayó la casa encima fig the bottom fell out of my world

2 DEP

:

jugar en casa play at home;

jugar fuera de casa play away, play on the road

3 ( hogar) home;

en casa at home;

estás en tu casa make yourself at home;

de andar por casa ropa for (wearing) around the house; fig: arreglo makeshift;

llevar la casa run the home;

ser muy de su casa be a real home-lover;

todo queda en casa everything stays in the family

* * *

casa nf

1) : house, building

2) hogar: home

3) : household, family

4) : company, firm

5)

echar la casa por la ventana : to spare no expense

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casa n

1. (en general) house

su nueva casa está en el centro de la ciudad their new house is in the city centre

me gustaría tener una casa con jardín I'd like to have a house with a garden

estaré en casa de Marc I'll be at Marc's

2. (hogar) home

ayer estuve en casa toda la tarde I was at home all yesterday afternoon

me voy a casa I'm going home

3. (empresa) company

una casa discográfica a record company

de andar por casa old

unas zapatillas de andar por casa some old slippers

jugar en casa to play at home

casa adosada terraced house

casa de huéspedes guest house

casa de la moneda mint

casa pareada semidetached house

Spanish-English dictionary > casa
67 echar

v.

1 to throw.

echar algo a la basura to throw something in the bin

Ella echa la basura She throws the garbage.

2 to put.

echa esos pantalones a la lavadora put those trousers in the washing machine

3 to pour (añadir) (vino, agua).

échame más zumo, por favor (sal, azúcar) could you pour me some more juice, please?

4 to give (decir) (discurso).

5 to post(postcard, letter).

echar algo al correo to put something in the post, to post something, to mail something (United States)

6 to give off, to emit (humo, vapor, chispas).

está que echa humo (informal figurative) she's fuming

El silenciador echa gases tóxicos The muffler emits toxic gases.

7 to sprout, to shoot (hojas, flores).

Mi mata de café echó hojitas My coffee plant sprouted leaves.

8 to lie (down).

9 to tell (buenaventura).

echar las cartas (a alguien) to read somebody's fortune (in cards)

10 to fire, to turn out, to dismiss.

La empresa echó a los empleados The company fired the employees.

11 to put in, to add in, to pour, to pour in.

Ella le echó agua al balde She put water in the pail.

12 to cast out, to throw out, to ditch, to drop.

María echó al borracho Mary cast out the wino.

13 to blame, to attribute.

Le echó la culpa a Ricardo He attributed the blame to Ricardo.

14 to blurt out.

Nos echó una andanada de insultos He blurted out insults on us.

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echar

► verbo transitivo

1 (lanzar) to throw

■ echar monedas en la fuente to throw coins in the fountain

2 (dejar caer) to put, drop

3 (líquido) to pour; (comida) to give; (sal) to add, put in

4 (carta) to post, US mail

5 (expulsar) to throw out

■ lo han echado del cine he was thrown out of the cinema

6 (despedir de empleo) to sack, dismiss, fire

■ me han echado I've been sacked

7 (brotar, salir - plantas) to sprout; (- dientes) to cut; (- pelo) to grow

8 (decir) to tell

9 (emanar) to give out, give off

■ la caja de fusibles echa chispas sparks are coming out of the fuse box

10 (suponer, calcular) to guess

■ yo le echo 40 I think she's 40

11 (poner, aplicar) to put on, apply

12 (llave) to lock, turn; (cerrojo) to bolt, fasten

■ echa la llave lock the door, lock it

■ echa el cerrojo bolt the door, fasten the bolt

13 (multas, tributos) to give, impose

14 (en naipes) to deal

15 familiar (en el cine, teatro) to show, put on

■ echan una buena película en la tele there's a good film on TV

► verbo intransitivo

1 echar a + inf (empezar) to begin to

■ echó a andar he began to walk

■ echó a correr she ran off

2 echar de + inf (dar)

■ echar de comer to feed

3 echar por (seguir, ir) to take, follow

■ echó por la izquierda he went left

► verbo pronominal echarse

1 (arrojarse) to throw oneself

2 (tenderse) to lie down

■ me voy a echar un rato I'm going to lie down for a bit

3 (ponerse) to put on

4 (novio, novia) to get oneself

5 echarse a + inf (empezar) to begin to

■ se echó a reír he burst out laughing

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FRASEOLOGÍA

echar a cara o cruz to toss for

echar a un lado to push aside

echar a perder to spoil

echar a suertes to draw lots

echar abajo→ link=echarechar por tierra

echar algo a suertes figurado to draw lots for something

echar barriga / echar carnes to put on weight

echar cuentas to calculate

echar de menos / echar en falta to miss

■ la echa de menos he misses her

echar el freno to put the brake on

echar en cara to blame

echar la buenaventura to tell somebody's fortune

echar la casa por la ventana figurado to spare no expense, splash out

echar las bases de to lay the foundations for

echar leña al fuego figurado to add fuel to the fire

echar maldiciones to curse

echar mano a algo to reach for something

echar mano de to make use of

echar pelillos a la mar figurado to bury the hatchet

echar por tierra (edificio) to demolish 2 (reputación etc) to ruin

echar un cigarrillo to smoke a cigarette

echar una mano to give a hand

echar una mirada / echar una ojeada to have a look, have a quick look

echar una parrafada to have a chat

echar una partida to play a game

echar una regañina a alguien / echar un sermón a alguien to tell somebody off

echar una siesta to have a siesta

echarse a perder (alimentos) to go bad 2 (personas) to go downhill

echarse a un lado to move to one side

echarse atrás (inclinarse) to lean back 2 (repensárselo) to have second thoughts, get cold feet

echárselas de familiar to claim to be

■ se las echa de valiente he claims to be brave

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verb

1) to throw, throw out

2) fire, dismiss

3) put forth

4) add

5) launch

6) put

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- echar a perder
- echar de menos
- echarse
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Para las expresiones echar abajo, echar en cara, echar la culpa, echar en falta, echar de menos, echar a perder, echar raíces, echar a suertes, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=tirar) [+ pelota, piedra, dados] to throw; [+ basura] to throw away; [+ ancla, red] to cast; [+ moneda al aire] to toss; [+ mirada] to cast, give; [+ naipe] to deal

échame las llaves — throw me the keys

échalo a la basura — throw it away

¿qué te han echado los Reyes? — ≈ what did you get for Christmas?

- echarlas

2) (=poner) to put

echar carbón a la lumbre — to put coal on the fire

he echado otra manta en la cama — I've put another blanket on the bed

¿te echo mantequilla en el pan? — shall I put some butter on your bread?

échale un poco de azúcar a la mezcla — add a little sugar to the mixture

• tengo que echar [gasolina] — I need to fill up (with petrol)
leña 1)
3) (=verter) to pour

echó un poco de vino en un vaso — he poured some wine into a glass

echar cera en un molde — to pour wax into a mould

4) (=servir) [+ bebida] to pour; [+ comida] to give

échame agua — could you give {o} pour me some water?

¿te echo más whisky? — shall I pour you some more whisky?

no me eches tanto — don't give me so much

• tengo que echar de [comer] a los animales — I have to feed the animals

lo que le echen —

resiste lo que le echen — she can take whatever they throw at her

5) (=dejar salir)

la chimenea echa humo — smoke is coming out of the chimney

¡qué peste echan tus zapatos! — * your shoes stink to high heaven! *
chispa 1., 1), espuma 1), hostia 6), leche 9), peste 3), sangre 1)
6) (=expulsar) [de casa, bar, tienda, club] to throw out; [del trabajo] to fire *, sack *; [de colegio] to expel

cuando protesté me echaron — when I protested they threw me out

me echó de su casa — he threw me out of his house

lo han echado del colegio — he's been expelled from school

la echaron del trabajo — she's been fired {o} sacked *

echar algo de sí — to get rid of sth, throw sth off

7) (=producir) [+ dientes] to cut; [+ hojas] to sprout

está empezando a echar barriga — he's starting to get a bit of a belly {o} paunch

¡vaya mal genio que has echado últimamente! — you've become {o} got really bad-tempered recently!

8) (=cerrar)

echar la llave/el cerrojo — to lock/bolt the door

echar el freno — to brake

echa la persiana — can you draw the blinds?

9) (=mover)

a) [+ parte del cuerpo]

echar la cabeza a un lado — to tilt {o} cock one's head to one side

echar el cuerpo hacia atrás — to lean back

b) (=empujando) to push

echar a algn a un lado — to push sb aside

echar atrás a la multitud — to push the crowd back

10) (=enviar) [+ carta] to post, mail (EEUU)

eché la carta en el buzón — I posted the letter

¿dónde puedo echar esta postal? — where can I post this postcard?

11) (=calcular) to reckon

¿cuántos kilos le echas? — how much do you think {o} reckon she weighs?

¿cuántos años le echas? — how old do you think {o} reckon he is?

échale una hora andando — you can reckon on it taking you an hour if you walk

12) (=dar) [+ discurso] to give, make

echar maldiciones — to curse

echar una reprimenda a algn — to tick sb off, give sb a ticking-off

he ido a que me echen las cartas — I've had my cards read

13) [con sustantivos que implican acciones] [+ trago, partida] to have

¿echamos un café? — shall we have a coffee?

salió al balcón a echar un cigarrillo — he went out onto the balcony for a smoke {o} cigarette

echar una multa a algn — to fine sb, give sb a fine
polvo 5), vistazo
14) [+ tiempo]

hay que echarle muchas horas — it takes a long time

de jóvenes nos echábamos nuestros buenos ratos de charla — we used to spend a lot of time talking when we were younger

esta semana he echado cuatro horas extras — I did four hours overtime this week

15) * [en cine, televisión] to show

echaron un programa sobre Einstein — there was a programme about Einstein on, they showed a programme about Einstein

¿qué echan en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?

16) [+ cimientos] to lay

17) (Zool) [para procrear]

ha echado a su perra con un pastor alemán — he has mated his bitch with a German shepherd

18) Caribe, Cono Sur (=azuzar) [+ animal] to urge on

2.

VERBO INTRANSITIVO (=tirar)

• ¡echa [para] adelante! — lead on!

ahora tienes que echar para adelante y olvidarte del pasado — you need to get on with your life and forget about the past

es un olor que echa para atrás — * it's a smell that really knocks you back *

echa para allá — move up

• echar [por] una calle — to go down a street

echemos por aquí — let's go this way
echar a ({+ infin})
echar a correr — to break into a run, start running

echar a reír — to burst out laughing, start laughing

3.

See:

echarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) (lanzar, tirar) to throw

lo eché a la basura — I threw it out o away

echó la moneda al aire — he tossed the coin

echaron el ancla/la red — they cast anchor/their net

echó la cabeza hacia atrás — she threw her head back

le echó los brazos al cuello — she threw her arms around his neck

echar a alguien a perder — to spoil somebody

echar algo a perder — to ruin something

echar de menos algo/a alguien — to miss something/somebody

b) ( soltar)

les echaron los perros — they set the dogs on them

c) (Jueg) < carta> to play, put down

echarle las cartas a alguien — to read somebody's cards

2) ( expulsar) < persona> ( de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq); (de bar, teatro) to throw... out; ( de colegio) to expel

me echó de casa — he threw me out (of the house)

3) < carta> to mail (AmE), to post (BrE)

4)

a) (pasar, correr) < cortinas> to pull, draw

échale (la) llave — lock it

la persiana estaba echada — the blinds were down

¿echaste el cerrojo? — did you bolt the door?

b) ( mover)

lo echó para atrás — she pushed (o moved etc) it backward(s)

5) (expeler, despedir) <olor, humo, chispas> to give off

echaba espuma por la boca — he was foaming at the mouth

6) ( producir)

a) < hojas> to sprout

ya está echando flores — it's flowering already

b) < dientes> to cut

estás echando barriga — (fam) you're getting a bit of a tummy (colloq)

Sentido II

7)

a) ( poner) <leña/carbón> to put; < gasolina> to put in

¿le echas azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

échale valor y díselo — (fam) just pluck up your courage and tell him

b) (servir, dar) to give

¿te echo más salsa? — do you want some more sauce?

echar de comer a los cerdos — to feed the pigs

8)

a) (decir, dirigir) <sermón/discurso> (+ me/te/le etc)

me echó un sermón — (fam) he gave me a real talking-to (colloq)

le echó una maldición — she put a curse on him

b) (fam) ( imponer) <condena/multa> (+ me/te/le etc) to give

le echaron una multa — he got a fine, they gave him a fine

me echaron dos años — I got two years (colloq)

9) (fam) ( calcular) (+ me/te/le etc)

¿cuántos años me echas? — how old do you think I am?

de aquí a tu casa échale una hora — it's o it takes about an hour from here to your house

10) (Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) <programa/película> to show

¿qué echan en la tele? — what's on TV?

Sentido III

11) <cigarillo/trago> to have

echar una firma — to sign

echar el freno — to put the brake on

me echó una mirada furibunda — she gave me a furious look

echarle la culpa a alguien — to put o lay the blame on somebody

Sentido IV

12)

echar abajo — < edificio> to pull down; < gobierno> to bring down; < proyecto> to destroy; < esperanzas> to dash; < moral> to undermine

echaron la puerta abajo — they broke the door down
2.
echar vi

1) ( empezar)

echar a + inf — to start o begin to + inf, start o begin -ing

echó a correr — he started to run o started running

las palomas echaron a volar — the doves flew off

2) ( dirigirse)

echó calle abajo — she went off down the street

echa por aquí — go down here

3)

echar para adelante or (fam) p'alante: echa para adelante un poco go forward a little; echa p'alante, que ya llegamos — keep going, we're nearly there
3.
1) echarse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneself

me eché al suelo — I threw myself to the ground

echarse de cabeza al agua — to dive into the water

échate hacia atrás — lean back

la noche se nos echó encima — night fell suddenly

echarse a perder — comida to go bad, go off (BrE); cosecha/proyecto/plan to be ruined

b) (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie down

c) (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl)

se echó a un lado — she moved to one side

échate un poco para allá — move over that way a bit

echarse atrás — to back out

echárselas — (Chi fam)

se las echó — he upped and left (colloq)

echárselas de algo — (fam)

se las echa de culto — he likes to think he's cultured

d) aves to brood

3)

a) ( ponerse) to put on

echarse crema — to put cream on

se echó el abrigo por los hombros — she put the coat around her shoulders

b) (Esp fam) <novio/novia>

se ha echado novia — he's found o got himself a girlfriend

c) (Méx fam) ( beberse) to drink

4) ( expulsar)

echarse un pedo — to fart (colloq)

5) (Méx fam) ( romper) to break

echarse a alguien — (Méx fam) to bump somebody off (colloq)

6) (Col fam) ( tardar) <horas/días> to take

Sentido II

7) ( empezar) echar 1)

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= throw, pour (in/into), toss, sack, give + Nombre + the boot, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, send + Nombre + packing, turf out, give off, billow out, spout.

Ex. The point to be made for the novice abstractor is that editors are not ghouls who must be thrown raw meat before a check is issued.

Ex. The water of the stuff poured into the middle of the cylinder through its wire-mesh cover, and was immediately pumped out from one end leaving a film of fibres on the surface.

Ex. Everything being online, the exquisite oaken cabinets housing the card files were tossed.

Ex. The author warns that shortsighted companies that believe all the information they need is on the Web may sack information professionals.

Ex. He was given the boot for being discovered with a camera taking a photo of hula dancers.

Ex. As Hartwick got older, the feds decided he was a major security risk and booted him out of the program.

Ex. Justin pointed out that the government would not compromise and those found protecting illegal immigrants would be given the sack.

Ex. Those who hold this view argued that the state government lacks the political will to send them packing for good.

Ex. You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.

Ex. Once the fronds have given off their spores, they die and can be cut back.

Ex. Nearly everyone has seen a factory's smokestack billowing out black sooty smoke that dirties the air and blackens buildings.

Ex. The weather cleared enough that we could get in to the volcanic islands (still spouting plumes of smoke) by copter in safety.

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* culpa + echar a + Nombre = blame + lay + at the feet of + Nombre.

* echando hostias = like the clappers.

* echando mecha = like the clappers.

* echar a Alguien de un Lugar = send + Nombre + on + Posesivo + way.

* echar a andar = implement, leg it.

* echar abajo = knock down.

* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* echar a la calle = evict, throw + Nombre + out.

* echar Algo por tierra = blow + Nombre + out of the water.

* echar amarras = moor.

* echar anclas = drop + anchor.

* echar a perder = ruin, bungle, bring out + the worst in, cast + a blight on, blight, go off.

* echar a pique = scuttle.

* echar a suerte = draw + lots.

* echar a un lado = push aside.

* echar a volar = take + flight.

* echar brotes = bud, sprout.

* echar chispas = fume, froth at + the mouth.

* echar chispas por los ojos = glower, scowl (at).

* echar coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.

* echar de menos = miss.

* echar dentro de = throw into.

* echar el ancla = drop + anchor.

* echar el candado = padlock.

* echar en cara = fault.

* echar espuma por la boca = froth at + the mouth.

* echar espumarajos por la boca = froth at + the mouth.

* echar fuera = throw + Nombre + out.

* echar gasolina = pump + gas.

* echar hojas = leaf out.

* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA], froth at + the mouth.

* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* echar la bola a rodar = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.

* echar la culpa = place + blame, fault.

* echarle el ojo a = eye.

* echarle la culpa a = put + the blame on.

* echar leña al fuego = pour + oil on the flames.

* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.

* echar los dientes = cut + Posesivo + teeth.

* echar los postigos = shutter.

* echarlo todo a perder = upset + the applecart.

* echarlo todo a rodar = upset + the applecart.

* echarlo todo por tierra = upset + the applecart.

* echar mano a/de = leverage.

* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.

* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.

* echar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back out, back up.

* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.

* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar muchísimo en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar mucho en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar poco a poco = dribble.

* echar por alto = bungle.

* echar por encima = top with.

* echar por la borda = go by + the board, jettison.

* echar por tierra = scupper, blight, cast + a blight on.

* echar por tierra las ilusiones = shatter + Posesivo + hopes.

* echar por tierra los planes de Alguien = spike + Posesivo + guns.

* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.

* echar + Posesivo + planes a perder = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.

* echar raíces = settle down, root.

* echar sal = salt.

* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.

* echarse = stretch out, lie down.

* echarse a la calle = take to + the road, take to + the streets.

* echarse a la calles = spill (out) into + the streets.

* echarse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* echarse atrás = draw back, draw back, chicken out (on/of), back out, get + cold feet, backpedal [back-pedal].

* echarse encima de = bear down on.

* echarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.

* écharsele a Uno el día encima = make + hay while the sun shines.

* echarse una cabezada = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.

* echarse una cabezadita = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.

* echarse una cana al aire = have + a fling.

* echarse una canita al aire = have + a fling.

* echarse una siesta = take + a nap, nap, napping, kip.

* echarse un duelo = duel.

* echarse un pulso = arm wrestling.

* echarse un sueñecito = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.

* echarse un trago = tipple.

* echar suertes = draw + lots.

* echar toda la carne en el asador = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, shoot (for) + the moon, go for + broke.

* echar una bronca = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.

* echar una buena bronca = give + Nombre + a good roasting.

* echar una cana al aire = kick up + Posesivo + heels.

* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.

* echar una cana al aire cuando joven = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.

* echar una canica al aire = disport + Reflexivo.

* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.

* echar una meada = take + a leak, have + a leak.

* echar una mirada = take + a look at, take + a peek, peek, have + a look, cast + a glance over, look through, glance at, take + a gander.

* echar una mirada furtiva a = steal + a glance at.

* echar una mirada mortal = look + daggers at.

* echar una ojeada = look through, glance at, peek, take + a peek, take + a look at, take + a gander.

* echar una ojeada a = cast + a glance over.

* echar un cana al aire = one-night stand.

* echar un casquete = fuck, screw, get + laid.

* echar un chorro de = squirt.

* echar un conjuro = cast + a (magic) spell.

* echar un ojo = keep + an eye on, have + a look.

* echar un polvo = fuck, screw, get + laid.

* echar un rapapolvo = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.

* echar un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.

* echar un vistazo = take + a look at, glance at, check out, peek, have + a look, take + a peek, cast + a glance over, look through, browse, peruse, take + a gander.

* echar valor = pluck up + courage, muster (up) + (the) courage, gather up + courage.

* echar vino = pour + wine.

* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.

* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.

* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* planta que echa flores = bloomer.

* salir a echarse un cigarro = go out for + a smoke.

* salir echando leches = bolt, take off, make + a bolt for, dash off, shoot off.

* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) (lanzar, tirar) to throw

lo eché a la basura — I threw it out o away

echó la moneda al aire — he tossed the coin

echaron el ancla/la red — they cast anchor/their net

echó la cabeza hacia atrás — she threw her head back

le echó los brazos al cuello — she threw her arms around his neck

echar a alguien a perder — to spoil somebody

echar algo a perder — to ruin something

echar de menos algo/a alguien — to miss something/somebody

b) ( soltar)

les echaron los perros — they set the dogs on them

c) (Jueg) < carta> to play, put down

echarle las cartas a alguien — to read somebody's cards

2) ( expulsar) < persona> ( de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq); (de bar, teatro) to throw... out; ( de colegio) to expel

me echó de casa — he threw me out (of the house)

3) < carta> to mail (AmE), to post (BrE)

4)

a) (pasar, correr) < cortinas> to pull, draw

échale (la) llave — lock it

la persiana estaba echada — the blinds were down

¿echaste el cerrojo? — did you bolt the door?

b) ( mover)

lo echó para atrás — she pushed (o moved etc) it backward(s)

5) (expeler, despedir) <olor, humo, chispas> to give off

echaba espuma por la boca — he was foaming at the mouth

6) ( producir)

a) < hojas> to sprout

ya está echando flores — it's flowering already

b) < dientes> to cut

estás echando barriga — (fam) you're getting a bit of a tummy (colloq)

Sentido II

7)

a) ( poner) <leña/carbón> to put; < gasolina> to put in

¿le echas azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

échale valor y díselo — (fam) just pluck up your courage and tell him

b) (servir, dar) to give

¿te echo más salsa? — do you want some more sauce?

echar de comer a los cerdos — to feed the pigs

8)

a) (decir, dirigir) <sermón/discurso> (+ me/te/le etc)

me echó un sermón — (fam) he gave me a real talking-to (colloq)

le echó una maldición — she put a curse on him

b) (fam) ( imponer) <condena/multa> (+ me/te/le etc) to give

le echaron una multa — he got a fine, they gave him a fine

me echaron dos años — I got two years (colloq)

9) (fam) ( calcular) (+ me/te/le etc)

¿cuántos años me echas? — how old do you think I am?

de aquí a tu casa échale una hora — it's o it takes about an hour from here to your house

10) (Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) <programa/película> to show

¿qué echan en la tele? — what's on TV?

Sentido III

11) <cigarillo/trago> to have

echar una firma — to sign

echar el freno — to put the brake on

me echó una mirada furibunda — she gave me a furious look

echarle la culpa a alguien — to put o lay the blame on somebody

Sentido IV

12)

echar abajo — < edificio> to pull down; < gobierno> to bring down; < proyecto> to destroy; < esperanzas> to dash; < moral> to undermine

echaron la puerta abajo — they broke the door down
2.
echar vi

1) ( empezar)

echar a + inf — to start o begin to + inf, start o begin -ing

echó a correr — he started to run o started running

las palomas echaron a volar — the doves flew off

2) ( dirigirse)

echó calle abajo — she went off down the street

echa por aquí — go down here

3)

echar para adelante or (fam) p'alante: echa para adelante un poco go forward a little; echa p'alante, que ya llegamos — keep going, we're nearly there
3.
1) echarse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneself

me eché al suelo — I threw myself to the ground

echarse de cabeza al agua — to dive into the water

échate hacia atrás — lean back

la noche se nos echó encima — night fell suddenly

echarse a perder — comida to go bad, go off (BrE); cosecha/proyecto/plan to be ruined

b) (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie down

c) (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl)

se echó a un lado — she moved to one side

échate un poco para allá — move over that way a bit

echarse atrás — to back out

echárselas — (Chi fam)

se las echó — he upped and left (colloq)

echárselas de algo — (fam)

se las echa de culto — he likes to think he's cultured

d) aves to brood

3)

a) ( ponerse) to put on

echarse crema — to put cream on

se echó el abrigo por los hombros — she put the coat around her shoulders

b) (Esp fam) <novio/novia>

se ha echado novia — he's found o got himself a girlfriend

c) (Méx fam) ( beberse) to drink

4) ( expulsar)

echarse un pedo — to fart (colloq)

5) (Méx fam) ( romper) to break

echarse a alguien — (Méx fam) to bump somebody off (colloq)

6) (Col fam) ( tardar) <horas/días> to take

Sentido II

7) ( empezar) echar 1)

* * *

= throw, pour (in/into), toss, sack, give + Nombre + the boot, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, send + Nombre + packing, turf out, give off, billow out, spout.

Ex: The point to be made for the novice abstractor is that editors are not ghouls who must be thrown raw meat before a check is issued.

Ex: The water of the stuff poured into the middle of the cylinder through its wire-mesh cover, and was immediately pumped out from one end leaving a film of fibres on the surface.

Ex: Everything being online, the exquisite oaken cabinets housing the card files were tossed.

Ex: The author warns that shortsighted companies that believe all the information they need is on the Web may sack information professionals.

Ex: He was given the boot for being discovered with a camera taking a photo of hula dancers.

Ex: As Hartwick got older, the feds decided he was a major security risk and booted him out of the program.

Ex: Justin pointed out that the government would not compromise and those found protecting illegal immigrants would be given the sack.

Ex: Those who hold this view argued that the state government lacks the political will to send them packing for good.

Ex: You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.

Ex: Once the fronds have given off their spores, they die and can be cut back.

Ex: Nearly everyone has seen a factory's smokestack billowing out black sooty smoke that dirties the air and blackens buildings.

Ex: The weather cleared enough that we could get in to the volcanic islands (still spouting plumes of smoke) by copter in safety.

* culpa + echar a + Nombre = blame + lay + at the feet of + Nombre.

* echando hostias = like the clappers.

* echando mecha = like the clappers.

* echar a Alguien de un Lugar = send + Nombre + on + Posesivo + way.

* echar a andar = implement, leg it.

* echar abajo = knock down.

* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* echar a la calle = evict, throw + Nombre + out.

* echar Algo por tierra = blow + Nombre + out of the water.

* echar amarras = moor.

* echar anclas = drop + anchor.

* echar a perder = ruin, bungle, bring out + the worst in, cast + a blight on, blight, go off.

* echar a pique = scuttle.

* echar a suerte = draw + lots.

* echar a un lado = push aside.

* echar a volar = take + flight.

* echar brotes = bud, sprout.

* echar chispas = fume, froth at + the mouth.

* echar chispas por los ojos = glower, scowl (at).

* echar coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.

* echar de menos = miss.

* echar dentro de = throw into.

* echar el ancla = drop + anchor.

* echar el candado = padlock.

* echar en cara = fault.

* echar espuma por la boca = froth at + the mouth.

* echar espumarajos por la boca = froth at + the mouth.

* echar fuera = throw + Nombre + out.

* echar gasolina = pump + gas.

* echar hojas = leaf out.

* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA], froth at + the mouth.

* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* echar la bola a rodar = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.

* echar la culpa = place + blame, fault.

* echarle el ojo a = eye.

* echarle la culpa a = put + the blame on.

* echar leña al fuego = pour + oil on the flames.

* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.

* echar los dientes = cut + Posesivo + teeth.

* echar los postigos = shutter.

* echarlo todo a perder = upset + the applecart.

* echarlo todo a rodar = upset + the applecart.

* echarlo todo por tierra = upset + the applecart.

* echar mano a/de = leverage.

* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.

* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.

* echar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back out, back up.

* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.

* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar muchísimo en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar mucho en falta = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.

* echar poco a poco = dribble.

* echar por alto = bungle.

* echar por encima = top with.

* echar por la borda = go by + the board, jettison.

* echar por tierra = scupper, blight, cast + a blight on.

* echar por tierra las ilusiones = shatter + Posesivo + hopes.

* echar por tierra los planes de Alguien = spike + Posesivo + guns.

* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.

* echar + Posesivo + planes a perder = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.

* echar raíces = settle down, root.

* echar sal = salt.

* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.

* echarse = stretch out, lie down.

* echarse a la calle = take to + the road, take to + the streets.

* echarse a la calles = spill (out) into + the streets.

* echarse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* echarse atrás = draw back, draw back, chicken out (on/of), back out, get + cold feet, backpedal [back-pedal].

* echarse encima de = bear down on.

* echarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.

* écharsele a Uno el día encima = make + hay while the sun shines.

* echarse una cabezada = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.

* echarse una cabezadita = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.

* echarse una cana al aire = have + a fling.

* echarse una canita al aire = have + a fling.

* echarse una siesta = take + a nap, nap, napping, kip.

* echarse un duelo = duel.

* echarse un pulso = arm wrestling.

* echarse un sueñecito = get + forty winks, get + some shut-eye, snatch + some shut-eye, grab + some shut-eye, snatch + forty winks, grab + forty winks, take + forty winks.

* echarse un trago = tipple.

* echar suertes = draw + lots.

* echar toda la carne en el asador = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, shoot (for) + the moon, go for + broke.

* echar una bronca = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.

* echar una buena bronca = give + Nombre + a good roasting.

* echar una cana al aire = kick up + Posesivo + heels.

* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.

* echar una cana al aire cuando joven = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.

* echar una canica al aire = disport + Reflexivo.

* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.

* echar una meada = take + a leak, have + a leak.

* echar una mirada = take + a look at, take + a peek, peek, have + a look, cast + a glance over, look through, glance at, take + a gander.

* echar una mirada furtiva a = steal + a glance at.

* echar una mirada mortal = look + daggers at.

* echar una ojeada = look through, glance at, peek, take + a peek, take + a look at, take + a gander.

* echar una ojeada a = cast + a glance over.

* echar un cana al aire = one-night stand.

* echar un casquete = fuck, screw, get + laid.

* echar un chorro de = squirt.

* echar un conjuro = cast + a (magic) spell.

* echar un ojo = keep + an eye on, have + a look.

* echar un polvo = fuck, screw, get + laid.

* echar un rapapolvo = tell + Nombe + off, give + Nombre + a dressing-down, give + Nombre + a telling-off, chew + Nombre + up.

* echar un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.

* echar un vistazo = take + a look at, glance at, check out, peek, have + a look, take + a peek, cast + a glance over, look through, browse, peruse, take + a gander.

* echar valor = pluck up + courage, muster (up) + (the) courage, gather up + courage.

* echar vino = pour + wine.

* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.

* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.

* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* planta que echa flores = bloomer.

* salir a echarse un cigarro = go out for + a smoke.

* salir echando leches = bolt, take off, make + a bolt for, dash off, shoot off.

* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.

* * *

echar [A1 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ echar (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A

1 lanzar, tirar

2 soltar

3 Juegos: cartas

B expulsar: persona

C echar: carta

D

1 pasar, correr

2 mover

E despedir: humo

F

1 echar: hojas

2 echar: dientes

Sentido II

A

1 poner

2 servir, dar

B

1 dirigir: sermón, discurso

2 imponer

C calcular

D dar: programa, película

E pasar: tiempo

Sentido III con sustantivos

Sentido IV

A echar abajo

B echar de ver

■ echar (verbo intransitivo)

A empezar

B dirigirse

C echar para adelante

■ echarse (verbo pronominal)

Sentido I

A

1 tirarse, arrojarse

2 tumbarse, acostarse

3 apartarse, moverse

B

1 ponerse

2 echarse novio/novia

3 tragarse

C expulsar

D romper

E tardar

Sentido II echarse a + infinitivo

vt

Sentido I

A

1 (lanzar, tirar) to throw

echó la botella por la ventanilla she threw the bottle out of the window

lo eché a la basura I threw it out o away

echó la moneda al aire he tossed the coin

echó una piedra al agua she threw a stone into the water

échame la pelota throw me the ball, throw the ball to me

echaron el ancla they cast their anchor o dropped anchor

echó la red he cast his net

echó la cabeza hacia atrás she threw her head back

echó la mano a la pistola he grabbed o made a grab for his gun

le echó los brazos al cuello she threw her arms around his neck

echar a algn a perder to spoil sb

echar algo a perder ‹sorpresa/preparativos› to spoil sth, ruin sth

ha luchado tanto y ahora lo echa todo a perder he's fought so hard and now he's throwing it all away

la helada echó a perder la cosecha the frost ruined the harvest

echar de menos algo/a algn to miss sth/sb

¿cuándo lo echaste de menos? when did you miss it o realize it was missing?

te echo mucho de menos I really miss you, I miss you terribly

2

(soltar): les echaron los perros they set the dogs on them

echó el semental a la yegua he put the mare to the stud

3 ( Juegos) ‹carta› to play, put down

echarle las cartas a algn to read sb's cards

B (expulsar) ‹persona› (de un trabajo) to fire ( colloq), to sack ( BrE colloq); (de un bar, teatro) to throw … out; (de un colegio) to expel

me echaron (del trabajo) I was fired, I got the sack ( BrE)

me echó de casa he threw o turned me out (of the house)

entre dos camareros lo echaron a la calle two of the waiters threw him out

C ‹carta› to mail ( AmE), to post ( BrE)

D

1 (pasar, correr) ‹cortinas› to pull, draw

échale la llave lock it

la persiana estaba echada the blinds were down

¿echaste el cerrojo? did you bolt the door?

2

(mover): échalo a un lado push it to one side

lo echó para atrás she pushed ( o moved etc) it backward(s)

E

(expeler, despedir): echaba espuma por la boca he was foaming at the mouth

el motor echa mucho humo there's a lot of smoke coming from the engine

el volcán echaba humo y lava the volcano was belching out smoke and lava

¡qué peste echa esa fábrica! ( fam); what a stink that factory gives off! ( colloq)

chispa² (↑ chispa (2))

F (producir)

1 ‹hojas› to sprout

la planta ya está echando flores the plant is already flowering

2 ‹dientes› to cut

estás echando barriga ( fam); you're getting a bit of a tummy ( colloq)

Sentido II

A

1 (poner) to put

le echaste mucha sal a la sopa you put too much salt in the soup

¿cuánto azúcar le echas al café? how many sugars do you take in your coffee?

echa esa camisa a la ropa sucia put that shirt in with the dirty laundry, put that shirt out for the wash

echa más leña al fuego put some more wood on the fire

¿qué te echaron los Reyes? ( Esp); ≈ what did Santa bring you?

échale valor y díselo ( fam); just pluck up your courage and tell him

2 (servir, dar) to give

échame un poquito de vino can you pour o give me a little wine?

¿te echo más salsa? do you want some more sauce?

tenía que echar de comer a los cerdos he had to feed the pigs

tengo que echarles de comer a los niños ( fam hum); I have to feed the children, I have to get the children's dinner ( o lunch etc)

lo que me/le echen ( Esp fam): yo, de trabajo, lo que me echen I'll do whatever needs doing ( colloq)

éste come lo que le echen he'll eat whatever's put in front of him ( colloq)

B

1 (dirigir) ‹sermón/discurso› (+ me/te/le etc):

me echó un sermón por llegar tarde ( fam); he gave me a real talking-to for being late ( colloq)

nos echó un discurso de dos horas ( fam); she gave us a two-hour lecture ( colloq)

le echó una maldición she put a curse on him

peste

2 ( fam) (imponer) ‹condena/multa› (+ me/te/le etc) to give

le echaron una multa he was fined, they gave him a fine, he got a fine

me echaron dos años I got two years ( colloq)

C ( fam) (calcular) (+ me/te/le etc):

¿cuántos años me echas? how old do you think I am?

le echo 20 años I'd say he was 20, I'd put him at 20 ( colloq)

¿cuánto te costó? — ¿cuánto le echas? how much did it cost you? — how much do you think? o have a guess

de aquí a tu casa échale una media hora it's o it takes about half an hour from here to your house

D ( Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) ‹programa/película› to show

¿qué echan en el Imperial? what are they showing at the Imperial?, what's on at the Imperial?

¿qué echan en la tele esta noche? what's on TV tonight?

E ( Esp fam) (pasar) ‹tiempo› to spend

echamos un rato agradable con ellos we spent o had a pleasant few hours with them

Sentido III ( con sustantivos):

echar un cigarrillo ( fam); to have a cigarette

echar una firma ( fam); to sign

echar el freno to put the brake on

me echó una mirada furibunda she gave o threw me a furious look

echaron unas manos de póquer they played o had a few hands of poker

cuenta¹ f A 1. (↑ cuenta (1)), culpa, mirada, partida, siesta, etc

Sentido IV

A

echar abajo ‹edificio› to pull down;

‹gobierno› to bring down; ‹proyecto› to destroy; ‹esperanzas› to dash

nos echó abajo la moral it undermined our morale

echaron la puerta abajo they broke the door down

tierra

B

echar de ver to notice, realize

se echa de ver que está muy triste it's obvious that o you can see that she's not very happy

■ echar

vi

A (empezar) echar A + INF to start o begin to + INF, start o begin -ING

al ver que lo seguían echó a correr when he saw they were following him he started to run o started running o broke into a run

echó a andar sin esperarnos he set off without waiting for us

el motor echó a andar a la primera the engine started (the) first time

las palomas echaron a volar the doves flew off

B

(dirigirse): echó calle abajo she went off down the street

echa por aquí a ver si podemos aparcar go down here to see if we can find a place to park

echaron por la primera calle a la derecha they took the first street on the right

C

echar para adelante or ( fam) p'alante: echa para adelante un poco, si no vas a bloquear la salida del garaje go forward a little, or else you'll block the garage exit

echa p'alante y verás cómo te sale bien go for it! everything will turn out all right, you'll see ( colloq)

echa p'alante, que ya llegamos keep going, we're nearly there

■ echarse

v pron

Sentido I

A

1 (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneself

nos echamos al suelo we threw ourselves to the ground

se echó en sus brazos she threw o flung herself into his arms

se echó de cabeza al agua she dived into the water

échate hacia atrás lean back

la noche se nos echó encima night fell suddenly, it was night before we knew it

echarse a perder «comida» to go bad, go off ( BrE);

«proyecto/preparativos» to be ruined

se me echó a perder el televisor my television's broken

era muy bonita pero se ha echado a perder she used to be very pretty but she's lost her looks

desde que se ha juntado con ellos se ha echado a perder since he started hanging out with them he's gone off the rails ( colloq)

encima

2 (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie down

se echó en la cama he lay down on the bed

me voy a echar un rato I'm going to lie down for a while, I'm going to have a lie-down ( BrE)

3 (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl):

se echó a un lado she moved to one side

me tuve que echar a la cuneta I had to go off the edge of the road

échate para allá y nos podremos sentar todos if you move over that way a bit we can all sit down

echarse atrás to back out

dijo que iba a venir, pero luego se echó atrás she said she was going to come, but then she changed her mind o pulled out o backed out

cuando vieron que iba a ser difícil se echaron atrás when they saw that it was going to be difficult, they got cold feet o backed out

echárselas ( Chi fam): el jefe no le quiso pagar más y se las echó the boss didn't want to pay him any more so he upped and left ( colloq)

se las echó cerro arriba he went off up the hill

echárselas de algo ( fam): se las echa de culto he likes to think he's cultured

se las echa de gran conocedor de vinos he claims to be o makes out he is a bit of a wine connoisseur, he likes to think of himself as o ( BrE) he fancies himself as a bit of a wine connoisseur ( colloq)

B

1 (ponerse) to put on

échate crema o te quemarás con este sol put some cream on or you'll burn in this sun

se echó el abrigo por los hombros she threw the coat around her shoulders

espalda

2 ( fam) ‹novio/novia›

se ha echado novia he's found o got himself a girlfriend

3 ( Méx fam) (tragarse) to drink

C (expulsar) ‹pedo›

¿quién se ha echado un pedo? who's let off o farted? ( colloq)

D ( Méx fam) (romper) to break

echarse a algn al plato ( Méx fam); to bump sb off ( colloq)

E ( Col fam) (tardar) ‹horas/días› to take

Sentido II (empezar) echarse A + INF to start -ING o start to + INF

se echó a llorar he started crying o to cry, he burst into tears

se echaron a reír they started laughing o to laugh, they burst out laughing

se echó a correr cuesta abajo he ran o he set off at a run down the hill

sólo de pensarlo me echo a temblar just thinking about it gives me the shivers ( colloq)

* * *

echar ( conjugate echar) verbo transitivo
1
a) (lanzar, tirar) to throw;

◊ lo eché a la basura I threw it out o away;

echó la moneda al aire he tossed the coin;
echaron el ancla/la red they cast anchor/their net;
echó la cabeza hacia atrás she threw her head back;
echar algo a perder to ruin sth;
echar de menos algo/a algn to miss sth/sb
b)

◊ echar abajo ‹ edificio› to pull down;

‹ gobierno› to bring down;
‹ proyecto› to destroy;
‹ esperanzas› to dash;
‹ moral› to undermine;
‹puerta/valla› to break … down
2 ( expulsar) ‹ persona› ( de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq);
(de bar, casa) to throw … out;
( de colegio) to expel
3 ‹ carta› to mail (AmE), to post (BrE)
4
a) (pasar, correr) ‹ cortinas› to pull, draw;

◊ échale (la) llave lock it;

¿echaste el cerrojo? did you bolt the door?
b) ( mover):

◊ lo echó para atrás/a un lado she pushed (o moved etc) it backward(s)/to one side

5
a) (expeler, despedir) ‹olor/humo/chispas› to give off

b) ( producir) ‹ hojas› to sprout;

◊ ya está echando flores it's flowering already

1
a) ( poner) ‹leña/carbón› to put;

‹ gasolina› to put in;
◊ ¿le echas azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?

b) (servir, dar) to give;

◊ échame un poco de vino can you give me a little wine?

c) ‹ trago› to have

2
a) ‹sermón/discurso› (fam) (+ me/te/le etc) to give;

◊ le echó una maldición she put a curse on him

b) (fam) ‹condena/multa› (+ me/te/le etc) to give;

◊ echarle la culpa a algn to put o lay the blame on sb

3 (fam) ( calcular) (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ ¿cuántos años me echas? how old do you think I am?;

de aquí a tu casa échale una hora it's o it takes about an hour from here to your house
4 (Esp fam) (dar, exhibir) ‹programa/película› to show
echarse verbo pronominal
1
a) (tirarse, arrojarse) to throw oneself;

◊ me eché al suelo I threw myself to the ground;

echarse de cabeza al agua to dive into the water;
echarse a perder [ comida] to go bad, go off (BrE);

[cosecha/proyecto/plan] to be ruined
b) (tumbarse, acostarse) to lie down

c) (apartarse, moverse) (+ compl):

◊ se echó a un lado she moved to one side;

échate un poco para allá move over that way a bit;
echarse atrás to back out
2
a) ( ponerse) ‹crema/bronceador› to put on

b) ‹ cigarillo› to have

c) (Esp fam) ‹novio/novia›:

◊ se ha echado novia he's found o got himself a girlfriend

d) (Méx fam) ( beberse) to drink

3 (Méx fam) ( romper) to break
4 (Col fam) ( tardar) ‹horas/días› to take
5 ( empezar) echarse a to start o begin to, start o begin;
◊ se echó a correr he started to run o started running;

las palomas se echaron a volar the doves flew off
echar
I verbo transitivo
1 (por el aire) to throw: ¡echa la pelota!, throw us the ball
2 (añadir) to put
(una bebida) to pour
(gasolina) to put petrol (in the car): échale más agua al caldo, put more water in the soup
3 (despedir: humo, olor) to give off: este motor echa chispas, there are sparks coming out of this engine
(del trabajo) to sack, fire
(obligar a salir) to throw out: le echaron del instituto, they expelled him from school
4 (calcular subjetivamente) to reckon: le echó más años, he thought she was older
5 fam (un espectáculo) to show
6 (derribar) echar abajo, (edificio) to demolish
7 (+ sustantivo) figurado échale una ojeada a esto, have a look at this
figurado echarle una mano a alguien, to give sb a hand
8 echar de menos o en falta, to miss ➣ Ver nota en miss
II vi (+ a + infinitivo) (empezar) to begin to: echó a andar, she started to walk
de repente echó a correr, she suddenly started to run
' echar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
añorar
- balón
- bautizar
- borda
- botar
- bronca
- buenaventura
- cabezada
- campana
- cana
- capote
- cara
- cierre
- correo
- extrañar
- falta
- guante
- jarra
- jarro
- leña
- mano
- mirada
- ojo
- olvidarse
- papilla
- película
- perder
- peste
- polvo
- pulso
- resto
- saco
- salar
- sapo
- siesta
- sortear
- suerte
- tierra
- tirar
- vista
- vistazo
- amarra
- ancla
- barriga
- basura
- brote
- buzón
- calle
- carta
- casa
English:
anchor
- arm wrestle
- belch
- blame
- boot
- boot out
- brake
- browse
- bud
- cast
- catapult
- chase away
- chuck out
- demolish
- dip into
- discharge
- door
- doze
- draw
- evict
- explode
- eye
- fill out
- fire
- forget
- froth
- fuel
- fume
- glance down
- glance round
- hair
- hex
- jettison
- kick out
- lace
- launch
- lay
- lend
- lie down
- lock up
- look
- lot
- mail
- miss
- muck up
- peep
- post
- puff
- pull apart
- put

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echar

♦ vt

1. [tirar] to throw;
[red] to cast;
echar anclas, echar el ancla to drop anchor;

échame el balón throw me the ball;

echar algo a la basura to throw sth in the Br bin o US garbage can;

echar una moneda al aire to toss a coin;

échalo en la cesta de la ropa sucia put it in the dirty-clothes basket;

echar una piedra por la ventana to throw a stone through the window;

echar abajo [edificio] to pull down, to demolish;
[puerta] to break down; [gobierno] to bring down; [proyecto] to ruin
2. [meter, poner] to put;

echa suficiente ropa en la maleta make sure you pack enough clothes in your suitcase;

échalo en el asiento de atrás put it on the back seat;

echa esta camisa a la lavadora put that shirt in the washing machine;

echa una firma en esta postal sign o put your name on this postcard;

Comp

echar leña al fuego to add fuel to the fire;

Comp
Fam
echar el resto: queda sólo una semana, ahora hay que echar el resto there's only a week to go, so from now on we really have to give it our all

3. [carta, postal] to post, US to mail;

¿(me) podrías echar esta carta? could you post o US mail this letter (for me)?;

echó la carta al buzón y siguió caminando he put the letter in the postbox o US mailbox and walked on;

echar algo al correo to put sth in the post, to post sth, US to mail sth

4. [trago, sorbo] to take, to have;
[cigarrillo] to have
5. [vistazo] to take, to have;

le he echado una mirada, pero no me parece interesante I've had a look at it, but I don't think it's very interesting

6. [mover] [parte del cuerpo]
echa la pierna a un lado move your leg aside;

echó la cabeza hacia atrás she threw her head back;

echa los hombros para atrás y saca el pecho put your shoulders back and stick your chest out

7. [añadir] [vino, agua] to pour (a o en into); [sal, azúcar] to add (a o en to);
échame más agua, por favor could you pour me some more water, please?;

no me eches tanta azúcar en el café don't put so much sugar in my coffee

8. [dar] [comida, bebida] to give;

echa alpiste al canario give the canary some birdseed;

hay que echar agua a las plantas we need to water the plants;

Comp
Fam
lo que me/te/le etc[m5]. echen: [m5] Alberto come lo que le echen Alberto will eat whatever you put in front of him;

es un hombre muy paciente, aguanta lo que le eches he's a very patient man, he puts up with anything you can throw at him

9. [decir] [discurso, sermón] to give;
[reprimenda] to dish out; [piropo, cumplido] to pay;
echar una maldición a alguien to put a curse on sb;
Fam
le echaron una bronca por llegar tarde they told her off for arriving late;

me echó en cara que no le hubiera ayudado she reproached me for not helping her

10. [humo, vapor, chispas] to give off, to emit;

la fábrica echa mucho humo a la atmósfera the factory pours out a lot of smoke into the atmosphere;

Comp
Fam
está que echa humo he's fuming;

Comp
Fam
echar pestes o Méx [m5]madres: volvió de vacaciones echando pestes o Méx [m5] madres del lugar she came back from her Br holiday o US vacation cursing the place where she had stayed

11. [hojas, flores] to sprout, to shoot;
[raíces, pelo, barba] to begin to grow; [diente] to cut;
los almendros están echando flores the almond trees are beginning to flower;

está empezando a echar los dientes she's beginning to cut her teeth;
Fam
en los últimos meses ha echado mucha barriga he's developed quite a paunch over the past few months

12. [expulsar]
echar a alguien (de) to throw sb out (of);

le han echado del partido he's been expelled from the party;

le echaron de clase por hablar con un compañero he was thrown o sent out of the class for talking to a friend

13. [despedir]
echar a alguien (de) to fire o sack sb (from);

¡que lo echen! fire him!, sack him!, kick him out!

14. [accionar]
echar la llave/el cerrojo to lock/bolt the door;

echar el freno to brake, to put the brakes on;
Fam Fig
¡echa el freno! ¿estás seguro de que podemos pagarlo? hold your horses, are you sure we can afford it?

15. [acostar] to lie (down);

¿has echado al bebé? have you put the baby to bed?

16. [tiempo]
le he echado dos semanas a este proyecto I've taken two weeks over this project, I've spent two weeks on this project;

echaron dos horas en llegar a Bogotá it took them two hours to get to Bogotá

17. [calcular]
¿cuántos años le echas? how old do you reckon he is?;

siempre me echan años de menos people always think I'm younger than I really am;

échale que de aquí a Málaga haya 600 kilómetros let's say it's about 600 kilometres from here to Malaga

18. [naipe, partida] to play;

te echo una carrera I'll race you;

¿echamos un dominó? shall we have a game of dominoes?

19. [buenaventura] to tell;

echar las cartas a alguien to read sb's fortune [from the cards]

20. [emplear]
le echó muchas ganas al asunto he went about it with a will;

le echan mucha ilusión a todo lo que hacen they put a lot of enthusiasm into everything they do;

échale más brío al pedaleo put a bit more energy into the pedalling;

los ladrones le echaron mucho ingenio the thieves showed a lot of ingenuity

21. Fam [sentencia]
le echaron diez años he got ten years

22. Fam [documento]
tengo que ir a echar una instancia al Ministerio I've got to go and hand in a form at the ministry

23. Esp Fam [en televisión, cine, teatro] to show;

¿qué echan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV o Br telly tonight?;

¿qué echan en el Rialto? what's on o showing at the Rialto?;

echan una película de acción they're showing an action movie

24. Am [animales] to urge on

25. [otras contrucciones]
echar a perder algo [vestido, alimentos, plan] to ruin sth;
[ocasión] to waste sth;
no puedes echar todo a perder, después de tanto esfuerzo you can't just throw it all away after all that effort;

echar algo a cara o cruz to toss (a coin) for sth;

echar algo a suertes to draw lots for sth;

echar de menos to miss;

le echa mucho de menos he misses her a lot;

echo de menos mi casa I miss my house;
Chile
echarlas to run away;

echar algo por tierra to put paid to sth, to ruin sth;

eso echa por tierra todas nuestras esperanzas that dashes all our hopes

♦ vi

1. [encaminarse]
echar por la calle arriba to go o head up the street;

echar por la derecha to go (to the) right

2. [empezar]
echar a andar to set off;

echar a correr to break into a run;

echar a llorar to burst into tears;

echar a reír to burst out laughing;

echar a volar to fly off

♦ See also the pronominal verb echarse

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echar

I v/t

1 ( lanzar) throw; de un lugar throw out;

lo han echado del trabajo he’s been fired;

echar abajo pull down, destroy

2 humo give off

3 ( poner) put

4 carta mail, Br tb

post

5

:

echar la culpa a alguien blame s.o., put the blame on s.o.;

me echó 40 años he thought I was 40

II v/i

:

echar a start to, begin to;

echar a correr start o begin to run, start running

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echar vt

1) lanzar: to throw, to cast, to hurl

2) expulsar: to throw out, to expel

3) emitir: to emit, give off

4) brotar: to sprout, to put forth

5) despedir: to fire, to dismiss

6) : to put in, to add

7)

echar a perder : to spoil, to ruin

8)

echar de menos : to miss

echan de menos a su madre: they miss their mother

echar vi

1) : to start off

2)

echar a : to begin to

♦ See also the reflexive verb echarse

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echar vb

1. (tirar) to throw [pt. threw; pp. thrown]

échame la pelota throw me the ball

2. (expulsar) to expel [pt. & pp. expelled] / to throw out

lo han echado del colegio he's been expelled from school

nos echó de su casa she threw us out of her house

3. (poner) to put [pt. & pp. put]

¿has echado sal al arroz? have you put any salt in the rice?

4. (dar) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]

me has echado demasiado, no creo que pueda comérmelo you've given me too much I don't think I can eat it all

mi padre me ha echado un sermón my father gave me a lecture

5. (verter) to pour

échame un poco de zumo pour me some juice

6. (emitir) to give out

la chimenea echa mucho humo there's a lot of smoke coming from the chimney

7. (jugar) to play / to have

¿echamos una partida de ajedrez? shall we have a game of chess?

8. (proyectar) to be on

¿qué echan hoy en televisión? what's on television tonight?

9. (calcular) to think [pt. & pp. thought] / to guess

¿cuántos años me echas? how old do you think I am?

te echo 25 años I think you're 25

echar a cara o cruz to toss a coin for it

echar a hacer algo to start doing something

echar de menos to miss

echar el cerrojo to bolt the door

echar una carta al buzón to post a letter

echar una mirada to look

Spanish-English dictionary > echar
68 forma

f.

1 shape, form (figura).

en forma de in the shape of

en forma de L L-shaped

tener forma ovalada o de óvalo to be oval in shape

formas figure, curves (silueta)

2 way, manner (manera).

se puede hacer de varias formas it can be done in several different ways

¡qué forma de llover! it's absolutely pouring down!

de cualquier forma, de todas formas anyway, in any case

de esta forma in this way

forma de pago method of payment

forma de ser: es su forma de ser that's just the way he is

3 form.

la fotografía es una forma de arte photography is an art form

formas de vida life forms

4 form (no fondo).

forma y fondo form and content

5 host (religion).

6 form (formulario). (Mexican Spanish)

7 kind, form.

8 aspect, semblance, appearance.

9 cast.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: formar.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: formar.

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forma

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) form, shape

■ en forma de X X-shaped

2 (manera) way

3 DEPORTE form

► nombre femenino plural formas

1 (modales) manners, social conventions

2 familiar (de mujer) curves

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FRASEOLOGÍA

de esta forma in this way

de forma que so that

de todas formas anyway, in any case

estar en baja forma to be off form

estar en forma to be in shape, be fit

ponerse en forma to get fit

buenas formas good manners

forma de pago method of payment

forma física physical fitness

la Sagrada Forma the Host

* * *

noun f.

1) form, shape

2) manner, way

•

- estar en forma

* * *

SF

1) (=figura) shape

tiene forma de pirámide — it is pyramid-shaped

hojas de forma triangular — triangular leaves

una serie de elementos dispuestos de forma circular — a series of elements arranged in a circle

la camisa ha cogido la forma de la percha — the shirt has been stretched out of shape by the hanger

• nubes de humo con forma de hongo — mushroom-shaped clouds of smoke

un pendiente con forma de animal mitológico — an earring in the shape of a mythological animal

• dar forma a — [+ objeto, joya] to shape; [+ idea, teoría] to give shape to

quiso dar forma literaria a sus teorías filosóficas — he wanted to put his philosophical theories into literary form

• en forma de U — U-shaped

pendientes en forma de corazón — heart-shaped earrings

• tomar forma — to take shape

la idea empezó a tomar forma el año pasado — the idea began to take shape last year

2) (=modo) way

me gusta más de esta forma — I like it better this way

yo tengo otra forma de ver las cosas — I see things in a different way

solo conozco una forma llegar hasta allí — I only know one way of getting there o one way to get there

no estoy de acuerdo con su forma de actuar — I don't agree with his way of doing things

no hubo forma de convencerlo — there was no way we could persuade him

• de forma directa/inmediata/natural — directly/immediately/naturally

el plan entrará en vigor de forma inmediata — the plan will take immediate effect, the plan will take effect immediately

este tema me preocupa de forma especial — this subject is of particular concern to me

• de esta forma — [gen] in this way; (=por consecuencia) thus

queremos controlar los costes y, de esta forma, evitar reducir la plantilla — we want to bring down costs and thus avoid having to downsize

• de todas formas — anyway, in any case

pero de todas formas te agradezco que me lo hayas dicho — but thank you for letting me know anyway, but in any case thank you for letting me know

forma de pago — method of payment, form of payment

forma de ser, es mi forma de ser — that's how I am, that's the way I am

3)

• de forma que — (=en un modo que) in such a way as, so as; (=por eso) so that

él intentó contestar la pregunta de forma que no le comprometiese — he tried to answer the question so as o in such a way as not to commit himself

el número de socios fue creciendo cada año, de forma que en 1989 eran ya varios miles — the number of members grew every year, so that o such that by 1989 there were several thousand

• de tal forma que — (=en un modo que) in such a way that; (=tanto que) so much that; (=por eso) so that

la noticia se filtró de tal forma que fueron incapaces de evitarlo — news leaked out in such a way that they were unable to stop it

la empresa ha crecido de tal forma que es irreconocible — the company has grown so much o to such an extent that it is unrecognizable

su padre era italiano y su madre polaca, de tal forma que él siempre se ha sentido europeo — his father was Italian and his mother Polish, so (that) he has always felt himself to be European

4) (tb: forma física) fitness, form

si no está al cien por cien de forma no jugará — if he isn't a hundred per cent fit he won't play

el jugador ha recuperado su forma física — the player is fit again, the player has regained fitness o form

cuida su forma física practicando también otros deportes — he keeps fit by playing other sports too

• estar en (buena) forma — [para hacer deporte] to be fit, be in good shape; [para realizar otra actividad] to be in (good) form

estar en baja forma — (lit) to be not fully fit; (fig) to be in bad shape

estar bajo de forma — to be in poor shape

mantenerse en forma — to keep fit

ponerse en forma — to get fit

5) (=aspecto externo) form

la forma y el fondo — form and content

es pura forma — it's just for the sake of form, it's a mere formality

• defecto de forma — (Jur) technicality

6) pl formas [femeninas] figure sing

7) pl formas [sociales] appearances

• guardar o mantener las formas — to keep up appearances

8) (Rel)

• la Sagrada Forma — the Host

9) (=molde) (Téc) mould, mold (EEUU); [de zapatero] last; [de sombrero] hatter's block; (Tip) forme, form (EEUU)

10) (Ling) [del verbo] form

11) (Tip) (=formato) format

12) LAm
*
• en forma, una fiesta en forma — a proper party, a blowout *

va a celebrar su cumpleaños en forma — he's going to have a proper o a serious * birthday party

nos aburrimos en forma — we were seriously bored *

13) Méx form
see MANERA, FORMA, MODO
* * *

femenino

1)

a) (contorno, apariencia) shape

tiene forma circular — it's circular (in shape)

en forma de cruz — in the shape of a cross

tiene la forma de un platillo — it's the shape of a saucer

dar forma a algo — ( al barro) to shape something; ( a proyecto) to give shape to something

tomar forma — to take shape

el suéter ha tomado la forma de la percha — the sweater's been stretched out of shape by the coat hanger

b) (tipo, modalidad) form

la discriminación no se tolerará bajo ninguna de sus formas — discrimination will not be tolerated in any shape or form

el medicamento se presenta en forma de comprimidos — the medicine comes in tablet form

2) (Lit) (de una novela, obra) form; (Fil) form

3) (Ling) form

4) (Dep, Med)

estar/mantenerse en forma — to be/keep fit

está en baja forma — he's not on form

en plena forma — on top form

en forma — (AmL fam)

una comida en forma — a good square meal (colloq)

nos divertimos en forma — (AmL fam) we had a really good time

5) (manera, modo) way

es su forma de ser — it's just the way he is

tiene una forma de ser que desconcierta — he has a rather disconcerting manner

qué forma de gritar! — there's no need to shout!

así no hay forma de entenderse — we'll never get anywhere like this

no veía la forma de convencerlo — I couldn't see how to convince him

de forma que — (frml) in such a way that

de cualquier forma or de todas formas — anyway, in any case

- forma de pago

6) formas femenino plural

a) ( de mujer) figure

b) ( apariencias) appearances (pl)

guardar las formas — to keep up appearances

7) (Méx) ( formulario) form

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= approach [approaches, -pl.], form, guise, means, mode, shape, way, mould [mold, -USA], shaping, complexion, manner, fashion.

Ex. During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.

Ex. It is under the chosen form of heading that the catalogue entry for a particular document is filed and hence located.

Ex. In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.

Ex. The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.

Ex. Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.

Ex. If the book has an unusual shape then both the height and the width of the book will be given.

Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.

Ex. The two moulds, which were twins, were oblong wire sieves mounted on wooden frames, and the deckle was a removable wooden rim which could be fitted to either mould to make it into a tray-like sieve with a raised edge.

Ex. The process of shaping the scientific and technical propaganda into a legitimate specialisation is described.

Ex. These documents contain the Commission's sentiments on how policy should be evolved in particular sectors and what complexion it should take = Estos documentos contienen el sentir de la Comisión de cómo debería desarrollarse la política en sectores concretos y qué cariz debería tomar.

Ex. City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.

Ex. It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.

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* acabar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).

* actuar de forma negligente = be remiss.

* adoptar forma = take + shape.

* adoptar la forma de = take + form, take + the form of, come in + the form of.

* aprender de la forma más difícil = learn + the hard way.

* asumir una forma = assume + form.

* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.

* buena forma física = fitness, physical fitness.

* buscar la forma de = look for + ways to.

* buscar la forma de + Infinitivo = develop + way of + Gerundio.

* buscar una forma de hacer (algo) = develop + way + to make + Nombre.

* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.

* cambiar de forma = shape-shift.

* cambiar de forma de vivir = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* catálogo encuadernado en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de álbum = guard (book) catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de libro = bookform catalogue, book catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de libro encuadernado = bound book form catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de listado = computer print-out catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.

* catálogo impreso en forma de libro = printed book catalogue.

* como forma de vida = as a way of life.

* como una forma de = as a means of.

* concepto de forma = form concept.

* con forma de castillo = castellated.

* con forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].

* con forma de pelo = hair-like.

* con forma de pera = pear-shaped.

* con forma de pirámide = trihedral, pyramidal-shaped.

* con forma de tetraedro = trihedral.

* con forma de U = U-shaped.

* con forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.

* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.

* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.

* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].

* de alguna forma = in one way or another, one way or another.

* de alguna otra forma = in any other way.

* de cualquier forma = in any event, in any way [in anyway], in any case, in any way at all.

* de cualquier forma posible = in any and all ways.

* de esta forma = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.

* de forma = in form.

* de forma abrumadora = overwhelmingly.

* de forma aceptable = adequately, acceptably.

* de forma adecuada = adequately, appropriately.

* de forma alternada = in alternating fashion.

* de forma alternativa = alternatively.

* de forma anónima = anonymously.

* de forma aplastante = overwhelmingly.

* de forma apreciable = markedly.

* de forma apropiada = properly, fitly, appropriately.

* de forma audible = audibly.

* de forma autónoma = autonomously.

* de forma caprichosa = capriciously.

* de forma clara = clearly.

* de forma colegiada = collegially.

* de forma combinada = in combination.

* de forma competitiva = competitively.

* de forma complementaria = complimentarily.

* de forma completa = in full.

* de forma conjunta con = in partnership with.

* de forma considerable = considerably.

* de forma continuada = continuously.

* de forma cuadrada = squarish, square-shaped.

* de forma deductiva = deductively.

* de forma desastrosa = disastrously.

* de forma deshonesta = dishonestly.

* de forma diferente = differently shaped.

* de forma digital = digitally.

* de forma divertida = funnily.

* de forma económica = cost-effectively.

* de forma errática = erratically.

* de forma escandalosa = outrageously.

* de forma especulativa = speculatively.

* de forma estructurada = in a structured fashion.

* de forma exquisita = exquisitely.

* de forma extraña = oddly, funnily.

* de forma federal = federally.

* de forma general = widely, bulk.

* de forma global = holistically.

* de forma graciosa = funnily.

* de forma gratis = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma gratuita = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma grotesca = grotesquely.

* de forma heterogénea = heterogeneously [heterogenously].

* de forma heurística = heuristically.

* de forma humorística = in a humorous vein.

* de forma imaginativa = imaginatively.

* de forma indirecta = circuitous route.

* de forma inesperada = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.

* de forma innata = innately.

* de forma irregular = erratically.

* de forma lamentable = miserably.

* de forma lógica = in a meaningful way.

* de forma mágica = magically.

* de forma mecánica = mechanically.

* de forma mordaz = pungently.

* de forma muy parecida a = in much the same way as.

* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.

* de forma negativa = in a negative light.

* de forma neutral = neutrally.

* de forma notoria = markedly.

* de forma óptima = optimally.

* de forma personalizada = on a one-to-one basis.

* de forma poco ética = unethically.

* de forma poco imaginativa = unimaginatively.

* de forma poco profesional = unprofessionally.

* de forma poco razonable = unreasonably.

* de forma positiva = in a positive light, constructively.

* de forma práctica = pragmatically.

* de forma precisa = precisely.

* de forma puntual = occasionally, when necessary.

* de forma que = in ways that.

* de forma que resulta más fácil de entender = in digestible form.

* de forma rara = oddly, funnily.

* de forma recíproca = reciprocally.

* de forma regular = regularly.

* de forma rentable = cost-effectively.

* de forma ridícula = grotesquely.

* de forma saludable = healthily.

* de forma sana = healthily.

* de forma significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.

* de forma sistemática = in a systematic fashion.

* de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.

* de forma subconsciente = subconsciously.

* de forma sublime = subliminally.

* de forma suscinta = in brief.

* de forma terapéutica = therapeutically.

* de forma tosca = in crude form.

* de forma trágica = tragically.

* de igual forma = in like manner, in a like manner, in like fashion, in like vein.

* de la forma más difícil = the hard way.

* de la forma más fácil = the easy way .

* de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.

* de la misma forma que = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as), in much the same way as.

* de la otra forma = the other way (a)round.

* de muchas formas = in more ways than one.

* de ninguna forma = in any way at all.

* de ninguna otra forma = in any other way.

* de nuevas formas = in new ways.

* de otra forma = in any other way.

* describir de forma general = outline.

* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.

* de todas formas = anyway(s), at any rate, anyhow.

* de todas las formas posibles = in any and all ways.

* de una forma = in a fashion.

* de una forma + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + manner.

* de una forma ambigua = ambiguously.

* de una forma brillante = brilliantly.

* de una forma deplorable = execrably.

* de una forma fácil = easily.

* de una forma hábil = skilfully [skillfully, -USA].

* de una forma intangible = intangibly.

* de una forma lógica = logically.

* de una forma monstruosa = monstrously.

* de una forma organizada = in an organised fashion.

* de una forma rápida = quickly.

* de una forma relativamente + Nombre = relatively + Adverbio.

* de una forma simple = in a simple manner, simply.

* de una forma tautológica = tautologically.

* de una forma u otra = in some form or other, in one way or another, one way or another, in one form or another.

* de una nueva forma = in a new way.

* dispuesto de forma uniforme = regimented.

* división de forma = form division.

* edificio en forma de cubo = cubic building.

* en buena forma = in good nick.

* encabezamiento de forma = form heading.

* encontrar la forma de = devise + ways.

* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.

* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.

* en forma de A = A-shaped.

* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.

* en forma de capa = cape-like.

* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.

* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.

* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.

* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.

* en forma de D = d-shaped.

* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].

* en forma de libro = in book form.

* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.

* en forma de parásito = parasitically.

* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.

* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.

* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.

* en forma de U = U-shaped.

* en forma de V = V-shaped.

* en forma física = physically fit.

* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.

* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.

* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.

* en mala forma = in bad nick.

* en plena forma = in peak condition, in tip-top form, in tip-top condition.

* en su forma más básica = at its most basic.

* entintar la forma = beat + the forme.

* entrada de forma = form entry.

* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.

* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.

* faceta de forma = Form facet.

* forma adjetival = adjectival form.

* forma artística = art form.

* forma de actuar = discourse.

* forma de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.

* forma de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.

* forma de conseguir algo = lever.

* forma de doble fondo = double-faced mould.

* forma de escribir = writing style.

* forma de evitar Algo = way round + Algo.

* forma de evitar una dificultad = way (a)round + difficulty.

* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.

* forma de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.

* forma de funcionar = business model.

* forma de hablar = manner of speaking.

* forma de hacer papel = paper mould.

* forma de impresión = composing frame, forme, plate, frame.

* forma de la curva estadística en su valor más alto = peak-shape.

* forma de pago = form of payment.

* forma de papel vitela = wove mould.

* forma de pensar = thinking, belief system, set of opinions, mode of thought, mode of thinking.

* forma de presentación = form of presentation.

* forma de trabajar = working practice, work practice, business model.

* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.

* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.

* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.

* forma de vida = way of life.

* forma excelente = commanding form.

* forma física = physical form, physical condition, physical shape.

* forma flexionada = inflected form.

* forma geométrica = geometric shape, geometric pattern.

* forma impresa = hard copy [hardcopy].

* forma intelectual = intellectual form.

* forma manual = hand mould.

* forma nominal = noun form.

* forma para papel verjurado = laid mould.

* ganar de forma abrumadora = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.

* ganar de forma aplastante = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down, win by + a landslide.

* ganar de forma arrolladora = win by + a landslide.

* guardar las formas = keep up + appearances.

* indicar las formas (de/en que) = point to + ways (of/in which).

* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.

* la forma de = ways and means (of/for/to/in/by).

* la forma de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.

* la mejor forma de hacer Algo = lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.

* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.

* no hay forma de que = for the life of me.

* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.

* orientado hacia la forma = form-oriented.

* participar de forma activa = involve.

* participar de forma activa en = engage in.

* participar de una forma activa = become + involved.

* pensar de forma creativa = think out(side) + (of) the box.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* por la forma = by the way.

* presentar en forma de tabla = tabulate.

* red en forma de estrella = star network [star-network].

* sentirse en plena forma = feel + tip-top.

* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.

* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.

* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.

* ser una forma de = provide + a way of/to.

* sin forma = bodilessly, formless.

* sugerir la forma de = suggest + way in which.

* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.

* terminar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).

* tomar forma = take + form, take + shape, assume + form, shape up.

* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.

* volver a dar forma = reshape [re-shape].

* * *

femenino

1)

a) (contorno, apariencia) shape

tiene forma circular — it's circular (in shape)

en forma de cruz — in the shape of a cross

tiene la forma de un platillo — it's the shape of a saucer

dar forma a algo — ( al barro) to shape something; ( a proyecto) to give shape to something

tomar forma — to take shape

el suéter ha tomado la forma de la percha — the sweater's been stretched out of shape by the coat hanger

b) (tipo, modalidad) form

la discriminación no se tolerará bajo ninguna de sus formas — discrimination will not be tolerated in any shape or form

el medicamento se presenta en forma de comprimidos — the medicine comes in tablet form

2) (Lit) (de una novela, obra) form; (Fil) form

3) (Ling) form

4) (Dep, Med)

estar/mantenerse en forma — to be/keep fit

está en baja forma — he's not on form

en plena forma — on top form

en forma — (AmL fam)

una comida en forma — a good square meal (colloq)

nos divertimos en forma — (AmL fam) we had a really good time

5) (manera, modo) way

es su forma de ser — it's just the way he is

tiene una forma de ser que desconcierta — he has a rather disconcerting manner

qué forma de gritar! — there's no need to shout!

así no hay forma de entenderse — we'll never get anywhere like this

no veía la forma de convencerlo — I couldn't see how to convince him

de forma que — (frml) in such a way that

de cualquier forma or de todas formas — anyway, in any case

- forma de pago

6) formas femenino plural

a) ( de mujer) figure

b) ( apariencias) appearances (pl)

guardar las formas — to keep up appearances

7) (Méx) ( formulario) form

* * *

= approach [approaches, -pl.], form, guise, means, mode, shape, way, mould [mold, -USA], shaping, complexion, manner, fashion.

Ex: During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.

Ex: It is under the chosen form of heading that the catalogue entry for a particular document is filed and hence located.

Ex: In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.

Ex: The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.

Ex: Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.

Ex: If the book has an unusual shape then both the height and the width of the book will be given.

Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.

Ex: The two moulds, which were twins, were oblong wire sieves mounted on wooden frames, and the deckle was a removable wooden rim which could be fitted to either mould to make it into a tray-like sieve with a raised edge.

Ex: The process of shaping the scientific and technical propaganda into a legitimate specialisation is described.

Ex: These documents contain the Commission's sentiments on how policy should be evolved in particular sectors and what complexion it should take = Estos documentos contienen el sentir de la Comisión de cómo debería desarrollarse la política en sectores concretos y qué cariz debería tomar.

Ex: City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.

Ex: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.

* acabar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).

* actuar de forma negligente = be remiss.

* adoptar forma = take + shape.

* adoptar la forma de = take + form, take + the form of, come in + the form of.

* aprender de la forma más difícil = learn + the hard way.

* asumir una forma = assume + form.

* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.

* buena forma física = fitness, physical fitness.

* buscar la forma de = look for + ways to.

* buscar la forma de + Infinitivo = develop + way of + Gerundio.

* buscar una forma de hacer (algo) = develop + way + to make + Nombre.

* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.

* cambiar de forma = shape-shift.

* cambiar de forma de vivir = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* catálogo encuadernado en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de álbum = guard (book) catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de libro = bookform catalogue, book catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de libro encuadernado = bound book form catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de listado = computer print-out catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.

* catálogo impreso en forma de libro = printed book catalogue.

* como forma de vida = as a way of life.

* como una forma de = as a means of.

* concepto de forma = form concept.

* con forma de castillo = castellated.

* con forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].

* con forma de pelo = hair-like.

* con forma de pera = pear-shaped.

* con forma de pirámide = trihedral, pyramidal-shaped.

* con forma de tetraedro = trihedral.

* con forma de U = U-shaped.

* con forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.

* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.

* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.

* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].

* de alguna forma = in one way or another, one way or another.

* de alguna otra forma = in any other way.

* de cualquier forma = in any event, in any way [in anyway], in any case, in any way at all.

* de cualquier forma posible = in any and all ways.

* de esta forma = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.

* de forma = in form.

* de forma abrumadora = overwhelmingly.

* de forma aceptable = adequately, acceptably.

* de forma adecuada = adequately, appropriately.

* de forma alternada = in alternating fashion.

* de forma alternativa = alternatively.

* de forma anónima = anonymously.

* de forma aplastante = overwhelmingly.

* de forma apreciable = markedly.

* de forma apropiada = properly, fitly, appropriately.

* de forma audible = audibly.

* de forma autónoma = autonomously.

* de forma caprichosa = capriciously.

* de forma clara = clearly.

* de forma colegiada = collegially.

* de forma combinada = in combination.

* de forma competitiva = competitively.

* de forma complementaria = complimentarily.

* de forma completa = in full.

* de forma conjunta con = in partnership with.

* de forma considerable = considerably.

* de forma continuada = continuously.

* de forma cuadrada = squarish, square-shaped.

* de forma deductiva = deductively.

* de forma desastrosa = disastrously.

* de forma deshonesta = dishonestly.

* de forma diferente = differently shaped.

* de forma digital = digitally.

* de forma divertida = funnily.

* de forma económica = cost-effectively.

* de forma errática = erratically.

* de forma escandalosa = outrageously.

* de forma especulativa = speculatively.

* de forma estructurada = in a structured fashion.

* de forma exquisita = exquisitely.

* de forma extraña = oddly, funnily.

* de forma federal = federally.

* de forma general = widely, bulk.

* de forma global = holistically.

* de forma graciosa = funnily.

* de forma gratis = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma gratuita = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma grotesca = grotesquely.

* de forma heterogénea = heterogeneously [heterogenously].

* de forma heurística = heuristically.

* de forma humorística = in a humorous vein.

* de forma imaginativa = imaginatively.

* de forma indirecta = circuitous route.

* de forma inesperada = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.

* de forma innata = innately.

* de forma irregular = erratically.

* de forma lamentable = miserably.

* de forma lógica = in a meaningful way.

* de forma mágica = magically.

* de forma mecánica = mechanically.

* de forma mordaz = pungently.

* de forma muy parecida a = in much the same way as.

* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.

* de forma negativa = in a negative light.

* de forma neutral = neutrally.

* de forma notoria = markedly.

* de forma óptima = optimally.

* de forma personalizada = on a one-to-one basis.

* de forma poco ética = unethically.

* de forma poco imaginativa = unimaginatively.

* de forma poco profesional = unprofessionally.

* de forma poco razonable = unreasonably.

* de forma positiva = in a positive light, constructively.

* de forma práctica = pragmatically.

* de forma precisa = precisely.

* de forma puntual = occasionally, when necessary.

* de forma que = in ways that.

* de forma que resulta más fácil de entender = in digestible form.

* de forma rara = oddly, funnily.

* de forma recíproca = reciprocally.

* de forma regular = regularly.

* de forma rentable = cost-effectively.

* de forma ridícula = grotesquely.

* de forma saludable = healthily.

* de forma sana = healthily.

* de forma significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.

* de forma sistemática = in a systematic fashion.

* de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.

* de forma subconsciente = subconsciously.

* de forma sublime = subliminally.

* de forma suscinta = in brief.

* de forma terapéutica = therapeutically.

* de forma tosca = in crude form.

* de forma trágica = tragically.

* de igual forma = in like manner, in a like manner, in like fashion, in like vein.

* de la forma más difícil = the hard way.

* de la forma más fácil = the easy way.

* de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.

* de la misma forma que = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as), in much the same way as.

* de la otra forma = the other way (a)round.

* de muchas formas = in more ways than one.

* de ninguna forma = in any way at all.

* de ninguna otra forma = in any other way.

* de nuevas formas = in new ways.

* de otra forma = in any other way.

* describir de forma general = outline.

* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.

* de todas formas = anyway(s), at any rate, anyhow.

* de todas las formas posibles = in any and all ways.

* de una forma = in a fashion.

* de una forma + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + manner.

* de una forma ambigua = ambiguously.

* de una forma brillante = brilliantly.

* de una forma deplorable = execrably.

* de una forma fácil = easily.

* de una forma hábil = skilfully [skillfully, -USA].

* de una forma intangible = intangibly.

* de una forma lógica = logically.

* de una forma monstruosa = monstrously.

* de una forma organizada = in an organised fashion.

* de una forma rápida = quickly.

* de una forma relativamente + Nombre = relatively + Adverbio.

* de una forma simple = in a simple manner, simply.

* de una forma tautológica = tautologically.

* de una forma u otra = in some form or other, in one way or another, one way or another, in one form or another.

* de una nueva forma = in a new way.

* dispuesto de forma uniforme = regimented.

* división de forma = form division.

* edificio en forma de cubo = cubic building.

* en buena forma = in good nick.

* encabezamiento de forma = form heading.

* encontrar la forma de = devise + ways.

* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.

* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.

* en forma de A = A-shaped.

* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.

* en forma de capa = cape-like.

* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.

* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.

* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.

* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.

* en forma de D = d-shaped.

* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].

* en forma de libro = in book form.

* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.

* en forma de parásito = parasitically.

* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.

* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.

* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.

* en forma de U = U-shaped.

* en forma de V = V-shaped.

* en forma física = physically fit.

* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.

* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.

* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.

* en mala forma = in bad nick.

* en plena forma = in peak condition, in tip-top form, in tip-top condition.

* en su forma más básica = at its most basic.

* entintar la forma = beat + the forme.

* entrada de forma = form entry.

* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.

* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.

* faceta de forma = Form facet.

* forma adjetival = adjectival form.

* forma artística = art form.

* forma de actuar = discourse.

* forma de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.

* forma de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.

* forma de conseguir algo = lever.

* forma de doble fondo = double-faced mould.

* forma de escribir = writing style.

* forma de evitar Algo = way round + Algo.

* forma de evitar una dificultad = way (a)round + difficulty.

* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.

* forma de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.

* forma de funcionar = business model.

* forma de hablar = manner of speaking.

* forma de hacer papel = paper mould.

* forma de impresión = composing frame, forme, plate, frame.

* forma de la curva estadística en su valor más alto = peak-shape.

* forma de pago = form of payment.

* forma de papel vitela = wove mould.

* forma de pensar = thinking, belief system, set of opinions, mode of thought, mode of thinking.

* forma de presentación = form of presentation.

* forma de trabajar = working practice, work practice, business model.

* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.

* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.

* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.

* forma de vida = way of life.

* forma excelente = commanding form.

* forma física = physical form, physical condition, physical shape.

* forma flexionada = inflected form.

* forma geométrica = geometric shape, geometric pattern.

* forma impresa = hard copy [hardcopy].

* forma intelectual = intellectual form.

* forma manual = hand mould.

* forma nominal = noun form.

* forma para papel verjurado = laid mould.

* ganar de forma abrumadora = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.

* ganar de forma aplastante = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down, win by + a landslide.

* ganar de forma arrolladora = win by + a landslide.

* guardar las formas = keep up + appearances.

* indicar las formas (de/en que) = point to + ways (of/in which).

* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.

* la forma de = ways and means (of/for/to/in/by).

* la forma de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.

* la mejor forma de hacer Algo = lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.

* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.

* no hay forma de que = for the life of me.

* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.

* orientado hacia la forma = form-oriented.

* participar de forma activa = involve.

* participar de forma activa en = engage in.

* participar de una forma activa = become + involved.

* pensar de forma creativa = think out(side) + (of) the box.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* por la forma = by the way.

* presentar en forma de tabla = tabulate.

* red en forma de estrella = star network [star-network].

* sentirse en plena forma = feel + tip-top.

* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.

* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.

* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.

* ser una forma de = provide + a way of/to.

* sin forma = bodilessly, formless.

* sugerir la forma de = suggest + way in which.

* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.

* terminar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).

* tomar forma = take + form, take + shape, assume + form, shape up.

* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.

* volver a dar forma = reshape [re-shape].

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forma

feminine

A

1 (contorno, apariencia) shape

tiene forma circular it's circular (in shape)

en forma de cruz in the shape of a cross

tiene la forma de un platillo it's the shape of a saucer o it's saucer-shaped

los tenemos de todas formas y tamaños we have them in all shapes and sizes

el alfarero da forma al barro the potter shapes the clay

finalmente logró dar forma a sus proyectos he finally managed to give some shape to his plans

el suéter ha cogido la forma de la percha the sweater's been stretched out of shape by the coat hanger

el príncipe tomó la forma de una rana the prince turned into a frog

la escultura/el proyecto está empezando a tomar forma the sculpture/plan is beginning to take shape

2 (tipo, modalidad) form

la discriminación no puede ser tolerada bajo ninguna de sus formas discrimination cannot be tolerated in any shape or form

las distintas formas de vida animal the different forms of animal life

el medicamento se presenta en forma de supositorios y de comprimidos the medicine comes in suppository or tablet form

B

1 ( Lit) (de una novela, obra) form

fondo y forma form and content

2 ( Der):

un defecto de forma a technicality ( in drafting or presentation)

3 ( Fil) form

C ( Ling) form

la forma singular the singular (form)

D ( Dep, Med):

estar/mantenerse en forma to be/keep fit

esta temporada está en baja forma this season he's off form o he's not in good form

me siento en plena forma I feel on top form

en forma ( AmL fam): una comida en forma a good square meal ( colloq)

hoy nos divertimos en forma we had a terrific o fantastic time today

metiste la pata en (gran) forma you really put your foot in it ( colloq)

E (manera, modo) way

es su forma de ser it's just his way, it's just the way he is

no me gusta nada su forma de organizar las cosas I don't like his way of organizing things at all

¡qué forma de gritar, ni que estuviese sorda! there's no need to shout, I'm not deaf!

así no hay forma de entenderse we'll never get anywhere like this

lo hizo de forma que él no se enterase ( frml); she did it in such a way that he would not find out

de cualquier forma or de todas formas or de una forma o de otra anyway, in any case

Compuesto:

forma de pago

form o method of payment

F formas fpl

1 (de una mujer) figure

2 (apariencias) appearances (pl)

en público siempre guardan or cubren las formas they always keep up appearances in public

G ( Méx) (formulario) form

* * *

Del verbo formar: ( conjugate formar)

forma es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
forma
formar
forma sustantivo femenino
1
a) (contorno, apariencia) shape;

◊ en forma de cruz in the shape of a cross;

tiene la forma de un platillo it's the shape of a saucer;
dar forma a algo ( al barro) to shape sth;

( a proyecto) to give shape to sth
b) (tipo, modalidad) form;

◊ distintas formas de vida animal different forms of animal life;

forma de pago form o method of payment
2 (Dep, Med):
◊ estar en forma to be fit;

está en baja forma he's not on form;
en plena forma on top form;
en forma: nos divertimos en forma we had a really good time
3 (manera, modo) way;
◊ es su forma de ser it's just the way he is;

¡vaya forma de conducir! what a way to drive!;
forma de vida way of life;
de forma distinta differently;
de cualquier forma or de todas formas anyway, in any case
4
◊ formas sustantivo femenino plural

a) ( de mujer) figure

b) ( apariencias) appearances (pl);

◊ guardar las formas to keep up appearances

5 (Méx) ( formulario) form
formar ( conjugate formar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( crear) ‹círculo/figura› to make, form;

‹asociación/gobierno› to form, set up;
‹ barricada› to set up;
◊ ¡formen parejas! ( en clase) get into pairs o twos!;

( en baile) take your partners!
b) (Ling) to form

c) (Mil) ‹ tropas› to have … fall in

2 ( componer) to make up;
◊ un equipo formado por cinco personas a team made up of five people;

forma parte de algo to be part of sth, to belong to sth
3 ‹carácter/espíritu› to form, shape
4 ( educar) to bring up;
( para trabajo) to train
verbo intransitivo (Mil) to fall in
formarse verbo pronominal
1
a) (hacerse, crearse) [grupo/organismo] to form;

◊ se formó una cola a line (AmE) o (BrE) queue formed

b) ( desarrollarse) [niño/huesos] to develop

c) ‹idea/opinión› to form

2 ( educarse) to be educated;
( para trabajo) to be trained
forma sustantivo femenino
1 form, shape: una vasija en forma de campana, a bell-shaped vessel
2 (modo) way: hazlo de otra forma do it another way
no hay forma de probarlo, there's no way to prove it
forma de pago, method of payment
3 Dep form: está en baja forma, she's off form
me mantengo en forma, I keep fit 4 formas, (modales) manners
guardar las formas, to keep up appearances
♦ Locuciones: de forma que, so that
de todas formas, anyway, in any case
formar verbo transitivo
1 to form
2 (criar) to bring up
(instruir) to educate, train
' forma' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acento
- aerodinámica
- aerodinámico
- amorfa
- amorfo
- anacrónica
- anacrónico
- borla
- cerrada
- cerrado
- circular
- congruente
- cónica
- cónico
- corpórea
- corpóreo
- defraudar
- diferente
- ser
- escribano
- estrafalaria
- estrafalario
- estrechamiento
- estrellada
- estrellado
- formalmente
- herida
- histriónica
- histriónico
- imitar
- inicua
- inicuo
- ladrón
- ladrona
- mercenaria
- mercenario
- modo
- óptica
- oscurecer
- pequeña
- pequeño
- política
- redonda
- redondo
- sambenito
- tallar
- tela
- tener
- Tiro
English:
A
- agenda
- agree
- alternately
- amusing
- an
- and
- angular
- anyhow
- arrange
- as
- attuned to
- be
- begin
- best
- blend
- circle
- crescent
- cupcake
- day
- deny
- diamond
- disgusting
- do
- enjoy
- expect
- expedient
- faint
- figure
- fish
- fit
- fitness
- form
- freeware
- from
- go
- heart-shaped
- hexagon
- jelly baby
- jelly bean
- Jerkily
- keep
- kidney shaped
- lack
- lie
- manner
- mister
- must
- parcel
- pear-shaped

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forma nf

1. [figura] shape, form;

¿qué forma tiene? what shape is it?;

en forma de triángulo in the shape of a triangle;

en forma de L L-shaped;

el escultor dio forma al barro the sculptor shaped the clay;

tener forma ovalada o [m5] de óvalo to be oval (in shape);

el proyecto comienza a tomar forma the project is starting to take shape

2. [manera] way, manner;

tiene una forma de hablar muy divertida she has a very funny way of talking;

no ha habido forma de localizarlo it was impossible to find him;

se puede hacer de varias formas it can be done in several different ways;

lo siento, es mi forma de ser I'm sorry, that's just the way I am o that's just my way;

¡qué forma de llover! it's absolutely pouring down!;

de cualquier forma, de todas formas anyway, in any case;

si lo hacemos de esta forma, acabaremos antes if we do it this way, we'll finish earlier;

viajaremos en segunda, de esta forma recortaremos gastos we can travel second class, that way we'll keep the cost down;

han organizado las conferencias de forma que haya diez minutos de intervalo entre ellas they've arranged the speeches in such a way that there's a ten-minute break between each one;

llegaremos a las ocho, de forma que podamos comenzar temprano we'll be there by eight so (that) we can start early;

dobla la camisa de forma que no se arruguen las mangas fold the shirt so (that) the sleeves don't get creased

Comp
forma de pago method of payment
3. [manifestación] form;

la fotografía es una forma de arte photography is an art form

4. [condición física] fitness;

estar en forma to be fit;

estar en baja/plena forma to be in poor/top shape;

vuelvo a estar en plena forma I'm fully fit again;

mantenerse/ponerse en forma to keep/get fit

Comp
forma física physical fitness;
en perfecta forma física in perfect (physical) shape

5. [de equipo, artista] form;

estar en forma to be on form;

estar en baja/plena forma to be off form/on top form

6.
formas [silueta] figure, curves;

un cuerpo de formas armoniosas a curvaceous body

7.
formas [modales] manners, social conventions;

guardar las formas to keep up appearances

8. [horma, molde] mould

9. Rel host;

la Sagrada Forma the Holy Host

10. Arte & Lit form;

a este escritor le importa más la forma que el contenido this writer is more interested in form than content

11. Ling form;

en forma plural in the plural

12. Méx [formulario] form

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forma

f

1 form

2 ( apariencia) shape;

en forma de in the shape of;

dar forma a algo shape sth

3 ( manera) way;

de forma que in such a way that;

de todas formas in any case, anyway;

de alguna forma, en cierta forma in a way;

de cualquier forma anyway;

de ninguna forma not in the slightest, fam no way;

no hay forma de que coma/estudie nothing will make him eat/study, it’s impossible to get him to eat/study

4

:

formas pl proprieties;

guardar las formas keep up appearances

5

:

estar en forma be fit;

mantenerse en forma stay in shape

6 Méx ( formulario) form

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forma nf

1) : form, shape

2) manera, modo: manner, way

3) : fitness

estar en forma: to be fit, to be in shape

4) formas nfpl

: appearances, conventions

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forma n

1. (contorno) shape

¿qué forma tiene? what shape is it?

tiene forma de corazón it's heart shaped

una tarta suele tener una forma redonda cakes are usually round in shape

2. (manera) way

su forma de trabajar his way of working

de forma distinta in a different way / differently

de todas formas anyway

estar en forma to be fit

mantenerse en forma to keep fit

ponerse en forma to get fit

Spanish-English dictionary > forma
69 gusto

m.

1 taste (estilo).

una casa decorada con (buen) gusto a tastefully decorated house

de buen/mal gusto in good/bad taste

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito (Prov) there's no accounting for taste, each to his own

tener buen/mal gusto to have good/bad taste

2 pleasure.

con mucho gusto gladly, with pleasure

iría con (mucho) gusto, pero no puedo I'd love to go but I can't

da gusto estar aquí it's a real pleasure to be here

mucho gusto — el gusto es mío pleased to meet you — the pleasure's mine

hacer algo a gusto to do something willingly o gladly; (de buena gana) to do something comfortably (cómodamente)

mucho o tanto gusto pleased to meet you

sentirse o encontrarse o estar a gusto to feel comfortable o at ease

tomar gusto a algo to take a liking to something

3 whim, fancy.

4 appetite, hunger, taste.

5 flair, inclination, liking, propensity.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: gustar.

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gusto

► nombre masculino

1 (sentido, sabor) taste

2 (inclinación) liking, taste

■ es una persona de gustos sencillos she's a person of simple tastes

3 (placer) pleasure

■ tengo el gusto de presentarle a mi marido may I introduce you to my husband?

4 (capricho) whim, fancy

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FRASEOLOGÍA

cogerle el gusto a algo to take a liking to something

con mucho gusto with pleasure

dar gusto to please, delight

■ me da gusto verla comer I enjoy watching her eat

darse el gusto de to treat oneself to

de buen gusto in good taste

de mal gusto in bad taste

el gusto es mío the pleasure is mine

estar a gusto to feel comfortable, feel at ease

hacer algo a gusto to enjoy doing something

hacer algo por gusto to do something for fun

ir algo a gustos to be a matter of taste

por gusto for the sake of it

¡qué gusto! how lovely!

tanto gusto pleased to meet you

tener buen gusto to have good taste

tener mal gusto to have bad taste

tener el gusto de + inf to have the pleasure of + gerund

tener mucho gusto en + inf to be delighted to + inf

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noun m.

1) taste

2) liking

•

- a gusto

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SM

1) (=sentido) taste

agregue azúcar a gusto — add sugar to taste

2) [de comida] taste, flavour, flavor (EEUU)

tiene un gusto amargo — it has a bitter taste o flavour, it tastes bitter

le noto un gusto a almendras — it tastes of almonds

helado de tres gustos — Neapolitan ice cream

3) (=sentido estético) taste

tenemos los mismos gustos — we have the same tastes

es demasiado grande para mi gusto — it's too big for my taste

he decorado la habitación a mi gusto — I've decorated the room to my taste

al gusto de hoy, según el gusto de hoy — in the taste of today

ser persona de gusto — to be a person of taste

tiene gusto para vestir — she dresses with taste, she has taste in clothes

una habitación decorada con gusto — a tastefully decorated room

• buen gusto — good taste

no es de buen gusto decir eso — it's not in good taste to say that

tiene buen gusto para combinar colores — she has good taste in combining colours

un decorado de buen gusto — tasteful décor

• mal gusto — bad taste

es de un mal gusto extraordinario — it is in extraordinarily bad taste

una broma de muy mal gusto — a joke in very poor taste

un comentario de mal gusto — a tasteless remark

- sobre gustos no hay disputa

4) (=placer) pleasure

• a gusto, aquí me encuentro o siento a gusto — I feel at home o ease here

tengo los pies a gusto y calientes — my feet are nice and warm

• acomodarse a su gusto — to make o.s. at home, make o.s. comfortable

• con mucho gusto — with pleasure

lo haré con mucho gusto — I'll be glad to do it, I'll be only too happy to do it

con sumo gusto — with great pleasure

comer con gusto — to eat heartily

• dar gusto a algn — to please sb, give pleasure to sb

lo compré para dar gusto a los chiquillos — I bought it to please the kids

da gusto hacerlo — it's nice to do it

da gusto trabajar contigo — it's a pleasure to work with you

da gusto verlos tan contentos — it's lovely to see them so happy

tienen un entusiasmo que da gusto — they show a wonderful enthusiasm

• leo por gusto — I read for pleasure

no lo hago por gusto — I don't do it out of choice

es por gusto que siga allí — LAm you'll wait there in vain

• tener el gusto de hacer algo — to have the pleasure of doing sth

5) (=agrado) liking

al gusto de — to the liking of

ser del gusto de algn — to be to sb's liking

coger el gusto a algo, tomar gusto a algo — to take a liking to sth

tener gusto por algo — to have a liking for sth

6) [en presentaciones]

¡mucho gusto!, ¡tanto gusto!, ¡gusto verlo! — LAm * how do you do?, pleased to meet you

el gusto es mío — how do you do?, the pleasure is (all) mine

(tengo) mucho gusto en conocerle — I'm very pleased to meet you

tengo mucho gusto en presentar al Sr Peláez — allow me to introduce Mr Peláez

7) (=antojo) whim, fancy

a gusto — at will, according to one's fancy

8) Cono Sur (=estilo) style, design, colour; (=gama) range, assortment

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masculino

1)

a) ( sentido) taste

resulta amargo al gusto — it has a bitter taste

b) ( sabor) taste

tiene un gusto medio raro — it has a funny taste to it

gusto a algo: tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry; esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything; deja un gusto a menta — it has a minty aftertaste

2)

a) (placer, agrado) pleasure

tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos — (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml)

se las comió con un gusto...! — he tucked into them with such relish o delight!

da gusto estar aquí — it's so nice (being) here

me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver — it was lovely to see him again

por gusto — for fun, for pleasure

tomarle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo — to take a liking to something

b) (deseo, voluntad)

satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos — he indulges all his children's whims

maneja al marido a su gusto — she has her husband twisted around her little finger

¿está a su gusto el peinado? — is the style to your liking?

azúcar a or al gusto — sugar to taste

a gusto del consumidor — (fr hecha) however/as you like

darle el gusto a alguien: no le des todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time; hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today; me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara — I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face

c)

a gusto — at ease

un lugar en el que se está a gusto — a place where you feel comfortable o at ease

¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? — are you happy in your new job?

d) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)

mucho or tanto gusto — pleased o nice to meet you

mucho gusto (en conocerla) - el gusto es mío — pleased to meet you - the pleasure is mine (frml)

3) ( sentido estético) taste

tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse — she has very good taste in clothes

una broma de mal gusto — a tasteless joke

4) (inclinación, afición) taste

ha heredado el gusto por la música — he has inherited a liking for music

para todos los gustos — to suit all tastes

es demasiado fuerte para mi gusto — it's too strong for my taste o liking

hay gustos que merecen palos — there's no accounting for taste

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito — each to his own taste

* * *

= appetite, delight, taste, flavour [flavor, -USA], enjoyment, liking, tastefulness, preference, like, pleasure, treat, aftertaste.

Ex. We need to know what and how consumers' information appetites have changed.

Ex. Reality is often very much lacking in delight.

Ex. This is to ensure that the taste for good English is kept alive and developed by the provision of good literature.

Ex. Plainly, in many documents sections that can be regarded as truly representative of the flavour of the original are absent or difficult to identify.

Ex. So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.

Ex. Sometimes this exchange can be sufficient to reshape our reaction from one of dislike and puzzlement to liking and understanding.

Ex. The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.

Ex. It is important to recognise, then, that a variety of different indexing approaches are inevitable, not only for reasons of history and indexer preference, but because different situations demand different approaches.

Ex. I would also like to know where to find other expats in Dusseldorf would have the same like for beer/wine and talking rubbish.

Ex. It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.

Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.

Ex. I don't know if it's paranoia or my subconscious acting up or a vitamin deficiency, but I have now twice had a soapy aftertaste when eating.

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* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.

* agradable al gusto = palatable.

* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.

* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.

* buen gusto, el = good taste.

* cogerle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* con buen gusto = tastefully.

* con gusto = happily, satisfyingly, stylish, willingly.

* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].

* darse el gusto de = indulge in.

* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.

* de buen gusto = tasteful.

* de mal gusto = in bad taste, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], distasteful, unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de pésimo gusto = tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.].

* de + Posesivo + gusto = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.

* discusiones sobre gustos y colores = flame war.

* encontrarse a gusto = be at ease.

* en la variedad está el gusto = variety is the spice of life.

* gusto al que Uno se acostumbra con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto personal = personal taste, personal preference.

* gusto por lo dulce = sweet tooth.

* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto refinado = refined taste.

* hacer a gusto del consumidor = make to + order.

* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.

* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.

* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* sentido del gusto = sense of taste.

* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.

* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.

* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* todo tipo de gustos = all shades of opinion.

* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.

* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( sentido) taste

resulta amargo al gusto — it has a bitter taste

b) ( sabor) taste

tiene un gusto medio raro — it has a funny taste to it

gusto a algo: tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry; esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything; deja un gusto a menta — it has a minty aftertaste

2)

a) (placer, agrado) pleasure

tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos — (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml)

se las comió con un gusto...! — he tucked into them with such relish o delight!

da gusto estar aquí — it's so nice (being) here

me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver — it was lovely to see him again

por gusto — for fun, for pleasure

tomarle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo — to take a liking to something

b) (deseo, voluntad)

satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos — he indulges all his children's whims

maneja al marido a su gusto — she has her husband twisted around her little finger

¿está a su gusto el peinado? — is the style to your liking?

azúcar a or al gusto — sugar to taste

a gusto del consumidor — (fr hecha) however/as you like

darle el gusto a alguien: no le des todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time; hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today; me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara — I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face

c)

a gusto — at ease

un lugar en el que se está a gusto — a place where you feel comfortable o at ease

¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? — are you happy in your new job?

d) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)

mucho or tanto gusto — pleased o nice to meet you

mucho gusto (en conocerla) - el gusto es mío — pleased to meet you - the pleasure is mine (frml)

3) ( sentido estético) taste

tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse — she has very good taste in clothes

una broma de mal gusto — a tasteless joke

4) (inclinación, afición) taste

ha heredado el gusto por la música — he has inherited a liking for music

para todos los gustos — to suit all tastes

es demasiado fuerte para mi gusto — it's too strong for my taste o liking

hay gustos que merecen palos — there's no accounting for taste

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito — each to his own taste

* * *

= appetite, delight, taste, flavour [flavor, -USA], enjoyment, liking, tastefulness, preference, like, pleasure, treat, aftertaste.

Ex: We need to know what and how consumers' information appetites have changed.

Ex: Reality is often very much lacking in delight.

Ex: This is to ensure that the taste for good English is kept alive and developed by the provision of good literature.

Ex: Plainly, in many documents sections that can be regarded as truly representative of the flavour of the original are absent or difficult to identify.

Ex: So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.

Ex: Sometimes this exchange can be sufficient to reshape our reaction from one of dislike and puzzlement to liking and understanding.

Ex: The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.

Ex: It is important to recognise, then, that a variety of different indexing approaches are inevitable, not only for reasons of history and indexer preference, but because different situations demand different approaches.

Ex: I would also like to know where to find other expats in Dusseldorf would have the same like for beer/wine and talking rubbish.

Ex: It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.

Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.

Ex: I don't know if it's paranoia or my subconscious acting up or a vitamin deficiency, but I have now twice had a soapy aftertaste when eating.

* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.

* agradable al gusto = palatable.

* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.

* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.

* buen gusto, el = good taste.

* cogerle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* con buen gusto = tastefully.

* con gusto = happily, satisfyingly, stylish, willingly.

* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].

* darse el gusto de = indulge in.

* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.

* de buen gusto = tasteful.

* de mal gusto = in bad taste, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], distasteful, unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de pésimo gusto = tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.].

* de + Posesivo + gusto = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.

* discusiones sobre gustos y colores = flame war.

* encontrarse a gusto = be at ease.

* en la variedad está el gusto = variety is the spice of life.

* gusto al que Uno se acostumbra con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto personal = personal taste, personal preference.

* gusto por lo dulce = sweet tooth.

* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* gusto refinado = refined taste.

* hacer a gusto del consumidor = make to + order.

* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.

* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.

* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* sentido del gusto = sense of taste.

* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.

* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.

* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* todo tipo de gustos = all shades of opinion.

* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.

* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

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gusto

masculine

A

1 (sentido) taste

resulta amargo al gusto it has a bitter taste

2 (sabor) taste

esta bebida tiene un gusto extraño this drink has a strange taste o tastes strange

¿de qué gusto quieres el helado? what flavor (of) ice cream do you want?

tiene un gustillo or gustito medio raro it has a slightly funny taste to it

gusto A algo:

tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry

tiene gusto a quemado it tastes burned, it has a burned taste

esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything, this has no taste at all

sus palabras me dejaron un gusto amargo her words left me with a nasty taste in my mouth o with an unpleasant aftertaste

B

1 (placer, agrado) pleasure

tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos ( frml); it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you ( frml), I shall be delighted o very pleased to accompany you ( frml)

¡se las comió con un gusto …! he tucked into them with such relish o delight!

da gusto trabajar en una oficina tan luminosa it's a pleasure o ( colloq) it's great to have such a bright office to work in

me dio mucho or un gran gusto volverlo a ver ( frml); it was delightful o a great pleasure to see him again ( frml)

por gusto for fun, for pleasure

escribe por gusto, no por el dinero he writes for pleasure, not for the money

que da gusto ( fam): baila que da gusto she dances wonderfully o beautifully

los precios suben que da gusto ( iró); prices are shooting up

tomarle or cogerle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo to take a liking to sth, get to like sth, get into sth ( colloq)

quien por su gusto padece, vaya al infierno a quejarse you/he/one must face the consequences of your/his/one's actions

2

(deseo, voluntad): satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos he indulges all his children's whims

no puedo permitirme esos gustos tan caros I can't afford such luxuries

maneja al marido a su gusto she has her husband twisted around her little finger

el vestido no ha quedado a mi gusto the dress hasn't turned out the way I wanted it

¿está a su gusto el peinado? is the style to your liking?

agregar azúcar a or al gusto add sugar to taste

a gusto del consumidor ( fr hecha); however/whatever/as you like

darle el or hacerle el gusto a algn: no le hagas todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time

hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today

darse los gustos en vida to enjoy life

me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face

3

a gusto at ease

un lugar en el que se está muy a gusto a place where you feel comfortable o at ease

¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? are you happy in your new job?

no se siente a gusto entre gente tan distinguida he doesn't feel at ease o he feels ill at ease o uncomfortable among such distinguished people

4

(en fórmulas de cortesía): mucho or tanto gusto pleased o nice to meet you

mucho gusto (en conocerla) — el gusto es mío pleased to meet you — the pleasure is mine ( frml)

¿podría avisarme cuando lleguen? — con mucho gusto could you let me know when they arrive? — with pleasure o ( AmE) I'd be glad to

la conoces ¿no? — no, todavía no he tenido el gusto ( frml); you know her, don't you? — no, I haven't had the pleasure ( frml)

C (sentido estético) taste

tiene un gusto horrible she has awful o appalling taste

tiene mucho gusto para arreglar las flores she does very tasteful flower arrangements

no me parece de muy buen gusto lo que le dijiste I don't think that what you said was in very good taste

lleva ropa de muy buen gusto he wears tasteful clothes

tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse she has very good taste in clothes o very good dress sense

una broma/un comentario de mal gusto a tasteless joke/remark, a joke/remark that was in very poor o bad taste

D (inclinación, afición) taste

nuestros gustos son muy dispares our tastes are very different, we have very different tastes

tiene gustos caros/simples she has expensive/simple tastes

ha heredado de su padre el gusto por la música he has inherited a liking for music from his father, he has inherited his father's love of music

es difícil elegirle un disco si no conocemos sus gustos it's difficult to choose a record for him if we don't know his taste in music o what sort of music he likes

lo tengo puesto a mi gusto I've got it arranged the way I like it o to my taste

corbatas para todos los gustos ties to suit all tastes, ties for all tastes

un verde demasiado vivo para mi gusto too bright a green for my taste o liking

ir en gustos to be a matter of taste

en gustos se rompen géneros ( Méx); each to his own o there's no accounting for taste

entre gustos no hay disgustos ( Col); each to his own o there's no accounting for taste

hay gustos que merecen palos there's no accounting for taste, each to his own

nunca llueve a gusto de todos one man's meat is another man's poison, you can't please everybody

para los gustos están los colores it takes all sorts, horses for courses

sobre gustos y colores no hay nada escrito or no hay disputa or no discuten los doctores each to his own o there's no accounting for taste

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Del verbo gustar: ( conjugate gustar)

gusto es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

gustó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
gustar
gusto
gustar ( conjugate gustar) verbo intransitivo
1 (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ ¿te gustó el libro? did you like o enjoy the book?;

me gusta su compañía I enjoy her company;
los helados no me/te/nos gustan I/you/we don't like ice cream;
le gusta mucho la música he likes music very much;
a Juan le gusta María Juan likes María;
le gusta tocar la guitarra she likes to play the guitar (AmE), she likes playing the guitar (BrE);
le gusta mucho viajar she's very fond of traveling (colloq);
nos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch;
¿te gustoía visitar el castillo? would you like to visit the castle?;
me gustoía que vinieras temprano I'd like you to come early
2 ( en frases de cortesía) to wish (frml);
◊ como guste as you wish;

cuando usted guste whenever it is convenient for you
verbo transitivo (AmL) ( querer) to like;
◊ ¿gustan tomar algo? would you like something to drink?

gusto sustantivo masculino
1
a) (sentido, sabor) taste;

◊ resulta amargo al gusto it has a bitter taste;

tiene un gusto medio raro it has a funny taste to it;
tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry;
deja un gusto a menta it has a minty aftertaste
b) ( sentido estético) taste;

◊ tiene muy buen gusto para vestirse she has very good taste in clothes;

una broma de mal gusto a tasteless joke;
para todos los gustos to suit all tastes
2
a) (placer, agrado) pleasure;

◊ tendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml);

da gusto estar aquí it's so nice (being) here;
me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver it was lovely to see him again;
por gusto for fun, for pleasure;
un lugar donde se está a gusto a place where you feel comfortable o at ease
b) ( en fórmulas de cortesía):

◊ mucho gusto (en conocerla) pleased o nice to meet you;

el gusto es mío the pleasure is mine
gustar
I verbo intransitivo 1 me gusta el pan, I like bread
me gustaba su compañía, I used to like his company
(con infinitivo) me gusta escribir, I like to write o I like writing
me gustaría ir, I would like to go ➣ Ver nota abajo
2 frml cortesía: cuando gustes, whenever you like
¿gustas?, would you like some?
3 frml (sentir agrado o afición) gustar de, to enjoy: gusta de salir a pasear por las mañanas, he likes to have a walk in the morning
II vtr (degustar, probar) to taste
Gustar se traduce por to like: Me gusta esta música. I like this music. Sin embargo, recuerda que en español el sujeto del verbo gustar es lo que nos gusta (esta música), mientras que en inglés el sujeto del verbo to like es I.
Si quieres añadir un verbo como complemento del verbo to like (me gusta nadar), debes emplear el gerundio, que siempre sugiere algo placentero: I like swimming. Pero si más que gustarte simplemente te parece una buena idea o lo haces por tu propio bien puedes usar el infinitivo: I like to go to the dentist twice a year. Me gusta ir al dentista dos veces al año. Sería muy difícil que alguien dijera I like going to the dentist, porque significaría que disfruta haciéndolo.
En el modo condicional ( I would like) sólo se puede usar el infinitivo: I would like to go out tonight. Me gustaría salir esta noche.
gusto sustantivo masculino
1 (sensación) taste
2 (para apreciar la belleza) taste: la tía Rosa tiene muy mal gusto, aunt Rose has very bad taste
fue un comentario de mal gusto, it was a remark in bad taste
3 (inclinación, agrado) liking: esa literatura no es de su gusto, he doesn't like that kind of literature
para mi gusto está precioso, I find it very pretty
4 (placer) pleasure: lo hace por gusto, she does it for the sake of it
este solecito es un gusto this sun is very nice
no tengo el gusto de conocerle, I have not had the pleasure of meeting him
♦ Locuciones: a gusto, comfortable o at ease
con (mucho) gusto, with (great) pleasure
tanto gusto, pleased to meet you
sobre gustos no hay nada escrito, each to his own
' gusto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antojo
- bastante
- bebible
- chabacana
- chabacano
- decoración
- despacharse
- detalle
- dulce
- dulzón
- dulzona
- encontrar
- exquisita
- exquisito
- fina
- fino
- gloria
- grado
- gustosa
- gustoso
- hogareña
- hogareño
- imperio
- macarrónica
- macarrónico
- paladar
- paleta
- paleto
- plato
- primera
- primero
- recargada
- recargado
- refinar
- refinada
- refinado
- ricamente
- sentida
- sentido
- solícita
- solícito
- tampoco
- teatralidad
- toque
- absoluto
- afición
- charro
- chulo
- comentario
- como
English:
cheap
- comfortable
- customize
- deplorably
- discerning
- discriminating
- discrimination
- do
- ease
- exquisite
- flavor
- flavour
- full-bodied
- gladly
- gore
- gristle
- gusto
- hoax
- indulge
- like
- liking
- matter
- naff
- please
- pleasure
- prefer
- put off
- relish
- savor
- savour
- sense
- sick
- sight
- take to
- taste
- tasteful
- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- tone
- unsophisticated
- vulgar
- vulgarity
- acquired
- choice
- distasteful
- dress
- fun

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gusto

♦ nm

1. [sentido] taste;

tiene atrofiado el sentido del gusto she has a poor sense of taste;

añada sal a gusto add salt to taste

2. [sabor] taste, flavour;

este postre tiene un gusto muy raro this dessert tastes very odd;

tiene gusto a chocolate it tastes of chocolate;

tiene gusto a plástico it tastes like plastic;

una barra de helado de dos gustos a block of ice cream with two flavours

3. [estilo] taste;

el buen gusto se forma desde la infancia good taste is something you develop as a child;

es un cuadro de gusto romántico the painting is rather Romantic in style;

está decorado al gusto de la época it is decorated in the style of the period;

una casa decorada con (buen) gusto a tastefully decorated house;

de buen/mal gusto in good/bad taste;

fue una broma de mal gusto the joke was in bad o poor taste;

tener buen/mal gusto to have good/bad taste;

tiene muy buen gusto para la ropa she has very good taste in clothes;

Prov

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito there's no accounting for taste, each to his own

4. [preferencia] taste;

tenemos gustos distintos sobre ropa we have different tastes in clothes;

no comparto su gusto por la violencia I don't share his liking for violence;

su gusto por el mar es bien conocido he is well known for liking the sea

5. [placer] pleasure;

ponte a gusto make yourself comfortable;

contigo estoy muy a gusto I feel really comfortable o at ease with you;

a gusto del consumidor in line with the customer's wishes;

siempre quieres que haga las cosas a tu gusto you always want me to do things your way;

con mucho gusto gladly, with pleasure;

iría con (mucho) gusto, pero no puedo I'd love to go, but I can't;

lo haré con gusto I'll be pleased to do it, I'll do it with pleasure;

da gusto estar aquí it's really nice here;

lo hago por darte gusto I'm doing it for you o to make you happy;

me di el gusto de contestarle I allowed myself the satisfaction of answering him back;

date el gusto, cómpratelo go on, treat yourself and buy it;

encontrarse o [m5] estar o [m5] sentirse a gusto to feel comfortable o at ease;

está a gusto consigo mismo he's at ease with himself;

hacer algo a gusto [de buena gana] to do sth willingly o gladly;
[cómodamente] to do sth comfortably;
tomar o Esp [m5] coger gusto a algo to take a liking to sth;

Comp
Fam
que da gusto: canta que da gusto it's a pleasure to hear her sing;

esta cerveza entra que da gusto this beer goes down a treat

6. [en fórmula de cortesía]
mucho o [m5]tanto gusto – el gusto es mío pleased to meet you – the pleasure's mine;

¿me podrías despertar a las 7? – con mucho gusto can you wake me at 7? – of course o with pleasure;

tener el gusto de hacer algo to have the pleasure of doing sth;

no tengo el gusto (de conocerla) I don't think I've had the pleasure

♦ de gusto, por gusto loc adv
Perú, RP [adrede] on purpose;
hacer algo de o [m5] por gusto to do sth on purpose o deliberately;

es por gusto que se queda she's only staying to annoy us

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gusto

m

1 ( preferencias, sabor) taste;

sobre gustos no hay nada escrito there’s no accounting for taste;

de buen gusto in good taste, tasteful;

de mal gusto in bad taste, tasteless;

tomar el gusto a algo get to like sth, acquire a taste for sth

2 ( placer) pleasure;

con mucho gusto with pleasure;

da gusto hacer negocios con usted it’s a pleasure doing business with you;

dar gusto a alguien please s.o.;

tener el gusto de have the pleasure of;

mucho o

tanto gusto how do you do

3

:

a gusto at ease;

sentirse a gusto feel comfortable o at ease

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gusto nm

1) : flavor, taste

2) : taste, style

3) : pleasure, liking

4) : whim, fancy

a gusto: at will

5)

a gusto : comfortable, at ease

6)

al gusto : to taste, as one likes

7)

mucho gusto : pleased to meet you

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gusto n

1. (sentido, sabor) taste

tiene un gusto dulce it has a sweet taste

2. (preferencia) taste

tenemos gustos muy diferentes we've got very different tastes

3. (placer) pleasure

tenemos el gusto de invitarles a la boda de nuestro hijo we are pleased to invite you to our son's wedding

el gusto por la lectura the love of reading

estar / sentirse a gusto to feel comfortable

mucho gusto pleased to meet you

Spanish-English dictionary > gusto
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v.

1 to pay (empleado, persona).

pagó dos millones por la casa she paid two million for the house

yo pago la cena I'll pay for dinner

su padre le paga los estudios his father is supporting him through college/university

no iría aunque me lo pagaras I wouldn't go (even) if you paid me

¡que Dios se lo pague! God bless you!

me las pagarás (informal figurative) you'll pay for this

Ella le paga al jardinero She pays the gardener.

Ella pagó al fin She paid at last.

Ella pagó mucho dinero She paid a lot of money.

Ella pagó la culpa She paid the responsibility.

2 to be worth it (informal) (compensar). ( Latin American Spanish)

no paga it's not worth it

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pagar

Conjugation model [ LLEGAR], like link=llegar llegar

► verbo transitivo

1 to pay

■ ya he pagado lo que debía I've already paid what I owed

► verbo intransitivo

1 to pay

■ en esta empresa pagan muy bien this company pays very well

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FRASEOLOGÍA

pagar al contado to pay cash

pagar en metálico to pay cash

¡me las pagarás! familiar you'll pay for this!

pagarlas todas juntas familiar to pay for one's sins

■ las pagarás todas juntas your sins will catch up with you in the end

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verb

to pay

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1. VT

1) (=abonar) [+ factura, rescate, sueldo] to pay; [+ compra] to pay for; [+ intereses, hipoteca] to pay off, repay

paga 200 dólares de alquiler — he pays 200 dollars in rent

los menores de tres años no pagan entrada — children under three get in free

ya han pagado las bebidas — the drinks have been paid for

su tío le paga los estudios — his uncle is paying for his education

estamos pagando la hipoteca del piso — we're paying off o repaying the mortgage on the flat

• cantidad a pagar — amount payable

a pagar en destino — (Correos) postage due

• pagar algo con tarjeta de crédito — to pay for sth by credit card

¿lo puede pagar con dólares? — can I pay in dollars?

• pagar algo al contado o en efectivo o en metálico — to pay cash for sth, pay for sth in cash

• pagar algo a plazos — to pay for sth in instalments o (EEUU) installments

• pagar algo por — to pay sth for

¿cuánto pagasteis por el coche? — how much did you pay for the car?

hemos pagado un precio muy alto por haberlo traicionado — betraying him cost us dear, we paid a high price for betraying him

- ni aunque me paguen

- pagar a algn con la misma moneda
pato, plato, vidrio
2) (=costar) to cost

el pavo se está pagando a 23 euros el kilo — turkey costs 23 euros a kilo at the moment

sus cuadros se pagan a peso de oro — his paintings fetch a very high price

3) (=corresponder) [+ ayuda, favor] to repay; [+ visita] to return

¿cómo puedo pagarte lo que has hecho por mis hijos? — how can I repay you for what you've done for my children?

4) (=sufrir las consecuencias de)

lo pagó con su vida — he paid for it with his life

pagó su error con diez años de cárcel — his mistake cost him ten years in jail

- pagar algo caro

¡lo pagarás caro! — you'll pay dearly for this!

pagarlas —

¡las vas a pagar! — you've got it coming to you! *, you'll pay for this!

¡me las pagarás todas juntas! — I'll get you for this!

- ¡que Dios se lo pague!

- el que la hace la paga

2. VI

1) (=satisfacer un pago) to pay

hoy pago yo — I'm paying today, it's my turn to pay today

en este trabajo pagan bien — this job pays well

2) Col, Méx (=compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga — the business doesn't pay

3.

See:

pagarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( abonar) <cuenta/alquiler> to pay; < deuda> to pay (off), repay; <comida/entradas/mercancías> to pay for

¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? — how much rent do you pay?

me pagan los estudios — they are paying for my education

no puedo pagar tanto — I can't afford (to pay) that much

ni que me/le paguen — not even if you paid me/him

pagar algo POR algo — to pay something for something

b) <favor/desvelos> to repay

que Dios se lo pague! — God bless you!

c) ( expiar) <delito/atrevimiento> to pay for

pagar algo CON algo — to pay for something with something

lo pagó con su vida — he paid for it with his life

el que la hace la paga — you've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it

me las vas a pagar! or ya me las pagarás! — you'll pay for this!
2.
pagar vi

a) (Com, Fin) to pay

pagan bien — they pay well, the pay's good

b) ( corresponder) to repay

pagarle a alguien con la misma moneda — to pay somebody back in their own coin o in kind

c) (Col fam) (rendir, compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga — the business doesn't pay

no paga pintar estas paredes — it's not worth painting these walls

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= pay, reimburse, make + payment, defray + costs, pony up, pay out, pick up + the tab, pay up.

Ex. I am also committed, however -- and this is what our taxpayers are paying us for -- to serving our library users, the people who are paying our salaries.

Ex. LC will supply computer services and staff from the MARC Development and Information Systems Offices, all to be reimbursed by RLG.

Ex. The order is also indexed by the vendor from whom the document was ordered and the library fund from which the payments will be made.

Ex. The author offers a framework for law libraries considering introducing fees to defray costs.

Ex. Getting the good doctor to pony up for network security is likely to be your toughest challenge.

Ex. Within six months after receipt of the Prize, the winner must submit to IFLA HQ an interim report of the use made of the funds, and the second instalment will be paid out.

Ex. The article ' Who should pick up the tab' deals with the issue of charging fees for library services.

Ex. Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.

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* cantidad a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* deber pagarse = be payable.

* el que las hace, las paga = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* extar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.

* hacer pagar tributos = exact + tributes.

* hacer que se paguen las consecuencias = make + the roof fall in on + Pronombre.

* importe a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* hacer que Alguien page sus culpas = bring + Nombre + to justice.

* lo que se suele pagar = going rate, the.

* obligar a pagar = enforce + payment.

* pagando = for a fee.

* pagando de + Posesivo + bolsillo = at + Posesivo + own expense.

* pagando un poco más = at additional cost.

* pagar al contado = pay in + cash.

* pagar capital = repay + capital.

* pagar caro = pay + penalty, pay + dearly.

* pagar completamente = pay up.

* pagar con antelación = prepay.

* pagar contrarreembolso = cash on delivery (COD).

* pagar demasiado = overbid, pay through + the nose.

* pagar derechos reales = pay + royalty.

* pagar deudas = meet + debts.

* pagar dinero = fork over + money.

* pagar dos veces = double-pay.

* pagar el pato = carry + the can, take it on + the chin.

* pagar el precio = meet + price.

* pagar en efectivo = pay in + cash.

* pagar en especie = pay in + kind.

* pagar en metálico = pay in + cash.

* pagar honorarios = pay + fee.

* pagar impuestos = pay + taxes.

* pagar justos por pecadores = the innocent + suffer + for the guilty, throw + the baby out with the bath water.

* pagar la factura = pay + the tab.

* pagar la hora a la mitad más de lo normal = get + time-and-a-half.

* pagarlas con = take it out on.

* pagar las consecuencias = pay + penalty, pay + toll, pay + the price, pay + the tab, pay + the penalty, take it on + the chin.

* pagar las consecuencias de = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* pagar las deudas = pay + Posesivo + dues.

* pagar los gastos = bear + the cost(s).

* pagar los platos rotos = carry + the can, pick up + the pieces.

* pagar más de lo que se debería = overpay.

* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.

* pagar poquísimo = pay + peanuts.

* pagar por adelantado = pay + up-front.

* pagar por completo = pay off.

* pagar por horas extra = pay + overtime.

* pagar precio = pay + cost.

* pagarse sus propios gastos = pay + Posesivo + own way.

* pagar una deuda = repay + debt, satisfy + debt, pay off + debt, pay up.

* pagar una factura = settle + invoice, pay + a bill.

* pagar una factura atrasada = pay off + bill.

* pagar un alto precio = pay + hefty price.

* pagar una multa = pay + fine.

* pagar una suma de dinero = pay + sum.

* pagar un dineral = pay through + the nose, fork out + lots of money.

* pagar un ojo de la cara = pay through + the nose.

* pagar un precio = pay + fee, pay + penalty.

* pagar un precio alto por Algo = pay + a premium price for.

* pagar un precio elevado = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio exorbitante = pay through + the nose.

* páguese por el uso hecho = pay-as-you-go.

* persona que paga impuestos = taxpayer [tax-payer].

* quien paga manda = he who pays the piper calls the tune.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( abonar) <cuenta/alquiler> to pay; < deuda> to pay (off), repay; <comida/entradas/mercancías> to pay for

¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? — how much rent do you pay?

me pagan los estudios — they are paying for my education

no puedo pagar tanto — I can't afford (to pay) that much

ni que me/le paguen — not even if you paid me/him

pagar algo POR algo — to pay something for something

b) <favor/desvelos> to repay

que Dios se lo pague! — God bless you!

c) ( expiar) <delito/atrevimiento> to pay for

pagar algo CON algo — to pay for something with something

lo pagó con su vida — he paid for it with his life

el que la hace la paga — you've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it

me las vas a pagar! or ya me las pagarás! — you'll pay for this!
2.
pagar vi

a) (Com, Fin) to pay

pagan bien — they pay well, the pay's good

b) ( corresponder) to repay

pagarle a alguien con la misma moneda — to pay somebody back in their own coin o in kind

c) (Col fam) (rendir, compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga — the business doesn't pay

no paga pintar estas paredes — it's not worth painting these walls

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= pay, reimburse, make + payment, defray + costs, pony up, pay out, pick up + the tab, pay up.

Ex: I am also committed, however -- and this is what our taxpayers are paying us for -- to serving our library users, the people who are paying our salaries.

Ex: LC will supply computer services and staff from the MARC Development and Information Systems Offices, all to be reimbursed by RLG.

Ex: The order is also indexed by the vendor from whom the document was ordered and the library fund from which the payments will be made.

Ex: The author offers a framework for law libraries considering introducing fees to defray costs.

Ex: Getting the good doctor to pony up for network security is likely to be your toughest challenge.

Ex: Within six months after receipt of the Prize, the winner must submit to IFLA HQ an interim report of the use made of the funds, and the second instalment will be paid out.

Ex: The article ' Who should pick up the tab' deals with the issue of charging fees for library services.

Ex: Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.

* cantidad a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* deber pagarse = be payable.

* el que las hace, las paga = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* extar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.

* hacer pagar tributos = exact + tributes.

* hacer que se paguen las consecuencias = make + the roof fall in on + Pronombre.

* importe a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* hacer que Alguien page sus culpas = bring + Nombre + to justice.

* lo que se suele pagar = going rate, the.

* obligar a pagar = enforce + payment.

* pagando = for a fee.

* pagando de + Posesivo + bolsillo = at + Posesivo + own expense.

* pagando un poco más = at additional cost.

* pagar al contado = pay in + cash.

* pagar capital = repay + capital.

* pagar caro = pay + penalty, pay + dearly.

* pagar completamente = pay up.

* pagar con antelación = prepay.

* pagar contrarreembolso = cash on delivery (COD).

* pagar demasiado = overbid, pay through + the nose.

* pagar derechos reales = pay + royalty.

* pagar deudas = meet + debts.

* pagar dinero = fork over + money.

* pagar dos veces = double-pay.

* pagar el pato = carry + the can, take it on + the chin.

* pagar el precio = meet + price.

* pagar en efectivo = pay in + cash.

* pagar en especie = pay in + kind.

* pagar en metálico = pay in + cash.

* pagar honorarios = pay + fee.

* pagar impuestos = pay + taxes.

* pagar justos por pecadores = the innocent + suffer + for the guilty, throw + the baby out with the bath water.

* pagar la factura = pay + the tab.

* pagar la hora a la mitad más de lo normal = get + time-and-a-half.

* pagarlas con = take it out on.

* pagar las consecuencias = pay + penalty, pay + toll, pay + the price, pay + the tab, pay + the penalty, take it on + the chin.

* pagar las consecuencias de = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* pagar las deudas = pay + Posesivo + dues.

* pagar los gastos = bear + the cost(s).

* pagar los platos rotos = carry + the can, pick up + the pieces.

* pagar más de lo que se debería = overpay.

* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.

* pagar poquísimo = pay + peanuts.

* pagar por adelantado = pay + up-front.

* pagar por completo = pay off.

* pagar por horas extra = pay + overtime.

* pagar precio = pay + cost.

* pagarse sus propios gastos = pay + Posesivo + own way.

* pagar una deuda = repay + debt, satisfy + debt, pay off + debt, pay up.

* pagar una factura = settle + invoice, pay + a bill.

* pagar una factura atrasada = pay off + bill.

* pagar un alto precio = pay + hefty price.

* pagar una multa = pay + fine.

* pagar una suma de dinero = pay + sum.

* pagar un dineral = pay through + the nose, fork out + lots of money.

* pagar un ojo de la cara = pay through + the nose.

* pagar un precio = pay + fee, pay + penalty.

* pagar un precio alto por Algo = pay + a premium price for.

* pagar un precio elevado = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio exorbitante = pay through + the nose.

* páguese por el uso hecho = pay-as-you-go.

* persona que paga impuestos = taxpayer [tax-payer].

* quien paga manda = he who pays the piper calls the tune.

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pagar [A3 ]

vt

1 (abonar) ‹cuenta/alquiler› to pay; ‹deuda› to pay, pay off, repay; ‹comida/entradas/mercancías› to pay for

dijo que ya estaba todo pagado he said everything had already been paid for

¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? how much rent do you pay?, how much do you pay in rent?

los niños pagan sólo medio billete children only pay half fare

no me ha pagado la última traducción que le hice she hasn't paid me for the last translation I did for her

nos pagaban $100 la hora they paid us $100 an hour

sus abuelos le pagan los estudios his grandparents are paying for his education, his grandparents are putting him through college

no puedo pagar tanto I can't afford (to pay) that much

pagar algo POR algo to pay sth FOR sth

¿y pagaste $500 por esa porquería? you mean you paid $500 for that piece of junk?

ni que me/le paguen not even if you paid me/him

no salgo con él ni que me paguen I wouldn't go out with him if you paid me

2 ‹favor/desvelos› to repay

nunca podré pagarte lo que has hecho por mí I'll never be able to repay you for what you've done for me

¡que Dios se lo pague! God bless you!

3 (expiar) ‹delito/atrevimiento› to pay for

pagarás cara tu osadía you'll pay dearly for your audacity

pagar algo CON algo to pay FOR sth WITH sth

lo pagó con su vida he paid for it with his life

pagó su delito con seis años de cárcel her crime cost her six years in prison

el que la hace la paga you've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it ¡me las vas a pagar! or ¡ya me las pagarás! you'll pay for this!, I'll get you for this!

pato¹ (↑ pato (1))

■ pagar

vi

1 ( Com, Fin) to pay

pagar al contado/a plazos to pay cash/in installments

pagué por adelantado I paid in advance

me pagó en efectivo or en metálico she paid me cash

nos pagaban en especie they used to pay us in kind

¿le has pagado a la limpiadora? have you paid the cleaning lady?

pagan bien they pay well, the pay's good

2 (corresponder) to repay

pagarle a algn con la misma moneda to pay sb back in their own coin o in kind

3 ( Col fam) (rendir, compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga the business doesn't pay

no paga pintar estas paredes it's not worth painting these walls

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pagar ( conjugate pagar) verbo transitivo
a) ( abonar) ‹cuenta/alquiler› to pay;

‹ deuda› to pay (off), repay;
‹comida/entradas/mercancías› to pay for;
◊ ¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? how much rent do you pay?;

le pagan los estudios they are paying for his education;
no puedo pagar tanto I can't afford (to pay) that much;
pagar algo POR algo to pay sth for sth
b) ‹favor/desvelos› to repay

c) ( expiar) ‹delito/atrevimiento› to pay for;

pagar algo CON algo to pay for sth with sth;
◊ ¡me las vas a pagar! you'll pay for this!

verbo intransitivo (Com, Fin) to pay;
◊ pagarle a algn to pay sb

pagar verbo transitivo
1 (abonar) to pay: puedes pagarlo a plazos o al contado, you can pay for it in instalments or in cash
2 (recompensar) to repay: no sé cómo pagarte este favor, I don't know how I can repay you for this favour
3 (expiar) to pay for: tendrás que pagar tu crimen, you must pay for your crime
figurado ¡me las pagarás!, you'll pay for this!
II verbo intransitivo
1 (abonar) ¿puedo pagar con tarjeta?, can I pay by card?
2 pagarás por tu intransigencia, you'll pay for your intransigence

' pagar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abonar
- adelantada
- adelantado
- cantidad
- cobrarse
- colarse
- competidor
- competidora
- contada
- contado
- ser
- escote
- letra
- matrícula
- metálica
- metálico
- moneda
- pato
- perjuicio
- plato
- retribuir
- sufragar
- teja
- tributo
- urgente
- adelantar
- amortizar
- antelación
- anular
- barbaridad
- billete
- capaz
- cheque
- corriente
- creces
- cumplir
- destinar
- deuda
- disparar
- efectivo
- franquear
- gilipollez
- media
- medio
- paga
- plazo
- poder
- pretender
- sin
- vidrio
English:
afford
- bail out
- by
- can
- check out
- cheque
- default setting
- double
- Dutch
- evict
- fare
- foot
- fork out
- free
- fund
- give
- installment
- instalment
- kind
- nail
- out
- overpay
- pay
- pay back
- pay off
- pay out
- pay up
- pick up
- prepay
- promptly
- rap
- repay
- repayment
- satisfy
- settle
- shout
- suffer
- sufficient
- tab
- tax
- upkeep
- advance
- back
- begrudge
- check
- default
- disconnect
- dodger
- due
- go

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pagar

♦ vt

1. [con dinero] [precio, alquiler, factura] to pay;
[deuda, hipoteca] to pay off; [gastos, ronda] to pay for; [dividendo, indemnización] to pay out;
pagó dos millones por la casa she paid two million for the house;

su padre le paga los estudios his father is supporting him through college/university;

yo pago la cena I'll pay for dinner;

aún no hemos pagado el reportaje de la boda we still haven't paid for the wedding photos;

los jubilados no pagan las medicinas pensioners don't pay for prescriptions;

no iría aunque me lo pagaras I wouldn't go (even) if you paid me;

¿cómo lo va a pagar? how would you like to pay?;

Comp
RP
pagar derecho de piso to earn one's place in the job o office

2. [devolver] [ayuda, favor] to repay;

¡que Dios se lo pague! God bless you!

3. [expiar] [delito, consecuencias] to pay for;

pagarás caro lo que me has hecho I'll make you pay for what you did to me;
Fam
me las pagarás (todas juntas) you'll pay for this;

Comp

el que la hace la paga he/she/ etc will pay for it in the end;

Comp
Fam
pagar el pato/los platos rotos to carry the can;

Comp
Fam
pagarla con alguien [injustamente] to take it out on sb

♦ vi

1. [con dinero] to pay;

les pagaron puntualmente they paid them promptly;

pagar por adelantado to pay in advance;

pagar al contado to pay (in) cash;

pagar a plazos to pay in instalments;

pagar con tarjeta (de crédito) to pay by credit card;

pagar en especie to pay in kind;

pagar en pesos/libras to pay in pesos/pounds;

pagar en efectivo o [m5] en metálico to pay (in) cash;

esta cantidad queda a pagar this amount is still outstanding o to be paid;

Comp

pagar a alguien con la misma moneda to give sb a taste of their own medicine

2. Am Fam [compensar] to be worth it;

ese viaje tan largo no paga such a long journey is not worth it;

no paga mandar el auto al taller otra vez it's not worth (it) taking the car to the garage again;

no paga hacer trampa it doesn't pay to cheat

♦ See also the pronominal verb pagarse

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pagar

I v/t

1 pay;

¡me las pagarás! you’ll pay for this!

2 compra, gastos, crimen pay for

3 favor repay

II v/i pay;

pagar a escote fam go Dutch fam ;

pagar a cuenta pay on account;

pagar al contado pay in cash

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pagar {52} vt

: to pay, to pay for, to repay

pagar vi

: to pay

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pagar vb

1. (factura, recibo, impuestos) to pay [pt. & pp. paid]

pagó la cuenta he paid the bill

2. (comida, compra, billete) to pay for [pt. & pp. paid]

mi madre pagó la cena my mother paid for the meal

3. (favor) to repay [pt. & pp. repaid]

¿cómo te lo puedo pagar? how can I repay you?

¡me las pagarás! you'll pay for this!

no lo puedo pagar I can't afford it

Spanish-English dictionary > pagar
71 bajo

adj.

1 low.

2 short, small.

3 low, tawdry, base.

4 low, contemptible, lowly, base.

5 low-lying, low-down.

6 hushed, soft, soft-sounding.

adv.

1 softly, in a low voice, low.

Let's talk low because the baby's sleep Hablemos bajo porque el niño duerme.

2 low, in a low position, near ground level, near the floor.

prep.

1 under, below, beneath, underneath.

2 under.

3 under, under the jurisdiction of.

m.

1 bass.

2 bass, double bass, bass guitar.

3 bass singer, bass voice, bass.

4 hem, turn-up, hemline, turnup.

5 low lying ground.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: bajar.

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bajo

► adjetivo

1 (gen) low

■ una casa baja a low house

■ precios bajos low prices

■ el río está bajo the river is low

■ pon la música, pero baja put the music on low

2 (persona) short, not tall

■ su padre es muy bajo her father is very short

3 (cabeza) bowed, held low; (ojos) lowered, downcast

■ rezaba con la cabeza baja she prayed with her head bowed

4 (marea) out

■ la marea está baja the tide is out

5 (despreciable) despicable, contemptible, base

6 (territorio, río) lower

■ la baja Navarra lower Navarre

7 (época) later

■ la Baja Edad Media the late Middle Ages

8 (inferior) poor, low

■ es de baja calidad it's poor quality

■ tu rendimiento es muy bajo your performance is very poor

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bajo

► nombre masculino

1 (piso) ground floor, US first floor

2 (de prenda) bottoms plural, US cuff

3 MÚSICA (instrumento) bass; (contrabajo) double bass

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 MÚSICA (músico) bass player; (cantante) bass

► adverbio

1 (en el aire) low

■ el avión vuela bajo para evitar el radar the plane flies low to avoid the radar

2 (voz) softly, quietly, in a low voice

■ habla muy bajo she speaks very quietly

► preposición

1 under

■ pasamos la noche bajo las estrellas we spent the night under the stars

■ bajo ningún concepto under no circumstances

■ bajo el yugo del dictador under the yoke of the dictator

2 (temperatura) below

■ 10 grados bajo cero 10 degrees below zero

► nombre masculino plural bajos

1 (planta baja) ground floor; (sótano) basement

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FRASEOLOGÍA

por lo bajo (disimuladamente) on the sly 2 (en voz baja) in a low voice 3 (sin exagerar) conservatively

bajas pasiones animal passions

bajos fondos underworld sing

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1. prep.
1) under

2) beneath

3) below
2. adv.
1) low

2) softly, quietly
3. (f. - baja)
adj.

1) low

2) short

3) lower

4) soft

5) base, vile
4. noun m.
1) bass

2) first floor

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1. ADJ

1) (=de poca altura) [objeto] low; [persona] short; [parte] lower, bottom; [tierra] low-lying; [agua] shallow

una silla muy baja — a very low chair

mi hermano es muy bajo — my brother is very short

en la parte baja de la ciudad — in the lower part of the town

planta baja — ground floor, first floor (EEUU)

los bajos fondos — the underworld sing

2) (=inclinado)

contestó con la cabeza baja — she answered with her head bowed

con los ojos bajos — with downcast eyes

3) (=reducido, inferior) [precios, temperaturas, frecuencia] low; [calidad] low, poor

de baja calidad — low-quality, poor-quality

de bajo contenido en grasas — low-fat

bajo en calorías — low-calorie

la temporada baja — the low season

• estar bajo de algo, estar bajo de ánimo o de moral — to be in low spirits

estar bajo de forma (física) — to be unfit, be out of shape

4) [sonido] faint, soft; [voz, tono] low

hablar en voz baja — to speak quietly o in a low voice

decir algo por lo bajo — to say sth under one's breath

hacer algo por lo bajo — to do sth secretly

5) [etapa]

en la baja Edad Media — in the late Middle Ages

bajo latín — Low Latin

6) [oro, plata] with a high level of impurities

7) [color] (=apagado) dull; (=pálido) pale

8) (=humilde) low, humble; [clase] lower; [condición] lowly; [barrio] poor; [tarea] menial

9) pey (=vulgar) common, ordinary; (=mezquino) base, mean

10)

por lo bajo — (=a lo menos) at (the) least

2. SM

1) (Cos) [de vestido] hem; [de pantalones] turn-up, cuff (EEUU)

2) [de edificio] (=piso) ground floor, first floor (EEUU)

vivo en un bajo — I live on the ground floor

bajo comercial — ground-floor o (EEUU) first-floor business premises

3) (Mús) (=instrumento) bass; (=voz) bass; (=guitarrista) bass (guitar) player, bassist

Elena toca el bajo en un grupo — Elena plays bass (guitar) in a group

bajo profundo — basso profundo

4) pl bajos [de edificio] ground floor sing, first floor sing (EEUU); [de coche] underside; euf [del cuerpo] private parts

5) (=hondonada) hollow

6) (Náut) = bajío 1)

3.

ADV [volar] low; [tocar, cantar] quietly, softly

el avión volaba muy bajo — the plane was flying very low

hablar bajo — (=en voz baja) to speak quietly, speak softly; (=tener una voz suave) to be softly spoken, be soft spoken

¡más bajo, por favor! — quieter, please!

4. PREP

1) (=debajo de) under

Juan llevaba un libro bajo el brazo — Juan was carrying a book under his arm

• bajo cero — below zero

estamos a dos grados bajo cero — it's two degrees below zero

• bajo la lluvia — in the rain

• bajo tierra — underground

toda la familia está ya bajo tierra — the whole family are dead and buried

2) (=dependiente de, sometido a) under

bajo Napoleón — under Napoleon

bajo los efectos de la droga — under the influence of drugs

bajo el título de... — under the title of...

bajo mi punto de vista — from my point of view

bajo el reinado de — in the reign of

está bajo la tutela de su tío — her uncle is her legal guardian
fianza 1), juramento 1), llave 1)
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I
- ja adjetivo

1) [ser] < persona> short

2) (indicando posición, nivel)

a) [ser] < techo> low; < tierras> low-lying

b) [estar] <lámpara/cuadro/nivel> low

la parte baja de la estantería — the lower shelves of the bookcase

la marea está baja — the tide is out

c) ( bajado)

tener las persianas bajas — to have the blinds down

caminar con la mirada baja — to walk (along) with one's eyes on the ground

3)

a) <calificación/precio/número> low; < temperatura> low

una bebida baja en calorías — a low-calorie drink

tiene la tensión or presión baja — he has low blood pressure

artículos de baja calidad — poor-quality goods

b) <volumen/luz> low

en voz baja — quietly, in a low voice

pon la radio bajita — put the radio on quietly

4)

estar bajo DE algo — ( falto de)

están bajos de moral — their morale is low

está bajo de defensas — his defenses are low

5) ( grave) <tono/voz> deep, low

6) ( vil) <acción/instinto> low, base

caer bajo: qué bajo has caído! — how could you stoop so low!

•

- baja cuna

- baja forma

- baja frecuencia

- bajas presiones

- bajos fondos

- bajo vientre
II
adverbio

a) <volar/pasar> low

b) <hablar/cantar> softly, quietly

habla más bajo! — keep your voice down!
III
masculino

1)

a) ( planta baja) first (AmE) o (BrE) ground floor

b)

los bajos — (CS) the first (AmE) o (BrE) ground floor

2)

a) (de falda, vestido) hem

b) bajos masculino plural (Auto) underside

3) ( contrabajo) (double) bass
IV
preposición

a) ( debajo de) under

bajo techo — under cover, indoors

tres grados bajo cero — three degrees below zero

bajo el cielo estrellado — (liter) beneath the starry sky (liter)

b) (expresando sujeción, dependencia) under

bajo juramento — under oath

bajo los efectos del alcohol — under the influence of alcohol

bajo el título... — under the title...

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I
- ja adjetivo

1) [ser] < persona> short

2) (indicando posición, nivel)

a) [ser] < techo> low; < tierras> low-lying

b) [estar] <lámpara/cuadro/nivel> low

la parte baja de la estantería — the lower shelves of the bookcase

la marea está baja — the tide is out

c) ( bajado)

tener las persianas bajas — to have the blinds down

caminar con la mirada baja — to walk (along) with one's eyes on the ground

3)

a) <calificación/precio/número> low; < temperatura> low

una bebida baja en calorías — a low-calorie drink

tiene la tensión or presión baja — he has low blood pressure

artículos de baja calidad — poor-quality goods

b) <volumen/luz> low

en voz baja — quietly, in a low voice

pon la radio bajita — put the radio on quietly

4)

estar bajo DE algo — ( falto de)

están bajos de moral — their morale is low

está bajo de defensas — his defenses are low

5) ( grave) <tono/voz> deep, low

6) ( vil) <acción/instinto> low, base

caer bajo: qué bajo has caído! — how could you stoop so low!

•

- baja cuna

- baja forma

- baja frecuencia

- bajas presiones

- bajos fondos

- bajo vientre
II
adverbio

a) <volar/pasar> low

b) <hablar/cantar> softly, quietly

habla más bajo! — keep your voice down!
III
masculino

1)

a) ( planta baja) first (AmE) o (BrE) ground floor

b)

los bajos — (CS) the first (AmE) o (BrE) ground floor

2)

a) (de falda, vestido) hem

b) bajos masculino plural (Auto) underside

3) ( contrabajo) (double) bass
IV
preposición

a) ( debajo de) under

bajo techo — under cover, indoors

tres grados bajo cero — three degrees below zero

bajo el cielo estrellado — (liter) beneath the starry sky (liter)

b) (expresando sujeción, dependencia) under

bajo juramento — under oath

bajo los efectos del alcohol — under the influence of alcohol

bajo el título... — under the title...

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bajo¹

¹ = bass.

Nota: Instrumento musical.

Ex: Russian singer Vladimir Ognovenko is one of the most arresting basses on the opera scene today.

bajo²

² = ground floor.

Nota: Piso de un edificio situado al nivel de la calle.

Ex: The ground floor of the library contains a foyer with separate entrance to different departments.

* bajo comercial = commercial premise.

bajo³

³ = low [lower -comp., lowest -sup.], lowly [lowlier -comp., lowliest -sup.], sagging, low-lying.

Ex: Carlton Duncan discussed the difficulties built into the educational processes which led to under-performance at school and the resulting low representation in higher education and low entry into the professions.

Ex: Such a concept came as a great surprise to many information educators who rather dismissively regarded the information qua information field of activity as being too lowly in terms of salary potential.

Ex: It was obvious that Balzac's enthusiasm for the grant lifted his spirits up from their normal sagging state.

Ex: With the introduction of irrigation, low-lying areas are prone to waterlogging and soil salinization.

* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.

* a bajo coste = low-cost.

* a bajo costo = low-cost.

* a bajo nivel = low-level.

* a bajo precio = lower-cost, lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.

* altibajos = ups and downs.

* altos y bajos = highs and lows, peaks and valleys.

* arma de bajo calibre = small arm.

* baja Edad Media, la = late Middle Ages, the.

* baja resolución = low resolution.

* baja tecnología = low tech [low-tech].

* baja temperatura = low temperature.

* bajo cero = sub-zero, below-freezing.

* bajo consumo = low power consumption.

* bajo coste = low cost.

* bajo en ácido = low-acid.

* bajo en calorías = low cal, low-calorie.

* bajo en carbohidratos = low-carb(ohydrate).

* bajo en grasas = low fat.

* bajo en hidratos de carbono = low-carb(ohydrate).

* bajo precio = low cost.

* bajo presión = under the cosh.

* bajos ingresos = low income.

* bajo vientre = lower abdomen.

* barrio bajo = skid row.

* bebida baja en alcohol = low-alcohol drink.

* cuando la marea está baja = at low tide.

* cultura de la clase baja = low culture.

* de baja calidad = poor in detail, low-grade [lowgrade], low-quality, third rate [third-rate], low-end, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de baja intensidad = low-intensity [low intensity].

* de baja ralea = ignoble.

* de bajo consumo = low energy.

* de bajo contenido en grasas = low fat.

* de bajo crecimiento = low-growing.

* de bajo estatus social = low-status.

* de bajo nivel = lower-level, low-level.

* de bajo precio = low-priced.

* de bajo riesgo = low-risk.

* decir en voz baja = say under + Posesivo + breath, say in + a low voice, say in + a quiet voice.

* de la gama baja = low-end.

* de nivel cultural bajo = lowbrow [low-brow].

* de nivel intelectual bajo = lowbrow [low-brow].

* de tacón bajo = low-heeled.

* dieta baja en carbohidratos = low-carb diet.

* dieta baja en hidratos de carbono = low-carb diet.

* el más bajo = rock-bottom.

* el punto más bajo = rock-bottom.

* en su nivel más bajo = at its lowest ebb.

* en su punto más bajo = at its lowest ebb.

* en un nivel bajo = at a low ebb.

* en un punto bajo = at a low ebb.

* estar muy bajo = be way down.

* familia de bajos ingresos = low-income family.

* fijar precios bajos = price + low.

* frente de bajas presiones = ridge of low pressure.

* hablar en voz baja = whisper, speak + low.

* marea baja = low tide.

* más bien bajo = shortish.

* monte bajo = undergrowth, understorey [understory, -USA], fynbos, shrubland, scrubland.

* Países Bajos, los = Netherlands, the, Low Countries, the.

* período bajo = dry spell.

* período de baja actividad = dry spell.

* persona de nivel cultural bajo = lowbrow [low-brow].

* persona de nivel intelectual bajo = lowbrow [low-brow].

* planta baja = ground floor.

* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.

* que vuela bajo = low-flying.

* sistema de bajas presiones = ridge of low pressure, low pressure system.

* temporada baja = low season.

* tirando a bajo = shortish.

* tirar a lo bajo = low-ball.

bajo⁴

= under.

Ex: One of the outcomes of entry under title has been the proliferation of serials titles.

* acoger bajo la representación de Uno = bring under + Posesivo + umbrella.

* acoger bajo la tutela de Uno = bring under + Posesivo + umbrella.

* bajo agua = undersea, underwater.

* bajo amenaza = under threat.

* bajo arresto domiciliario = under house arrest.

* bajo cero = below zero.

* bajo ciertas circunstancias = under certain circumstances.

* bajo ciertas condiciones = under certain conditions.

* bajo coacción = under duress.

* bajo el asesoramiento de = on the advice of.

* bajo el brazo = under + Posesivo + arm.

* bajo el cargo de = on charges of.

* bajo el control de = under the control of.

* bajo el emblema = under the banner.

* bajo el manto de la noche = under the cover of darkness, under the cloak of darkness.

* bajo el patrocinio de = under the aegis of.

* bajo el sol = in the eye of the sun.

* bajo el yugo de = under the yoke of.

* bajo juramento = under oath, sworn.

* bajo la apariencia de = in the guise of, under the guise of.

* bajo la competencia de = under the jurisdiction of.

* bajo la dirección de = under the supervision of.

* bajo las garras de = under the grip of.

* bajo la supervisión de = under the supervision of.

* bajo la tutela = under the auspices of.

* bajo la tutela de = under the aegis of.

* bajo la tutela de Alguien = under + Posesivo + auspices.

* bajo llave = under lock and key.

* bajo los auspicios de = under the aegis of, under the auspices of.

* bajo los auspicios de Alguien = under + Posesivo + auspices.

* bajo los pies = underfoot.

* bajo lupa = under the microscope.

* bajo ninguna circunstancia = under no/any circumstances.

* bajo ningún concepto = on no account, not on any account, under no/any circumstances.

* bajo + Posesivo + custodia = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.

* bajo presión = under pressure.

* bajo reforma = under reform.

* bajo sospecha = under suspicion.

* bajo tierra = underground, below surface.

* bajo un mismo techo = under one roof.

* decretar libertad bajo fianza = remand.

* guardar bajo llave = keep under + lock and key.

* libertad bajo fianza = bail.

* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.

* tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.

* territorio bajo mandato = mandate.

bajo⁵

⁵ = lowdown, mean [meaner -comp., meanest -sup.].

Ex: The board clearly didn't care if its commissioner was a lowdown, lying, corrupt and untrustworthy creep, likely because that is the nature of the entire organization.

Ex: Whereas in most European countries during this period welfare provision continued to develop, in Australia it languished at a level which, with the exception of Japan, was the meanest of the developed countries.

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bajo¹ -ja

adjective

A [ SER] ‹persona› short

ese chico bajito que trabaja en el bar that short o small guy who works in the bar

B (indicando posición, nivel)

1 [ SER] ‹techo› low; ‹tierras› low-lying

un vestido de talle bajo a low-waisted dress

2 [ ESTAR] ‹lámpara/cuadro› low

las ramas más bajas del árbol the lowest branches of the tree

la parte baja de la estantería the bottom shelf/lower shelves of the bookcase

el nivel de aceite está bajo the oil level is low

¡qué bajo está el río! isn't the river low!

la marea está baja it's low tide, the tide is out

3

(bajado): la casa tenía las persianas bajas the house had the blinds down

caminaba con la mirada baja she walked (along) looking at the ground o with her eyes lowered

C

1 ‹calificación/precio/número› low; ‹temperatura› low

bajo en nicotina y alquitrán low in nicotine and tar

una bebida baja en calorías a low-calorie drink

tiene la tensión or presión baja he has low blood pressure, his blood pressure is low

liquidaban todo a precios bajísimos they were selling everything off really cheap(ly)

artículos de baja calidad poor-quality goods

por lo bajoor ( RPl) por parte baja at least

les va a costar 10.000 tirando or echando por lo bajo ( fam); it's going to cost them at least 10,000, it's going to cost them 10,000 easily o at (the very) least

2 ‹volumen/luz› low

lo dijo en voz baja he said it quietly o in a low voice

pon la radio bajita put the radio on quietly

3 ‹oro› below 14 karats

D estar bajo DE algo

(falto de): están bajos de moral they're in low spirits, their morale is low

está baja de defensas her defenses are low

E (grave) ‹tono/voz› deep, low

F (vil) ‹acción/instinto› low, base

caer bajoor en lo bajo: ha caído en lo más bajo she stooped pretty low

¡qué bajo has caído! how could you stoop so low?, how low can you get!

Compuestos:

● baja cuna

feminine humble origins (pl)

● baja Edad Media

feminine:

la bajoa Edad Media the late Middle Ages (pl)

● baja forma

feminine:

estoy en bajoa forma I'm in bad shape, I'm not on form, I'm feeling below par

la bajoa forma del equipo nacional the poor form of the national team

● baja frecuencia

feminine low frequency

● baja policía

feminine ( Per) garbage ( AmE) o ( BrE) refuse collection and street cleaning service

● bajas pasiones

fpl animal passions (pl)

● bajas presiones

fpl low pressure

● baja tecnología

feminine low technology

de bajoa tecnología low-technology ( before n), low-tech

● bajo Latín

masculine Low Latin

● bajo relieve

masculine bas-relief

● bajos fondos

mpl underworld

● bajo vientre

masculine:

el bajo vientre the lower abdomen

bajo²

adverb

1 ‹volar/pasar› low

2 ‹hablar/cantar› softly, quietly

canta más bajo sing more softly

¡habla más bajo! keep your voice down!

bajo³

masculine

A

1 (planta baja) first ( AmE) o ( BrE) ground floor; (local) commercial premises ( on the first ( AmE) o ( BrE) ground floor of a building)

2 los bajos mpl ( RPl) the first ( AmE) o ( BrE) ground floor

B

1 (de una falda, un vestido) hem; (de un pantalón) cuff ( AmE), turn-up ( BrE)

2 bajos mpl ( Auto) underbody

C (contrabajo) bass, double bass

D

( Chi fam) (fin): darle el bajo a algn to do away with sb ( colloq), to get rid of sb

darle el bajo a algo to polish sth off ( colloq)

bajo⁴

prep

1 (debajo de) under

corrimos a ponernos bajo techo we ran to get under cover

ponte bajo el paraguas get under o underneath the umbrella

tres grados bajo cero three degrees below zero

cuando yo esté bajo tierra when I'm dead and buried

bajo el cielo estrellado ( liter); beneath the starry sky ( liter)

cantando bajo la lluvia singing in the rain

2 (expresando sujeción, dependencia) under

está bajo juramento you are under oath

bajo Alfonso XIII under Alfonso XIII, during the reign of Alfonso XIII

bajo su mando under his command

bajo los efectos del alcohol under the influence of alcohol

bajo ese punto de vista looking at it from that point of view

bajo el título `España hoy' under the title `España hoy'

fianza, garantía, llave² (↑ llave (2)), etc

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Del verbo bajar: ( conjugate bajar)

bajo es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

bajó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
bajar
bajo
bajar ( conjugate bajar) verbo intransitivo
1
a) [ascensor/persona] ( alejándose) to go down;

( acercándose) to come down;
◊ bajo por las escaleras to go/come down the stairs;

ya bajo I'll be right down
b) ( apearse) bajo de algo ‹de tren/avión› to get off sth;

‹ de coche› to get out of sth;
‹de caballo/bicicleta› to get off sth
c) (Dep) [ equipo] to go down

2
a) [ marea] to go out

b) [fiebre/tensión] to go down, drop;

[ hinchazón] to go down;
[ temperatura] to fall, drop
c) [precio/valor] to fall, drop;

[ calidad] to deteriorate;
[ popularidad] to diminish;
◊ bajo de precio to go down in price

verbo transitivo
1 ‹escalera/cuesta› to go down
2 ‹brazo/mano› to put down, lower
3
a) bajo algo (de algo) ‹de armario/estante› to get sth down (from sth);

‹ del piso de arriba› ( traer) to bring sth down (from sth);
( llevar) to take sth down (to sth)
b) bajo a algn de algo ‹de mesa/caballo› to get sb off sth

4
a) ‹persiana/telón› to lower;

‹ ventanilla› to open
b) ‹ cremallera› to undo

5 ‹ precio› to lower;
‹ fiebre› to bring down;
‹ volumen› to turn down;
‹ voz› to lower
bajarse verbo pronominal
1 ( apearse) bajose de algo ‹de tren/autobús› to get off sth;
‹ de coche› to get out of sth;
‹de caballo/bicicleta› to get off sth;
‹de pared/árbol› to get down off sth
2 ‹ pantalones› to take down;
‹ falda› to pull down
bajo 1
◊ -ja adjetivo

1 [ser] ‹ persona› short
2
a) [ser] ‹ techo› low;

‹ tierras› low-lying
b) [estar] ‹lámpara/cuadro/nivel› low;

◊ la marea está baja the tide is out;

están bajos de moral their morale is low;
está bajo de defensas his defenses are low
3
a) ‹calificación/precio/temperatura› low;

◊ bajo en nicotina y alquitrán low in nicotine and tar;

bajo en calorías low-calorie;
de baja calidad poor-quality
b) ‹volumen/luz› low;

◊ en voz baja quietly, in a low voice

4 ( grave) ‹tono/voz› deep, low
5 ( vil) ‹acción/instinto› low, base;
◊ los bajos fondos the underworld

bajo 2 adverbio
a) ‹volar/pasar› low

b) ‹hablar/cantar› softly, quietly;

◊ ¡habla más bajo! keep your voice down!

■ sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( planta baja) first (AmE) o (BrE) ground floor

b)

◊ los bajos (CS) the first (AmE) o (BrE) ground floor

2 ( contrabajo) (double) bass
■ preposición
under;
◊ bajo techo under cover, indoors;

tres grados bajo cero three degrees below zero;
bajo juramento under oath
bajar
I verbo transitivo
1 (descender) to come o go down: bajé corriendo la cuesta, I ran downhill ➣ Ver nota en ir 2 (llevar algo abajo) to bring o get o take down: baja los disfraces del trastero, bring the costumes down from the attic
3 (un telón) to lower
(una persiana) to let down
(la cabeza) to bow o lower
4 (reducir el volumen) to turn down
(la voz) to lower
5 (los precios, etc) to reduce, cut
6 (ropa, dobladillo) tengo que bajar el vestido, I've got to let the hem down
7 Mús tienes que bajar un tono, you've got to go down a tone
II verbo intransitivo
1 to go o come down: bajamos al bar, we went down to the bar
2 (apearse de un tren, un autobús) to get off
(de un coche) to get out [de, of]: tienes que bajarte en la siguiente parada, you've got to get off at the next stop
3 (disminuir la temperatura, los precios) to fall, drop: ha bajado su cotización en la bolsa, its share prices have dropped in the stock exchange
bajo,-a
I adjetivo
1 low
2 (de poca estatura) short: es muy bajo para jugar al baloncesto, he's a bit too short to play basketball
3 (poco intenso) faint, soft: en este local la música está baja, the music isn't very loud here
4 (escaso) poor: su nivel es muy bajo, his level is very low
este queso es bajo en calorías, this cheese is low in calories
5 Mús low
6 fig (mezquino, vil, ruin) base, despicable: tiene muy bajos instintos, he's absolutely contemptible
bajos fondos, the underworld
la clase baja, the lower class
II adverbio low: habla bajo, por favor, please speak quietly
por lo b., (a sus espaldas, disimuladamente) on the sly: con Pedro es muy amable, pero por lo bajo echa pestes de él, she's very nice to Pedro, but she's always slagging him off behind his back
(como mínimo) at least: ese libro cuesta cinco mil pesetas tirando por lo bajo, that book costs at least five thousand pesetas
III sustantivo masculino
1 Mús (instrumento, cantante, instrumentista) bass
2 (de un edificio) ground floor
3 (de una prenda) hem
IV mpl Mec underneath: las piedras del camino le rozaron los bajos del coche, we scratched the bottom of the car against the stones on the road
V preposición
1 (lugar) under, underneath
bajo techo, under shelter
bajo tierra, underground
bajo la tormenta, in the storm
2 Pol Hist under
bajo la dictadura, under the dictatorship 3 bajo cero, (temperatura) below zero
4 Jur under
bajo fianza, on bail
bajo juramento, under oath
bajo multa de cien mil pesetas, subject to a fine of one hundred thousand pesetas
bajo ningún concepto, under no circumstances
firmó la declaración bajo presión, she signed the declaration under pressure
La traducción más común del adjetivo es low. Sin embargo, recuerda que cuando quieres describir a una persona debes usar la palabra short: Es muy bajo para su edad. He's very short for his age.

' bajo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
auspicio
- baja
- caer
- calificar
- caloría
- circunstancia
- concepto
- confiar
- control
- cuerda
- dominación
- fianza
- fiebre
- guardia
- hundida
- hundido
- imperio
- ínfima
- ínfimo
- insolación
- juramento
- libertad
- llave
- manía
- ministerio
- monte
- murmurar
- par
- pretexto
- próxima
- próximo
- rescoldo
- ropa
- sarro
- so
- tapón
- techo
- tierra
- tono
- vigilancia
- a
- abrasar
- anestesia
- arresto
- ático
- bajar
- bajío
- chato
- chico
- coacción
English:
account
- aloud
- auspice
- bail
- bass
- bass guitar
- below
- beneath
- body
- bottom
- clampdown
- complaint
- conceal
- condition
- content
- control
- cover
- cuff
- custody
- depressed
- distraught
- down
- drunk driving
- DUI
- escrow
- feel
- floodlight
- foresight
- freezing
- ground
- gun
- hand
- honour
- hurtle
- in
- keep down
- lock away
- low
- low-alcohol
- low-budget
- low-calorie
- low-cost
- lower
- Lower Egypt
- lowest
- microscope
- minus
- oath
- observation
- off

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bajo, -a

♦ adj

1. [objeto, cifra] low;
[persona, estatura] short;
es más bajo que su amigo he's shorter than his friend;

el pantano está muy bajo the water (level) in the reservoir is very low;

tengo la tensión baja I have low blood pressure;

tener la moral baja, estar bajo de moral to be in low o poor spirits;

estar en baja forma to be off form;

han mostrado una baja forma alarmante they have shown worryingly poor form, they have been worryingly off form;

los precios más bajos de la ciudad the lowest prices in the city;

tirando o [m5] calculando por lo bajo at least, at the minimum;

de baja calidad poor(-quality);

bajo en calorías low-calorie;

bajo en nicotina low in nicotine (content)

Comp
Elec baja frecuencia low frequency; Arte bajo relieve bas-relief; Informát baja resolución low resolution
2. [cabeza] bowed;
[ojos] downcast;
paseaba con la cabeza baja she was walking with her head down

3. [poco audible] low;
[sonido] soft, faint;
en voz baja softly, in a low voice;

pon la música más baja, por favor turn the music down, please;

por lo bajo [en voz baja] in an undertone;
[en secreto] secretly;
reírse por lo bajo to snicker, to snigger

4. [grave] deep

5. Geog lower;

el bajo Amazonas the lower Amazon

6. Hist lower;

la baja Edad Media the late Middle Ages

7. [pobre] lower-class

Comp
los bajos fondos the underworld
8. [vil] base

9. [soez] coarse, vulgar;

se dejó llevar por bajas pasiones he allowed his baser instincts to get the better of him

10. [metal] base

11. Perú baja policía street cleaners

♦ nm

1. [dobladillo] hem;

meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt

2. [planta baja] [piso] Br ground floor flat, US first floor apartment;
[local] Br premises on the ground floor, US premises on the first floor;
los bajos Br the ground floor, US the first floor

3. Mús [instrumento, cantante] bass;
[instrumentista] bassist
4. Mús [sonido] bass

5. Aut
bajos [de vehículo] underside

6. [hondonada] hollow

7. [banco de arena] shoal, sandbank

♦ adv

1. [hablar] quietly, softly;

ella habla más bajo que él she speaks more softly than he does;

¡habla más bajo, vas a despertar al bebé! keep your voice down or you'll wake the baby up!

2. [caer] low;
Fig
¡qué bajo has caído! how low you have sunk!

3. [volar] low

♦ prep

1. [debajo de] under;

bajo su apariencia pacífica se escondía un ser agresivo beneath his calm exterior there lay an aggressive nature;

bajo cero below zero;
Fig
bajo cuerda o [m5] mano secretly, in an underhand manner;

le pagó bajo mano para conseguir lo que quería he paid her secretly to get what he wanted;

bajo este ángulo from this angle;

bajo la lluvia in the rain;

bajo techo under cover;

dormir bajo techo to sleep with a roof over one's head o indoors

2. [sometido a]
bajo coacción under duress;

bajo control under control;

bajo el régimen de Franco under Franco's regime;

fue encarcelado bajo la acusación de… he was jailed on charges of…;
Der
bajo fianza on bail;

bajo mando de under the command of;

prohibido aparcar bajo multa de 100 euros no parking – penalty 100 euros;

bajo observación under observation;

bajo palabra on one's word;

el trato se hizo bajo palabra it was a purely verbal o a gentleman's agreement;

bajo pena de muerte on pain of death;

bajo tratamiento médico receiving medical treatment;

bajo la tutela de in the care of

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bajo

I adj

1 low;

bajo en sal low in salt

2 persona short

II m

1 MÚS bass

2 piso first floor, Br

ground floor; de edificio first floor apartment, Br

ground floor flat

3 de vestido, pantalón hem

4

:

por lo bajo at least

III adv

1 cantar, hablar quietly, softly

2 volar low

IV prp under;

tres grados bajo cero three degrees below zero;

bajo juramento o

palabra on o under oath

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bajo adv

1) : down, low

2) : softly, quietly

habla más bajo: speak more softly

bajo, -ja adj

1) : low

2) : short (of stature)

3) : soft, faint, deep (of sounds)

4) : lower

el bajo Amazonas: the lower Amazon

5) : lowered

con la mirada baja: with lowered eyes

6) : base, vile

7)

los bajos fondos : the underworld

bajo nm

1) : bass (musical instrument)

2) : first floor, ground floor

3) : hemline

bajo prep

: under, beneath, below

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bajo¹ adj

1. (persona) short

un hombre bajo a short man

2. (muro, mueble, voz) low

un techo bajo a low ceiling

habla en voz baja she speaks in a low voice / she speaks quietly

3. (nivel, precio, número) low

un motor de bajo consumo an engine with low petrol consumption

todo está a bajo precio everything is cheap

bajo² adv

1. (con poca altura) low

ese avión vuela muy bajo that plane is flying very low

2. (con voz suave) quietly

procura hablar más bajo try and speak more quietly

bajo³ n

1. (planta baja) ground floor

tiene el despacho en el bajo his office is on the ground floor

2. (de una prenda) hem

tenía deshilachados los bajos de los pantalones the hems of his trousers were frayed

3. (instrumento, voz) bass

¿quién toca el bajo? who plays the bass?

4. (músico) bass player

bajo⁴ prep under

los submarinos navegan bajo la superficie del mar submarines sail under the surface of the sea

bajo la lluvia in the rain

Spanish-English dictionary > bajo
72 mayor

adj.

1 bigger.

2 grown-up (adulto).

cuando sea mayor when I grow up

ser mayor de edad to be an adult

3 older (no joven).

una mujer mayor an older woman

ser muy mayor to be very old

las personas mayores the elderly (los ancianos)

4 main (principal) (plaza, calle, palo).

5 major, main, chief, leading.

f. & m.

1 major (military).

2 head.

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mayor

► adjetivo

1 (comparativo) bigger, greater, larger; (persona) older; (hermanos, hijos) elder, older

■ necesito una talla mayor I need a larger size

■ tengo dos hermanos mayores I have two older brothers

■ mi hermano mayor vendrá a la fiesta my elder brother will come to the party

2 (superlativo) biggest, greatest, largest; (persona) oldest; (hermanos, hijos) eldest, oldest

■ el mayor gato que jamás he visto the biggest cat I've ever seen

■ su mayor preocupación her biggest worry

■ este es mi hijo mayor this is my eldest son

3 (de edad) mature, elderly

■ la gente mayor elderly people

■ mi padre está ya muy mayor my father is very old now

4 (adulto) grown-up

■ ya eres mayor, así que defiéndete tú solo you are old enough to stand up for yourself now

■ siéntate como una persona mayor sit up properly

5 (principal) main

6 MÚSICA major

► nombre masculino

1 MILITAR major

2 mayor que MATEMÁTICAS (signo) more than

► nombre masculino plural los mayores

1 (adultos) grown-ups, adults; (antepasados) ancestors

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino el/la mayor

1 (entre varios) the oldest; (entre hermanos, hijos) the eldest, the oldest

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

al por mayor wholesale

hacerse mayor to grow up

no ir/pasar a mayores not to come to anything, not to be anything serious

ser mayor de edad to be of age

calle mayor high street, US main street

* * *
1. noun mf.
adult
2. adj.
1) main, major

2) bigger, biggest

3) larger, largest

4) greater, greatest

5) elder, oldest

•

- al por mayor

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1. ADJ

1) [comparativo]

a) (=más grande)

necesitamos una habitación mayor — we need a bigger o larger room

un mayor número de visitantes — a larger o greater number of visitors, more visitors

son temas de mayor importancia — they are more important issues, they are issues of greater importance

sin mayores complicaciones — without further ado

• la mayor parte de los ciudadanos — most citizens

• ser mayor que algo, mi casa es mayor que la suya — my house is bigger o larger than his

el índice de paro es mayor que hace un año — unemployment is higher than (it was) a year ago

- llegar a mayores

b) (=de más edad) older

es mi hermana mayor — she's my older o elder sister

Emilio es el mayor de los dos — Emilio is the older of the two

• mayor que algn — older than sb

Paco es mayor que Nacho — Paco is older than Nacho

es tres años mayor que yo — he is three years older than me

vivió con un hombre muchos años mayor que ella — she lived with a man many years her senior, she lived with a man who was several years older than her

2) [superlativo]

a) (=más grande)

esta es la mayor iglesia del mundo — this is the biggest o largest church in the world

su mayor problema — his biggest o greatest problem

su mayor enemigo — his biggest o greatest enemy

viven en la mayor miseria — they live in the greatest o utmost poverty

hacer algo con el mayor cuidado — to do sth with the greatest o utmost care

b) (=de más edad) oldest

Juan es el mayor — Juan is the oldest

mi hijo (el) mayor — my oldest o eldest son

3) (=principal) [plaza, mástil] main; [altar, misa] high

calle mayor — high street, main street (EEUU)
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4) (=adulto) grown-up, adult

nuestros hijos ya son mayores — our children are grown-up now

las personas mayores — grown-ups, adults

ya eres muy mayor para hacer esas tonterías — you're too old now to do silly things like that

• ser mayor de edad — to be of age

• hacerse mayor — to grow up

5) (=de edad avanzada) old, elderly

mis padres son muy mayores — my parents are very old

6) (=jefe) head antes de s

el cocinero mayor — the head chef

montero mayor — head huntsman

7) (Mús) major

2. SMF

1) (=adulto) grown-up, adult

los mayores se fueron a una fiesta — the grown-ups o adults went to a party

los mayores no hacen cosas así — grown-ups don't do things like that

mayor de edad — adult, person who is legally of age

2) (=anciano)

los mayores — elderly people

¡más respeto con los mayores! — be more respectful to your elders (and betters)!

3) LAm (Mil) major

3.

SM

• al por mayor — wholesale

vender al por mayor — to sell wholesale

repartir golpes al por mayor — to throw punches left, right and centre

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I
adjetivo

1)

a) ( comparativo de grande)

vuelan a mayor altura — they fly at a greater height

un material de mayor flexibilidad — a more flexible material

a mayor escala — on a larger scale

en otros países el índice es aún mayor — in other countries the rate is even higher

beneficios aún mayores — even greater benefits

mayor que algo — greater than something

un número mayor que 40 — a number bigger o greater than 40

b) ( superlativo de grande)

tienen el mayor número de accidentes — they have the greatest o highest number of accidents

su mayor preocupación — her greatest o biggest worry

a la mayor brevedad posible — (Corresp) as soon as possible o (frml) at your earliest convenience

la mayor parte de los estudiantes — most students, the majority of students

viven en la mayor pobreza — they live in the most terrible poverty

2) ( en edad)

a) ( comparativo) older

¿tienes hermanos mayores? — do you have any older o elder brothers or sisters?

mayor que alguien — older than somebody

soy dos meses mayor que tú — I am two months older than you

b) ( superlativo)

es la mayor de las dos — she is the older o elder of the two

mi hijo mayor — my eldest o oldest son

el mayor de los residentes — the oldest of the residents

c) ( anciano) elderly

d) ( adulto)

hay que respetar a las personas mayores — you should treat adults o (colloq) grown-ups with respect

cuando sea mayor — when I grow up

ya eres mayorcito para estar haciendo esas cosas — you're a bit old to be doing things like that

ser mayor de edad — (Der) to be of age

soy mayor de edad y haré lo que quiera — I'm over 18 (o 21 etc) and I'll do as I please

3) (en frases negativas) ( grande)

no requiere mayores explicaciones — this doesn't need much in the way of explanation

no tengo mayor interés en el tema — I'm not particularly interested in the subject

no me produjo mayor inquietud — it did not worry me particularly

sin mayores contratiempos — without any serious o major hitches

no pasar or llegar a mayores: tuvo un novio, pero el asunto no pasó a mayores she had a boyfriend, but it didn't come to anything; afortunadamente la cosa no llegó a mayores — fortunately it was nothing serious

4) ( en nombres) ( principal) main

Calle Mayor — Main Street ( in US), High Street ( in UK)

5) (Mús) major

6) (Com)

(al) por mayor — wholesale

hubo problemas (al) por mayor — there were innumerable problems
II
masculino y femenino

1) ( adulto) adult, grown-up (colloq)

sólo para mayores — adults only

deben ir acompañados de un mayor — they must be accompanied by an adult

mis/tus mayores — my/your elders

- mayor de edad

2) mayor masculino (AmL) (Mil) major

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I
adjetivo

1)

a) ( comparativo de grande)

vuelan a mayor altura — they fly at a greater height

un material de mayor flexibilidad — a more flexible material

a mayor escala — on a larger scale

en otros países el índice es aún mayor — in other countries the rate is even higher

beneficios aún mayores — even greater benefits

mayor que algo — greater than something

un número mayor que 40 — a number bigger o greater than 40

b) ( superlativo de grande)

tienen el mayor número de accidentes — they have the greatest o highest number of accidents

su mayor preocupación — her greatest o biggest worry

a la mayor brevedad posible — (Corresp) as soon as possible o (frml) at your earliest convenience

la mayor parte de los estudiantes — most students, the majority of students

viven en la mayor pobreza — they live in the most terrible poverty

2) ( en edad)

a) ( comparativo) older

¿tienes hermanos mayores? — do you have any older o elder brothers or sisters?

mayor que alguien — older than somebody

soy dos meses mayor que tú — I am two months older than you

b) ( superlativo)

es la mayor de las dos — she is the older o elder of the two

mi hijo mayor — my eldest o oldest son

el mayor de los residentes — the oldest of the residents

c) ( anciano) elderly

d) ( adulto)

hay que respetar a las personas mayores — you should treat adults o (colloq) grown-ups with respect

cuando sea mayor — when I grow up

ya eres mayorcito para estar haciendo esas cosas — you're a bit old to be doing things like that

ser mayor de edad — (Der) to be of age

soy mayor de edad y haré lo que quiera — I'm over 18 (o 21 etc) and I'll do as I please

3) (en frases negativas) ( grande)

no requiere mayores explicaciones — this doesn't need much in the way of explanation

no tengo mayor interés en el tema — I'm not particularly interested in the subject

no me produjo mayor inquietud — it did not worry me particularly

sin mayores contratiempos — without any serious o major hitches

no pasar or llegar a mayores: tuvo un novio, pero el asunto no pasó a mayores she had a boyfriend, but it didn't come to anything; afortunadamente la cosa no llegó a mayores — fortunately it was nothing serious

4) ( en nombres) ( principal) main

Calle Mayor — Main Street ( in US), High Street ( in UK)

5) (Mús) major

6) (Com)

(al) por mayor — wholesale

hubo problemas (al) por mayor — there were innumerable problems
II
masculino y femenino

1) ( adulto) adult, grown-up (colloq)

sólo para mayores — adults only

deben ir acompañados de un mayor — they must be accompanied by an adult

mis/tus mayores — my/your elders

- mayor de edad

2) mayor masculino (AmL) (Mil) major

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mayor¹

¹ = senior, elderly, eldest.

Nota: Referido a edad.

Ex: If we instruct it to ponder this question more leisurely, it will quickly try the user's patience with digressions concerning the less illustrious senior MOZART, LEOPOLD.

Ex: To the general public 'the female librarian is still angular, elderly, acidulous and terrifying', to use Geoffrey Langley's words, 'and a male librarian is impossible under any hypothesis'.

Ex: When her eldest son developed a glaucoma she became aware of the lack of suitable books.

* apto para mayores de 13 años o menores acompañados = PG-13.

* asistencia social para los mayores = elderly care, elder care [eldercare].

* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.

* cuidado de los mayores = kinkeeping.

* cuidados de los mayores = elderly care, elder care [eldercare].

* cuidados para personas mayores = elderly care, elder care [eldercare].

* familiar que cuida de los mayores = kinkeeper.

* gente mayor = elderly people.

* hombre mayor = elderly man.

* mayor de 25 años = mature adult.

* mayores, los = elderly, the.

* muy mayor = over the hill.

* pesonas mayores = elderly people.

* ser mayor = be older.

mayor²

² = largest, greater, heightened, increased.

Ex: Together they constitute the world's largest data base.

Ex: The likelihood of data transmission errors is greater, however, and it is not recommended for constant use.

Ex: The heightened level of community awareness has led some local authorities to take the initiative and to become information disseminators in their own right.

Ex: Information networks are critical tools to ensure the exchange, transfer, and use of information which will facilitate the increased quality and quantity of agricultural production.

* admitir un número de reservas mayor a las plazas existentes = overbook.

* alcanzar mayores cotas = rise to + greater heights.

* al por mayor = in bulk.

* cada vez en mayor grado = ever-increasing.

* cada vez mayor = escalating, ever-growing, ever-increasing, expanded, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, spiralling [spiraling, -USA], deepening, rapidly growing, expanding, constantly rising, swelling, ever larger [ever-larger], galloping, steadily rising, steadily growing, mushrooming, ever greater, rapidly expanding, ever-widening, burgeoning, heightening.

* cada vez mucho mayor = fast-increasing, exploding.

* calle mayor, la = main street, the.

* causa de fuerza mayor = act of God.

* colegio mayor = residence hall, dormitory [dorm, -abbr.], student residence.

* comprar al por mayor = buy + in bulk.

* con el mayor cuidado = with utmost care.

* con el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.

* con mayor detalle = in greater detail.

* con mayor profundidad = in most detail, in more detail.

* con un mayor nivel educativo = better educated [better-educated].

* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.

* demasiado mayor en relación con Algo = overage.

* demasiado mayor para su curso = overage for grade.

* de mayor edad = senior.

* de mayor o menor importancia = great and small.

* desajuste cada vez mayor entre... y = widening of the gap beween.... and, widening gap between... and.

* descuento por compra al por mayor = bulk deal, bulk rate, bulk rate discount.

* diferencia cada vez mayor entre... y = widening of the gap beween.... and, widening gap between... and.

* distanciamiento cada vez mayor entre... y, = widening gap between... and, widening of the gap beween.... and.

* durante la mayor parte de = for much of.

* durante la mayor parte del año = for the best part of the year.

* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.

* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.

* en la mayor parte de = in the majority of.

* en mayor grado = to a greater degree, a fortiori, to a greater extent, to a larger degree, to a larger extent.

* en mayor medida = to a greater extent, to a greater degree, a fortiori, to a larger degree, to a larger extent.

* en mayor o menor grado = to a greater or lesser degree.

* en mayor o menor medida = to a greater or lesser extent.

* en su mayor parte = largely, mostly, for the most part.

* en un número cada vez mayor = in increasing numbers.

* fuerza mayor = force majeure.

* hora de mayor demanda = peak time.

* importancia cada vez mayor = growing importance, growing significance.

* interés cada vez mayor = growing interest.

* jefe del estado mayor = Chief of Staff.

* la mayor parte de = the majority of, the main bulk of, the lion's share of.

* la mayor parte de las veces = more often than not.

* la proporción mayor de = the lion's share of.

* libro de mayor venta = bestseller [best seller/best-seller].

* material de tamaño mayor de lo normal = outsize material.

* mayor + Nombre = longer + Nombre.

* mayor rendimiento = efficiencies of scale.

* mucho mayor = far greater, far larger, very much greater.

* obtener el mayor rendimiento posible = maximise + opportunities.

* para mayor información sobre = for details of.

* para mayor información véase + Nombre = see + Nombre + for further details.

* para mayor inri = to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse.

* período de mayor demanda = peak time.

* precio al por mayor = block rate, wholesale price, bulk rate.

* precio especial por compra al por mayor = bulk deal.

* preocupación cada vez mayor (por) = growing concern (about).

* problema cada vez mayor = growing problem.

* problemas cada vez mayores = mounting problems.

* programación televisiva de mayor audiencia = prime time television.

* programa de mayor audiencia = prime time programme, prime time show.

* sacar el mayor partido al dinero de uno = get + the most for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar mayor partido a = squeeze + more life out of.

* sacar mayor provecho = stretch + further.

* separación cada vez mayor entre... y = widening gap between... and.

* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.

* símbolo de mayor-que (>) = greater-than sign (>), greater-than symbol (>), right angled bracket (>).

* suministro al por mayor = bulk supply.

* tonto de marca mayor = prize idiot.

* una mayor variedad de = a wider canvas of.

* una necesidad cada vez mayor = a growing need.

* un conjunto cada vez mayor de = a growing body of.

* un grupo cada vez mayor de = a growing body of.

* un número cada vez mayor = growing numbers.

* un número cada vez mayor de = a growing number of, a growing body of.

* vender al por mayor = sell + in bulk, wholesale.

* venta al por mayor = wholesaling, wholesale.

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mayor¹

adjective

A

1 (comparativo de grande¹ (↑ grande (1))):

pueden volar a mayor altura they can fly at a greater height

estas tablas le dan mayor amplitud a la falda these pleats make the skirt fuller

un material de mayor flexibilidad a more flexible material

en otros países el índice de mortalidad infantil es aún mayor in other countries the infant mortality rate is even higher

esto podría reportar beneficios aún mayores this could bring even greater benefits

mayor QUE algo:

una superficie cuatro veces mayor que la de nuestro país a surface area four times greater than that of our country

cualquier número mayor que 40 any number above 40 o greater than 40 o higher than 40

X > Z ( Mat) (read as: equis es mayor que zeta) X > Z (léase: x is greater than z)

2 (superlativo de) grande)

el mayor país de América Latina the biggest country in Latin America

el mayor número de accidentes de Europa the greatest o highest number of accidents in Europe

ésa ha sido siempre su mayor preocupación that has always been her greatest worry

le ruego lo envíe a la mayor brevedad posible ( Corresp) please send it as soon as possible o ( frml) at your earliest convenience

la mayor parte de los argentinos most Argentinians, the majority of Argentinians

B ((en edad) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

1 (comparativo) older

¿tienes hermanos mayores? do you have any older o elder brothers or sisters?

mayor QUE algn older THAN sb

soy dos meses mayor que tú I am two months older than you

2

(superlativo): ¿quién de los dos es el mayor? who is the older o elder of the two?

éste es mi hijo mayor this is my eldest o oldest son

el mayor de todos los residentes the oldest of all the residents

3 (viejo) elderly

ya es muy mayor y no puede valerse sola she's very old o ( colloq) she's getting on and she can't manage on her own

4

(adulto): no se les habla así a las personas mayores you shouldn't talk to adults o grown-ups like that

cuando sea mayor quiero ser bombero when I grow up I want to be a fireman

vamos, que ya eres mayorcito para estar haciendo esas cosas come on, you're a bit old to be doing things like that

cuando sea mayor de edad ( Der) when he reaches the age of majority

soy mayor de edad y haré lo que quiera I'm over 18 ( o 21 etc) and I'll do as I please

C ( en frases negativas)

(grande): no creo que esto requiera mayores explicaciones I don't think this needs much in the way of explanation

no tengo mayor interés en el tema I'm not particularly interested in o I don't have any great interest in the subject

la noticia no me produjo mayor inquietud the news did not worry me particularly o unduly

se llevó a cabo sin mayores contratiempos it was carried out without any serious o major hitches

no pasar or llegar a mayores: tuvo un pretendiente, pero la cosa no pasó a mayores she had a boyfriend, but it didn't come to anything o but nothing came of it

hubo una pelea pero no llegó a mayores there was a fight but it was nothing serious

D (en nombres)

(principal): Calle Mayor Main Street ( in US), High Street ( in UK)

E ( Mús) major

F ( Com):

(al) por mayor wholesale

[ S ] venta sólo (al) por mayor wholesale only

los compran (al) por mayor they buy them wholesale

hubo problemas (al) por mayor there were innumerable problems

mayor²

masculine and feminine

A

1

(adulto): no te metas en las conversaciones de los mayores don't interrupt when the adults o grown-ups are talking

cada niño debe ir acompañado de un mayor each child must be accompanied by an adult

2 mayores mpl

mis/tus mayores my/your elders

Compuesto:

mayor de edad

masculine and feminine person who is legally of age o who has reached the age of majority

B

mayor masculine ( AmL) ( Mil) major

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mayor adjetivo
1
a) ( comparativo de

◊ grande) ‹número/porcentaje› greater, higher;

‹ beneficio› greater;
◊ vuelan a mayor altura they fly at a greater height;

a mayor escala on a larger scale;
un número mayor que 40 a number greater than 40
b) ( superlativo de

◊ grande): el mayor número de accidentes the greatest o highest number of accidents;

su mayor preocupación her greatest o biggest worry;
a la mayor brevedad posible as soon as possible;
la mayor parte de los estudiantes most students, the majority of students
2 ( en edad)
a) ( comparativo) older;

mayor que algn older than sb
b) ( superlativo):

◊ es la mayor de las dos she is the older o elder of the two;

mi hijo mayor my eldest o oldest son
c) ( anciano) elderly

d) ( adulto):

◊ las personas mayores adults, grown-ups (colloq);

cuando sea mayor when I grow up;
ser mayor de edad (Der) to be of age;
soy mayor de edad y haré lo que quiera I'm over 18 (o 21 etc) and I'll do as I please
3 ( en nombres) ( principal) main;
◊ Calle Mmayor Main Street ( in US), High Street ( in UK)

4 (Mús) major
5 (Com):
◊ (al) por mayor wholesale

■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( adulto) adult, grown-up (colloq);
◊ solo para mayores adults only;

mis/tus mayores my/your elders;
mayor de edad person who is legally of age
mayor
I adjetivo
1 (comparativo de tamaño) larger, bigger: necesitas una talla mayor, you need a larger size
(superlativo) largest, biggest: ésa es la mayor, that is the biggest one
2 (comparativo de grado) greater: su capacidad es mayor que la mía, his capacity is greater than mine
la ciudad no tiene mayor atractivo, the town isn't particularly appealing
(superlativo) greatest: ésa es la mayor tontería que he oído nunca, that is the most absurd thing I've ever heard
3 (comparativo de edad) older: es mayor que tu madre, she is older than your mother
(superlativo) oldest
el mayor de los tres, the oldest one 4 está muy mayor, (crecido, maduro) he's quite grown-up
(anciano) he looks old
ser mayor de edad, to be of age
(maduro) old: es un hombre mayor, he's an old man
eres mayor para entenderlo, you are old enough to understand it
5 (principal) major, main: tu mayor responsabilidad es su educación, the thing that's most important to you is her education; la calle mayor, the main street
6 Mús major
7 Com al por mayor, wholesale
II sustantivo masculino
1 Mil major 2 mayores, (adultos) grownups, adults
(ancianos) elders
♦ Locuciones: al por mayor, wholesale
ir/pasar a mayores, to become serious: discutió con su marido, pero el asunto no pasó a mayores, she had an argument with her husband but they soon forgot about it

' mayor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abundar
- adicta
- adicto
- afán
- alcalde
- alcaldía
- almacén
- amable
- brevedad
- burgomaestre
- calle
- caza
- colegio
- confluencia
- desarrollar
- edad
- engrandecer
- escaparate
- estado
- Excemo.
- Excmo.
- fuerza
- gruesa
- grueso
- hacer
- hacerse
- inri
- obra
- osa
- palo
- persona
- plana
- polemizar
- predilección
- re
- safari
- salir
- sol
- teniente
- vender
- venta
- abuelo
- ama
- anhelo
- atractivo
- audiencia
- cazar
- ciudad
- compás
- de
English:
act
- address
- adult
- big
- bomb
- bulk
- capacity
- cash-and-carry
- claw back
- densely
- dipper
- dormitory
- elaborate
- elder
- eldest
- few
- frisky
- grow up
- growing
- high street
- hill
- inquest
- lion
- little
- main
- major
- mayor
- mostly
- much
- nominee
- often
- old
- outflow
- outweigh
- over
- part
- perpendicular
- residence
- senior
- sergeant major
- spur
- staff
- trade price
- utmost
- wholesale
- wholesale trade
- wholesaler
- worship
- abject
- cash

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mayor

♦ adj

1. [comparativo] [en tamaño] bigger ( que than); [en edad] older ( que than); [en importancia] greater ( que than); [en número] higher ( que than);
este puente es mayor que el otro this bridge is bigger than the other one;

mi hermana mayor my older sister;

es ocho años mayor que yo she's eight years older than me;

un mayor número de víctimas a higher number of victims;

una mayor tasa de inflación a higher rate of inflation;

en mayor o menor grado to a greater or lesser extent;

no creo que tenga mayor interés I don't think it's particularly interesting;

no te preocupes, no tiene mayor importancia don't worry, it's not (all) that important;

apartamentos mayores de 100 metros cuadrados Br flats o US apartments of over 100 square metres;

subsidios para parados mayores de cuarenta y cinco años benefits for unemployed people (of) over forty-five;

la mayor parte de most of, the majority of;

la mayor parte de los británicos piensa que… most British people o the majority of British people think that…;
Mat
mayor que greater than

2. [superlativo]
el/la mayor… [en tamaño] the biggest…;
[en edad] the oldest…; [en importancia] the greatest…; [en número] the highest…;
la mayor de las islas the biggest island, the biggest of the islands;

la mayor crisis que se recuerda the biggest crisis in living memory;

el mayor de todos nosotros/de la clase the oldest of all of us/in the class;

el mayor de los dos hermanos the older of the two brothers;

vive en la mayor de las pobrezas he lives in the most abject poverty

3. [más] further, more;

para mayor información solicite nuestro catálogo for further o more details, send for our catalogue

4. [adulto] grown-up;

cuando sea mayor when I grow up;

hacerse mayor to grow up;

ser mayor de edad to be an adult

5. [no joven] older;
[anciano] elderly;
una mujer ya mayor an older woman;

ser muy mayor to be very old;

hay que escuchar a las personas mayores you should listen to older people;

la gente mayor, las personas mayores [los ancianos] the elderly

6. [principal] major, main;

la plaza mayor the main square;

la calle mayor the main street;

el palo mayor the main mast

7. Mús major;

en do mayor in C major

8. Com
al por mayor wholesale;

un almacén de venta al por mayor a wholesaler's

♦ nmf

el/la mayor [hijo, hermano] the eldest;

mayores [adultos] grown-ups;
[antepasados] ancestors, forefathers;
es una película/revista para mayores it's an adult movie o Br film/magazine;

respeta a tus mayores you should respect your elders;

la cosa no llegó o [m5] pasó a mayores the matter didn't go any further

♦ nm
Mil major
* * *

mayor

I adj

1 comp: en tamaño larger, bigger; en edad older; en importancia greater;

mayor que greater than, larger than;

ser mayor de edad be an adult;

ser (muy) mayor be (very) elderly;

mayor que older than

2 sup

:

el mayor en edad the oldest o eldest; en tamaño the largest o

biggest; en importancia the greatest;

los mayores the adults;

la mayor parte the majority

3 MÚS tono, modo

major;

do mayor MÚS C major

4 COM

:

al por mayor wholesale

II m MIL major

III

:

ir o

pasar a mayores get serious

* * *

mayor adj

1) (comparative of grande) : bigger, larger, greater, elder, older

2) (superlative of grande) : biggest, largest, greatest, eldest, oldest

3) : grown-up, mature

4) : main, major

5)

mayor de edad : of (legal) age

6)

al por mayor or

por mayor : wholesale

mayor nmf

1) : major (in the military)

2) : adult

* * *

mayor¹ adj

1. (que tiene más edad) older

es mayor que tú he's older than you

mi hermano mayor my older brother

2. (más grande) bigger

necesito una talla mayor I need a bigger size

un tiburón es mayor que una piraña a shark is bigger than a piranha

3. (él de más edad) oldest

nuestro hijo mayor our oldest son

4. (anciano) old / elderly

mi padre ya es mayor my father is quite old now

5. (adulto) grown up

cuando sea mayor seré bombero I'm going to be a fireman when I grow up

6. (principal) main

la plaza mayor the main square

la calle mayor the high street

al por mayor wholesale

mayor² n

1. (que tiene más años) oldest

¿cuántos años tiene el mayor? how old is the oldest?

2. (adulto) grown up

los mayores comieron después the grown ups ate afterwards

de mayor when I grow up / when you grow up etc.

hacerse mayor to grow up [pt. grew; pp. grown]

ser mayor de edad to be an adult

Spanish-English dictionary > mayor
73 el2

= the, ye.

Nota: Forma arcaica.

Ex. The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.

Ex. The article 'Ye olde smart card' presents an annotated list of information sources on the credit card industry.

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* a lo extremo = to the extreme.

* aunque no lo creas = believe it or not.

* barrio de los ricos = upper town.

* de los mejores = as good as any.

* el abuelo de = the granddaddy of.

* el acabose = the last straw.

* el alcance = comprehensiveness.

* el amor de + Posesivo + vida = the love of + Posesivo + life.

* el año próximo = the year ahead.

* el arte de = the art of, the fine art of.

* el ataque es la mejor defensa = attack is the best form of defence.

* el auténtico = the real McCoy.

* el beneficio de la duda = the benefit of the doubt.

* el bien de = the good of.

* el buenazo de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.

* el bueno de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.

* el camino a seguir = the way ahead, the way to go.

* el camino correcto = the way ahead, the way to go.

* el camino hacia + Nombre + está lleno de + Nombre = the road (to/towards) + Nombre + is paved with + Nombre.

* el camino hacia + Nombre + está plagado de + Nombre = the road (to/towards) + Nombre + is paved with + Nombre.

* el camino por recorrer = the way ahead.

* el camino que lleva a = a/the doorway to.

* el camino recorrido = the road travelled so far.

* el camino se hace andando = actions speak louder than words.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* el charco = the big pond.

* el ciudadano de a pie = the average Joe.

* el ciudadano medio = the average Joe.

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* el colmo = the last straw.

* el consejo de otra persona = a second opinion.

* el copón = the dog's bollocks, the bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's whiskers.

* el corazón de = the heart of.

* el crecimiento de = the rising tide of.

* el cual = which.

* el de = that in, that of.

* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* el día del Juicio Final = the Day of Judgement.

* El Diluvio = the Flood.

* el dinero es el origen de todos los males = money is the root of all evil.

* el dinero es la fuente de todos los males = money is the root of all evil.

* el dinero mueve al mundo = money makes the world go (a)round.

* el dinero no crece en los árboles = money doesn't grow on trees.

* el doble = twice + as many.

* el doble de = twice + the number of.

* El Dorado = El Dorado.

* el enemigo en casa = the enemy within.

* el entonces + Nombre = the then + Nombre.

* el espíritu de la época = the spirit of the times.

* el estado de las cosas = the lay of the land [the lie of the land, -UK].

* el evitar = avoidance.

* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* el final de = the close of.

* el final de los problemas = the light at the end of the tunnel.

* el fin del mundo = the ends of the earth.

* el fin de semana = over the weekend, at the weekend.

* el fin de todos los fines = the end of all ends.

* el fin justifica los medios = the end justifies the means.

* el fruto de + Nombre = the fruit of + Nombre.

* el futuro = the way ahead, the way of the future.

* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.

* el Gato con Botas = Puss in Boots.

* el grado de = the extent of.

* el grado de + Nombre = the breadth and depth of + Nombre.

* el grado en que = the extent to which.

* el gran hermano = big brother.

* el guapo de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.

* el hecho es que = fact is, the fact is (that).

* el hecho es que... = the fact of the matter is that....

* el hombre de la calle = the average Joe.

* el hombre no es una isla = no man is an island.

* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.

* el impulsor de = the power behind.

* el interés público = the public interest.

* El Juicio Final = The Last Judgement.

* el lastre de = the shackles of.

* el llevar = carrying.

* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.

* El Mago de Oz = The Wizard of Oz, The Wizard of Oz.

* el más = all-time.

* el más + Adjetivo = the most + Adjetivo.

* el más allá = hereafter.

* el más bajo = rock-bottom.

* el más favorito del mes = pick of the month.

* el más leído = the most widely read.

* el más recomendado = best of breed, the.

* el Mediterráneo = Mediterranean Sea, the, the Med.

* el mejor = best of breed, the.

* el mejor de todos = the cream of the crop, crème de la crème.

* el mejor hasta ahora = the best yet.

* el mejor modo de = the best way of.

* el mejor momento de todos = the time of all times.

* el mejor + Nombre = the best available + Nombre.

* el mejor que ha hecho hasta ahora = Posesivo + best yet.

* el mentir = lying.

* el mes pasado = last month.

* el mío = mine.

* el mismo + Nombre (+ que) = every bit as much + Nombre (+ as).

* el mismo número = as many.

* el modo como = the way in which.

* el modo de = the way in which.

* el modo de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* el momento preciso = the point in time at which.

* el motor de = the power behind.

* el movimiento se demuestra andando = actions speak louder than words.

* el muerto al hoyo y el vivo al bollo = dead men have no friends.

* el mundo de las noticias = newsmaking.

* el mundo en la palma de la mano = the world in the palm of + Posesivo + hand.

* el mundo está a sus pies = the world is + Posesivo + oyster.

* el mundo es un pañuelo = it's a small world.

* el + Nombre + correcto al + Nombre + adecuado en el momento oportuno = the right + Nombre + to the right + Nombre + at the right time.

* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.

* el + Nombre + más completo = the + Nombre + to end all + Nombre.

* el no va más = the be all and end all, the bee's knees, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's meow, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks.

* el nuevo aspecto de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.

* el orgullo de = showpiece.

* el otro lado de la barrera = the other side of the fence.

* el padre de = the father of.

* el pan nuestro de cada día = all in a day's work.

* el paso del tiempo = the passage of time, the sands of time.

* el peor de todos = the worst of the lot.

* el perro es el mejor amigo del hombre = a dog is man's best friend.

* el peso de = brunt of, the.

* el populacho = the great unwashed.

* el porqué de = the reason behind, the thinking behind, the reasoning behind, the idea behind.

* el portavoz de = the voice of.

* el presente = thisness.

* el primer intento = the first time around.

* el primer + Nombre = the earliest + Nombre.

* el primero mencionado = former.

* el principal = the number one.

* el principio de = the dawn of.

* el principio del fin = the beginning of the end.

* el principio de + Mes/Estación = early + Mes/Estación.

* el problema no es el qué, sino el cómo = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* el problema obvio = the elephant in the room.

* el proletariado = the great unwashed.

* el pulmón de = the heart of.

* el punto más bajo = rock-bottom.

* el que = that, the one.

* el que aprende = learner.

* el que las hace, las paga = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* el que lo encuentre se lo queda = finders keepers.

* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* el que mucho abarca poco aprieta = jack of all trades, master of none.

* el que no llora, no mama = the squeaky (squeaking) wheel gets the grease (the oil/oiled).

* el que no se aventura no cruza el mar = nothing ventured, nothing gained.

* el que pregunta = inquirer [enquirer, -UK].

* el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.

* el registro de los registros = record-of-record.

* el registro modelo = record-of-record.

* el resto = rest, the.

* el resto (de) = the remainder (of), the rest (of).

* El Salvador = El Salvador.

* el segundo mencionado = latter.

* el sendero que lleva a = a/the doorway to.

* el ser barato = cheapness.

* el siguiente no, el otro = next but one.

* el sitio adecuado en el momento adecuado = the right place at the right time.

* el sueño de toda persona = the stuff dreams are made of.

* el sueño de todos = the stuff dreams are made of.

* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.

* el súmmum = the bee's knees, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's meow, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks.

* el tamaño de = the extent of.

* el tema de la discusión = the focus of the discussion.

* el tema del debate = the focus of the discussion.

* el tiempo de Algo = in season.

* el tiempo es oro = time is money.

* el tiempo lo dirá = only time will tell.

* el tiempo vuela = time flies (by).

* el tipo de = the range of.

* el todo es más grande que la suma de sus partes = the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

* el total de = the total sum of, the sum total of.

* el transcurrir del tiempo = the sands of time.

* el transcurso del tiempo = as time goes by.

* el último citado = latter.

* el último grito = the last word, the cat's meow, the bee's knees, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks.

* el último + Nombre = the latest + Nombre.

* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.

* el único = the one and only.

* el único e incomparable = the one and only.

* el único e inimitable = the one and only.

* el único problema = a fly in the soup, the fly in the ointment.

* el verdadero = the real McCoy.

* el verdadero problema = the elephant in the room.

* el ver televisión = television viewing.

* el viejo = the elder.

* el vulgo = the great unwashed.

* el yugo de = the shackles of.

* espicharlas = kick + the bucket.

* la = the, ye.

* la alternativa + ser = the alternative + be.

* la belleza es superficial = beauty is only skin deep.

* La Biblioteca Responde = Ask the Library.

* la Biblioteca y el Archivo de Canadá = Library and Archives Canada.

* la buena noticia = the good news.

* la calidad es nuestro lema = quality is our middle name.

* la calma que precede a la tormenta = the lull before the storm.

* la cambiante fisonomía de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.

* la caridad empieza por uno mismo = charity begins at home.

* la ciudadana de a pie = the average Jane.

* la ciudadana media = the average Jane.

* la ciudad que nunca duerme = the city that never sleeps.

* la clave de = at the heart of.

* la clave está en la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* la comunidad en general = the community at large.

* la Convención de la Haya de 1954 = the 1954 Hague Convention.

* la copa del árbol = the top of the tree.

* la cosa es que = the thing is.

* la cosa principal = the number one thing.

* la crème de la crème = the cream of the crop, crème de la crème.

* la cruz de = the bane of.

* la cuestión es que = the thing is.

* la década de los + Número = the + Número + s.

* la demanda de = a call for.

* la diversidad de = the range of.

* la diversidad de + Nombre = the many + Nombre.

* la edad se lleva en el alma = you are as old as you feel.

* la época de Algo = in season.

* la escoria de la sociedad = the gutter.

* la espalda de = the back of.

* la evidencia = the writing on the wall.

* la fe mueve montañas = faith will move mountains.

* la filosofía de = the reason behind, the reasoning behind.

* la flor de + Nombre = the prime of + Nombre.

* la flor y nata = the cream of the crop, crème de la crème.

* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.

* la forma de = ways and means (of/for/to/in/by).

* la forma de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.

* la fuerza de la mayoría = strength in numbers.

* la gente decía que = rumour had it that.

* la gente dice que = rumour has it that.

* la gente se está inquietando = the natives are nervous.

* la gente se está poniendo nerviosa = the natives are nervous.

* la gente se puso de pie para aplaudir = standing ovation.

* la gota que colmó el vaso = the straw that broke the camel's back.

* la Gran Manzana = the Big Apple.

* la gran mayoría de = the vast majority of, the bulk of.

* la historia + repetirse = history + come full circle.

* la historia + volverse a repetir = history + come full circle.

* la hostia = the cat's pyjamas, the cat's pyjamas, the bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks.

* la hoz y el martillo = the hammer and sickle.

* la idea que hay detrás de = the idea behind.

* la imaginación no tiene límites = your imagination is the limit.

* la imitación es la mejor forma de que lo halaguen a uno = imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

* La Isla del Tesoro = Treasure Island.

* la joya de = showpiece.

* la judicatura = the Bench.

* la justicia = the Bench.

* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.

* la leche = the dog's bollocks, the bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's whiskers.

* la luz al final del túnel = the light at the end of the tunnel.

* la magistratura = the Bench.

* la manera de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* la mano que mece la cuna es la mano que domina el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

* la mano que mece la cuna gobierna el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

* la mar de = a whole slew of.

* la mayoría con mucho de = the vast majority of.

* la mayoría de = the majority of, most + Nombre, the main bulk of.

* la mayoría de la gente = most people, the majority of the people.

* la mayoría de las personas = most people, the majority of the people.

* la mayoría de las veces = most of the time, more often than not.

* la mayoría del mundo = the majority of the world, most people, the majority of the people.

* la mayoría del tiempo = most of the time.

* la mayor parte de = the majority of, the main bulk of, the lion's share of.

* la mayor parte de las veces = more often than not.

* la medida en que = the extent to which.

* la mejor forma de hacer Algo = best practices, lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* la mejor manera = how best.

* la mejor manera de = the best way of.

* la mejor oferta = the best deal.

* la mejor opción = the best bet.

* la mejor salida = the best way forward.

* la mejor solución = the best way forward.

* la menor duda de que = no doubt whatsoever.

* la mentira = lying.

* la mirada en = eye(s) on.

* la misma persona = one and the same person.

* la mitad (1/2) = one-half (1/2).

* la necesidad agudiza el ingenio = necessity mothers invention.

* la ocasión la pintan calva = make + hay while the sun shines.

* la opinión de otra persona = a second opinion.

* la oportunidad de + Posesivo + vida = the opportunity of a lifetime.

* la parte de atrás de = the back of.

* la parte más dura de = brunt of, the.

* la parte más importante = the heart of.

* la parte principal de = the bulk of.

* la parte superior izquierda de = the upper left of.

* la parte trasera de = the back of.

* la personificación de la confianza en uno mismo = confidence personified.

* la pesadilla de = the bane of.

* la pesca del día = the day's catch, the catch of the day.

* la petición de = a call for.

* la píldora = the pill.

* la plebe = the great unwashed.

* la polla = the dog's bollocks, the bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's whiskers.

* la práctica hace al maestro = practice makes perfect.

* la primera tentativa = the first time around.

* la primera vez = the first time around.

* la proporción mayor de = the lion's share of.

* la próxima moda = the next hot thing.

* la puntilla = the final/last nail in + Posesivo + coffin.

* la que = that, the one.

* la razón de ser = the reason for being.

* la realidad es que = the fact remains that..., fact is, the fact is (that).

* la rehostia = the dog's bollocks, the bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's whiskers.

* la responsabilidad ahora recae en + Nombre = the ball is in + Posesivo + court.

* la responsabilidad es de... = the buck + stops....

* la riqueza de = the wealth of.

* la ruina de = the bane of.

* las = the, ye.

* las 24 horas = round the clock, around the clock.

* las apariencias engañan = don't judge a book by its cover, there's more to it than meets the eye.

* las ataduras de = the shackles of.

* las autoridades = the powers-that-be.

* las cosas + cambiar = pendulum + swing.

* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* las cosas no pasan así como así = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).

* las cosas no pasan (así) porque sí = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).

* las cosas no son tan simples como parecen = there's more to it than meets the eye.

* las cosas + seguir + igual = business + revolve + as usual.

* las cosas siguen igual = business as usual.

* las cosas sólo pasan una vez = lightning never strikes twice.

* las cosas son más complicadas de lo que parecen = there's more to it than meets the eye.

* las cosas tal y como son = the birds and the bees.

* las cosas + volver + a su punto de partida = the wheel + turn + full circle.

* las de = those for.

* las doce del mediodía = noon.

* la segunda mitad de + Fecha = the latter part of + Fecha.

* la segunda opción = the next best choice.

* la segunda vez = the second time around.

* la semana pasada = last week.

* la senda que lleva a = a/the doorway to.

* la situación = the course of events.

* la sociedad en general = society at large.

* las posibilidades son infinitas = the possibilities are endless.

* las profundidades del mar = the deep.

* las profundidades del océano = the deep.

* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.

* las raíces se encuentran = roots + lie.

* las raíces se remontan a = roots + lie.

* las razones de = the reason behind, the thinking behind, the reasoning behind, the idea behind.

* las Reglas de Cutter para un Catálogo Diccionario = Cutter's Rules for a Dictionary Catalog.

* las triquiñuelas de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* la suerte + cambiar = the tide + turn.

* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.

* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.

* la suma total de = the total sum of, the sum total of.

* las uvas están verdes = sour grapes.

* las veinticuatro horas = day and night, day or night, night and day.

* la temporada de Algo = in season.

* la tierra de la abundancia = the land of plenty.

* la tierra de las oportunidades = the land of opportunity.

* la tira de = a whole slew of.

* la tira de tiempo = donkey's years.

* la triste realidad es que = the sad fact is (that).

* la última palabra = the last word, the last word, the bee's knees, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's meow, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks.

* la última vez = last time.

* la última vez que = the last time.

* la única pega = the fly in the ointment, a fly in the soup.

* la unión hace la fuerza = strength in numbers.

* la ventaja de = the beauty of.

* la ventaja es que = on the positive side, the advantage is that, on the bright side.

* la verdad = the lowdown (on).

* la verdad es que = if the truth be known, if the truth be told, the fact is (that), fact is.

* la verdad es que... = the fact of the matter is that....

* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.

* la verdad sea dicha que = if the truth be told.

* la Vía Láctea = the Milky Way.

* la vida continúa = the show must go on.

* la vida + continuar = life + go on.

* la vida es así = life's like that.

* ¡la vida no es un camino de rosas! = the course of true love never did run smooth!.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* la víspera de = on the eve of.

* la voz de = the voice of.

* la voz de la conciencia = the voice within.

* la voz de la experiencia = the voice of experience.

* la voz de la razón = the voice of reason.

* la voz del odio = the voice of hate.

* la voz interior = the voice within.

* lo absurdo = ridiculousness.

* lo adecuado = adequacy.

* lo + Adjetivo + que sea/esté = how + Adjetivo.

* lo anodino = blandness.

* lo anteriormente expuesto = the preceding.

* lo apropiado = appropriateness.

* lo barato = inexpensiveness.

* lo básico = essential, the, nuts and bolts, bare minimum, bare necessities, the, the lowdown (on).

* lo bastante elevado = high enough.

* lo bastante extenso = adequately scoped.

* lo bueno de = the beauty of.

* lo bueno es que = the good news is (that)..., on the positive side, on the bright side.

* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.

* lo bueno y lo malo = the rights and wrongs.

* lo caro = expensiveness.

* lo chicano = Chicana.

* lo chulo = coolness.

* lo cierto es que = fact is, the fact is (that).

* lo completo = completeness.

* lo completo que Algo está = fullness.

* lo creas o no = believe it or not.

* lo decisivo = the last word.

* lo definitivo = the last word.

* lo desagradable = unpleasantness.

* ¿lo dices en broma? = you must be joking!, you must be kidding!.

* lo directo = directness.

* lo divertido = the fun part.

* lo engorroso de = cumbersomeness.

* lo esencial = essential, the, nuts and bolts, bare minimum, bare necessities, the, the lowdown (on).

* lo estrafalario = zaniness.

* lo estrambótico = zaniness.

* lo extenso = comprehensiveness.

* lo favorable = propitiousness.

* lo hebraico = Hebraica.

* lo hecho hecho está = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk.

* lo importante es lo que eres no cómo te llamas = a rose by any other name.

* lo imprescindible = bare necessities, the, bare minimum.

* lo incómodo de = cumbersomeness.

* lo indefinido = indefiniteness.

* lo indirecto = indirectness.

* lo indispensable = bare necessities, the, bare minimum.

* lo insulso = blandness.

* lo interesante = the fun part.

* lo judío = Judaica.

* lo lindo = cuteness.

* lo llano = flatness.

* lo más cercano a = the nearest thing to.

* lo más conveniente es que = optimally.

* lo más destacado = highlights.

* lo más detestado = pet hate.

* lo más importante = most of all, at its core.

* lo más interesante = highlights.

* lo más mínimo = so much as.

* lo más novedoso = the last word.

* lo más odiado = pet hate.

* lo más parecido a = the nearest thing to.

* lo más probable es que = most probably.

* lo más recio de = brunt of, the.

* lo más recóndito = nooks and crannies.

* lo máximo = the be all and end all, the bee's knees, the cat's pyjamas, the cat's meow, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks.

* lo mejor = the top of the tree.

* lo mejor de = the beauty of, showpiece.

* lo mejor de ambas partes = the best of both worlds.

* lo mejor de lo mejor = the best of the best.

* lo mejor de todo = best of all.

* lo mejor entre lo mejor = the best of the best.

* lo mejor es que... = the good news is (that)....

* lo mejor está aún por llegar = the best is yet to come.

* lo mejor posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability, at + Posesivo + (very) best, optimally.

* lo mejor que pueda = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.

* lo mejor que se puede hacer = the best bet.

* lo mejor + ser = the beautiful part + be.

* lo menos posible = as little as possible.

* lo mínimo = bare minimum, bare necessities, the.

* lo mismo ocurre con = the same goes for.

* lo mismo ocurre en el caso de = the same is true (for/of/with).

* lo mismo que = the same as, along the lines of, in much the same way as.

* lo mismo que antes = the same as before.

* lo mismo que para = the same as that for.

* lo mismo se aplica a = the same is true (for/of/with).

* lo molesto de = cumbersomeness.

* lo mucho que = how extensively.

* lo noble = high-mindedness.

* lo no convencional = unconventional, the.

* lo normal + ser + que = there + be + a tendency (to/for), there + be + a tendency (to/for).

* lo oportuno = timeliness.

* lo pasado pasado está = let bygones be bygones.

* lo peor de = brunt of, the.

* lo peor del = the armpit of the.

* lo pintoresco = quaintness.

* lo plano = flatness.

* lo poco común = rarity, rareness.

* lo poco convencional = unconventional, the.

* lo primero = for one, first off.

* lo primero de todo = first of all, first off.

* lo prometido es deuda = a promise is a promise.

* lo propicio = propitiousness.

* lo público = publicness.

* lo que = that which, what.

* lo que aguarda a = what is on store for.

* lo que Algo o Alguien se merece, lo que le corresponde, bastante = fair share, fair share.

* lo que a uno cura a otro mata = one man's meat is another man's poison.

* lo que demuestra que = which (just) goes to show that.

* lo que el futuro depara a = what is on store for.

* lo que es aun más inquietante = more disturbingly.

* lo que es aun más preocupante = more disturbingly.

* lo que es aun mejor = better still.

* lo que es aun peor = worse still.

* lo que es bueno para uno es bueno para otro = what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

* lo que es bueno para uno también es bueno para otro = what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

* lo que es más = what is more, what's more.

* lo que es más importante = most importantly, more importantly, most of all, most important.

* lo que es mejor aun = better still.

* lo que es muy importante = importantly.

* lo que es peor = what's worse.

* lo que es peor aun = worse still.

* lo que espera a = what is on store for.

* lo que está bien y lo que está mal = rights and wrongs.

* lo que existe (en el mercado) = what's out there.

* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que hay (en el mercado) = what's out there.

* lo que hay que hacer = do + the right thing, the way to go.

* lo que hay que hacer y lo que hay que evitar = do's and don'ts, rights and wrongs.

* lo que le corresponde = fair share.

* lo que nos espera = things to come.

* lo que quiera que = whatever.

* lo que sea = something or other.

* lo que se gana por un lado se pierde por otro = swings and roundabouts.

* lo que se pierda en una cosa se gana en la otra = what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.

* lo que + ser = what + be like.

* lo que se suele pagar = going rate, the.

* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* lo que vale para tí también vale para mí = what's good for the goose is good for the gander, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

* lo rural = rurality.

* los = the, ye.

* los 365 días del año = year-round.

* los 40 principales = Top 40 singles chart.

* los abajo firmantes = the parties hereto.

* los acontecimientos = the course of events.

* lo sagrado = sacredness.

* los albores de = the dawn of.

* los años cincuenta = fifties.

* los años treinta = thirties.

* los árboles no dejan ver el bosque = lose + sight of the forest for the trees.

* los avatares de la guerra = the tides of war.

* los buenos tiempos = the good old days.

* los comienzos de = the dawn of.

* los constantes cambios de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.

* los de = those for, those in.

* los demás = rest, the, everybody else.

* los detalles de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* los días antes de = leading up to.

* los dos = both, both of them, both of which.

* los efectos negativos se están dejando sentir ahora = chickens come home to roost.

* los gobernantes = the powers-that-be.

* los hay para dar y regalar = there's one born every minute.

* los mandamás = the powers-that-be.

* los más necesitados = those most in need.

* los más pobres + Nombre = the poorest + Nombre.

* los menos locuaces = inarticulate, the.

* los motivos de = the reason behind, the thinking behind, the reasoning behind, the idea behind.

* los necesitados = the needy.

* los orígenes de = the dawn of.

* los otros con los que aparece(n) = neighbours [neighbors, -USA].

* los peores + Nombre = the poorest + Nombre.

* los poderes fáticos = the powers-that-be.

* los pormenores de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* Los Principios de París = Paris Principles.

* los que = those who.

* los que detentan el poder = the powers-that-be.

* los que mandan = the powers-that-be.

* los que no han recibido formación específica = uninstructed, the.

* los que + Verbo = those + Participio.

* los tribunales = the Bench.

* lo suficientemente cerca = within range.

* lo suficientemente cerca como para oír = within earshot of.

* lo suficientemente estúpido como para = dumb enough to.

* lo suficientemente grande = large enough, big enough.

* lo suficientemente lejos como para no poder oír = out of earshot.

* los últimos coletazos = fag-end.

* lo sumo = the bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's whiskers, the dog's bollocks, the cat's pyjamas.

* los unos a costa de los otros = at each other's expense.

* los viejos tiempos = the good old days.

* lo tomas o lo dejas = take it or leave it.

* lo último = the last word.

* lo uno es tan malo como lo otro = one is as bad as the other.

* lo vanguardista = cutting edge.

* lo yidish = Yiddica.

* parmarlas = kick + the bucket.

* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.

Spanish-English dictionary > el2
74 pedir

v.

1 to ask for.

pedir algo a alguien to ask somebody for something

pedir a alguien que haga algo to ask somebody to do something

pedir a alguien (en matrimonio) to ask for somebody's hand (in marriage)

pedir (prestado) algo a alguien to borrow something from somebody

pide un millón por la moto he's asking a million for the motorbike

Yo pido una pizza I ask for a pizza.

Yo le pido a María una pizza I ask Mary for a pizza.

Yo le pido a María I ask Mary.

2 to order.

¿qué has pedido de postre? what have you ordered for dessert?

3 to demand.

4 to call for, to need.

5 to beg.

6 to ask to, to request to.

Yo pedí hablar en la reunión I requested to talk at the meeting.

7 to require.

El caso pide una acción immediata The case requires immediate action.

* * *

pedir

Conjugation model [ SERVIR], like link=servir servir

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to ask for

■ me pidió el teléfono he asked me for my phone number

■ me pidió que la acompañara she asked me to go with her

2 (mercancías, en restaurante) to order

■ lo pedí por teléfono I ordered it over the phone

■ ¿qué has pedido de postre? what did you order for dessert?

3 (necesitar) to need, cry out for

■ este suelo está pidiendo a gritos un fregado this floor is crying out to be washed

► verbo intransitivo

1 (por la calle) to beg

■ siempre hay gente pidiendo there are always people begging

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a pedir de boca just right, perfectly

pedir la cuenta to ask for the bill

pedir la mano de alguien to ask for somebody's hand in marriage

* * *

verb

1) to ask for, request

2) order

* * *

1. VT

1) (=rogar, solicitar) to ask for

¿habéis pedido ya la cuenta? — have you asked for the bill yet?

lo único que pido es que no llueva mañana — all I ask is that it doesn't rain tomorrow

necesito pedirte consejo — I need to ask your advice

a ti nadie te ha pedido tu opinión — nobody asked your opinion

estuve pidiendo auxilio durante un buen rato — I was calling for help for some time

una manifestación pidiendo la libertad de los secuestrados — a demonstration calling for the release of the hostages

llamé para pedir que me pusieran una canción — I phoned to request a song

• pedir cuentas a algn — to demand an explanation from sb

• pedir algo a Dios — to pray to God for sth

• pedir disculpas — to apologize

• pedir algo por favor, me pidió por favor que fuera discreto — he asked me to please keep it to myself

te lo pido por favor, quédate conmigo — please stay with me

• pedir hora — to make an appointment

• pedir limosna — to beg

• pedir la palabra — to ask for permission to speak

pido la palabra, señoría — permission to speak, my lord

• pedir perdón — (=disculparse) to apologize; [suplicando] to beg (for) forgiveness

• pedir permiso — to ask (for) permission

- te lo pido por Dios

- ¿qué más se puede pedir?

2) (Com) (=encargar) to order

he pedido unos zapatos por correo — I've ordered some shoes by post

tengo pedidos varios libros — I've got some books on order

3) [en un restaurante] to order; [en un bar] to ask for, order

de primero hemos pedido sopa — we've ordered soup as a starter

hemos pedido dos cafés y un té — we've asked for o ordered two coffees and a tea

4) [para casarse] to propose to

fue a su casa a pedirla — he went to her house to propose to her

mis dos hermanas ya están pedidas — my two sisters are already spoken for

• pedir la mano de algn — to ask for sb's hand

• pedir a algn en matrimonio — to ask for sb's hand in marriage

5) (Jur) [+ condena] to ask for

el fiscal pidió siete años de cárcel — the prosecution asked for a seven-year sentence

6) (=requerir) to need

esta planta pide mucho sol — this plant needs lots of sunlight

ese sofá pide una cortina azul — that sofa needs a blue curtain to go with it

• pedir algo a gritos o voces — to be crying out for sth

la casa está pidiendo a voces que la pinten — the house is crying out to be painted

7) (tb: pedir prestado) to borrow

tengo que pedirte unos libros — I need to borrow some books off you

me pidió prestado el coche — he asked if he could borrow the car, he asked to borrow the car

2. VI

1) (=rogar)

este niño está todo el día pidiendo — that child is always asking for things

• pedir por algn — (Rel) to pray for sb

pido a Dios por los difuntos — I pray to God for the dead

- por pedir que no quede

2) (=pedir dinero) [mendigo] to beg; [voluntario] to collect money

iba pidiendo por los vagones — he went begging from carriage to carriage

piden para una buena causa — they are collecting money for a good cause

3) [en un bar, restaurante] to order

¿habéis pedido ya? — have you ordered yet?
boca 1., 3)
3.

See:

pedirse
PEDIR ¿"Ask" o "ask for"? ► La expresión pedir algo se traduce por ask for something: Pidieron muchas cosas diferentes They asked for many different things Si el verbo pedir lleva dos complementos, el complemento de persona siempre va delante: Pídele un lápiz a la profesora Ask the teacher for a pencil ► La estructura pedir a alguien que haga algo, se traduce al inglés por ask + ((objeto)) + ((construcción de infinitivo)): Le pedí a mi hermana que me trajera una alfombra de Turquía I asked my sister to bring me a rug from Turkey Le pediremos que nos haga un descuento We'll ask him to give us a discount Si el contexto es más formal pedir también se puede traducir por request: Ambas partes en conflicto están pidiendo ayuda al extranjero Both sides are requesting help from abroad Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <dinero/ayuda> to ask for

pidieron un préstamo al banco — they asked the bank for a loan

pidió permiso para salir — she asked permission to leave

pide limosna — he begs (for money)

perdirle algo a alguien — to ask somebody for something

le pidió ayuda — he asked her for help

nadie (te) ha pedido tu opinión — nobody asked (for) your opinion

me pidió disculpas or perdón — he apologized (to me)

me pidió explicaciones or cuentas — he asked me to justify my actions

pedir hora — to make an appointment

pedir la palabra — to ask for permission to speak

¿qué más se puede pedir? — what more could you ask for?

me pidió que le enseñara — he asked me to teach him

pidió que lo trasladaran — he asked to be transferred; ver prestado

b) (en bar, restaurante) <plato/bebida> to order; < cuenta> to ask for

2) (Com)

a) ( como precio)

pedir algo POR algo — to ask something for something

¿cuánto pide por la casa? — how much is she asking for the house?

b) < mercancías> to order

3) ( para casarse)

pedir a una mujer en matrimonio — to ask for a woman's hand in marriage (frml)

4) ( requerir) to need

este pescado pide un vino blanco — this fish needs a white wine to go with it

esta planta está pidiendo a gritos que la rieguen — this plant is crying out to be watered
2.
pedir vi

a) ( mendigar) to beg

b) (en bar, restaurante) to order

c) ( para tener algo) (AmL) to ask

pidió para salir temprano — he asked if he could go early

estos niños sólo saben pedir — these children do nothing but make demands

* * *

= ask, ask for, have + calls for, call for, call on/upon, canvass, instruct, invite, order, plead for, request, require, prompt, bid, beg, howl for, cadge, call on/upon, bay.

Ex. This recommendation asks the cataloguer to ascertain the name by which an author is commonly known.

Ex. Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.

Ex. For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.

Ex. The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.

Ex. This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.

Ex. A change to 48% reduction instead of the present 24% is being canvassed, in order to keep the size within bounds, but this should not cause any serious problems in use, particularly as many modern microform readers have dual magnification.

Ex. Some of the above limitations of title indexes can be overcome by exercising a measure of control over the index terminology, and by inputting and instructing the computer to print a number of pre-determined links or references between keywords.

Ex. Members of the audience were invited to ask questions, make statements, and express themselves freely.

Ex. Edge notch cards are often ordered in a size tailored to the demands of the index, and can be purchased with any coding that the index designer specifies.

Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.

Ex. Also, with online display, the user should be able to request displays indicating different levels of specificity.

Ex. If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.

Ex. You will be prompted to choose a file; your last search will then be executed automatically in the file that you choose.

Ex. 'Sit down please,' he bade her.

Ex. A sociologist at Yale begs libraries to keep information from him - he says that information seeks him everywhere in this world of email, fax and telephone.

Ex. The article ' Howling for change' suggests what can be done to halt the decline of the book industry.

Ex. For the most part it is a story of bug-ridden rooms in working-men's hotels, of fights, drinking bouts, cheap brothels, Russian refugees, cadging.

Ex. The difference is only that an indexer is not usually called upon to appreciate the subtleties of the subject to the same extent as an abstractor.

Ex. If the Holocaust cannot be discussed freely then stop baying about freedom of speech.

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* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.

* pedir ayuda = seek + assistance, seek + help.

* pedir ayuda a = enlist + the cooperation of.

* pedir con insistencia = urge, urging.

* pedir dinero prestado = borrow + money.

* pedir disculpas = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.

* pedir encarecidamente = urge, appeal for, make + a plea for, urging.

* pedir en préstamo = borrow.

* pedir especialmente = special order.

* pedir información = request + information.

* pedir información de = ask for + details of.

* pedir información sobre = enquire of [inquire of, -USA].

* pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood.

* pedir la documentación = card.

* pedir la identificación = card.

* pedir la luna = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.

* pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + opinion on.

* pedirle cuentas a Alguien = bring + Nombre + to book.

* pedirle peras al olmo = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.

* pedir perdón = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.

* pedir prestado = borrow.

* pedir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for ransom.

* pedir sugerencias = solicit + recommendations.

* pedir un deseo = make + a wish, mounting problems.

* pedir un préstamo = take + a loan.

* pedir un rescate = ransom.

* pedir venganza = bay for + vengeance, bay for + blood.

* persona que pide asilo = asylum seeker.

* salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses, go off without + a hitch.

* volver a pedir = reorder [re-order].

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <dinero/ayuda> to ask for

pidieron un préstamo al banco — they asked the bank for a loan

pidió permiso para salir — she asked permission to leave

pide limosna — he begs (for money)

perdirle algo a alguien — to ask somebody for something

le pidió ayuda — he asked her for help

nadie (te) ha pedido tu opinión — nobody asked (for) your opinion

me pidió disculpas or perdón — he apologized (to me)

me pidió explicaciones or cuentas — he asked me to justify my actions

pedir hora — to make an appointment

pedir la palabra — to ask for permission to speak

¿qué más se puede pedir? — what more could you ask for?

me pidió que le enseñara — he asked me to teach him

pidió que lo trasladaran — he asked to be transferred; ver prestado

b) (en bar, restaurante) <plato/bebida> to order; < cuenta> to ask for

2) (Com)

a) ( como precio)

pedir algo POR algo — to ask something for something

¿cuánto pide por la casa? — how much is she asking for the house?

b) < mercancías> to order

3) ( para casarse)

pedir a una mujer en matrimonio — to ask for a woman's hand in marriage (frml)

4) ( requerir) to need

este pescado pide un vino blanco — this fish needs a white wine to go with it

esta planta está pidiendo a gritos que la rieguen — this plant is crying out to be watered
2.
pedir vi

a) ( mendigar) to beg

b) (en bar, restaurante) to order

c) ( para tener algo) (AmL) to ask

pidió para salir temprano — he asked if he could go early

estos niños sólo saben pedir — these children do nothing but make demands

* * *

= ask, ask for, have + calls for, call for, call on/upon, canvass, instruct, invite, order, plead for, request, require, prompt, bid, beg, howl for, cadge, call on/upon, bay.

Ex: This recommendation asks the cataloguer to ascertain the name by which an author is commonly known.

Ex: Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.

Ex: For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.

Ex: The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.

Ex: This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.

Ex: A change to 48% reduction instead of the present 24% is being canvassed, in order to keep the size within bounds, but this should not cause any serious problems in use, particularly as many modern microform readers have dual magnification.

Ex: Some of the above limitations of title indexes can be overcome by exercising a measure of control over the index terminology, and by inputting and instructing the computer to print a number of pre-determined links or references between keywords.

Ex: Members of the audience were invited to ask questions, make statements, and express themselves freely.

Ex: Edge notch cards are often ordered in a size tailored to the demands of the index, and can be purchased with any coding that the index designer specifies.

Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.

Ex: Also, with online display, the user should be able to request displays indicating different levels of specificity.

Ex: If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.

Ex: You will be prompted to choose a file; your last search will then be executed automatically in the file that you choose.

Ex: 'Sit down please,' he bade her.

Ex: A sociologist at Yale begs libraries to keep information from him - he says that information seeks him everywhere in this world of email, fax and telephone.

Ex: The article ' Howling for change' suggests what can be done to halt the decline of the book industry.

Ex: For the most part it is a story of bug-ridden rooms in working-men's hotels, of fights, drinking bouts, cheap brothels, Russian refugees, cadging.

Ex: The difference is only that an indexer is not usually called upon to appreciate the subtleties of the subject to the same extent as an abstractor.

Ex: If the Holocaust cannot be discussed freely then stop baying about freedom of speech.

* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.

* pedir ayuda = seek + assistance, seek + help.

* pedir ayuda a = enlist + the cooperation of.

* pedir con insistencia = urge, urging.

* pedir dinero prestado = borrow + money.

* pedir disculpas = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.

* pedir encarecidamente = urge, appeal for, make + a plea for, urging.

* pedir en préstamo = borrow.

* pedir especialmente = special order.

* pedir información = request + information.

* pedir información de = ask for + details of.

* pedir información sobre = enquire of [inquire of, -USA].

* pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood.

* pedir la documentación = card.

* pedir la identificación = card.

* pedir la luna = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.

* pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + opinion on.

* pedirle cuentas a Alguien = bring + Nombre + to book.

* pedirle peras al olmo = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.

* pedir perdón = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.

* pedir prestado = borrow.

* pedir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for ransom.

* pedir sugerencias = solicit + recommendations.

* pedir un deseo = make + a wish, mounting problems.

* pedir un préstamo = take + a loan.

* pedir un rescate = ransom.

* pedir venganza = bay for + vengeance, bay for + blood.

* persona que pide asilo = asylum seeker.

* salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses, go off without + a hitch.

* volver a pedir = reorder [re-order].

* * *

pedir [ I14 ]

vt

A

1 ‹dinero/ayuda› to ask for

pidieron un préstamo al banco they asked the bank for a loan

pidió permiso para salir she asked permission to leave

me pidió consejo he asked my advice, he asked me for advice

pide limosna a la puerta de la iglesia he begs (for money) at the church door

préstamelo, te lo pido por favor please lend it to me

si no me lo pides por favor no te lo doy I won't give it to you unless you say please o unless you ask nicely

pedir algo prestado ver prestado:

nadie te ha pedido (tu) opinión nobody asked (for) your opinion

me pidió disculpas or perdón por lo que había hecho he apologized for what he had done

pídele perdón a tu padre apologize to o say you're sorry to your father

¿quién eres tú para venir a pedirme cuentas or explicaciones? who do you think you are, asking me to justify my actions?

pedir hora to make an appointment

pedir la palabra to ask for permission to speak

pide cuatro años de cárcel para los acusados he is asking for a four-year sentence for the accused

es un sitio donde se come barato y bien, no se puede pedir más it's the sort of place where you can eat cheaply and well, what more could you ask for? o it's ideal

está haciendo todo lo posible, no se le puede pedir más she's doing all she can, you can't ask for more than that o that's all you can ask

pedir QUE + SUBJ:

me pidió que le comprara el periódico he asked me to buy him the newspaper

pidió que lo trasladaran he asked to be transferred

boca

2 (en un bar, restaurante) to order

pedimos pescado de segundo we ordered fish for our second course

pide la cuenta y nos vamos ask for o get the check ( AmE) o ( BrE) bill and we can go

B ( Com)

1 (como precio) pedir algo POR algo to ask sth FOR sth

¿cuánto pide por la casa? how much is she asking for the house?

2 ‹mercancías› to order

C

(para casarse): pedir a una mujer en matrimonio to ask for a woman's hand in marriage ( frml)

le pedí la mano de su hija I asked for his daughter's hand in marriage ( frml), I asked to marry his daughter

vino a pedir a mi hermana he came to ask if he could marry my sister

D (requerir) to need

este pescado pide un buen vino blanco this fish needs a good white wine to go with it, this fish would go well with a good white wine

ese vestido pide unos zapatos más altos that dress needs shoes with a higher heel

está pidiendo una bofetada she's asking for a slap

esta planta está pidiendo a gritos que la rieguen this plant is crying out to be watered

■ pedir

vi

1 (mendigar) to beg

pide a la puerta de la iglesia he begs at the church door

2 (en un bar, restaurante) to order

3 (para tener algo) ( AmL) to ask

pidió para salir temprano he asked if he could go early o he asked permission to go early

estos niños sólo saben pedir these chidren are very demanding o do nothing but make demands

■ pedirse

v pron

( leng infantil); to have dibs on ( AmE colloq), to bags ( BrE colloq)

me pido la cama de arriba I have dibs on the top bunk, I bags the top bunk

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pedir ( conjugate pedir) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹dinero/ayuda› to ask for;

◊ pidieron un préstamo al banco they asked the bank for a loan;

pidió permiso para salir she asked permission to leave;
pide limosna he begs (for money);
pedirle algo a algn to ask sb for sth;
le pidió ayuda he asked her for help;
me pidió disculpas or perdón he apologized (to me);
pedir hora to make an appointment;
pedir la palabra to ask for permission to speak;
me pidió que le enseñara he asked me to teach him;
ver prestado
b) (en bar, restaurante) ‹plato/bebida› to order;

‹ cuenta› to ask for
2 (Com)
a) ( como precio) pedir algo POR algo to ask sth for sth;

◊ ¿cuánto pide por la casa? how much is she asking for the house?

b) ‹ mercancías› to order

verbo intransitivo
a) (en bar, restaurante) to order

b) ( mendigar) to beg

pedir verbo transitivo
1 (un favor) to ask: me pidió que la ayudara, he asked me to help her
2 (una cosa) to ask for: el niño le pidió unos caramelos, the child asked him for some sweets ➣ Ver nota en ask
3 (en la tienda, en el bar, etc) to order
4 (limosna) to beg
5 (requerir, necesitar) to need: ese coche está pidiendo que lo laven, that car needs washing
♦ Locuciones: pedir a gritos, to cry out
pedir disculpas, to apologize
pedir prestado, to borrow
a pedir de boca, just fine
' pedir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apestosa
- apestoso
- bastar
- boca
- cita
- cobrar
- cuenta
- demandar
- disculpa
- hora
- luna
- pera
- perdón
- prestar
- requerir
- socorro
- voz
- asilo
- audiencia
- auxilio
- aventón
- cola
- excusar
- gorrear
- informe
- justicia
- limosna
- mano
- ordenar
- palabra
- palmada
- pida
- prestado
- qué
- raid
- turno
- vez
English:
apologetic
- appeal
- apply for
- appointment
- ask
- ask for
- asylum
- beg
- borrow
- clamor
- clamour
- cry out for
- formality
- get
- have
- invite
- may
- order
- permission
- propose
- request
- seek
- send away for
- send for
- send off for
- shall
- sorry
- summon
- tall order
- want
- wish
- write back
- write off
- apologize
- by
- call
- claim
- cry
- hitch
- impossible
- make
- might
- place
- send
- urge

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pedir

♦ vt

1. [solicitar] to ask for;

pedir algo a alguien to ask sb for sth;

me pidió (mi) opinión she asked me (for) my opinion;

pedir un taxi (por teléfono) to ring for a taxi;

pedir a alguien que haga algo to ask sb to do sth;

le pido que sea breve, por favor I would ask you to be brief, please;

le pedí que saliera conmigo I asked her out;

pedir a alguien en matrimonio, pedir la mano de alguien to ask for sb's hand (in marriage);

pedir prestado algo a alguien to borrow sth from sb;

pide un millón por la moto he's asking a million for the motorbike;

no tienes más que pedirlo all you need to do is ask;

si no es mucho pedir if it's not too much to ask;

Comp
CAm, Méx
pedir raid to hitch a ride o Br lift

2. [en bares, restaurantes] to order;

¿qué has pedido de postre? what have you ordered for dessert?

3. [mercancías] to order;

pedir algo a alguien to order sth from sb

4. [exigir] to demand;

¡pido que se me escuche! I demand to be heard!;

le pedimos al gobierno una inmediata retirada de las tropas we demand that the government withdraw its troops immediately;

la acusación pide veinte años de cárcel the prosecution is asking for twenty years

5. [requerir] to call for, to need;

los cactus piden poca agua cacti don't need a lot of water;

esta cocina está pidiendo a gritos que la limpies this kitchen is crying out for you to clean it

♦ vi

1. [mendigar] to beg;

hay mucha gente pidiendo por la calle there are a lot of beggars in the streets

2. [en bares, restaurantes] to order;

¿han pedido ya? have you ordered?

3. [rezar]
pedir por el alma de alguien to pray for sb's soul

♦ See also the pronominal verb pedirse

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pedir

I v/t

1 ask for;

pedir algo a alguien ask s.o. for sth;

me pidió que no fuera he asked me not to go;

te lo pido I beg you

2 ( necesitar) need

3 en bar, restaurante order

II v/i

1 ( mendigar) beg

2 en bar, restaurante order

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pedir {54} vt

1) : to ask for, to request

le pedí un préstamo a Claudia: I asked Claudia for a loan

2) : to order (food, merchandise)

3)

pedir disculpas or

pedir perdón : to apologize

pedir vi

1) : to order

2) : to beg

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pedir vb

1. (en general) to ask for

ha pedido una bicicleta a los Reyes Magos he's asked Father Christmas for a bicycle

¿cuánto piden por el cuadro? how much are they asking for the picture?

2. (un favor) to ask

te tengo que pedir un favor I've got to ask you a favour

3. (en restaurante) to order

¿qué has pedido de segundo? what have you ordered for your main course?

pedir disculpas to apologize

pedir hora to make an appointment

pedir / pedir limosna to beg [pt. & pp. begged]

pedir perdón to apologize

pedir prestado to borrow

Spanish-English dictionary > pedir
75 seguir

v.

1 to follow.

tú ve delante, que yo te sigo you go ahead, I'll follow o I'll go behind

seguir algo de cerca to follow o monitor something closely (desarrollo, resultados)

Ellos siguen la caravana They follow the convoy.

Eso es lo que sigue That is what follows.

2 to follow.

me parece que nos siguen I think we're being followed

3 to continue, to resume.

Me sigue el dolor My pain persists.

4 to continue, to go on.

¡sigue, no te pares! go o carry on, don't stop!

aquí se baja él, yo sigo he's getting out here, I'm going on (al taxista)

sigo trabajando en la fábrica I'm still working at the factory

debes seguir haciéndolo you should keep on o carry on doing it

sigo pensando que está mal I still think it's wrong

sigue enferma/en el hospital she's still ill/in hospital

¿qué tal sigue la familia? how's the family getting on o keeping?

5 to keep on, to go along, to carry on, to continue.

María se sigue haciendo daño Mary keeps on hurting herself.

6 to continue to be, to continue being, to keep, to keep being.

Las chicas siguen testarudas The girls continue to be stubborn.

7 to obey, to keep.

Las chicas siguen las reglas The girls obey the rules.

8 to imitate, to follow.

Los fanáticos siguen al cantante The fans imitate the singer.

9 to come afterwards, to come next, to come after, to come along.

Algo bueno sigue Something good comes afterwards.

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SEGUIR

CONJUGACIÓN

(e changes to i in certain persons of certain tenses; gu changes to g before a and o)

Present Indicative

sigo, sigues, sigue, seguimos, seguís, siguen.

Past Indicative

seguí, seguiste, siguió, seguimos, seguisteis, siguieron.

Present Subjunctive

siga, sigas, siga, sigamos, sigáis, sigan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

siguiera, siguieras, siguiera, siguiéramos, siguierais, siguieran;

siguiese, siguieses, siguiese, siguiésemos, siguieseis, siguiesen.

Future Subjunctive

siguiere, siguieres, siguiere, siguiéremos, siguiereis, siguieren.

Imperative

sigue (tú), siga (él/Vd.), sigamos (nos.), seguid (vos.), sigan (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to follow

2) keep on

3) pursue

4) remain

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1. VT

1) (=perseguir) [+ persona, pista] to follow; [+ indicio] to follow up; [+ presa] to chase, pursue

tú ve primero que yo te sigo — you go first and I'll follow you

ella llegó primero, seguida del embajador — she arrived first, followed by the ambassador

nos están siguiendo — we're being followed

seguía todos sus pasos — I followed his every step

la seguía con la mirada — his eyes followed her

me sigue como un perrito faldero — he's always tramping at my heels

2) (=estar atento a) [+ programa de TV] to watch, follow; [+ programa de radio] to listen to, follow; [+ proceso, progreso] to monitor, follow up; [+ satélite] to track

seguir los acontecimientos de cerca — to monitor events closely

estaba ocupada y no he seguido la conversación — I was busy and didn't follow the conversation

esta exposición permite seguir paso a paso la evolución del artista — this exhibition allows the artist's development to be traced step by step

3) (=hacer caso de) [+ consejo] to follow, take; [+ instrucciones, doctrina, líder] to follow

siguió el ejemplo de su padre — he followed his father's example

seguir los pasos de algn — to follow in sb's footsteps

sigue la tradición de la familia — he follows in the family tradition

4) [+ rumbo, dirección] to follow

seguimos el curso del río — we followed the course of the river

siga la flecha — follow the arrow

siga esta calle y al final gire a la derecha — carry on up o follow this street and turn right at the end

• seguir su camino — to continue on one's way

sigue su camino de cineasta independiente — he continues in his path of independent film-maker

el mercado sigue su camino alcista — the market is continuing on its upward trend

• seguir su curso, el proyecto sigue su curso — the project is still on course, the project continues on (its) course

la enfermedad sigue su curso — the illness is taking o running its course

que la justicia siga su curso — let justice take its course

5) (=entender) [+ razonamiento] to follow

es un razonamiento muy difícil de seguir — it's an argument which is rather hard to follow

¿me sigues? — are you with me?

6) (Educ) [+ curso] to take, do

7) † [+ mujer] to court †

2. VI

1) (=continuar) to go on, carry on

¿quieres que sigamos? — shall we go on?

¡siga! — (=hable) go on!, carry on; LAm (=pase) come in

¡síguele! — Méx go on!

"sigue" — [en carta] P.T.O.; [en libro] continued

la carretera sigue hasta el pueblo — the road goes on as far as the town

siga por la carretera hasta el cruce — follow the road up to the crossroads

seguir por este camino — to carry on along this path

2)

• seguir adelante — [persona] to go on, carry on; [acontecimiento] to go ahead

los Juegos Olímpicos siguieron (adelante) a pesar del atentado — the Olympics went ahead despite the attack
adelante 1)
3) [en estado, situación] to be still

sigue enfermo — he's still ill

sigue en Caracas — she's still in Caracas

el ascensor sigue estropeado — the lift's still not working

sigue soltero — he's still single

¿cómo sigue? — how is he?

que siga usted bien — keep well, look after yourself

seguir con una idea — to go on with an idea

seguía en su error — he continued in his error

• seguimos sin teléfono — we still haven't got a phone

sigo sin noticias — I still haven't heard anything

sigo sin comprender — I still don't understand

esas preguntas siguen sin respuesta — those questions remain unanswered

4)

• seguir haciendo algo — to go on doing sth, carry on doing sth

siguió mirándola — he went on o carried on looking at her

siguió hablando con nosotros — he went on speaking to us

el ordenador seguía funcionando — the computer carried on working, the computer was still working

sigo pensando lo mismo — I still think the same

sigue lloviendo — it's still raining

5) (=venir a continuación) to follow, follow on

como sigue — as follows

lo que sigue es un resumen — what follows is a summary

entre otros ejemplos destacan los que siguen — amongst other examples, the following stand out

mencionaré varios casos en lo que sigue — I'll now move on to mention several cases

• seguir a algo, las horas que siguieron a la tragedia — the hours following o that followed the tragedy

a la conferencia siguió un debate — the lecture was followed by a discussion

3.

See:

seguirse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) <persona/vehículo/presa> to follow

la hizo seguir por un detective — he had her followed by a detective

camina muy rápido, no la puedo seguir — she walks very fast, I can't keep up with her

creo que nos están siguiendo — I think we're being followed

seguidos cada vez más de cerca por los japoneses — with the Japanese catching up on them all the time

la mala suerte la seguía a todas partes — she was dogged by bad luck wherever she went

el que la sigue la consigue — (fam) if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

2) <camino/ruta>

siga esta carretera hasta llegar al puente — go along o follow this road as far as the bridge

la saludé y seguí mi camino — I said hello to her and went on (my way)

si se sigue este camino se pasa por Capileira — if you take this route you go through Capileira

seguimos las huellas del animal hasta el río — we tracked the animal to the river

la enfermedad sigue su curso normal — the illness is running its normal course

3) ( en el tiempo) to follow

seguir a algo/alguien — to follow something/somebody

el hermano que me sigue — the brother (who comes) after me

4)

a) <instrucciones/consejo/flecha> to follow

seguir el dictamen de la conciencia — to be guided by one's conscience

b) ( basarse en) <autor/teoría/método/tradición> to follow

sus esculturas siguen el modelo clásico — her sculptures are in the classical style

sigue a Kant — she's a follower of Kant's philosophy

sigue los pasos de su predecesor — he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors

5)

a) <trámite/procedimiento> to follow

va a tener que seguir un tratamiento especial — you will have to undergo special treatment

b) (Educ) < curso> to take

estoy siguiendo un curso de fotografía — I'm doing o taking a photography course

6)

a) <explicaciones/profesor> to follow

dicta demasiado rápido, no la puedo seguir — she dictates too quickly, I can't keep up

¿me siguen? — are you with me?

b) ( permanecer atento a)

no sigo ese programa — I don't watch that program, I'm not following that program

seguimos muy de cerca su desarrollo — we are following its development very closely
2.
seguir vi

1)

a) ( por un camino) to go on

siga derecho or todo recto hasta el final de la calle — keep o go straight on to the end of the street

sigue por esta calle hasta el semáforo — go on down this street as far as the traffic lights

desde allí hay que seguir en mula — from there you have to go on by mule

seguir de largo — (AmL) to go straight past

b)

seguir adelante — to carry on

sigamos adelante — let's carry on

resolvieron seguir adelante con los planes — they decided to go ahead with their plans

c) (Col, Ven) ( entrar)

siga por favor — come in, please

2) (en lugar, estado)

¿tus padres siguen en Ginebra? — are your parents still in Geneva?

espero que sigan todos bien — I hope you're all keeping well

sigo sin entender — I still don't understand

sigue soltera/tan bonita como siempre — she's still single/as pretty as ever

si las cosas siguen así... — if things carry on like this...

si sigue así de trabajador, llegará lejos — if he carries on working as hard as this, he'll go a long way

3)

a) tareas/buen tiempo/lluvia to continue; rumores to persist

b)

seguir + ger: sigo pensando que deberíamos haber ido I still think we ought to have gone; sigue leyendo tú you read now; seguiré haciéndolo a mi manera — I'll go on o carry on doing it my way, I shall continue to do it my way (frml)

4)

a) (venir después, estar contiguo)

lee lo que sigue — read what comes next

el capítulo que sigue — the next chapter

sigue una hora de jazz — there follows an hour of jazz

un período de calma ha seguido a estos enfrentamientos — these clashes have been followed by a period of calm

b) historia/poema to continue

¿cómo sigue la canción? — how does the song go on?

sigue en la página 8 — continued on page 8

la lista definitiva ha quedado como sigue — the final list is as follows
3.
seguirse v pron (en 3^a pers)

seguirse de algo — to follow from something

de esto se sigue que... — it follows from this that...

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= accord with, adhere to, chase, conform to, espouse, fit, follow, keep to, observe, pursue, run along, stay, stick to, proceed, overlay, carry on, go ahead, soldier on, succeed, hew to, overlie, keep up, roll on.

Ex. So while that tracing may have accorded with a rule, it violated common sense.

Ex. Since BC adheres closely to the educational and scientific consensus, BC found most favour with libraries in educational establishments.

Ex. Also, in controlled indexing language data bases, there is often an assumption that a user will be prepared to chase strings of references or to consult a sometimes complex thesaurus.

Ex. These basic permutation rules are modified somewhat to conform to bibliographic requirements.

Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.

Ex. Especially if the new subject is one which upsets the previous structure of relationships, it will be difficult to fit into the existing order.

Ex. An abstract covers all of the main points made in the original document, and usually follows the style and arrangement of the parent document.

Ex. Obviously, once a choice of citation order has been made it must be kept to, otherwise, chaos will result.

Ex. It is worth briefly observing a general approach to the creation of a data base.

Ex. All effective indexes must have some common facets if only because the audience does not alter merely because the indexer chooses to pursue certain indexing practices.

Ex. Whevener logical processes of thought are employed - that is, whenever thought for a time runs along an accepted groove - there is an opportunity for the machine.

Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex. It might be striking to outline the instrumentalities of the future more spectacularly, rather than to stick closely to methods and elements now known.

Ex. Before we proceed to look at the operators in detail, a couple of examples may help to make the layout clearer.

Ex. There may be a very flexible communication system that overlays the administrative structure, or there may be a fairly rigid pattern of communication that adheres to the administrative lines of authority.

Ex. If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.

Ex. A plan for the construction and implementation phases will be drawn up, if it is decided to go ahead = Si se decide continuar, se elaborará un plan para las fases de construcción y puesta en práctica.

Ex. Russell soldiered on in 'Principles of Mathematics', he pleaded a distinction between analysis by way of philosophical definitions and analysis by way of mathematical definitions.

Ex. In 1964 he was promoted to Associate Director of the Processing Department where he succeeded John Cronin as Director four years later.

Ex. The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.

Ex. The disputes between islanders and outsiders overlie the deeper problem of administrative denial of indigenous lagoon rights.

Ex. He was told to ' keep up whatever it is he was doing' because he was doing great!.

Ex. But to make matters worse, and as the drought rolls on, it is very likely that it won't rain again until October or November.

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* camino a seguir, el = way forward, the.

* como siga así = at this rate.

* como sigue = as follows.

* debate + seguir = debate + rage.

* difícil de seguir = heavy going.

* el camino a seguir = the way ahead, the way to go.

* hay que seguir adelante = the show must go on.

* indicar el camino a seguir = point + the way forward.

* indicar el camino a seguir para = point + the way to.

* las cosas siguen igual = business as usual.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* modelos a seguir = lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* mostrar el camino a seguir = point + the way forward.

* no saber cómo seguir = be stuck, get + stuck.

* no seguir una norma = fall (far) short of + norm.

* pautas a seguir = best practices, lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* pendiente de seguir la última moda = fashion-conscious.

* procedimiento a seguir = code of practice.

* que sigue = ensuing.

* que sigue una norma = compliant (with).

* que uno sigue a su propio ritmo = self-paced, self-guided.

* resignarse y seguir adelante = bite + the bullet.

* seguir activo = remain + in being, remain + in place.

* seguir adelante = go forward, forge + ahead, forge + forward, go ahead, go straight ahead, carry through, move along, move forward, press forward (with), move + forward, continue on + Posesivo + way, move on.

* seguir adelante con = go ahead with, stick with.

* seguir a flote = stay in + business, stay + afloat.

* seguir al día = remain on top of.

* seguir Algo al pie de la letra = follow + Nombre + to the letter.

* seguir Algo a rajatabla = follow + Nombre + to the letter.

* seguir al pie de la letra = keep + strictly to the letter.

* seguir al pie del cañón = soldier on.

* seguir a rajatabla = keep + strictly to the letter.

* seguir así = keep + it up, keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.

* seguir avanzando = forge + ahead, forge + forward.

* seguir caminando = continue on + Posesivo + way.

* seguir como antes = go on + as before.

* seguir como modelo = pattern.

* seguir con = go on with, maintain + continuity, maintain + momentum, stick at.

* seguir con Algo = take + Nombre + further.

* seguir con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.

* seguir con el control = stay in + control.

* seguir con el mando = stay in + control.

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* seguir considerando = consider + further.

* seguir de cerca = monitor, stay in + control, keep + track of.

* seguir desarrollando = develop + further.

* seguir el buen camino = keep on + the right track, keep on + the straight and narrow.

* seguir el camino de la verdad = keep on + the straight and narrow.

* seguir el camino más ético = take + the high ground, take + the high road.

* seguir el debate = follow + the thread.

* seguir el ejemplo = follow + the lead, take after.

* seguir el ejemplo de = take + Posesivo + cue from, take + a cue from.

* seguir el ejemplo de Alguien = take + a leaf out of + Posesivo + book, follow + Posesivo + example.

* seguir el hilo = follow + the thread.

* seguir el ritmo de Algo o Alguien = keep up with + pace.

* seguir en contacto = stay + tuned.

* seguir en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), keep in + touch (with).

* seguir en existencia = remain + in being.

* seguir en la brecha = soldier on.

* seguir en pie = hold + Posesivo + own, hold up.

* seguir entre los primeros = remain on top.

* seguir enviando + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.

* seguir este camino = go along + this road.

* seguir este rumbo = proceed + along this way.

* seguir + Gerundio = keep on + Gerundio.

* seguir haciéndolo así = keep up + the good work.

* seguir haciéndolo bien = keep up + the good work.

* seguir haciendo lo mismo = business as usual.

* seguir igual = be none the worse for wear.

* seguir inmediatamente = fast on the heels of, on the heels of.

* seguir inmediatamente a = come on + the heels of.

* seguir irreconciliable con = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir la conversación = follow + the thread.

* seguir la corazonada de uno = play + Posesivo + hunches.

* seguir la corriente = go with + the flow, go along with + the flow.

* seguir la iniciativa = follow + the lead.

* seguir la marcha de = monitor.

* seguir la moda = catch + the fever.

* seguir la pista = follow up, track, follow through, shadow, track down.

* seguir la pista a un documento = chase + item.

* seguir la pista de = keep + track of.

* seguir la trayectoria = follow up, follow through.

* seguirle el juego a, seguirle la corriente a = play along with.

* seguirle la corriente a = play along with.

* seguir levantado = stay up.

* seguir líneas diferentes = be on different lines.

* seguir lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguir los pasos de = follow in + the footsteps of.

* seguir malgastando el dinero = throw + good money after bad.

* seguir opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir por delante de = keep + one step ahead of.

* seguir por el buen camino = keep out of + trouble, keep on + the right track.

* seguir + Posesivo + pasos = follow in + Posesivo + footsteps.

* seguir progresando = forge + ahead, forge + forward.

* seguirse = ensue.

* seguir siendo = remain.

* seguir siendo + Adjetivo = remain + Adjetivo.

* seguir siendo lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguir sin agraciarse con = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir sin haberse traducido = remain + untranslated.

* seguir sin reconciliarse con = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir sin traducirse = remain + untranslated.

* seguir tirando el dinero = throw + good money after bad.

* seguir trabajando aceptando una limitación = work (a)round + shortcoming, work (a)round + limitation, work (a)round + constraints.

* seguir trabajando así = keep up + the good work.

* seguir trabajando bien = keep up + the good work.

* seguir tratando = discuss + further.

* seguir una dirección = follow + path, take + path.

* seguir una escala = fall along + a continuum.

* seguir una estrategia = take + tack.

* seguir una filosofía = espouse + philosophy.

* seguir una metodología = adopt + approach.

* seguir una práctica = adopt + practice.

* seguir una táctica = take + tack.

* seguir una trayectoria = follow + track.

* seguir un camino = take + path, take + direction, tread + path, walk + path.

* seguir un camino diferente = strike out on + a different path.

* seguir un consejo = take + advice.

* seguir un curso de acción = follow + track.

* seguir un método = take + approach.

* seguir un modelo = embrace + model, conform to + image.

* seguir unos pasos = follow + steps.

* seguir un patrón = conform to + image.

* seguir un principio = adopt + convention.

* seguir un rumbo diferente = take + a different turn.

* seguir + Verbo = still + Verbo.

* seguir vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.

* seguir viviendo = live on.

* seguir vivo = live on, stay + alive.

* siguiendo = along.

* siguiendo un estilo indicativo = indicatively.

* si sigue así = at this rate.

* si todo sigue igual = all (other) things being equal.

* tiempo + seguir su marcha inexorable = time + march on.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) <persona/vehículo/presa> to follow

la hizo seguir por un detective — he had her followed by a detective

camina muy rápido, no la puedo seguir — she walks very fast, I can't keep up with her

creo que nos están siguiendo — I think we're being followed

seguidos cada vez más de cerca por los japoneses — with the Japanese catching up on them all the time

la mala suerte la seguía a todas partes — she was dogged by bad luck wherever she went

el que la sigue la consigue — (fam) if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

2) <camino/ruta>

siga esta carretera hasta llegar al puente — go along o follow this road as far as the bridge

la saludé y seguí mi camino — I said hello to her and went on (my way)

si se sigue este camino se pasa por Capileira — if you take this route you go through Capileira

seguimos las huellas del animal hasta el río — we tracked the animal to the river

la enfermedad sigue su curso normal — the illness is running its normal course

3) ( en el tiempo) to follow

seguir a algo/alguien — to follow something/somebody

el hermano que me sigue — the brother (who comes) after me

4)

a) <instrucciones/consejo/flecha> to follow

seguir el dictamen de la conciencia — to be guided by one's conscience

b) ( basarse en) <autor/teoría/método/tradición> to follow

sus esculturas siguen el modelo clásico — her sculptures are in the classical style

sigue a Kant — she's a follower of Kant's philosophy

sigue los pasos de su predecesor — he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors

5)

a) <trámite/procedimiento> to follow

va a tener que seguir un tratamiento especial — you will have to undergo special treatment

b) (Educ) < curso> to take

estoy siguiendo un curso de fotografía — I'm doing o taking a photography course

6)

a) <explicaciones/profesor> to follow

dicta demasiado rápido, no la puedo seguir — she dictates too quickly, I can't keep up

¿me siguen? — are you with me?

b) ( permanecer atento a)

no sigo ese programa — I don't watch that program, I'm not following that program

seguimos muy de cerca su desarrollo — we are following its development very closely
2.
seguir vi

1)

a) ( por un camino) to go on

siga derecho or todo recto hasta el final de la calle — keep o go straight on to the end of the street

sigue por esta calle hasta el semáforo — go on down this street as far as the traffic lights

desde allí hay que seguir en mula — from there you have to go on by mule

seguir de largo — (AmL) to go straight past

b)

seguir adelante — to carry on

sigamos adelante — let's carry on

resolvieron seguir adelante con los planes — they decided to go ahead with their plans

c) (Col, Ven) ( entrar)

siga por favor — come in, please

2) (en lugar, estado)

¿tus padres siguen en Ginebra? — are your parents still in Geneva?

espero que sigan todos bien — I hope you're all keeping well

sigo sin entender — I still don't understand

sigue soltera/tan bonita como siempre — she's still single/as pretty as ever

si las cosas siguen así... — if things carry on like this...

si sigue así de trabajador, llegará lejos — if he carries on working as hard as this, he'll go a long way

3)

a) tareas/buen tiempo/lluvia to continue; rumores to persist

b)

seguir + ger: sigo pensando que deberíamos haber ido I still think we ought to have gone; sigue leyendo tú you read now; seguiré haciéndolo a mi manera — I'll go on o carry on doing it my way, I shall continue to do it my way (frml)

4)

a) (venir después, estar contiguo)

lee lo que sigue — read what comes next

el capítulo que sigue — the next chapter

sigue una hora de jazz — there follows an hour of jazz

un período de calma ha seguido a estos enfrentamientos — these clashes have been followed by a period of calm

b) historia/poema to continue

¿cómo sigue la canción? — how does the song go on?

sigue en la página 8 — continued on page 8

la lista definitiva ha quedado como sigue — the final list is as follows
3.
seguirse v pron (en 3^a pers)

seguirse de algo — to follow from something

de esto se sigue que... — it follows from this that...

* * *

= accord with, adhere to, chase, conform to, espouse, fit, follow, keep to, observe, pursue, run along, stay, stick to, proceed, overlay, carry on, go ahead, soldier on, succeed, hew to, overlie, keep up, roll on.

Ex: So while that tracing may have accorded with a rule, it violated common sense.

Ex: Since BC adheres closely to the educational and scientific consensus, BC found most favour with libraries in educational establishments.

Ex: Also, in controlled indexing language data bases, there is often an assumption that a user will be prepared to chase strings of references or to consult a sometimes complex thesaurus.

Ex: These basic permutation rules are modified somewhat to conform to bibliographic requirements.

Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.

Ex: Especially if the new subject is one which upsets the previous structure of relationships, it will be difficult to fit into the existing order.

Ex: An abstract covers all of the main points made in the original document, and usually follows the style and arrangement of the parent document.

Ex: Obviously, once a choice of citation order has been made it must be kept to, otherwise, chaos will result.

Ex: It is worth briefly observing a general approach to the creation of a data base.

Ex: All effective indexes must have some common facets if only because the audience does not alter merely because the indexer chooses to pursue certain indexing practices.

Ex: Whevener logical processes of thought are employed - that is, whenever thought for a time runs along an accepted groove - there is an opportunity for the machine.

Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex: It might be striking to outline the instrumentalities of the future more spectacularly, rather than to stick closely to methods and elements now known.

Ex: Before we proceed to look at the operators in detail, a couple of examples may help to make the layout clearer.

Ex: There may be a very flexible communication system that overlays the administrative structure, or there may be a fairly rigid pattern of communication that adheres to the administrative lines of authority.

Ex: If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.

Ex: A plan for the construction and implementation phases will be drawn up, if it is decided to go ahead = Si se decide continuar, se elaborará un plan para las fases de construcción y puesta en práctica.

Ex: Russell soldiered on in 'Principles of Mathematics', he pleaded a distinction between analysis by way of philosophical definitions and analysis by way of mathematical definitions.

Ex: In 1964 he was promoted to Associate Director of the Processing Department where he succeeded John Cronin as Director four years later.

Ex: The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.

Ex: The disputes between islanders and outsiders overlie the deeper problem of administrative denial of indigenous lagoon rights.

Ex: He was told to ' keep up whatever it is he was doing' because he was doing great!.

Ex: But to make matters worse, and as the drought rolls on, it is very likely that it won't rain again until October or November.

* camino a seguir, el = way forward, the.

* como siga así = at this rate.

* como sigue = as follows.

* debate + seguir = debate + rage.

* difícil de seguir = heavy going.

* el camino a seguir = the way ahead, the way to go.

* hay que seguir adelante = the show must go on.

* indicar el camino a seguir = point + the way forward.

* indicar el camino a seguir para = point + the way to.

* las cosas siguen igual = business as usual.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* modelos a seguir = lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* mostrar el camino a seguir = point + the way forward.

* no saber cómo seguir = be stuck, get + stuck.

* no seguir una norma = fall (far) short of + norm.

* pautas a seguir = best practices, lessons learned [lessons learnt].

* pendiente de seguir la última moda = fashion-conscious.

* procedimiento a seguir = code of practice.

* que sigue = ensuing.

* que sigue una norma = compliant (with).

* que uno sigue a su propio ritmo = self-paced, self-guided.

* resignarse y seguir adelante = bite + the bullet.

* seguir activo = remain + in being, remain + in place.

* seguir adelante = go forward, forge + ahead, forge + forward, go ahead, go straight ahead, carry through, move along, move forward, press forward (with), move + forward, continue on + Posesivo + way, move on.

* seguir adelante con = go ahead with, stick with.

* seguir a flote = stay in + business, stay + afloat.

* seguir al día = remain on top of.

* seguir Algo al pie de la letra = follow + Nombre + to the letter.

* seguir Algo a rajatabla = follow + Nombre + to the letter.

* seguir al pie de la letra = keep + strictly to the letter.

* seguir al pie del cañón = soldier on.

* seguir a rajatabla = keep + strictly to the letter.

* seguir así = keep + it up, keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.

* seguir avanzando = forge + ahead, forge + forward.

* seguir caminando = continue on + Posesivo + way.

* seguir como antes = go on + as before.

* seguir como modelo = pattern.

* seguir con = go on with, maintain + continuity, maintain + momentum, stick at.

* seguir con Algo = take + Nombre + further.

* seguir con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.

* seguir con el control = stay in + control.

* seguir con el mando = stay in + control.

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* seguir considerando = consider + further.

* seguir de cerca = monitor, stay in + control, keep + track of.

* seguir desarrollando = develop + further.

* seguir el buen camino = keep on + the right track, keep on + the straight and narrow.

* seguir el camino de la verdad = keep on + the straight and narrow.

* seguir el camino más ético = take + the high ground, take + the high road.

* seguir el debate = follow + the thread.

* seguir el ejemplo = follow + the lead, take after.

* seguir el ejemplo de = take + Posesivo + cue from, take + a cue from.

* seguir el ejemplo de Alguien = take + a leaf out of + Posesivo + book, follow + Posesivo + example.

* seguir el hilo = follow + the thread.

* seguir el ritmo de Algo o Alguien = keep up with + pace.

* seguir en contacto = stay + tuned.

* seguir en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), keep in + touch (with).

* seguir en existencia = remain + in being.

* seguir en la brecha = soldier on.

* seguir en pie = hold + Posesivo + own, hold up.

* seguir entre los primeros = remain on top.

* seguir enviando + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.

* seguir este camino = go along + this road.

* seguir este rumbo = proceed + along this way.

* seguir + Gerundio = keep on + Gerundio.

* seguir haciéndolo así = keep up + the good work.

* seguir haciéndolo bien = keep up + the good work.

* seguir haciendo lo mismo = business as usual.

* seguir igual = be none the worse for wear.

* seguir inmediatamente = fast on the heels of, on the heels of.

* seguir inmediatamente a = come on + the heels of.

* seguir irreconciliable con = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir la conversación = follow + the thread.

* seguir la corazonada de uno = play + Posesivo + hunches.

* seguir la corriente = go with + the flow, go along with + the flow.

* seguir la iniciativa = follow + the lead.

* seguir la marcha de = monitor.

* seguir la moda = catch + the fever.

* seguir la pista = follow up, track, follow through, shadow, track down.

* seguir la pista a un documento = chase + item.

* seguir la pista de = keep + track of.

* seguir la trayectoria = follow up, follow through.

* seguirle el juego a, seguirle la corriente a = play along with.

* seguirle la corriente a = play along with.

* seguir levantado = stay up.

* seguir líneas diferentes = be on different lines.

* seguir lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguir los pasos de = follow in + the footsteps of.

* seguir malgastando el dinero = throw + good money after bad.

* seguir opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir por delante de = keep + one step ahead of.

* seguir por el buen camino = keep out of + trouble, keep on + the right track.

* seguir + Posesivo + pasos = follow in + Posesivo + footsteps.

* seguir progresando = forge + ahead, forge + forward.

* seguirse = ensue.

* seguir siendo = remain.

* seguir siendo + Adjetivo = remain + Adjetivo.

* seguir siendo lo mismo = remain + the same.

* seguir sin agraciarse con = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir sin haberse traducido = remain + untranslated.

* seguir sin reconciliarse con = remain + unreconciled to.

* seguir sin traducirse = remain + untranslated.

* seguir tirando el dinero = throw + good money after bad.

* seguir trabajando aceptando una limitación = work (a)round + shortcoming, work (a)round + limitation, work (a)round + constraints.

* seguir trabajando así = keep up + the good work.

* seguir trabajando bien = keep up + the good work.

* seguir tratando = discuss + further.

* seguir una dirección = follow + path, take + path.

* seguir una escala = fall along + a continuum.

* seguir una estrategia = take + tack.

* seguir una filosofía = espouse + philosophy.

* seguir una metodología = adopt + approach.

* seguir una práctica = adopt + practice.

* seguir una táctica = take + tack.

* seguir una trayectoria = follow + track.

* seguir un camino = take + path, take + direction, tread + path, walk + path.

* seguir un camino diferente = strike out on + a different path.

* seguir un consejo = take + advice.

* seguir un curso de acción = follow + track.

* seguir un método = take + approach.

* seguir un modelo = embrace + model, conform to + image.

* seguir unos pasos = follow + steps.

* seguir un patrón = conform to + image.

* seguir un principio = adopt + convention.

* seguir un rumbo diferente = take + a different turn.

* seguir + Verbo = still + Verbo.

* seguir vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.

* seguir viviendo = live on.

* seguir vivo = live on, stay + alive.

* siguiendo = along.

* siguiendo un estilo indicativo = indicatively.

* si sigue así = at this rate.

* si todo sigue igual = all (other) things being equal.

* tiempo + seguir su marcha inexorable = time + march on.

* * *

seguir [ I30 ]

vt

A ‹persona/vehículo› to follow; ‹presa› to follow

sígame, por favor follow me, please

la hizo seguir por un detective he had her followed by a detective

camina muy rápido, no la puedo seguir she walks very fast, I can't keep up with her

siga (a) ese coche follow that car!

creo que nos están siguiendo I think we're being followed

la siguió con la mirada he followed her with his eyes

le venían siguiendo los movimientos desde hacía meses they had been watching his movements for months

seguidos cada vez más de cerca por los japoneses with the Japanese catching up o gaining on them all the time

la mala suerte la seguía a todas partes she was dogged by bad luck wherever she went

el que la sigue la consigue or la mata ( fam); if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

B ‹camino/ruta›

siga esta carretera hasta llegar al puente go along o take o follow this road as far as the bridge

continuamos el viaje siguiendo la costa we continued our journey following the coast

me paré a saludarla y seguí mi camino I stopped to say hello to her and went on my way

si se sigue este camino se pasa por Capileira if you take this route you go through Capileira

seguimos las huellas del animal hasta el río we tracked the animal to the river

la enfermedad sigue su curso normal the illness is taking o running its normal course

el tour sigue la ruta de Bolívar the tour follows the route taken by Bolivar

siguiéndole los pasos al hermano mayor, decidió estudiar medicina following in his elder brother's footsteps, he decided to study medicine

C (en el tiempo) to follow seguir A algo/algn to follow sth/sb

los disturbios que siguieron a la manifestación the disturbances that followed the demonstration

el hermano que me sigue está en Asunción the brother who comes after me is in Asunción

D

1 ‹instrucciones/consejo› to follow

tienes que seguir el dictamen de tu conciencia you must be guided by your conscience

2 (basarse en) ‹autor/teoría/método› to follow

en su clasificación sigue a Sheldon he follows Sheldon in his classification

sus esculturas siguen el modelo clásico her sculptures are in the classical style

sigue a Kant she's a follower of Kant's philosophy

sigue las líneas establecidas por nuestro fundador it follows the lines laid down by our founder

E

1 ‹trámite/procedimiento› to follow

va a tener que seguir un tratamiento especial/una dieta hipocalórica you will have to undergo special treatment/follow a low-calorie diet

se seguirá contra usted el procedimiento de suspensión del permiso de conducción steps will be taken leading to the withdrawal of your driver's license

2 ( Educ) ‹curso› to take

estoy siguiendo un cursillo de fotografía I'm doing o taking a short photography course

¿qué carrera piensas seguir? what are you thinking of studying o reading?

F

1 ‹explicaciones/profesor› to follow

dicta demasiado rápido, no la puedo seguir she dictates too quickly, I can't keep up

me cuesta seguir una conversación en francés I find it hard to follow a conversation in French

¿me siguen? are you with me?

2

(permanecer atento a): no sigo ese programa I don't watch that program, I'm not following that program

sigue atentamente el curso de los acontecimientos he's following the course of events very closely

sigue paso a paso la vida de su ídolo she keeps track of every detail of her idol's life

seguimos muy de cerca su desarrollo we are keeping careful track of its development, we are following its development very closely

■ seguir

vi

A

1 (por un camino) to go on

siga derecho or todo recto hasta el final de la calle keep o go straight on to the end of the street

sigue por esta calle hasta el semáforo go on down this street as far as the traffic lights

el tren sigue hasta Salto the train goes on to Salto

desde allí hay que seguir a pie/en mula from there you have to go on on foot/by mule

2

seguir adelante: ¿entienden? bien, entonces sigamos adelante do you understand? good, then let's carry on

llueve ¿regresamos? — no, sigamos adelante it's raining, shall we go back? — no, let's go on o carry on

resolvieron seguir adelante con los planes they decided to go ahead with their plans

3

( Col) (entrar): siga por favor come in, please

B

(en un lugar, un estado): ¿tus padres siguen en Ginebra? are your parents still in Geneva?

espero que sigan todos bien I hope you're all keeping well

¿sigues con la idea de mudarte? do you still intend to move?, are you still thinking of moving?

sigo sin entender I still don't understand

sigue soltera/tan bonita como siempre she's still single/as pretty as ever

si sigue así de trabajador, llegará lejos if he carries on working as hard as this, he'll go a long way

C

1

«tareas/investigaciones/rumores»: siguen las investigaciones en torno al crimen investigations are continuing into the crime

sigue el buen tiempo en todo el país the good weather is continuing throughout the country, the whole country is still enjoying good weather

si siguen estos rumores if these rumors persist

2 seguir + GER:

sigo pensando que deberíamos haber ido I still think we ought to have gone

sigue leyendo tú, Elsa you read now, Elsa

si sigues molestando te voy a echar if you carry on being a nuisance, I'm going to send you out

seguiré haciéndolo a mi manera I'll go on o carry on doing it my way, I shall continue to do it my way ( frml)

D

1

(venir después, estar contiguo): lee lo que sigue read what follows, read what comes next

el capítulo que sigue the next chapter

me bajo en la parada que sigue I get off at the next stop

sigue una hora de música clásica there follows an hour of classical music

2 «historia/poema» to continue

¿cómo sigue la canción? how does the song go on?

[ S ] sigue en la página 8 continued on page 8

la lista definitiva ha quedado como sigue the final list is as follows

■ seguirse

v pron

( en tercera persona) seguirse DE algo to follow FROM sth

de esto se sigue que su muerte no fue accidental it follows from this that her death was not accidental

* * *

seguir ( conjugate seguir) verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/vehículo/presa› to follow;
◊ camina muy rápido, no la puedo seguir she walks very fast, I can't keep up with her

2 ‹camino/ruta› to follow, go along;
◊ siga esta carretera hasta llegar al puente go along o follow this road as far as the bridge;

la saludé y seguí mi camino I said hello to her and went on (my way);
la enfermedad sigue su curso normal the illness is running its normal course
3
a) ‹instrucciones/consejo/flecha› to follow

b) ‹autor/método/tradición/moda› to follow;

◊ seguir los pasos de algn to follow in sb's footsteps

4
a) ‹trámite/procedimiento› to follow;

‹ tratamiento› to undergo
b) (Educ) ‹ curso› to do, take

5 ‹explicaciones/profesor› to follow;
◊ dicta demasiado rápido, no la puedo seguir she dictates too quickly, I can't keep up

verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( por un camino) to go on;

siga derecho or todo recto keep o go straight on;
◊ sigue por esta calle go on down this street;

seguir de largo (AmL) to go straight past
b)

◊ seguir adelante to carry on;

resolvieron seguir adelante con los planes they decided to go ahead with their plans
c) (Col, Ven) ( entrar):

◊ siga por favor come in, please

2 (en lugar, estado):
◊ ¿tus padres siguen en Ginebra? are your parents still in Geneva?;

espero que sigan todos bien I hope you're all keeping well;
sigue soltera she's still single;
si las cosas siguen así … if things carry on like this …
3 [tareas/buen tiempo/lluvia] to continue;
[ rumores] to persist;
◊ sigo pensando que deberíamos haber ido I still think we ought to have gone;

seguiré haciéndolo a mi manera I'll go on o carry on doing it my way
4
a) ( venir después):

◊ lee lo que sigue read what comes next;

el capítulo que sigue the next chapter
b) [historia/poema] to continue, go on

seguir
I verbo transitivo
1 to follow: ésta es la hermana que me sigue, she's the sister who comes after me
me sigue a todas partes, he follows me wherever I go
me seguía con la mirada, his eyes followed me
2 (comprender) to understand, follow: no soy capaz de seguir el argumento, I can't follow the plot
3 (una ruta, un camino, consejo) to follow
4 (el ritmo, la moda) to keep: no sigues el ritmo, you aren't keeping time
5 (el rastro, las huellas) to track
6 (una actividad) sigue un curso de informática, she's doing a computer course
II verbo intransitivo
1 (continuar) to keep (on), go on: seguiremos mañana, we'll continue tomorrow
siguen casados, they are still married
sigue tirando de la cuerda, keep (on) pulling at the rope ➣ Ver nota en continue y keep 2 (extenderse, llegar hasta) to stretch (out): los sembrados siguen hasta la ribera, the fields stretch down to the river-bank
' seguir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atorarse
- continuar
- escala
- golpe
- impulsar
- juego
- profesar
- rastrear
- ritmo
- sino
- suceder
- trece
- adelante
- bordear
- camino
- cauce
- cerca
- línea
- llevar
- moda
- paso
- perro
- racha
- separar
- siga
- sigo
- trazar
- ver
English:
act on
- advice
- along
- carry on
- closely
- continue
- despite
- ensue
- fight on
- follow
- follow up
- forge
- get on
- go ahead
- go on
- go through with
- hope
- hotly
- keep
- keep on
- lead
- march on
- monitor
- move on
- obey
- pick up
- play on
- play upon
- practice
- practise
- press ahead
- proceed
- pursue
- push ahead
- push on
- rattle on
- reasoning
- run on
- send on
- shadow
- soldier on
- stalk
- stand
- stay out
- struggle on
- succeed
- tail
- take
- track
- trail

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seguir

♦ vt

1. [ir detrás de, tomar la ruta de] to follow;

tú ve delante, que yo te sigo you go ahead, I'll follow o I'll go behind;

síganme, por favor follow me, please;

la generación que nos sigue o [m5] que sigue a la nuestra the next generation, the generation after us;

sigue este sendero hasta llegar a un bosque follow this path until you come to a forest;

seguir el rastro de alguien/algo to follow sb's/sth's tracks;

siga la flecha [en letrero] follow the arrow

2. [perseguir] to follow;

me parece que nos siguen I think we're being followed;

seguir a alguien de cerca to tail sb;

parece que le siguen los problemas trouble seems to follow him around wherever he goes;

Prov

el que la sigue la consigue where there's a will there's a way

3. [estar atento a, imitar, obedecer] to follow;

seguían con la vista la trayectoria de la bola they followed the ball with their eyes;

no seguimos ese programa we don't follow that programme;

seguir algo de cerca [su desarrollo, sus resultados] to follow o monitor sth closely;

siempre sigue los dictámenes de la moda she always follows the latest fashion;

los que siguen a Keynes followers of Keynes;

el cuadro sigue una línea clásica the painting is classical in style;

seguir las órdenes/instrucciones de alguien to follow sb's orders/instructions;

sigue mi consejo y habla con ella take my advice and talk to her;

siguiendo sus indicaciones, hemos cancelado el pedido we have cancelled the order as instructed

4. [reanudar, continuar] to continue, to resume;

yo seguí mi trabajo/camino I continued with my work/on my way;

él siguió su discurso he continued o resumed his speech

5. [comprender] [explicación, profesor, conferenciante] to follow;

me costaba seguirle I found her hard to follow;

¿me sigues? do you follow?, are you with me?

6. [mantener, someterse a] to follow;

hay que seguir un cierto orden you have to follow o do things in a certain order;

seguiremos el procedimiento habitual we will follow the usual procedure;

es difícil seguirle (el ritmo), va muy deprisa it's hard to keep up with him, he goes very quickly;

los aspirantes elegidos seguirán un proceso de formación the chosen candidates will receive o undergo training

7. [cursar]
sigue un curso de italiano he's doing an Italian course;

sigue la carrera de medicina she's studying medicine

♦ vi

1. [proseguir, no detenerse] to continue, to go on;

¡sigue, no te pares! go o carry on, don't stop!;

aquí se baja él, yo sigo [al taxista] he's getting out here, I'm going on;

siga con su trabajo carry on with your work;

el sendero sigue hasta la cima the path continues o carries on to the top;

"sigue la crisis en la bolsa de Tokio" Tokyo stock market crisis continues;

debes seguir haciéndolo you should keep on o carry on doing it;

¿vas a seguir intentándolo? are you going to keep trying?;

se seguían viendo de vez en cuando they still saw each other from time to time, they continued to see each other from time to time;

seguir adelante (con algo) [con planes, proyectos] to go ahead (with sth)

2. [mantenerse, permanecer]
sigue enferma/en el hospital she's still ill/in hospital;

¿qué tal sigue la familia? how's the family getting on o keeping?;

todo sigue igual everything's still the same, nothing has changed;

sigue el buen tiempo en el sur del país the good weather in the south of the country is continuing;

sigo trabajando en la fábrica I'm still working at the factory;

¿la sigues queriendo? do you still love her?;

sigo pensando que está mal I still think it's wrong;

sigue habiendo dudas sobre… doubts remain about…;

¡buen trabajo, sigue así! good work, keep it up!;

si seguimos jugando así, ganaremos la liga if we carry on o keep playing like that, we'll win the league;
Fam
a seguir bien [como despedida] take care, look after yourself;

de seguir así las cosas, si las cosas siguen así if things go on like this, the way things are going

3. [tomar un camino]
el resto siguió por otro camino the rest went another way;

seguiremos hacia el este we'll go east then;

siga todo recto go straight on;

siga hasta el siguiente semáforo carry on till you get to the next set of traffic lights

4. [sucederse, ir después] to follow;

lo que sigue es una cita del Corán the following is a quotation from the Koran;

seguir a algo to follow sth;

la lluvia siguió a los truenos the thunder was followed by rain;

¿cómo sigue el chiste? how does the joke go on o continue?;

el proceso de selección se realizará como sigue:… the selection process will be carried out as follows:…;

sigue en la página 20 [en periódico, libro] continued on page 20

5. Col [para dar permiso] please do;

con permiso, ¿puedo entrar? – siga excuse me, can I come in? – please do

♦ See also the pronominal verb seguirse

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seguir

I v/t

1 consejo, camino, moda etc follow;

seguir a alguien follow s.o.

2 ( permanecer)

:

seguir fiel a alguien remain faithful to s.o.

II v/i continue, carry on;

seguir con algo continue with sth, carry on with sth;

seguir haciendo algo go on doing sth, continue to do sth;

sigue cometiendo los mismos errores he keeps on making the same mistakes;

sigue enfadado conmigo he’s still angry with me;

¡a seguir bien! take care!, take it easy!

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seguir {75} vt

1) : to follow

el sol sigue la lluvia: sunshine follows the rain

seguiré tu consejo: I'll follow your advice

me siguieron con la mirada: they followed me with their eyes

2) : to go along, to keep on

seguimos toda la carretera panamericana: we continued along the PanAmerican Highway

siguió hablando: he kept on talking

seguir el curso: to stay on course

3) : to take (a course, a treatment)

seguir vi

1) : to go on, to keep going

sigue adelante: keep going, carry on

2) : to remain, to continue to be

¿todavía sigues aquí?: you're still here?

sigue con vida: she's still alive

3) : to follow, to come after

la frase que sigue: the following sentence

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seguir vb

1. (en general) to follow

ese perro me sigue a todas partes that dog follows me everywhere

el jueves sigue al miércoles Thursday follows Wednesday

2. (cursar estudios) to do

sigue un curso de informática he's doing a computing course

3. (recorrer) to go on

siga todo recto hasta la plaza go straight on until you get to the square

¡sigue! No te pares go on! Don't stop!

4. (continuar) to be still

sigue enfermo he's still ill

sigo viviendo en el mismo sitio I'm still living in the same place

Spanish-English dictionary > seguir
76 santo

m.

1 saint, saintly man.

2 tip.

3 Santo.

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santo

► adjetivo

1 (gen) holy, sacred

■ Padre Santo Holy Father

2 (persona) holy, saintly

3 familiar (para enfatizar) hell of a, real, right

■ recibió una santa bofetada he got a hell of a whack, he got a right whack

■ todo el santo día the whole day long

4 (como título) saint

■ Santo Tomás Saint Thomas

■ Santa Elena Saint Helen

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 saint

► nombre masculino santo

1 (imagen) image of a saint

2 familiar (dibujo) picture

3 (onomástica) saint's day

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FRASEOLOGÍA

¿a santo de qué? familiar why on earth?

desnudar a un santo para vestir a otro figurado to rob Peter to pay Paul

hacer su santa voluntad to do as one damn well pleases

írsele a uno el santo al cielo familiar to slip one's mind

llegar y besar el santo familiar as easy as pie, a piece of cake

■ se cree que es llegar y besar el santo she thinks it'll be a piece of cake

no es santo de mi devoción familiar I'm not too fond of him, he's not my cup of tea

¡por todos los santos! familiar for heaven's sake!

quedarse para vestir santos familiar to be left on the shelf

el día de Todos los Santos All Saints' Day

Santo Oficio Holy Office

santo y seña password

un santo varón a saint of a man Table 1 NOTA See also san/Table 1

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santo

► nombre masculino

1 (imagen) image of a saint

2 familiar (dibujo) picture

3 (onomástica) saint's day

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1. (f. - santa)
noun

saint
2. (f. - santa)
adj.

1) holy

2) saint

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santo, -a
1. ADJ

1) (Rel) [vida, persona] holy; [tierra] consecrated; [persona] saintly; [mártir] blessed
semana
2) [remedio] wonderful, miraculous

3) [enfático] blessed

santo y bueno — well and good

hacer su santa voluntad — to do as one jolly well pleases

todo el santo día — the whole blessed day

y él con su santa calma — and he as cool as a cucumber

2. SM / F

1) (Rel) saint

Santo Tomás — St Thomas

santo/a patrón/ona, santo/a titular — patron saint

2)

- ¿a santo de qué?

- ¿a qué santo?

- ¡por todos los santos!

- no es santo de mi devoción

- alzarse con el santo y la limosna

- comerse los santos

- desnudar a un santo para vestir otro

- se le fue el santo al cielo

¡que se te va el santo al cielo! — you're miles away!

- llegar y besar el santo

fue llegar y besar el santo — it was as easy as pie

- nacer con el santo de espaldas

- poner a algn como un santo

- quedarse para vestir santos

- tener el santo de cara

- tener el santo de espaldas

3) (=persona) saint

es un santo — he's a saint

estaba hecho un santo — he was terribly sweet

3. SM

1) (=onomástica) saint's day

mañana es mi santo — tomorrow is my name day o saint's day

2) [en libro] picture

3)

santo y seña — (Mil) password

4) Cono Sur (Cos) patch, darn
SANTO As well as celebrating their birthday, many Spaniards and Latin Americans celebrate their santo or onomástica. This is the day when the saint whose name they have is honoured in the Christian calendar. It used to be relatively common for newborn babies to be named after the saint on whose day they were born. So a boy born on 25 July (Saint James's day) stood a good chance of being christened "Santiago". The tradition may be dying out now that parents are no longer restricted to names from the Christian calendar. In Spain, as with birthdays, the person whose santo it is normally buys the drinks if they go out with friends.
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I
- ta adjetivo

1) (Relig)

a) <lugar/mujer/vida> holy

la santa misa — holy mass

tu abuelo fue un santo varón — your grandfather was a saint

b) ( con nombre propio) St, Saint

Santa Teresa — Saint Theresa

Santo Domingo — Saint Dominic; ver tb San

- santo patrón or patrono

- Santos Inocentes

2) (fam) ( uso enfático)

llovió todo el santo día — it rained the whole blessed day (colloq)

siempre tenemos que hacer su santa voluntad — we always have to do what he wants
II
- ta masculino, femenino

1) ( persona) saint

se ha portado como una santa — she's been a little angel

no te hagas el santo — don't come over all virtuous

se necesita una paciencia de santo — you need the patience of a saint

por todos los santos! — for Heaven's o goodness' sake!

¿a santo de qué? — (fam) why on earth? (colloq)

darse de santos — (Méx fam) to think oneself lucky (colloq)

desnudar a un santo para vestir a otro — to rob Peter to pay Paul

no es santo de mi/tu/su devoción — he/she is not my/your/his favorite person

quedarse para vestir santos — to be left on the shelf

se me/le fue el santo al cielo — it went right out of my/his head

ser llegar y besar el santo — (fam) ( ser rápido) to be incredibly quick; ( ser fácil)

no te creas que fue llegar y besar el santo — don't think it was just handed to me/him on a plate

- santo y seña

2) santo masculino ( festividad) name day, saint's day; ( cumpleaños) (esp AmL) birthday
•• Cultural note:
santo

Most first names in Spanish-speaking countries are those of saints. A person's santo, (also known as onomástico in Latin America and onomástica in Spain) is the saint's day of the saint that they are named for. Children were once usually named for the saint whose day they were born on, but this is less common now

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I
- ta adjetivo

1) (Relig)

a) <lugar/mujer/vida> holy

la santa misa — holy mass

tu abuelo fue un santo varón — your grandfather was a saint

b) ( con nombre propio) St, Saint

Santa Teresa — Saint Theresa

Santo Domingo — Saint Dominic; ver tb San

- santo patrón or patrono

- Santos Inocentes

2) (fam) ( uso enfático)

llovió todo el santo día — it rained the whole blessed day (colloq)

siempre tenemos que hacer su santa voluntad — we always have to do what he wants
II
- ta masculino, femenino

1) ( persona) saint

se ha portado como una santa — she's been a little angel

no te hagas el santo — don't come over all virtuous

se necesita una paciencia de santo — you need the patience of a saint

por todos los santos! — for Heaven's o goodness' sake!

¿a santo de qué? — (fam) why on earth? (colloq)

darse de santos — (Méx fam) to think oneself lucky (colloq)

desnudar a un santo para vestir a otro — to rob Peter to pay Paul

no es santo de mi/tu/su devoción — he/she is not my/your/his favorite person

quedarse para vestir santos — to be left on the shelf

se me/le fue el santo al cielo — it went right out of my/his head

ser llegar y besar el santo — (fam) ( ser rápido) to be incredibly quick; ( ser fácil)

no te creas que fue llegar y besar el santo — don't think it was just handed to me/him on a plate

- santo y seña

2) santo masculino ( festividad) name day, saint's day; ( cumpleaños) (esp AmL) birthday
•• Cultural note:
santo

Most first names in Spanish-speaking countries are those of saints. A person's santo, (also known as onomástico in Latin America and onomástica in Spain) is the saint's day of the saint that they are named for. Children were once usually named for the saint whose day they were born on, but this is less common now

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santo¹

¹ = saint.

Ex: The same person cannot be both a man and a woman, a saint and a sinner, a stay-at-home and an explorer, an ancient Roman and a modern Russian.

* acabar con la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint, try + the patience of a saint.

* adoración de los santos = saint worship.

* desvestir a un santo para vestir a otro = rob Peter to pay Paul.

* Día de Todos los Santos = All Saints' Day.

* día de un santo = saint's day.

* efecto del santo = halo effect.

* írsele a Uno el santo al cielo = it + go + right/straight out of + Posesivo + mind.

* írsele a Uno el santo al cielo = lose + track of time.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* Posesivo + santo = Posesivo + saint's day.

* santo Job = Saint Job.

* santo y seña = shibboleth.

* tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

santo²

² = holy [holier -comp., holiest -sup.], saintly [saintlier -comp., santiliest -sup,].

Ex: The title of the article is 'More holy men than learned: impressions from Indian manuscript libraries'.

Ex: All people, regardless of how saintly or naughty, merited a notice of their important contributions or personal characteristics.

* ¡Cielo Santo! = Good heavens!.

* Día de los (Santos) Inocentes, el = April Fools' Day.

* hombre santo = holy man.

* Jueves Santo = Maundy Thursday, Holy Thursday.

* Sábado Santo = Holy Saturday.

* Sábana Santa de Turín, la = Shroud of Turin, the.

* Sábana Santa, la = Shroud, the, Holy Shroud, the.

* Santa Claus = Father Christmas, Santa Claus.

* Santa Hermandad, la = Holy Order, the.

* Santa Sede = Holy See.

* ¡Santo Cielo! = Good heavens!.

* ¡Santo Dios! = goodness gracious.

* Santo Domingo = Santo Domingo.

* santo grial = holy grail.

* santo patrón = patron saint.

* Santo Sepulcro, el = Holy Sepulchre, the.

* santo varón = holy man.

* todo el santo día = all day long.

* Viernes Santo = Good Friday.

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santo¹ -ta

adjective

A ( Relig)

1 ‹lugar/mujer/vida› holy

la santa misa holy mass

la Santa Madre Iglesia the Holy Mother Church

los santos mártires the blessed martyrs

tu abuelo, que fue un santo varón your grandfather, who was a saintly man o a saint

fue un hombre santo y bueno he was a good and saintly man

2 (con nombre propio) St, Saint

Santa Teresa/Rosa Saint Theresa/Rosa

Santo Domingo/Tomás Saint Dominic/Thomas

ver tb San

Compuestos:

● Santa Alianza

feminine Holy Alliance

● Santa Sede

feminine:

la Santoa Sede the Holy See

● Santísimo Sacramento

masculine Blessed Sacrament

● Santo Advenimiento

masculine Second Coming

esperar a algn/algo como al Santo Advenimiento to wait impatiently for sb/sth

● Santo Grial

masculine Holy Grail

● Santo Oficio

masculine Holy Office

● Santo Padre

masculine Holy Father

● santo patrón

masculine patron saint

● santo patrono

masculine ( AmL) patron saint

● Santos Inocentes

mpl Holy Innocents (pl)

● santos lugares

mpl holy places (pl)

● santos óleos

mpl holy oils (pl)

B ( fam)

(uso enfático): estuvo lloviendo todo el santo día it rained the whole blessed day ( colloq)

siempre tenemos que hacer su santa voluntad we always have to do what he wants

santo² -ta

masculine, feminine

santo (↑ santo a1)

A (persona) saint

imágenes de santos images of saints

se ha portado como una santa she's been a little angel

no te hagas el santo don't act o come over all virtuous

se necesita una paciencia de santo para ese trabajo you need the patience of a saint to do that kind of work

tu madre es una santa your mother's a saint

la fiesta de todos los Santos All Saints' (Day)

¡por todos los santos! for Heaven's o goodness' sake!

¿a santo de qué? or ¿a qué santo? ( fam); why on earth? ( colloq)

¿a qué santo tuviste que ir a decírselo? why on earth did you have to go and tell him?

cada uno or cada cual para su santo ( fam): nada de pagar tú todo, cada uno para su santo you're not footing the bill, everyone can pay for themselves o pay their share

trabaja cada cual para su santo everyone is just working for themselves

comerse los santos ( fam); to be very holy

con el santo de espaldas ill-starred, unlucky

darse de santos ( Méx fam); to think oneself lucky ( colloq)

desnudar or desvestir a un santo para vestir a otro to rob Peter to pay Paul

ni tanto que queme al santo, ni tanto que no lo alumbre ( Col); try to strike a happy medium

no es santo de mi/tu/su devoción he/she is not my/your/his favorite person

no sé/sabía a qué santo encomendarme ( fam); I don't/didn't know which way to turn ( colloq)

quedarse para vestir santos to be left on the shelf

se me/le fue el santo al cielo it went right out of my/his head

ser llegar y besar el santo ( fam): no te creas que fue llegar y besar el santo don't think it was just handed to me/him on a plate o that it just fell into my/his lap

te/le sienta como a un santo un par de pistolas ( fam hum); it looks awful on you/him o it doesn't suit you/him at all

tener santos en la corte ( Chi fam); to have friends in high places ( colloq)

Compuesto:

santo y seña

password

B

santo masculine (festividad) name day, saint's day; (cumpleaños) ( esp AmL) birthday

C ( Chi) (homenajeado) person who is celebrating his/her saint's day

CULTURAL NOTE

santo

Most first names in Spanish-speaking countries are those of saints. A person's santo, (also known as onomástico in Latin America and onomástica in Spain) is the saint's day of the saint that they are named for. Children were once usually named for the saint whose day they were born on, but this is less common now.

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S.
Sto.
santo
S. (
◊ santo) St

Sto. (Santo) St
santo -ta adjetivo
1 (Relig)
a) ‹lugar/mujer/vida› holy

b) ( con nombre propio) St, Saint;

◊ Santa Teresa Saint Theresa;

ver tb San
2 (fam) ( uso enfático) blessed;
◊ llovió todo el santo día it rained the whole blessed day (colloq)

■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
1 ( persona) saint;
◊ una paciencia de santo the patience of a saint;

no te hagas el santo don't come over all virtuous;
santo y seña password
2
◊ santo sustantivo masculino ( festividad) name day, saint's day;

( cumpleaños) (esp AmL) birthday
santo,-a
I adjetivo
1 Rel (lugar, hecho, vida, etc) holy
2 (persona canonizada) Saint
Santo Tomás, Saint Thomas
3 acabó haciendo su santa voluntad, he ended up doing just as he wanted
familiar todo el santo día, the whole blessed day
II m,f (persona muy buena) saint
III sustantivo masculino (onomástica) es mi santo, it's my saint's day o name day
♦ Locuciones: se me/le fue el santo al cielo, it went straight out of my/his head
quedarse para vestir santos, familiar to be left on the shelf
tener/no tener el santo de cara, to be very lucky/unlucky
¿a santo de qué?, why on earth?
Mil ¡santo y seña!, password
familiar (conseguir algo a la primera) llegar y besar el santo, to pull sthg off at the first attempt
' santo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bendita
- bendito
- cielo
- devoción
- espíritu
- jueves
- S.
- sábado
- san
- santa
- santidad
- santificar
- Santo Domingo
- veladora
- dios
- San
- Sto.
- viernes
English:
Friday
- god
- good
- Good Friday
- grief
- holy
- mile
- patron saint
- rob
- saint
- saintly
- shrine
- tea
- watchword
- gracious
- inquisition

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santo, -a

♦ adj

1. [sagrado] holy

Comp
el Santo Advenimiento the Second Coming; Hist la Santa Alianza the Holy Alliance;
la santa cena the Last Supper;

el Santo Grial the Holy Grail;

los Santos Inocentes the Holy Innocents;

los santos lugares the holy places;

la Santa Madre Iglesia the Holy Mother Church;

el Santo Oficio the Holy Office;

el Santo Padre the Holy Father;
Am santo patrono patron saint;
los santos sacramentos the Sacraments;

la Santa Sede the Holy See

2. [virtuoso] saintly;

su padre era un santo varón her father was a saintly man

3. [antes de nombre propio] Santa Claus Santa Claus;
Méx, Ven Santa Clos Santa Claus;
Santa María Saint Mary;

Santo Tomás Saint Thomas

4. [en nombres geográficos] Santo Domingo Santo Domingo;

Santa Elena Saint Helena;

Santo Tomé São Tomé;

Santo Tomé y Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe

5. santa Rita [planta] bougainvillea

6. Fam [dichoso, maldito] damn;

todo el santo día all day long;

no paró de nevar en todo el santo día it went on snowing all day long;

el teléfono lleva sonando toda la santa mañana the damn phone hasn't stopped ringing all morning;

él siempre hace su santa voluntad he always does whatever he damn well likes

7. Fam [beneficioso] miraculous;

esta infusión es cosa santa this herbal tea works wonders

♦ nm,f

saint;

su madre era una santa her mother was a saint

Comp
santo patrón patron saint;
santa patrona patron saint

♦ nm

1. [onomástica] saint's day;

hoy es su santo it's his saint's day today

2. Fam [ilustración] illustration

3. [contraseña]
santo y seña password

4. Chile [parche] patch

5. Comp

¿a santo de qué? why on earth?, for what earthly reason?;

¿a santo de qué me llamas a casa? why on earth are you calling me at home?;

desnudar a un santo para vestir a otro to rob Peter to pay Paul;

se le fue el santo al cielo he completely forgot;

llegar y besar el santo: fue llegar y besar el santo, nos dieron el permiso a los dos días it couldn't have been easier, we got the licence within two days;

fue llegar y besar el santo, marcó a los dos minutos de su debut he was an instant success, he scored within two minutes of his debut;

no es santo de mi devoción he's not my cup of tea;

¡por todos los santos! for heaven's sake!;

quedarse para vestir santos to be left on the shelf;

tener el santo de cara to have luck on one's side

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santo

I adj holy

II m, santa f saint;

¿a santo de qué? fam what on earth for? fam ;

no es santo de mi devoción fam I don’t like him very much, he isn’t my favorite o Br

favourite person;

quedarse para vestir santos fam be left on the shelf;

tener el santo de cara be incredibly lucky, have the luck of the devil;

tener el santo de espaldas have no luck at all;

fue llegar y besar el santo fam everything fell into his lap;

se me ha ido el santo al cielo fam it has gone right out of my head;

dormir como un santo sleep like a baby o a log;

Todos los Santos All Saints’ (Day)

III m ( onomástica) saint’s day

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santo, -ta adj

1) : holy, saintly

el Santo Padre: the Holy Father

una vida santa: a saintly life

2)

Santo, Santa ( San before names of masculine saints except those beginning with D or T) : Saint

Santa Clara: Saint Claire

Santo Tomás: Saint Thomas

San Francisco: Saint Francis

santo, -ta n

: saint

santo nm

1) : saint's day

2) cumpleaños: birthday

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santo¹ adj

1. (sagrado) holy [comp. holier; superl. holiest]

la santa tierra the holy land

2. (antes de nombre) Saint

Santo Tomás Saint Thomas

Santa María Saint Mary

santo² n

1. (persona) saint

su madre es una santa his mother is a saint

2. (día) saint's day

hoy es mi santo today is my saint's day

Spanish-English dictionary > santo
77 caer

v.

1 to fall.

tropezó y cayó al suelo she tripped and fell (over o down)

caer de un tejado/árbol to fall from a roof/tree

caer rodando por la escalera to fall down the stairs

dejar caer algo to drop something (objeto)

María cayó por las gradas Mary fell down the stairs.

2 to fall (rain, snow).

cayeron cuatro gotas there were a few spots of rain

3 to go down, to set (sun).

al caer el día o la tarde at dusk

al caer el sol at sunset

4 to fall for it.

5 to drop in (to visit). ( Latin American Spanish)

Se me cayó el vaso I dropped the glass.

6 to decrease, to decline, to fall, to drop.

La presión barométrica cayó The barometric pressure decreased=fell.

7 to drop it.

Se me cayó I dropped it.

8 to fall on, to drop on, to fall over.

Me cayó una gota de lluvia A raindrop fell on me.

9 to crash on.

Se me cayó el sistema The system crashed on me.

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CAER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

caigo, caes, cae, caemos, caéis, caen.

Past Indicative

caí, caíste, cayó, caímos, caísteis, cayeron.

Present Subjunctive

caiga, caigas, caiga, caigamos, caigáis, caigan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

cayera, cayeras, cayera, cayéramos, cayerais, cayeran;

cayese, cayeses, cayese, cayésemos, cayeseis, cayesen.

Future Subjunctive

cayere, cayeres, cayere, cayéremos, cayereis, cayeren.

Imperative

cae (tú), caiga (él/Vd.), caigamos (nos.), caed (vos.), caigan (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to fall

2) drop

3) hang

•

- caerse
- caer bien
- caer mal
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Para las expresiones caer en la cuenta, caer en desuso, caer en el olvido, caer enfermo, caer redondo, caerse de risa, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) [persona, objeto]

a) [desde la posición vertical] to fall

me hice daño al caer — I fell and hurt myself

cayó al suelo y se dio un golpe en la cabeza — he fell to the ground and hit his head

tropezó y cayó de espaldas — she stumbled and fell on her back

cayó muerto de un tiro — he was shot dead

• [hacer] caer algo — to knock sth over

al pasar hizo caer la lámpara — he knocked the lamp over as he brushed past

b) [desde una altura] to fall

cayó de un tercer piso — he fell from the third floor

el niño cayó al río — the child fell into the river

cayó una bomba en el mercado — a bomb fell on the market

el avión cayó al mar — the plane came down in the sea

el coche cayó por un barranco — the car went over a cliff

• [dejar] caer — [+ objeto] to drop; [+ comentario] to slip in

se sobresaltó y dejó caer la bandeja — she gave a start and dropped the tray

dejó caer que estaba buscando otro trabajo — he mentioned that he was looking for another job

• [dejarse] caer — [sobre sofá, cama] to fall; (=visitar) to drop in, drop by

se dejó caer sobre la cama — he fell onto the bed

suele dejarse caer por aquí — he usually drops in {o} by

• caer [sobre] algo/algn — to fall on sth/sb

una gran piedra cayó sobre el tejado — a large stone fell on the roof

cayeron sobre nosotros rocas enormes — huge boulders fell on us

los presos cayeron sobre el guarda — the prisoners fell on the warder

los fotógrafos cayeron sobre ella — the photographers pounced on her

queremos que caiga sobre él todo el peso de la Ley — we want the full weight of the law to be brought to bear on him

- estar al caer

su excarcelación está al caer — his release is imminent {o} is expected any day

el jefe está al caer — the boss will be here any moment

2) [lluvia, helada]

la lluvia caía incesantemente sobre Madrid — the rain was falling continuously on Madrid

cayó un chaparrón — there was a heavy shower

¡qué nevada ha caído! — what a heavy snowfall!, what a heavy fall of snow!

cayó un rayo en la torre — the tower was struck by lightning

3) (=colgar) to hang, fall

es una tela que cae mucho — it's a fabric which hangs {o} falls nicely

le caía un mechón sobre la frente — a lock of hair fell across his forehead

4) (=bajar) [precio, temperatura] to fall, drop

caerá la temperatura por debajo de los veinte grados — the temperature will fall {o} drop below twenty degrees

el dólar cayó más de cinco centavos — the dollar fell over five cents

la bolsa de Nueva York ha vuelto a caer — the New York stock exchange has fallen again
picado 2., 2)
5) (=ser derrotado) [soldados, ejército] to be defeated; [deportista, equipo] to be beaten; [ciudad, plaza] to fall, be captured; [criminal] to be arrested

cayó en la final ante su rival polaco — he was beaten in the final by his Polish rival

ha caído el gobierno — the government has fallen

6) (=morir) to fall, die

muchos cayeron en el campo de batalla — many fell {o} died on the field of battle

cayó como un valiente — he died a hero

cayeron abatidos por las balas — they were killed by the gunfire

- caer como chinches

7)

• caer [en] (=incurrir) —

caer en un engaño — to be tricked

no debemos caer en el triunfalismo — we mustn't give way to triumphalism {o} to crowing over our triumphs

• caer en el [error] de hacer algo — to make the mistake of doing sth

• caer en la [tentación] — to give in {o} yield to temptation

y no nos dejes caer en la tentación — (Biblia) and lead us not into temptation

caer bajo —

¡qué bajo has caído! — [moralmente] how low can you get!, how can you sink so low?; [socialmente] you've certainly come down in the world!
trampa 2)
8) (=darse cuenta)

no caigo — I don't get it *, I don't understand

ya caigo — I see, now I understand, now I get it *

• caer en [que] — to realize that

9) [fecha] to fall, be

su cumpleaños cae en viernes — her birthday falls {o} is on a Friday

¿en qué cae el día de Navidad? — what day is Christmas Day?, what day does Christmas fall on?

10) (=tocar)

el premio gordo ha caído en Madrid — the first prize (in the lottery) {o} the jackpot went to Madrid

• caerle [a algn], le pueden caer muchos años de condena — he could get a very long sentence

le puede caer una multa de 50 dólares — he could get a 50 dollar fine

- ¡la que nos ha caído encima!

11) (=estar situado) to be

¿por dónde cae eso? — whereabouts is that?

eso cae más hacia el este — that lies {o} is further to the east

12)

• caer [dentro] de (=estar comprendido en) —

no cae dentro de mis atribuciones — it is not within my powers

esta cuestión no cae dentro del ámbito de este trabajo — that falls outside the scope of this study

eso cae dentro de la responsabilidad de los ayuntamientos — that falls within the remit of town councils

13) (=causar impresión)

no les caí — CAm I didn't hit it off with them, I didn't get on well with them, they didn't take to me

• caer [bien] a algn, me cae (muy) bien — I (really) like him, I like him (very much)

no me cae nada bien — I don't like him at all

Pedro no le cayó bien a mi padre — Pedro didn't make a very good impression on my father, my father didn't really take to Pedro

• caer [gordo] {o} [fatal] a algn * —

me cae gordo {o} fatal el tío ese — I can't stand that guy

• caer [mal] a algn, me cae mal — I don't like him

14) (=sentar)

a) [información, comentario]

me cayó fatal lo que me dijiste — I was very upset by what you said, what you said really upset me

la noticia cayó como un mazazo — the news was a blow

b) [ropa]

caerle bien a algn — to suit sb

caerle mal a algn — not to suit sb

15) (=terminar)

• al caer la [noche] — at nightfall

• al caer la [tarde] — at dusk

2.

See:

caerse

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de posición vertical) to fall over

caí mal — I fell badly o awkwardly

cayó cuan largo era — he fell flat on his face

el coche cayó por un precipicio — the car went over a cliff

cayó muerto allí mismo — he dropped down dead on the spot

se dejó caer en el sillón/en sus brazos — she flopped into the armchair/fell into his arms

se dejó caer desde el borde del precipicio — he jumped off from the edge of the cliff

el avión cayó en picada or (Esp) en picado — the plane nosedived

cayó en el mar — it came down in the sea

caer parado — (AmL) ( literal) to land on one's feet; ( tener suerte) to fall o land on one's feet

dejar caer algo — < objeto> to drop; < noticia> to let drop o fall; < indirecta> to drop

2) chaparrón/nevada

cayó un chaparrón — it poured down

cayó una fuerte nevada — it snowed heavily

cayó una helada — there was a frost

cayeron unas pocas gotas — there were a few drops of rain

el rayo cayó cerca — the lightning struck nearby

3)

a) cortinas/falda to hang

el pelo le caía suelto hasta la cintura — her hair hung down to her waist

b) terreno to drop

caer en pendiente — to slope down

4)

a) ( incurrir)

caer en algo: no caigas en ese error don't make that mistake; cayó en la tentación de mirar she succumbed to the temptation to look; la obra por momentos cae en lo ridículo at times the play lapses into the ridiculous; caer muy bajo to stoop very low; qué bajo has caído — you've really sunk low this time

b) (en engaño, timo)

todos caímos (en la trampa) — we all fell for it

caer como angelitos — (fam)

cayeron como chinos or angelitos — they swallowed it hook, line and sinker

5) (fam) (entender, darse cuenta)

ah, ya caigo! — ( ya entiendo) oh, now I get it! (colloq); ( ya recuerdo) oh, now I remember

no caigo — I can't think o I'm not sure what (o who etc) you mean

no caí en que tú no tenías llave — I didn't realize o (fam) I didn't click that you didn't have keys

6) ( en un estado)

caer en desuso — palabra to fall into disuse; costumbre to die out

caer en el olvido — to sink into oblivion

caer enfermo — to fall ill

cayó en cama — he took to his bed

7)

a) gobierno/ciudad to fall

caer en poder de alguien — to fall to somebody

b) ( perder el cargo) to lose one's job

se hará una investigación, caiga quien caiga — an inquiry will be held, however many heads have to roll

c) soldado ( morir) to fall, die; ( ser apresado) to be caught

8)

a) desgracia/maldición

caer sobre alguien — to befall somebody (frml or liter)

la que me (te, etc) ha caído encima — (fam)

no sabes la que te ha caído encima — you don't know what's in store for you

b)

al caer la tarde/la noche — at sunset o dusk/nightfall

antes de que caiga la noche — before it gets dark o before nightfall

9) (fam) ( tocar en suerte)

le cayó una pregunta muy difícil — he got a really difficult question

le cayeron tres años (de cárcel) — he got three years (in jail)

el gordo cayó en Bilbao — the jackpot was won by someone in Bilbao

10) (+ compl)

a) ( sentar)

el pescado me cayó mal — the fish didn't agree with me

le cayó muy mal que no la invitaran — she was very upset about not being invited

b) ( en cuestiones de gusto)

tu primo me cae muy bien — I really like your cousin

me cae de gordo or de mal... — (fam) I can't stand him (colloq)

11)

a) (fam) ( presentarse) to show up, turn up (BrE)

de vez en cuando cae or se deja caer por aquí — she drops by o in now and then

estar al caer: los invitados están al caer — the guests will be here any minute o moment (now)

b) ( abalanzarse)

caer sobre alguien — to fall upon o on somebody

caerle encima a alguien — (fam) to pounce o leap on somebody

12)

a) ( estar comprendido)

caer dentro de algo — to fall within something

cae dentro de nuestra jurisdicción — it comes under o falls within our jurisdiction

cae dentro de sus obligaciones — that's one of her duties

b) cumpleaños/festividad to fall on

el 20 cae en (un) domingo — the 20th falls on a Sunday o is a Sunday

¿el 27 (en) qué día cae or en qué cae? — what day's the 27th?

c) (Esp fam) ( estar situado) to be

¿por dónde cae? — whereabouts is that?

13) precios/temperatura to fall, drop

14) (Ven) ( aportar dinero) (fam) to chip in (colloq)

15) (Ven fam) llamada

la llamada no me cayó — I couldn't get through
2.
caerse v pron

1)

a) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de la posición vertical) to fall, to fall over

te vas a caer — you'll fall

me caí por las escaleras — I fell down the stairs

caerse del caballo/de la cama — to fall off one's horse/out of bed

se cayó redondo — (fam) he collapsed in a heap

está que se cae de cansancio — (fam) she's dead on her feet (colloq)

b) (+ me/te/le etc)

oiga, se le cayó un guante — excuse me, you dropped your glove

se me cayó de las manos — it slipped out of my hands

cuidado, no se te vaya a caer — be careful, don't drop it

por poco se me cae el armario encima — the wardrobe nearly fell on top of me

se me están cayendo las medias — my stockings are falling down

caerse con alguien — (Col fam) to go down in somebody's estimation

no tiene/tienen dónde caerse muerto/muertos — (fam) he hasn't/they haven't got a penny to his/their name

se cae por su propio peso or de maduro — it goes without saying

2) ( desprenderse) diente to fall out; hojas to fall off; botón to come off, fall off

se le ha empezado a caer el pelo — he's started to lose his hair

la ropa se le caía a pedazos — her clothes were falling to pieces

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= drop, fall, tumble, slump, take + a tumble.

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Ex. There may be pale drip marks in the neighbourhood of the tranchefiles, where drops of water fell from the deckle or from the maker's hand on to the new-made sheet.

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Ex. The copy was grubby from use, a paperback with a photographically realistic full-color painting on its cover of an early teenage boy slumped in what looked to me like a corner of a very dirty back alley, a can of Coke in his hand.

Ex. Tourism takes a tumble in Australia due to the global credit crunch.

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* al caer la noche = at nightfall.

* caer aguanieve = sleet.

* caer al vacío = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.

* caer como chinches = drop like + flies.

* caer como moscas = drop like + flies.

* caer de cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.

* caer de espaldas = fall on + Posesivo + back.

* caer dentro de = fall within/into, fall into.

* caer dentro de la competencia de = be the province of, fall within + the province of.

* caer de pie = land on + Posesivo + (own two) feet.

* caer deshecho = flake out.

* caer desplomado = slump in + a heap.

* caer en = run + foul of, lapse into, slip into, slide into.

* caer en barbecho = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.

* caer en batalla = fall in + battle.

* caer en combate = fall in + action.

* caer en descrédito = come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute.

* caer en desgracia = fall from + grace, fall into + disfavour, tumble into + disgrace, come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute, be in the doghouse, fall + foul of.

* caer en desuso = fall into + disuse, fall out of + fashion, go out of + use, lapse, fall into + disfavour, die out, drop from + sight, go out of + favour, pass away, fall into + desuetude, fall into + desuetude, pass into + desuetude, sink into + desuetude, sink into + oblivion.

* caer en el error de = fall into + the error of, blunder into.

* caer en el olvido = fall into + obscurity, fall into + oblivion, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion, blow over.

* caer enfermo = become + ill, fall + ill, get + sick.

* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.

* caer en gracia = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to.

* caer en la cuenta = dawn on, wise up, the penny dropped, suss (out).

* caer en la cuenta de = realise [realize, -USA].

* caer en la nada = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.

* caer en la oscuridad = fall into + obscurity, sink into + oblivion, sink into + obscurity, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion.

* caer en la tentación = fall into + temptation.

* caer en la trampa = fall into + the trap, fall for + it, fall into + the snare.

* caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.

* caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.

* caer en oídos sordos = fall on + deaf ears, meet + deaf ears.

* caer en picado = plummet, swoop, take + a nosedive, nosedive.

* caer en redondo = flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out, keel over.

* caer en terreno baldío = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.

* caer en terreno pedregoso = fall on + stony ground.

* caer en una broma = fall for + a joke, fall for + it.

* caer en una trampa = tumble into + pitfall.

* caer en un hábito = lapse into + habit.

* caer fuera de = fall outside, lie beyond.

* caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.

* caer fuera de las responsabilidades de = be on the outer fringes of.

* caer fuera del interés de = lie outside + the scope of.

* caer fuera del interés de uno = fall outside + Posesivo + interest.

* caer fuera del objetivo de = fall outside + the scope of.

* caer hecho polvo = flake out.

* caer mal = rub + Nombre + up the wrong way.

* caer por selección = drop.

* caer presa de = fall + prey to, be prey of.

* caerse = fall out, fall off, tumble down, topple over, come + a cropper, go down, fall over, take + a tumble.

* caerse a = topple onto.

* caerse bien = hit it off.

* caerse colándose por = fall through.

* caerse de = fall off of.

* caerse de bruces = fall + flat on + Posesivo + face.

* caerse de la cama = roll out of + bed.

* caerse hacia atrás = fall backwards.

* caerse hacia delante = fall forward.

* caérsele la baba por = go + gaga (over).

* caerse muerto = drop + dead.

* caerse recondo = pass out.

* caerse redondo = keel over, flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness.

* caer sobre = fall onto.

* caer un chaparrón = the skies + open up.

* caer un diluvio = the skies + open up.

* cayéndose a pedazos = disintegrating.

* comprar hasta caer muerto = shop 'til you drop.

* dejar caer = drop, dump.

* dejar caer insinuaciones = throw + hints.

* dejar caer una indirecta = drop + a hint.

* dejarse caer = drop by, drop in, slump, droop, mosey.

* empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.

* hacer caer = oust.

* maná caído del cielo = manna from heaven.

* no caer bien = not take + kindly to, not take + kindly to.

* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.

* noche + caer = night + fall.

* no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.

* palabras + caer en + saco roto = words + fall on + deaf ears.

* precio + caer = price + fall.

* recesión + caer en = recession + set in.

* salir y caer = fall out (of).

* sistema + caerse = system + crash.

* telón + caer = curtain + fall.

* trabajar hasta caer muerto = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death.

* volver a caer (en) = relapse (into).

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de posición vertical) to fall over

caí mal — I fell badly o awkwardly

cayó cuan largo era — he fell flat on his face

el coche cayó por un precipicio — the car went over a cliff

cayó muerto allí mismo — he dropped down dead on the spot

se dejó caer en el sillón/en sus brazos — she flopped into the armchair/fell into his arms

se dejó caer desde el borde del precipicio — he jumped off from the edge of the cliff

el avión cayó en picada or (Esp) en picado — the plane nosedived

cayó en el mar — it came down in the sea

caer parado — (AmL) ( literal) to land on one's feet; ( tener suerte) to fall o land on one's feet

dejar caer algo — < objeto> to drop; < noticia> to let drop o fall; < indirecta> to drop

2) chaparrón/nevada

cayó un chaparrón — it poured down

cayó una fuerte nevada — it snowed heavily

cayó una helada — there was a frost

cayeron unas pocas gotas — there were a few drops of rain

el rayo cayó cerca — the lightning struck nearby

3)

a) cortinas/falda to hang

el pelo le caía suelto hasta la cintura — her hair hung down to her waist

b) terreno to drop

caer en pendiente — to slope down

4)

a) ( incurrir)

caer en algo: no caigas en ese error don't make that mistake; cayó en la tentación de mirar she succumbed to the temptation to look; la obra por momentos cae en lo ridículo at times the play lapses into the ridiculous; caer muy bajo to stoop very low; qué bajo has caído — you've really sunk low this time

b) (en engaño, timo)

todos caímos (en la trampa) — we all fell for it

caer como angelitos — (fam)

cayeron como chinos or angelitos — they swallowed it hook, line and sinker

5) (fam) (entender, darse cuenta)

ah, ya caigo! — ( ya entiendo) oh, now I get it! (colloq); ( ya recuerdo) oh, now I remember

no caigo — I can't think o I'm not sure what (o who etc) you mean

no caí en que tú no tenías llave — I didn't realize o (fam) I didn't click that you didn't have keys

6) ( en un estado)

caer en desuso — palabra to fall into disuse; costumbre to die out

caer en el olvido — to sink into oblivion

caer enfermo — to fall ill

cayó en cama — he took to his bed

7)

a) gobierno/ciudad to fall

caer en poder de alguien — to fall to somebody

b) ( perder el cargo) to lose one's job

se hará una investigación, caiga quien caiga — an inquiry will be held, however many heads have to roll

c) soldado ( morir) to fall, die; ( ser apresado) to be caught

8)

a) desgracia/maldición

caer sobre alguien — to befall somebody (frml or liter)

la que me (te, etc) ha caído encima — (fam)

no sabes la que te ha caído encima — you don't know what's in store for you

b)

al caer la tarde/la noche — at sunset o dusk/nightfall

antes de que caiga la noche — before it gets dark o before nightfall

9) (fam) ( tocar en suerte)

le cayó una pregunta muy difícil — he got a really difficult question

le cayeron tres años (de cárcel) — he got three years (in jail)

el gordo cayó en Bilbao — the jackpot was won by someone in Bilbao

10) (+ compl)

a) ( sentar)

el pescado me cayó mal — the fish didn't agree with me

le cayó muy mal que no la invitaran — she was very upset about not being invited

b) ( en cuestiones de gusto)

tu primo me cae muy bien — I really like your cousin

me cae de gordo or de mal... — (fam) I can't stand him (colloq)

11)

a) (fam) ( presentarse) to show up, turn up (BrE)

de vez en cuando cae or se deja caer por aquí — she drops by o in now and then

estar al caer: los invitados están al caer — the guests will be here any minute o moment (now)

b) ( abalanzarse)

caer sobre alguien — to fall upon o on somebody

caerle encima a alguien — (fam) to pounce o leap on somebody

12)

a) ( estar comprendido)

caer dentro de algo — to fall within something

cae dentro de nuestra jurisdicción — it comes under o falls within our jurisdiction

cae dentro de sus obligaciones — that's one of her duties

b) cumpleaños/festividad to fall on

el 20 cae en (un) domingo — the 20th falls on a Sunday o is a Sunday

¿el 27 (en) qué día cae or en qué cae? — what day's the 27th?

c) (Esp fam) ( estar situado) to be

¿por dónde cae? — whereabouts is that?

13) precios/temperatura to fall, drop

14) (Ven) ( aportar dinero) (fam) to chip in (colloq)

15) (Ven fam) llamada

la llamada no me cayó — I couldn't get through
2.
caerse v pron

1)

a) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de la posición vertical) to fall, to fall over

te vas a caer — you'll fall

me caí por las escaleras — I fell down the stairs

caerse del caballo/de la cama — to fall off one's horse/out of bed

se cayó redondo — (fam) he collapsed in a heap

está que se cae de cansancio — (fam) she's dead on her feet (colloq)

b) (+ me/te/le etc)

oiga, se le cayó un guante — excuse me, you dropped your glove

se me cayó de las manos — it slipped out of my hands

cuidado, no se te vaya a caer — be careful, don't drop it

por poco se me cae el armario encima — the wardrobe nearly fell on top of me

se me están cayendo las medias — my stockings are falling down

caerse con alguien — (Col fam) to go down in somebody's estimation

no tiene/tienen dónde caerse muerto/muertos — (fam) he hasn't/they haven't got a penny to his/their name

se cae por su propio peso or de maduro — it goes without saying

2) ( desprenderse) diente to fall out; hojas to fall off; botón to come off, fall off

se le ha empezado a caer el pelo — he's started to lose his hair

la ropa se le caía a pedazos — her clothes were falling to pieces

* * *

= drop, fall, tumble, slump, take + a tumble.

Ex: The search profile will only be modified periodically as the quality of the set of notifications output from the search drops to unacceptable levels.

Ex: There may be pale drip marks in the neighbourhood of the tranchefiles, where drops of water fell from the deckle or from the maker's hand on to the new-made sheet.

Ex: The form this 'hypothesis' has come to take is easily dismissed as a straw figure and serious consideration of the relation between language diversity and thinking has largely tumbled with it.

Ex: The copy was grubby from use, a paperback with a photographically realistic full-color painting on its cover of an early teenage boy slumped in what looked to me like a corner of a very dirty back alley, a can of Coke in his hand.

Ex: Tourism takes a tumble in Australia due to the global credit crunch.

* al caer la noche = at nightfall.

* caer aguanieve = sleet.

* caer al vacío = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.

* caer como chinches = drop like + flies.

* caer como moscas = drop like + flies.

* caer de cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.

* caer de espaldas = fall on + Posesivo + back.

* caer dentro de = fall within/into, fall into.

* caer dentro de la competencia de = be the province of, fall within + the province of.

* caer de pie = land on + Posesivo + (own two) feet.

* caer deshecho = flake out.

* caer desplomado = slump in + a heap.

* caer en = run + foul of, lapse into, slip into, slide into.

* caer en barbecho = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.

* caer en batalla = fall in + battle.

* caer en combate = fall in + action.

* caer en descrédito = come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute.

* caer en desgracia = fall from + grace, fall into + disfavour, tumble into + disgrace, come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute, be in the doghouse, fall + foul of.

* caer en desuso = fall into + disuse, fall out of + fashion, go out of + use, lapse, fall into + disfavour, die out, drop from + sight, go out of + favour, pass away, fall into + desuetude, fall into + desuetude, pass into + desuetude, sink into + desuetude, sink into + oblivion.

* caer en el error de = fall into + the error of, blunder into.

* caer en el olvido = fall into + obscurity, fall into + oblivion, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion, blow over.

* caer enfermo = become + ill, fall + ill, get + sick.

* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.

* caer en gracia = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to.

* caer en la cuenta = dawn on, wise up, the penny dropped, suss (out).

* caer en la cuenta de = realise [realize, -USA].

* caer en la nada = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.

* caer en la oscuridad = fall into + obscurity, sink into + oblivion, sink into + obscurity, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion.

* caer en la tentación = fall into + temptation.

* caer en la trampa = fall into + the trap, fall for + it, fall into + the snare.

* caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.

* caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.

* caer en oídos sordos = fall on + deaf ears, meet + deaf ears.

* caer en picado = plummet, swoop, take + a nosedive, nosedive.

* caer en redondo = flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out, keel over.

* caer en terreno baldío = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.

* caer en terreno pedregoso = fall on + stony ground.

* caer en una broma = fall for + a joke, fall for + it.

* caer en una trampa = tumble into + pitfall.

* caer en un hábito = lapse into + habit.

* caer fuera de = fall outside, lie beyond.

* caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.

* caer fuera de las responsabilidades de = be on the outer fringes of.

* caer fuera del interés de = lie outside + the scope of.

* caer fuera del interés de uno = fall outside + Posesivo + interest.

* caer fuera del objetivo de = fall outside + the scope of.

* caer hecho polvo = flake out.

* caer mal = rub + Nombre + up the wrong way.

* caer por selección = drop.

* caer presa de = fall + prey to, be prey of.

* caerse = fall out, fall off, tumble down, topple over, come + a cropper, go down, fall over, take + a tumble.

* caerse a = topple onto.

* caerse bien = hit it off.

* caerse colándose por = fall through.

* caerse de = fall off of.

* caerse de bruces = fall + flat on + Posesivo + face.

* caerse de la cama = roll out of + bed.

* caerse hacia atrás = fall backwards.

* caerse hacia delante = fall forward.

* caérsele la baba por = go + gaga (over).

* caerse muerto = drop + dead.

* caerse recondo = pass out.

* caerse redondo = keel over, flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness.

* caer sobre = fall onto.

* caer un chaparrón = the skies + open up.

* caer un diluvio = the skies + open up.

* cayéndose a pedazos = disintegrating.

* comprar hasta caer muerto = shop 'til you drop.

* dejar caer = drop, dump.

* dejar caer insinuaciones = throw + hints.

* dejar caer una indirecta = drop + a hint.

* dejarse caer = drop by, drop in, slump, droop, mosey.

* empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.

* hacer caer = oust.

* maná caído del cielo = manna from heaven.

* no caer bien = not take + kindly to, not take + kindly to.

* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.

* noche + caer = night + fall.

* no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.

* palabras + caer en + saco roto = words + fall on + deaf ears.

* precio + caer = price + fall.

* recesión + caer en = recession + set in.

* salir y caer = fall out (of).

* sistema + caerse = system + crash.

* telón + caer = curtain + fall.

* trabajar hasta caer muerto = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death.

* volver a caer (en) = relapse (into).

* * *

caer [ E16 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ caer (verbo intransitivo)

A de una altura

B caer: chaparrón, nevada

C

1 caer: cortinas, falda

2 caer: terreno

D

1 incurrir

2 en un engaño, un timo

E entender, darse cuenta

F

1 en un estado

2 caer en un vicio

G

1 caer: gobierno, plaza etc

2 perder el cargo

3 caer: soldado

4 caer: fugitivo

5 caer enfermo

H

1 caer: desgracia, maldición etc

2 caer: tarde, noche

I tocar en suerte

J

1 sentarle mal

2 en cuestiones de gusto

K

1 presentarse, aparecer

2 caer sobre alguien

L

1 estar comprendido

2 caer: cumpleaños etc

3 estar situado

M caer: precios etc

N aportar dinero

O caer: llamada

■ caerse (verbo pronominal)

A

1 de una altura

2 caerse + me/te/le etc

B desprenderse

C equivocarse

D contribuir

vi

A (de una altura) to fall; (de la posición vertical) to fall over

caí mal y me rompí una pierna I fell badly o awkwardly and broke my leg

tropezó y cayó cuan largo era he tripped and fell flat on his face

cayó de espaldas/de bruces she fell flat on her back/face

cayeron de rodillas y le pidieron perdón they fell o dropped to their knees and begged for forgiveness

cayó el telón the curtain came down o fell

la pelota cayó en el pozo the ball fell o dropped into the well

el coche cayó por un precipicio the car went over a cliff

cayó muerto allí mismo he dropped down dead on the spot

se dejó caer en el sillón she flopped into the armchair

se dejó caer desde el borde del precipicio he jumped off from the edge of the cliff

el avión cayó en picada or ( Esp) en picado the plane nosedived

el helicóptero cayó en el mar the helicopter came down o crashed in the sea

le caían lágrimas de los ojos tears fell from her eyes o rolled down her cheeks

caer parado ( AmL) (literal) to land on one's feet; (tener suerte) to fall o land on one's feet

dejar caer algo ‹objeto› to drop;

‹noticia› to let drop o fall

lo dejó caer así, como quien no quiere la cosa she just slipped it into the conversation, she just let it drop in passing

B

«chaparrón/nevada»: cayó una helada there was a frost

cayó una fuerte nevada it snowed heavily

empezó a caer granizo it began to hail

está cayendo un aguacero it's pouring

cayeron unas pocas gotas there were a few drops of rain

el rayo cayó muy cerca de aquí the lightning struck very near here

C

1 «cortinas/falda» (colgar, pender) to hang

con un poco de almidón la tela cae mejor a little starch makes the fabric hang better

el pelo le caía suelto hasta la cintura her hair hung down to her waist

2 «terreno» to drop, fall

el terreno cae en pendiente hacia el río the land falls away o slopes down toward(s) the river

D

1 (incurrir) caer EN algo:

no caigas en el error de decírselo don't make the mistake of telling him

no nos dejes caer en la tentación lead us not into temptation

cayó en la tentación de leer la carta she succumbed to the temptation to read the letter

la obra por momentos cae en lo ridículo at times the play lapses into the ridiculous

esos chistes ya caen en lo chabacano those jokes can only be described as vulgar

caer muy bajo to stoop very low

venderse así es caer muy bajo I wouldn't stoop so low as to sell myself like that

¡qué bajo has caído! you've sunk pretty low!, how low can you get!, that's stooping pretty low!

2

(en un engaño, un timo): a todos nos hizo el mismo cuento y todos caímos he told us all the same story and we all fell for it

¿cómo pudiste caer en semejante trampa? how could you be taken in by o fall for a trick like that?

caer como chinos or angelitos ( fam): todos cayeron como chinos or angelitos they swallowed it hook, line and sinker

E ( fam)

(entender, darse cuenta): ¡ah, ya caigo! oh, now I get it! ( colloq)

cuenta¹ f G. (↑ cuenta (1))

F

1

(en un estado): caer en desuso «palabra» to fall into disuse;

«costumbre» to die out

caer en el olvido to sink into oblivion

desgracia f A. (↑ desgracia)

2

caer en un vicio to get into a bad habit

caer en el alcohol to take to drink

caer en la droga to start taking drugs

G

1 «gobierno/ciudad/plaza» to fall

la capital había caído en poder del enemigo the capital had fallen into enemy hands

¡que no vaya a caer en manos del profesor! don't let the teacher get hold of it!, don't let it fall into the teacher's hands!

2 (perder el cargo) to lose one's job

cayó por disentir con ellos he lost his job o ( colloq) came to grief because he disagreed with them

vamos a continuar con la investigación, caiga quien caiga we are going to continue with the investigation, however many heads have to roll

3 «soldado» (morir) to fall, die

4 «fugitivo» (ser apresado) to be caught

han caído los cabecillas de la pandilla the gang leaders have been caught

5

caer enfermo to fall ill, be taken ill

cayó en cama he took to his bed

yo también caí con gripe I went o came down with flu as well

H

1 «desgracia/maldición»: caer SOBRE algn; to befall sb ( frmlor liter)

la tragedia que ha caído sobre nuestro pueblo the tragedy that has befallen our nation

2

al caer la tarde/la noche at sunset o dusk/nightfall

antes de que caiga la noche before it gets dark o before nightfall

I ( fam)

(tocar en suerte): le cayó una pregunta muy difícil he got a really difficult question

¡te va a caer una bofetada! you're going to get a smack!

le cayeron tres años (de cárcel) he got three years (in jail)

¿cuántas (asignaturas) te han caído este año? ( Esp); how many subjects have you failed this year?

el gordo ha caído en Bilbao the jackpot has been won in Bilbao

J (+ compl)

1

(sentar): el pescado me cayó mal the fish didn't agree with me

le cayó muy mal que no la invitaran she wasn't invited and she took it very badly, she was very upset at o about not being invited

la noticia me cayó como un balde or jarro de agua fría the news came as a real shock

2

(en cuestiones de gusto): tu primo me cae muy bien or muy simpático I really like your cousin

no lo soporto, me cae de gordo/de mal … ( fam); I can't stand him, he's a real pain ( colloq)

gracia f Sense I E. (↑ gracia)

K

1 ( fam) (presentarse, aparecer) to show up, turn up ( BrE)

no podías haber caído en mejor momento you couldn't have turned up o come at a better time

de vez en cuando cae or se deja caer por aquí she drops by o in now and then

no podemos caerles así, de improviso we can't just show o turn up on their doorstep without any warning

estar al caer: los invitados están al caer the guests will be here any minute o moment (now)

2 (abalanzarse) caer SOBRE algn to fall upon o on sb

tres enmascarados cayeron sobre él three masked men pounced on him o fell on him o set upon him

cayeron sobre el enemigo a medianoche they fell on o ( frml) descended on the enemy at midnight

caerle a algn ( Per fam); to score with sb, to get off with sb ( BrE colloq)

caerle encima a algn ( fam); to pounce o leap on sb

L

1 (estar comprendido) caer DENTRO DE algo:

ese barrio no cae dentro de nuestra jurisdicción that area doesn't come under o fall within our jurisdiction

su caso no cae dentro de mi competencia his case falls outside the scope of my powers ( frml)

eso cae dentro de sus obligaciones that's part of her job, that's one of her duties

cae de lleno dentro de la corriente posmodernista it fits squarely within the postmodernist style

2 «cumpleaños/festividad» to fall

el 20 de febrero cae en (un) domingo February 20 falls on a Sunday o is a Sunday

¿el 27 (en) qué día cae or en qué cae? what day's the 27th?

3 ( Esp fam) (estar situado) to be

¿eso por dónde cae? whereabouts is that?

M «precios/temperatura» (bajar) to fall, drop

el dólar ha caído en el mercado internacional the dollar has fallen on the international market

N ( Ven) (aportar dinero) ( fam) to chip in ( colloq)

O

( Ven fam) «llamada»: la llamada no me cayó I couldn't get through

■ caerse

v pron

A

1 (de una altura) to fall; (de la posición vertical) to fall, fall over

bájate de ahí, te vas a caer come down from there, you'll fall

tropecé y casi me caigo I tripped and nearly fell (over)

casi me caigo al agua I nearly fell in o into the water

me caí por las escaleras I fell down the stairs

se cayó del caballo he fell off his horse

se cayó de la cama she fell out of bed

se cayó redondo ( fam); he collapsed in a heap

está que se cae de cansancio ( fam); she's dead on her feet ( colloq), she's ready to drop ( colloq)

se cayó y se rompió it fell and smashed

2 (+ me/te/le etc):

oiga, se le ha caído un guante excuse me, you've dropped your glove

se me cayó de las manos it slipped out of my hands

ten cuidado, no se te vaya a caer be careful, don't drop it

por poco se me cae el armario encima the wardrobe nearly fell on top of me

se me están cayendo las medias my stockings are falling down

caerse con algn ( Col fam); to go down in sb's estimation

estoy caída con ella I'm in her bad books ( colloq)

¡me caigo y no me levanto! ( fam euf) (expresando sorpresa) well, I'll be darned o ( BrE) blowed! ( colloq), good heavens! ( colloq) (expresando irritación) I don't believe it!

no tener donde caerse muerto ( fam): no tiene donde caerse muerto he hasn't got a penny to his name

se cae de or por su propio peso or de maduro it goes without saying

B (desprenderse) «diente» to fall out; «hojas» to fall off; «botón» to come off, fall off

se le cayó un diente one of her teeth fell out

se le ha empezado a caer el pelo he's started to lose his hair o go bald

la ropa se le caía a pedazos de vieja her clothes were so old they were falling to pieces o falling apart

C ( Chi fam) (equivocarse) to goof ( AmE colloq), to boob ( BrE colloq)

D

( Méx fam) (contribuir) caerse CON algo: me caí con la lana I chipped in ( colloq)

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caer ( conjugate caer) verbo intransitivo
1 ( de una altura) to fall;
( de posición vertical) to fall over;
◊ el coche cayó por un precipicio the car went over a cliff;

cayó muerto allí mismo he dropped down dead on the spot;
cayó en el mar it came down in the sea;
caer parado (AmL) to land on one's feet;
dejar caer algo ‹objeto/indirecta› to drop sth.;
dejó caer la noticia que … she let drop the news that …
2
a) [chaparrón/nevada]:

◊ cayó un chaparrón it poured down;

cayó una fuerte nevada it snowed heavily;
el rayo cayó cerca the lightning struck nearby
b) [ noche] to fall;

◊ al caer la tarde/noche at sunset o dusk/nightfall

3
a) ( pender) [cortinas/falda] to hang

b) [ terreno] to drop;

◊ caer en pendiente to slope down

4 (en error, trampa):
◊ no caigas en ese error don't make that mistake;

todos caímos (en la trampa) we all fell for it;
cayó en la tentación de mirar she succumbed to the temptation to look;
caer muy bajo to stoop very low
5 (fam) (entender, darse cuenta):
◊ ¡ah, ya caigo! ( ya entiendo) oh, now I get it! (colloq);

( ya recuerdo) oh, now I remember;
◊ no caigo I'm not sure what (o who etc) you mean;

no caí en que tú no tenías llave I didn't realize o (fam) I didn't click that you didn't have keys
6 ( en un estado):
◊ caer en el olvido to sink into oblivion;

caer enfermo to fall ill
7 [gobierno/ciudad] to fall;
[ soldado] ( morir) to fall, die
8 [precios/temperatura] to fall, drop
9
a) ( sentar):

◊ el pescado me cayó mal the fish didn't agree with me;

le cayó muy mal que no la invitaran she was very upset about not being invited
b) [ persona]:

◊ tu primo me cae muy bien I really like your cousin;

me cae muy mal (fam) I can't stand him (colloq);
¿qué tal te cayó? what did you think of him?
[cumpleaños/festividad] to fall on;
◊ ¿el 27 en qué (día) cae? what day's the 27th?

caerse verbo pronominal
a) ( de una altura) to fall;

( de posición vertical) to fall, to fall over;
◊ me caí por las escaleras I fell down the stairs;

caerse del caballo/de la cama to fall off one's horse/out of bed;
está que se cae de cansancio (fam) she's dead on her feet (colloq)
b) caérsele algo a algn:

◊ oiga, se le cayó un guante excuse me, you dropped your glove;

no se te vaya a caer don't drop it;
se me cayó de las manos it slipped out of my hands;
se me están cayendo las medias my stockings are falling down
c) ( desprenderse) [ diente] to fall out;

[ hojas] to fall off;
[ botón] to come off, fall off;
◊ se le empieza a caer el pelo he's started to lose his hair

caer verbo intransitivo
1 to fall
caer desde lo alto, to fall from the top
caer por la ventana, to fall out of the window
caer por las escaleras, to fall down the stairs
2 (captar) to understand, see: no caí, I didn't twig
US I didn't realize it
ya caigo, ¡qué tontería!, I get it ¡it's easy!
3 (estar situado) to be: eso cae por aquí cerca, it is somewhere near here
4 (tener lugar) to be: ¿cuándo cae este año la Semana Santa?, when is Easter this year?
5 (causar buena o mala impresión) le cae bien/mal, he likes/doesn't like her
parece que el muchacho le cayó en gracia, it seems that he likes the boy
6 (en una situación) caer enfermo, to fall ill
caer en desgracia, to fall out of favour
7 (ir a parar) cayó en las garras del enemigo, she fell into the clutches of the enemy
fuimos a caer en una pensión de mala muerte, we turned up in the guesthouse from hell
♦ Locuciones: caer (muy) bajo, to sink (very) low
dejar caer, (un objeto, una indirecta) to drop
dejarse caer por, to drop by
estar al caer, (a punto de llegar) he'll arrive any minute now
(a punto de ocurrir) it's on the way
al caer el día, in the evening
al caer la noche, at nightfall
' caer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abatimiento
- abatirse
- al
- anillo
- burra
- burro
- chinche
- combatir
- cuenta
- dejarse
- derrumbar
- derrumbarse
- descolgar
- desgracia
- desmayada
- desmayado
- despatarrarse
- desuso
- estar
- gorda
- gordo
- lazada
- pelo
- picada
- picado
- plomo
- pura
- puro
- red
- redonda
- redondo
- resbalar
- tirar
- tirarse
- Tiro
- trampa
- tumbar
- ubicarse
- verter
- balde
- bomba
- caiga
- cama
- cayera
- dejar
- enfermar
- ir
- largar
- muerto
- olvido
English:
bear down on
- clutch
- come down
- deaf
- die out
- disgrace
- disrepute
- down
- drop
- fall
- favor
- favour
- flat
- flop
- freeze
- intimate
- keel over
- land
- lapse
- oblivion
- plummet
- push over
- rub up
- shake down
- sharply
- sink
- slump
- snare
- steeply
- strike
- tailspin
- twig
- walk into
- wise
- beat
- blow
- cascade
- catch
- come
- crash
- die
- go
- hang
- keel
- knock
- nose
- plunge
- realize
- shower
- splash

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caer

♦ vi

1. [hacia abajo] to fall;

cuando caen las hojas when the leaves fall;

caer de un tejado/árbol to fall from a roof/tree;

caer en un pozo to fall into a well;

el avión cayó al mar the plane crashed into the sea;

tropezó y cayó al suelo she tripped and fell (over o down);

cayó en brazos de su madre she fell into her mother's arms;

cayó por la ventana a la calle he fell out of the window into the street;

cayó de bruces/de cabeza she fell flat on her face/headlong;

cayó redondo he slumped to the ground, he collapsed in a heap;

cayó rodando por la escalera she fell down the stairs;

dejar caer algo [objeto] to drop sth;

dejar caer que… [comentar] to let drop that…;

dejó caer la noticia de su renuncia como si no tuviera importancia she casually mentioned the fact that she was resigning as if it were a matter of no importance;

hacer caer algo to knock sth down, to make sth fall

2. [lluvia, nieve] to fall;

caerá nieve por encima de los 1.000 metros snow is expected in areas over 1,000 metres;

cayeron cuatro gotas there were a few spots of rain;

cayó una helada there was a frost;

está cayendo un diluvio it's pouring down;
Fam
está cayendo una buena it's pouring down, Br it's chucking it down;

cayó un rayo a pocos metros del edificio a bolt of lightning struck only a few metres from the building

3. [sol] to go down, to set;

al caer el día o [m5] la tarde at dusk;

al caer el sol at sunset;

la noche cayó antes de que llegaran al refugio night fell before they reached the shelter

4. [colgar] to fall, to hang down;

el cabello le caía sobre los hombros her hair hung down to o fell over her shoulders

5. [ciudad, gobierno] to fall;

el aeropuerto cayó en poder de los insurgentes the airport fell to the rebels, the airport was taken by the rebels;

el Imperio Romano cayó en el siglo V the Roman Empire fell in the 5th century;

el escándalo hizo caer al Primer Ministro the scandal brought the Prime Minister down;

han caído los líderes del comando terrorista the leaders of the terrorist unit have been captured

6. [morir] [soldado] to fall, to be killed;

Comp

caer como moscas to drop like flies

7. [decrecer] [interés] to decrease, to subside;
[precio] to fall, to go down;
ha caído bastante el interés por estos temas interest in these subjects has fallen away o subsided quite a lot;

ha caído el precio del café the price of coffee has gone down o fallen;

los precios cayeron súbitamente prices fell suddenly;

la libra ha caído frente al euro the pound has fallen o dropped against the euro

8. [incurrir]
siempre cae en los mismos errores she always makes the same mistakes;
Rel
no nos dejes caer en la tentación lead us not into temptation;

tu actitud cae en lo patético your attitude is nothing less than pathetic;

no debemos caer en la provocación we shouldn't allow ourselves to be provoked

9. [darse cuenta]
no dije nada porque no caí I didn't say anything because it didn't occur to me to do so;

caer (en algo) [recordar] to be able to remember (sth);

¡ahora caigo! [lo entiendo] I see it now!;
[lo recuerdo] now I remember!;
ahora caigo en lo que dices now I see what you are saying;
Esp
no caigo I give up, I don't know;

Comp

caer en la cuenta to realize, to understand;

cuando cayó en la cuenta del error, intentó subsanarlo when she realized her mistake, she tried to correct it

10. [picar] [en broma] to fall for it;

me gastaron una broma, pero no caí they played a trick on me, but I didn't fall for it;

caer en una trampa to fall into a trap

11. [tocar, ir a parar a]
me cayó el premio I won the prize;

nos cayó la mala suerte we had bad luck;

me cayó el tema que mejor me sabía I got a question on the subject I knew best;

le cayeron dos años (de cárcel) he got two years (in jail);

la desgracia cayó sobre él he was overtaken by misfortune;

¿cómo me ha podido caer a mí un trabajo así? how did I end up getting a job like this?;

procura que el informe no caiga en sus manos try to avoid the report falling into her hands

12. [coincidir] [fecha]
caer en to fall on;

cae en domingo it falls on a Sunday;

¿en qué día cae Navidad este año? what day (of the week) is Christmas this year?

13. Esp [estar, quedar]
cae cerca de aquí it's not far from here;

¿por dónde cae la oficina de turismo? where's o whereabouts is the tourist information centre?;

los baños caen a la izquierda the toilets are on the left;

cae en el segundo capítulo it's in the second chapter;

eso cae fuera de mis competencias that is o falls outside my remit

14. [en situación]
caer enfermo to fall ill, to be taken ill;

cayó en cama he took to his bed;

caer en desuso to fall into disuse;

caer en el olvido to fall into oblivion;

caer en la desesperación to fall into despair;

caer en desgracia to fall into disgrace

15. [sentar]
caer bien/mal [comentario, noticia] to go down well/badly;

su comentario no cayó nada bien her comment didn't go down well;

caer bien/mal a alguien [comida, bebida] to agree/disagree with sb;
Esp [ropa] to suit/not to suit sb; Esp
los pantalones ajustados no te caen nada bien tight trousers don't suit you at all;

Comp

caer como un jarro de agua fría to come as a real shock

16. [causar una impresión]
me cae bien I like him, he seems nice;

me cae mal I can't stand him;

tu hermano me cae muy mal I can't stand your brother;

me cayó mal I didn't like him at all;

cae mal a todo el mundo he doesn't get on with anyone;
Fam
tu jefe me cae gordo I can't stand your boss

17. [abalanzarse]
caer sobre to fall o descend upon;

caer sobre alguien [ladrón] to pounce o fall upon sb;

cayeron sobre la ciudad para saquearla they fell upon the city and pillaged it

18. Esp Fam [en examen] to fail;

la mitad de la clase cayó en el primer examen half the class failed the first exam;

¿cuántas te han caído? how many did you fail?

19. Fam [decaer] to go downhill;

el equipo ha caído mucho en el último mes the team has gone seriously off the boil over the last month

20. Com [pago] to fall due

21. Am [visitar] to drop in

22. Comp

caer (muy) bajo to sink (very) low;

parece mentira que hayas caído tan bajo I can hardly believe that you would sink so low;

¡qué bajo has caído! I never thought you'd sink so low!;

caer por su propio peso to be self-evident;

todos mis consejos cayeron en saco roto all my advice fell on deaf ears;

dejarse caer por casa de alguien to drop by sb's house;

estar al caer to be about to arrive;

ya son las cinco, así que deben de estar al caer it's five o'clock, so they should be arriving any minute now;

el anuncio debe de estar al caer the announcement should be made any minute now;

se proseguirá con la investigación caiga quien caiga the investigation will proceed no matter who might be implicated o even if it means that heads will roll;
RP Fam
caer parado to fall on one's feet

♦ See also the pronominal verb caerse

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caer

I v/i

1 fall;

caer sobre fall on;

dejar caer algo drop sth;

caer enfermo fall ill;

caer en lunes fall on a Monday;

al caer la noche at sunset o nightfall;

caiga quien caiga no matter whose head has to roll;

caer muy bajo fig stoop very low;

dejarse caer fam flop down

2

:

me cae bien/mal fig I like/don’t like him

3 de un lugar

:

cae cerca it’s not far;

¿por dónde cae este pueblo? whereabouts is this village?

4

:

estar al caer be about to arrive;

¡ahora caigo! fig now I get it!

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caer {13} vi

1) : to fall, to drop

2) : to collapse

3) : to hang (down)

4)

caer bien fam : to be pleasant, to be likeable

me caes bien: I like you

5)

caer mal or

caer gordo fam : to be unpleasant, to be unlikeable

♦ See also the reflexive verb caerse

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caer vb

1. (en general) to fall [pt. fell; pp. fallen]

cayó por la escalera she fell down the stairs

la lámpara ha caído al suelo the lamp has fallen on the floor

ha caído enfermo he's fallen ill

2. (fecha) to be / to fall

este año, mi cumpleaños cae en martes my birthday is on a Tuesday this year

3. (entender) to get something

no caigo I don't get it

caerle bien a alguien to like

caes bien a todo el mundo everybody likes you

caerle mal a alguien not to be able to stand

este tipo me cae muy mal I can't stand that guy

caer desmayado to faint / to collapse

dejar caer to drop [pt. & pp. dropped]

dejé caer el vaso I dropped the glass

dejar caer por to drop by

estar al caer to be almost here / to be about to arrive

el examen está al caer the exam is almost here

mamá está al caer Mum'll be here any minute

Spanish-English dictionary > caer
78 momento

m.

1 moment (instante).

a cada momento all the time

al momento straightaway

de un momento a otro any minute now

de momento, por el momento for the time being o moment

dentro de un momento in a moment o minute

desde el momento (en) que… from the moment that…; (tiempo) seeing as… (causa)

por momentos by the minute

en todo momento at all times

2 time.

llegó un momento en que… there came a time when…

has venido en buen/mal momento you've come at a good/bad time

del momento of the day (actual)

3 momentum, impulse.

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momento

► nombre masculino

1 moment

■ ¡espera un momento! hang on a moment!

■ en un momento estoy contigo I'll be with you in a moment

■ llegamos en un momento it took us no time at all to get there

2 (período) time

■ fueron momentos difíciles they were difficult times

■ has escogido mal momento para venir you've chosen a bad time to call

3 (oportunidad) time, moment

■ ya llegará tu momento your time will come

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a cada momento every second, all the time

al momento immediately

de momento for the moment

de un momento a otro any minute now

del momento (en el pasado) of the time, of that time 2 (de ahora) current, present-day

desde el momento en que... (en cuanto) from the moment..., as soon as...

■ desde el momento en que te vi... from the moment I saw you...

en cualquier momento at any moment, at any time

en este momento at the moment

por el momento for the time being

por momentos by the minute

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noun m.

1) moment

2) time

•

- al momento

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SM

1) (=instante) moment

la miró un momento — he looked at her for a moment

espera un momento — hold on a minute o moment

-¡Juan, ven aquí! -¡un momento! — "come here, Juan" - "just a minute o moment!"

llegará dentro de un momento — she'll be here in a minute o moment

está protestando desde el momento en que llegó — he's been complaining from the moment he arrived

hace un momento — just a moment ago

en ese preciso momento se paró el coche — at that very moment o right then, the car stopped

este es un momento histórico — this is a historic moment

no paró de hablar ni un solo momento — he never stopped talking for a single second

no creí ni por un momento que llegaría a divorciarse — I never thought for a moment that she'd get divorced

• llegará en breves momentos — she'll be here shortly

• en este momento — at the moment, right now

en este momento el doctor no puede atenderle — the doctor can't see you at the moment o right now

• no dejó de apoyarme en ningún momento — she never stopped supporting me for a moment

• en un primer momento — at first

en un primer momento creí que era un resfriado — at first I thought it was a cold

• estuvo a mi lado en todo momento — he was at my side the whole time

• en un momento — in next to no time

limpió el cuarto en un momento — he cleaned the room in next to no time

2) (=rato)

los mejores momentos del partido — the highlights of the match

pasamos momentos inolvidables en Madrid — we had an unforgettable time in Madrid

3) (=época) time

en el momento actual — at the present time

deben usarse las técnicas disponibles en el momento — the currently available techniques should be used

• del momento, la música más representativa del momento — the music which is most representative of current trends

el grupo favorito del momento — the most popular group at the moment

4) (=coyuntura)

nuestra empresa pasa por un momento magnífico — our company is doing splendidly at the moment

atravesamos un momento difícil — we are going through a difficult time o patch

el actor estaba en su mejor momento — the actor was in his prime

llegué en buen momento — I arrived at a good time

• ha llegado el momento de hacer algo — the time has come to do sth

• en el momento oportuno — at the right time

• ser buen/mal momento para hacer algo — to be a good/bad time to do sth

es el mejor momento para invertir en bolsa — it's the ideal time to invest in the stock market

• todo se hará en su momento — we'll do everything in good time o when the time comes

ya te avisarán en su momento — they'll let you know in due course

5) [otras locuciones]

• al momento — at once

• a cada momento se despertaba y pedía agua — she kept waking up and asking for water, she was constantly waking up and asking for water

• en cualquier momento — any time now

puede llegar en cualquier momento — she could arrive at any moment

• en un momento dado, en un momento dado, conseguí sujetarlo del brazo — at one stage I managed to grab hold of his arm

en un momento dado, yo mismo puedo echarte una mano — I could give you a hand some time, if necessary

• de momento — for the moment

de momento continúa en el trabajo — he's staying in the job for the time being o for the moment

de momento déjalo y piénsatelo mejor — leave it for the moment and think it over

de momento no lo reconocí, pero luego recordé su cara — at first I didn't recognize him, but then I remembered his face

• desde el momento en que, los impuestos, desde el momento en que son obligatorios, son una extorsión — since taxes are compulsory, they amount to extortion

• en el momento — straight away

la llamé y acudió en el momento — I called her and she came over straight away

• de un momento a otro — any minute now

• en el momento menos pensado — when least expected

esas cosas pasan en el momento menos pensado — those things happen when you least expect them

• por momentos — by the minute

está cambiando por momentos — it is changing by the minute

• por el momento — for the time being, for now

6) (Mec) momentum, moment

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masculino

1)

a) ( instante puntual) moment

justo en ese momento — just at that moment

en todo momento — at all times

a partir de ese momento — from that moment on

en este momento no está — she's not in right now o at the moment

b) ( lapso breve) minute, moment

dentro de un momento — in a minute o moment

eso te lo arreglo en un momento — I'll fix that for you in no time at all

un momentito! — ( por teléfono) just a moment, just a minute

no para ni un momento — she's on the go the whole time

c) (época, período) time, period

atravesamos momentos difíciles — we're going through a difficult time o period

está en su mejor momento — he is at his peak

d) ( ocasión) time

llegas en buen/mal momento — you've arrived at the right time/at a bad time

cuando llegue el momento — when the time comes

en ningún momento — never, at no time

e) ( tiempo presente) moment

la moda del momento — the fashion of the moment

2) (en locs)

al momento — at once

de momento: de momento se siente bien she feels all right at the moment; de momento se va a quedar en mi casa she's going to stay with me for the time being; dejemos este asunto de momento let's forget this matter for the moment; desde el momento que (CS) since, as, seeing as (colloq); de un momento al otro: están por llegar de un momento al otro they'll be arriving any minute now; cambia de opinión de un momento al otro she changes her mind from one minute to the next; en cualquier momento: puedes llamar en cualquier momento you can call at any time; pueden llegar en cualquier momento they could arrive any time now o at any moment; en el momento immediately; en el momento menos pensado when they/you/we least expect it; en un momento dado at a given moment; si en un momento dado tu quisieras... if at any o some time you should want to...; por el momento for the time being; por momentos: el frío aumenta por momentos it's getting colder by the minute; su estado empeoraba por momentos — her condition was deteriorating from one minute to the next

3) (Fís, Mec) momentum

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= instant in time, point, time, moment.

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Ex. There were moments when he could be almost affectionate, moments when his thoughts did not seem to be turned inward upon his own anxious solicitudes.

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* alcanzar el momento cumbre = reach + summit.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.

* al momento = while-you-wait [while-u-wait].

* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.

* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.

* aprovechar el momento = catch + the moment.

* atravesando momentos difíciles = beleaguered.

* a último momento = last minute [last-minute].

* capturar el momento = catch + the moment.

* del momento = of the time(s).

* desde aquel momento = ever after.

* desde el primer momento = from the word go, from the word get-go.

* desde ese momento = from that point, ever after.

* detenerse por un momento = pause.

* de último momento = last minute [last-minute].

* de un momento a otro = momentarily, at any moment.

* el mejor momento de todos = the time of all times.

* el momento preciso = the point in time at which.

* el + Nombre + correcto al + Nombre + adecuado en el momento oportuno = the right + Nombre + to the right + Nombre + at the right time.

* el sitio adecuado en el momento adecuado = the right place at the right time.

* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.

* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.

* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily.

* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.

* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.

* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.

* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.

* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.

* en el momento = on the spot.

* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.

* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.

* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).

* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.

* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.

* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.

* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.

* en el momento justo = on cue.

* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.

* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.

* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.

* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.

* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.

* en ningún momento = at no time, anywhere along the line.

* en otro momento = some other time.

* en qué momento = at what point.

* en su debido momento = in due time.

* en su mejor momento = at + Posesivo + peak.

* en su momento = in timely fashion.

* en su momento álgido = at + Posesivo + peak.

* en todo momento = at all times, at every instant, every step of the way, throughout, at every turn, day in and day out, at all hours, time after time.

* en un determinado momento = at one point.

* en un momento = in a time, in a flash.

* en un momento concreto = at a particular point in time, at a particular point in time.

* en un momento dado = at a given point in time, at any one time, at any given point, at one particular time, at any given time, at any given moment, at a given moment in time, at a given moment.

* en un momento de = at a time of, at one stage of.

* en un momento de apuro = if it comes to the crunch.

* en un momento de apuros = when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst.

* en un momento de cabreo = in the heat of the moment.

* en un momento de enfado = in the heat of the moment.

* en un momento de enojo = in the heat of the moment.

* en un momento determinado = on any one occasion.

* en un momento en el que = at a time when.

* en unos momentos = momentarily, at any moment.

* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* esperar su momento = wait in + the wings, stand in + the wings, lurk in + the wings.

* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.

* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.

* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.

* hace un momento = a moment ago.

* hace unos momentos = a few moments ago.

* hasta aquel momento = until that time.

* hasta el momento = as yet.

* hasta el momento de = up to the point of, to the point of.

* hasta el momento que = up to the point where, to the point where.

* hasta ese momento = up to that point.

* hasta este momento = up to this point.

* justo en ese momento = just then.

* llegado el momento de la verdad = if it comes to the crunch, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.

* llegado este momento = at this juncture, at this point.

* llegar a un momento importante en + Posesivo + historia = reach + milestone.

* llegar el momento en el que = reach + the point where.

* lograr el momento de = reach + point of.

* moda del momento = flavour of the month, sizzle.

* momento álgido = climax.

* momento apropiado para el aprendizaje, el = teachable moment, the.

* momento clave = watershed, turning point, Posesivo + road to Damascus.

* momento clave del cambio = tipping point.

* momento crucial = turning point, Posesivo + road to Damascus.

* momento decisivo = watershed, turning point, Posesivo + road to Damascus.

* momento escogido = timing.

* momento + llegar = time + approach.

* momento oportuno = timing.

* momentos = moments.

* momentos álgidos = high.

* momentos alocados = heady days.

* momentos bajos = low.

* momentos culminantes = highlights.

* momentos de presión = the heat is on.

* momentos de tensión = the heat is on.

* momentos emocionantes = heady days.

* no estar en el mejor momento de Uno = be past + Posesivo + best.

* pensar un momento en = spare + a thought for.

* por el momento = for the time being, momentarily, at the moment, for the nonce, for the present.

* por un momento = for a moment.

* por unos momentos = for a few moments, for a short time.

* proporcionar el + Nombre + adecuado al + Nombre + adecuado en el momento ad = provide + the right + Nombre + to the right + Nombre + at the right time.

* salir un momento a = pop down to.

* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.

* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento de = it + be + time to/for.

* ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.

* ser un momento tan bueno como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.

* un mejor momento = a better time.

* un momento determinado = a frozen moment in time, a given moment in time.

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masculino

1)

a) ( instante puntual) moment

justo en ese momento — just at that moment

en todo momento — at all times

a partir de ese momento — from that moment on

en este momento no está — she's not in right now o at the moment

b) ( lapso breve) minute, moment

dentro de un momento — in a minute o moment

eso te lo arreglo en un momento — I'll fix that for you in no time at all

un momentito! — ( por teléfono) just a moment, just a minute

no para ni un momento — she's on the go the whole time

c) (época, período) time, period

atravesamos momentos difíciles — we're going through a difficult time o period

está en su mejor momento — he is at his peak

d) ( ocasión) time

llegas en buen/mal momento — you've arrived at the right time/at a bad time

cuando llegue el momento — when the time comes

en ningún momento — never, at no time

e) ( tiempo presente) moment

la moda del momento — the fashion of the moment

2) (en locs)

al momento — at once

de momento: de momento se siente bien she feels all right at the moment; de momento se va a quedar en mi casa she's going to stay with me for the time being; dejemos este asunto de momento let's forget this matter for the moment; desde el momento que (CS) since, as, seeing as (colloq); de un momento al otro: están por llegar de un momento al otro they'll be arriving any minute now; cambia de opinión de un momento al otro she changes her mind from one minute to the next; en cualquier momento: puedes llamar en cualquier momento you can call at any time; pueden llegar en cualquier momento they could arrive any time now o at any moment; en el momento immediately; en el momento menos pensado when they/you/we least expect it; en un momento dado at a given moment; si en un momento dado tu quisieras... if at any o some time you should want to...; por el momento for the time being; por momentos: el frío aumenta por momentos it's getting colder by the minute; su estado empeoraba por momentos — her condition was deteriorating from one minute to the next

3) (Fís, Mec) momentum

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= instant in time, point, time, moment.

Ex: This should suffice to guarantee the integrity of the catalog at any given instant in time.

Ex: The online catalog will then contain information about periodical issues from that point.

Ex: Because reorganisation allows the optimization of update and searching procedures, it moves the maintenance to a time when it does not affect the operation of the system.

Ex: There were moments when he could be almost affectionate, moments when his thoughts did not seem to be turned inward upon his own anxious solicitudes.

* alcanzar el momento cumbre = reach + summit.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.

* al momento = while-you-wait [while-u-wait].

* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.

* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.

* aprovechar el momento = catch + the moment.

* atravesando momentos difíciles = beleaguered.

* a último momento = last minute [last-minute].

* capturar el momento = catch + the moment.

* del momento = of the time(s).

* desde aquel momento = ever after.

* desde el primer momento = from the word go, from the word get-go.

* desde ese momento = from that point, ever after.

* detenerse por un momento = pause.

* de último momento = last minute [last-minute].

* de un momento a otro = momentarily, at any moment.

* el mejor momento de todos = the time of all times.

* el momento preciso = the point in time at which.

* el + Nombre + correcto al + Nombre + adecuado en el momento oportuno = the right + Nombre + to the right + Nombre + at the right time.

* el sitio adecuado en el momento adecuado = the right place at the right time.

* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.

* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.

* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily.

* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.

* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.

* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.

* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.

* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.

* en el momento = on the spot.

* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.

* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.

* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).

* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.

* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.

* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.

* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.

* en el momento justo = on cue.

* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.

* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.

* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.

* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.

* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.

* en ningún momento = at no time, anywhere along the line.

* en otro momento = some other time.

* en qué momento = at what point.

* en su debido momento = in due time.

* en su mejor momento = at + Posesivo + peak.

* en su momento = in timely fashion.

* en su momento álgido = at + Posesivo + peak.

* en todo momento = at all times, at every instant, every step of the way, throughout, at every turn, day in and day out, at all hours, time after time.

* en un determinado momento = at one point.

* en un momento = in a time, in a flash.

* en un momento concreto = at a particular point in time, at a particular point in time.

* en un momento dado = at a given point in time, at any one time, at any given point, at one particular time, at any given time, at any given moment, at a given moment in time, at a given moment.

* en un momento de = at a time of, at one stage of.

* en un momento de apuro = if it comes to the crunch.

* en un momento de apuros = when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst.

* en un momento de cabreo = in the heat of the moment.

* en un momento de enfado = in the heat of the moment.

* en un momento de enojo = in the heat of the moment.

* en un momento determinado = on any one occasion.

* en un momento en el que = at a time when.

* en unos momentos = momentarily, at any moment.

* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* esperar su momento = wait in + the wings, stand in + the wings, lurk in + the wings.

* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.

* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.

* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.

* hace un momento = a moment ago.

* hace unos momentos = a few moments ago.

* hasta aquel momento = until that time.

* hasta el momento = as yet.

* hasta el momento de = up to the point of, to the point of.

* hasta el momento que = up to the point where, to the point where.

* hasta ese momento = up to that point.

* hasta este momento = up to this point.

* justo en ese momento = just then.

* llegado el momento de la verdad = if it comes to the crunch, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.

* llegado este momento = at this juncture, at this point.

* llegar a un momento importante en + Posesivo + historia = reach + milestone.

* llegar el momento en el que = reach + the point where.

* lograr el momento de = reach + point of.

* moda del momento = flavour of the month, sizzle.

* momento álgido = climax.

* momento apropiado para el aprendizaje, el = teachable moment, the.

* momento clave = watershed, turning point, Posesivo + road to Damascus.

* momento clave del cambio = tipping point.

* momento crucial = turning point, Posesivo + road to Damascus.

* momento decisivo = watershed, turning point, Posesivo + road to Damascus.

* momento escogido = timing.

* momento + llegar = time + approach.

* momento oportuno = timing.

* momentos = moments.

* momentos álgidos = high.

* momentos alocados = heady days.

* momentos bajos = low.

* momentos culminantes = highlights.

* momentos de presión = the heat is on.

* momentos de tensión = the heat is on.

* momentos emocionantes = heady days.

* no estar en el mejor momento de Uno = be past + Posesivo + best.

* pensar un momento en = spare + a thought for.

* por el momento = for the time being, momentarily, at the moment, for the nonce, for the present.

* por un momento = for a moment.

* por unos momentos = for a few moments, for a short time.

* proporcionar el + Nombre + adecuado al + Nombre + adecuado en el momento ad = provide + the right + Nombre + to the right + Nombre + at the right time.

* salir un momento a = pop down to.

* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.

* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento de = it + be + time to/for.

* ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.

* ser un momento tan bueno como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.

* un mejor momento = a better time.

* un momento determinado = a frozen moment in time, a given moment in time.

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momento

masculine

A

1 (instante puntual) moment

justo en ese momento sonó el teléfono just at that moment the telephone rang

¿tiene que ser en este preciso momento? does it have to be right this minute o right now?

me ayudó en todo momento he helped me at all times

a partir de ese momento from that moment on

en este momento no está she's not in right now o at the moment

en este momento acaba de irse she's just this minute left

en un primer momento pensé que era mentira at first I thought it was a lie

2 (lapso breve) minute, moment

empieza dentro de un momento it starts in a minute o moment

eso te lo arreglo yo en un momento I'll fix that for you in no time at all

¡un momentito! (por teléfono) just a moment o just a minute

miraba el reloj a cada momento she kept looking at her watch every two minutes

no para ni un momento she's on the go the whole time

3 (época, período) time, period

el país atraviesa momentos difíciles the country is going through a difficult time o period

el momento de mayor esplendor de nuestras letras the most brilliant time o period in our literary history

está en su mejor momento he is at his peak

4 (ocasión) time

llegas en buen/mal momento you've arrived at the right time/at a bad time

no es momento ahora para hablar de eso this isn't the time to talk about that

cuando llegue el momento when the time comes

en ningún momento he dicho que … I have never said that …, at no time have I said that …

éste no es momento para ponerse a discutir this is no time to start arguing

5 (tiempo presente) moment

la moda del momento the fashion of the moment

los temas más importantes del momento político español the most important issues in contemporary Spanish politics

B ( en locs):

al momento at once

cuando te llame quiero que vengas al momento when I call you I want you to come at once

de momento: de momento se siente bien she feels all right at the moment

de momento no tiene más remedio que aceptar for the moment he has no alternative but to accept

de momento se va a quedar en casa con nosotros she's going to stay at home with us for the time being

desde el momento que (CS); since, as, seeing as ( colloq)

desde el momento que ni siquiera me contestó la carta since o as o seeing as he didn't even answer my letter

de un momento al otro: están por llegar de un momento al otro they'll be arriving any minute now

cambia de opinión de un momento al otro she changes her mind from one minute to the next

en cualquier momento: puedes llamar en cualquier momento you can call at any time

en cualquier momento viene y nos dice que se casa any day now he'll come and tell us he's getting married

en el momento immediately

me los arreglaron en el momento they repaired them for me immediately o there and then o on the spot

en el momento menos pensado when they/you/we least expect it

en un momento dado: la velocidad del vehículo en un momento dado the speed of the vehicle at a given moment

si en un momento dado tu quisieras … if at any o some time you should want to …, if you should ever want to …

por el momento: por el momento voy a ir a vivir con mi hermano for the time being I'm going to stay with my brother

¿necesitas dinero? — por el momento no do you need any money — not just now o no, for the time being I'm OK

por el momento te vas a tener que conformar you'll have to make do for now o for the moment

por momentos: el frío aumenta por momentos it's getting colder by the minute

su estado empeoraba por momentos her condition was deteriorating from one minute to the next

C ( Fís, Mec) momentum

Compuesto:

momento de inercia

moment of inertia

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momento sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( instante puntual) moment;

◊ justo en ese momento just at that moment;

a partir de ese momento from that moment on;
en todo momento at all times
b) ( lapso breve) minute, moment;

◊ dentro de un momento in a minute o moment;

¡un momentito! ( por teléfono) just a moment, just a minute;
eso te lo arreglo en un momento I'll fix that for you in no time at all
c) (época, período) time, period;

◊ atravesamos momentos difíciles we're going through a difficult time o period;

está en su mejor momento he is at his peak
d) ( ocasión) time;

◊ llegas en buen/mal momento you've arrived at the right time/at a bad time;

en ningún momento at no time
2 ( en locs)
◊ al momento at once;

de momento ( ahora mismo) right now;

( mientras tanto) for the time being;
( por ahora) for the moment;
◊ de un momento al otro ( dentro de muy poco) any minute now;

en cualquier momento at any time;
en el momento immediately;
en el momento menos pensado when they (o you etc) least expect it;
por el momento for the time being
3 (Fís, Mec) momentum
momento sustantivo masculino
1 (instante) moment
vivir el momento, to live for the moment
2 (periodo) time: hablamos un momento, we talked for a minute
un momento de la historia, a moment in history
3 (ocasión) no encuentro el momento adecuado, I can't find the right moment
ya llegará tu momento, you'll have your chance
♦ Locuciones: al momento, at once
de momento/por el momento, for the time being
de un momento a otro, at any moment
en un momento dado, at a given moment
por momentos, by the minute
' momento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahora
- asomarse
- callar
- coger
- compadre
- consolidar
- consolidarse
- cualquier
- culminante
- dada
- dado
- derramamiento
- descansar
- designar
- destiempo
- determinada
- determinado
- día
- encontrar
- esperar
- estopa
- europeísta
- fecha
- golpe
- hacer
- hora
- indicada
- indicado
- inicial
- justa
- justo
- llegar
- mal
- ninguna
- ninguno
- oportuna
- oportuno
- parar
- pasarse
- pensar
- por
- precisa
- preciso
- relax
- sostener
- tigre
- a
- acercar
- actualmente
- adecuado
English:
afterthought
- all
- appropriate
- awkward
- bear with
- begrudge
- bonded warehouse
- cliff-hanger
- cue
- dicey
- due
- eleventh
- evil
- far
- for
- forget
- hiatus
- hitherto
- hot news
- in
- inconvenient
- inopportune
- instant
- jiffy
- just
- lucky
- minute
- moment
- momentarily
- momentum
- move on
- nutty
- occasion
- opportune
- optimal
- point
- pop in
- pop out
- pop over
- pop up
- proud
- quick
- raincheck
- relax
- religion
- right
- ripe
- slip down
- sometime
- sometimes

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momento nm

1. [instante preciso] moment;

a partir de este momento from this moment (on);

desde el momento (en) que… [indica tiempo] from the moment that…;
[indica causa] seeing as o that…;
desde ese momento from that moment on, since that moment;

hasta ese momento until that moment, until then;

lo podemos hacer en cualquier momento we can do it any time;

en cualquier momento se puede producir la dimisión del presidente the president could resign at any moment;

llegará en cualquier momento she'll be arriving any moment now;

justo en ese momento entró mi padre at that very moment o right then, my father came in;

en ese momento vivía en Perú I was living in Peru at that time;

en este momento está reunida she's in a meeting at the moment;

en el momento menos pensado te puede ocurrir un accidente accidents can happen when you least expect them;

en todo momento at all times;

en/hasta el último momento at/right up until the last moment;

nos permite calcular la temperatura en un momento dado it enables us to calculate the temperature at any given moment;

si en un momento dado necesitas ayuda, llámame if at any time you need my help, call me;

momento decisivo turning point;

el momento de la verdad the moment of truth;

la situación podría cambiar de un momento a otro the situation could change any minute now o at any moment;

era difícil predecir lo que iba a pasar de un momento a otro it was hard to predict what was going to happen from one moment to the next

2. [rato corto] moment, minute;

¿puedo hablar un momento contigo? could I speak to you for a moment o minute?;

sólo será un momento I'll only o I won't be a minute;

dentro de un momento in a moment o minute;

le arreglamos sus zapatos en el momento [en letrero] shoes mended while you wait;

estará preparado en un momento it'll be ready in a moment o minute;
también Fig
espera un momento hold on a minute;

hace un momento a moment ago;

momentos después moments later;

sin dudarlo un momento without a moment's hesitation;

¡un momento! just a minute!

3. [periodo] time;

llegó un momento en que… there came a time when…;

estamos pasando un mal momento we're going through a difficult spell o Br patch at the moment;

está en un buen momento (de forma) she's in good form at the moment;

las reformas fueron rechazadas por los políticos del momento the reforms were rejected by the politicians of the day;

es el artista del momento he's the artist of the moment;

en un primer momento initially, at first;

la película tiene sus (buenos) momentos the movie has its moments

4. [ocasión] time;

cuando llegue el momento when the time comes;

en algún momento sometime;

si en algún momento te sientes solo if you ever feel lonely, if at any time you should feel lonely;

has venido en buen/mal momento you've come at a good/bad time;

en momentos así at times like this;

en ningún momento pensé que lo haría at no time did I think that she would do it, I never thought she would do it

5. Fís moment

Comp
momento angular angular momentum;
momento de inercia moment of inertia;

momento lineal momentum;

momento de torsión torque

6. [en frases]
a cada momento all the time;

al momento [inmediatamente] straightaway;
Am [hasta ahora] at the moment, so far;
quiere todo lo que pide al momento she expects to get whatever she asks for straightaway;
Am
al momento se cuentan 38 muertos at the moment the number of deaths stands at 38, the number of deaths so far stands at 38;

¿quieres café? – de momento no do you want some coffee? – not just now o not at the moment;

te puedes quedar de momento you can stay for now o for the time being;

de momento estoy de acuerdo contigo for the moment, I'll agree with you;

por el momento for the time being, for the moment;

por momentos by the minute;

me estoy poniendo nerviosa por momentos I'm getting more and more nervous by the minute

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momento

m moment;

a cada momento all the time;

al momento at once;

por el momento, de momento for the moment;

hasta el momento up to now, so far;

de un momento a otro from one minute to the next;

desde un primer momento right from the beginning;

por momentos by the minute;

no es el momento the time isn’t right;

atravesar un mal momento, pasar por un momento difícil go through a bad patch;

estar en su mejor momento be at one’s peak o best

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momento nm

1) : moment, instant

espera un momentito: wait just a moment

2) : time, period of time

momentos difíciles: hard times

3) : present, moment

los atletas del momento: the athletes of the moment, today's popular athletes

4) : momentum

5)

al momento : right away, at once

6)

de momento : at the moment, for the moment

7)

de un momento a otro : any time now

8)

por momentos : at times

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momento n

1. (en general) moment

estaba aquí hace un momento he was here a moment ago

¡espera un momento! hold on a moment!

2. (período, ocasión) time

cuando llegue el momento, se lo diré I'll tell him when the time comes

de momento / por el momento for the moment

Spanish-English dictionary > momento
79 pegar

v.

1 to stick.

Ella pega el afiche She sticks the poster.

2 to hit.

pega a su mujer/a sus hijos he beats his wife/children

3 to give (propinar) (bofetada, paliza).

pegar un golpe a alguien to hit somebody

pegar un tiro a alguien to shoot somebody

Ella le pegó una tremenda paliza She gave him a good thrashing.

4 to suit, to go with (corresponder a, ir bien a).

no le pega ese vestido that dress doesn't suit her

no le pega ese novio that boyfriend isn't right for her

5 to paste (computing).

6 to go together, to match.

pegar con to go with

7 to beat down (sol).

8 to glue, to adhere, to bond, to paste.

Ella pega las hojas She glues the sheets.

9 to infect with.

Yo le pegué a Ricardo un catarro I infected Richard with a cold.

10 to sew on.

Ella pega botones She sews on buttons.

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pegar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to stick; (con pegamento) to glue, stick with glue; (con cola) to paste, stick with paste

■ pega estos sellos en el álbum stick these stamps in your album

■ han pegado un póster en la puerta they've stuck up a poster on the door

2 (coser) to sew on

■ pégame este botón sew this button on for me

3 (contagiar) to give

■ me has pegado la gripe you've given me your flu

4 (acercar) to move close to

■ pega la estantería a la pared move the bookcase against the wall

5 INFORMÁTICA to paste

► verbo intransitivo

1 (combinar) to match

■ esta blusa no pega con la falda this blouse doesn't go with the skirt

► verbo pronominal pegarse

1 (quemarse) to stick

■ se me ha vuelto a pegar el arroz the rice has stuck again

2 (persona) to latch onto

■ a mí siempre se me pegan los chiflados I always seem to attract loonies

■ se me pegó un tío en el pub y no hubo forma de deshacerme de él a bloke latched onto me in the pub and I couldn't get rid of him

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FRASEOLOGÍA

no pegar ni con cola (no entonar) to be totally wrong, look totally out of place 2 (ser increíble) to be impossible to believe

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pegar

► verbo transitivo

1 (golpear) to hit

■ mamá, Pablo me ha pegado mum, Pablo hit me

■ pega a su mujer he beats his wife

■ estos niños siempre se están pegando these kids are always fighting

2 (dar) to give

■ ¡vaya susto me has pegado! you didn't half scare me!

■ deja ya de pegar gritos stop shouting

■ lleva toda la mañana pegando saltos de alegría she's been jumping for joy all morning

► verbo intransitivo

1 (tener fuerza) to beat down

■ ¡cómo pega el sol hoy! it's a real scorcher today!

2 (beber) to knock back

■ le gusta pegarle al whisky ¿eh? he likes knocking back the whisky, doesn't he

► verbo pronominal

1 (tropezar) to bump ( con, into)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

dále que te pego over and over again, on and on

no pegar golpe not to do a blessed thing

no pegar ojo not to sleep a wink

pegar fuerte (golpear) to hit hard 2 (tener éxito) to be all the rage

pegarle fuego a algo to set fire to something

pegarle un tiro a alguien to shoot somebody

pegarle una paliza a alguien to beat somebody up

pegarse la vida padre familiar to live the life of Riley

pegarse un tiro to shoot oneself

pegársela (caerse) to fall over, fall down 2 (tener un accidente) to have an accident

pegársela a alguien (engañar) to do the dirty on somebody 2 (ser infiel) to be unfaithful to somebody

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verb

1) to hit, strike

2) glue, stick

3) paste

4) attach

•

- pegarse

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1. VT

1) (=adherir)

a) [gen] to stick; [con cola] to glue, stick; [+ cartel] to stick up; [+ dos piezas] to fix together; (Inform) to paste

tengo que pegar las fotos en el álbum — I have to stick the photos into the album

pegar un sello — to stick a stamp on

lo puedes pegar con celo — you can stick it on with Sellotape ®, you can sellotape it on

- no pegar sello

b) (=coser) [+ botón] to sew on

2) (=golpear) [gen] to hit; (=dar una torta a) to smack

Andrés me ha pegado — Andrés hit me

hazlo o te pego — do it or I'll hit you

es un crimen pegar a los niños — it's a crime to hit o smack children

dicen que pega a su mujer — they say he beats his wife

3) * (=dar)

• me pegó un golpe — he hit me

• pegar un grito — to shout, cry out

• le han pegado un puntapié — they gave him a kick, they kicked him

• pegar un salto — to jump ( with fright {etc}4})

• pegar un susto a algn — to scare sb, give sb a fright

¡qué susto me has pegado! — what a fright you gave me!

• le pegaron un tiro — they shot him
fuego 1)
4) (=arrimar)

pegar una silla a una pared — to move o put a chair up against a wall

pegar el oído a la puerta — to put one's ear to the door

- pegar el oído o la oreja

5) * (=contagiar) to give (a to)

me has pegado la gripe — you've given me the flu

él me pegó la costumbre — I picked up the habit off him

6)

- pegarla

7) Méx (=atar) to tie, fasten (down); [+ caballo] to hitch up

8) Caribe [+ trabajo] to start

2. VI

1) (=adherir) to stick; (Inform) to paste

2) (=agarrar) [planta] to take (root); [remedio] to take; [fuego] to catch

3)

pegar contra algo — to hit sth

pegamos contra un muro — we hit a wall

pegar en algo — (=dar) to hit sth; (=rozar) to touch sth

la flecha pegó en el blanco — the arrow hit the target

la pelota pegó en el árbol — the ball hit the tree

pegaba con un palo en la puerta — he was pounding on o hitting the door with a stick

las ramas pegan en los cristales — the branches beat against the windows

el sol pega en esta ventana — the sun beats down through this window

el piano pega en la pared — the piano is touching the wall

4) * (=armonizar) to go well, fit; [dos colores] to match, go together

es un ingrediente que no pega — it's an ingredient which does not go well with other dishes

este sillón no pega aquí — this armchair doesn't look right here

la cita no pega — the quotation is out of place

pegarle a algn: no le pega nada actuar así — it's not like him to act like that

pegar con algo — to match sth, go with sth

ese sombrero no pega con el abrigo — that hat doesn't match o go with the coat

5) * (=ser fuerte) to be strong

este vino pega (mucho) — this wine is really strong o goes to your head

a estas horas el sol pega fuerte — the sun is really hot at this time of day

6) * (=tener éxito)

ese autor está pegando — that author's a big hit

esta canción está pegando muy fuerte — this song is rocketing up the charts

los jóvenes vienen pegando (fuerte) — the younger generation's coming up fast

7) * (=creer)

me pega que...: me pega que no vendrá — I have a hunch that he won't come

8)

pegarle a algo — * to be a great one for sth *

pegarle a la bebida — to be a heavy drinker

9) Caribe, Méx * (=trabajar duro) to slog away *

3.

See:

pegarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <bofetada/patada> to give

le pegó una paliza terrible — he gave him a terrible beating

le pegaron un tiro — they shot her

b) <grito/chillido> to let out

les pegó cuatro gritos y se callaron — she shouted at them and they shut up

pegar un salto de alegría — to jump for joy

pegarle un susto a alguien — to give somebody a fright

c) (fam) < repaso>

pégale un repaso a este capítulo — look over this chapter again

le pegué una miradita — I had a quick look at it

2)

a) ( adherir) to stick; ( con cola) to glue, stick

pegó un póster en la pared — she stuck (o pinned etc) a poster up on the wall

b) ( coser) <mangas/botones> to sew on

c) ( arrimar) to move... closer

pega el coche un poco más a la raya — move the car a little closer to the line

pegó el oído a la pared — he put his ear to the wall

3) (fam) ( contagiar) < enfermedad> to give

me pegó la gripe — he gave me the flu

pegarla — (RPl fam) to be dead on (AmE colloq), to be spot on (BrE colloq)
2.
pegar vi

1)

a) ( golpear)

pegarle a alguien — to hit somebody; (a un niño, como castigo) to smack somebody

a mí no me vas a pegar! — don't you dare hit me!

si vuelves a hacer eso, te pego — if you do that again, I'll smack you

le pega a su mujer — he beats his wife

la pelota pegó en el poste — the ball hit the goalpost

b) (fam) ( hacerse popular) producto/moda to take off; artista to be very popular

su disco está pegando fuerte — her record is a big hit (colloq)

c) (fam) ( ser fuerte) viento to be strong

cómo pegaba el sol! — the sun was really beating down!

este vino pega — this wine's strong

2)

a) ( adherir) to stick

b) ( armonizar) to go together

pegar CON algo — to go with something

no pega con el vestido — it doesn't go (very well) with the dress

no pegar ni con cola — (fam)

esos colores no pegan ni con cola — those colors don't go together at all

este cuadro aquí no pega ni con cola — this picture looks really out of place here
3.
pegarse v pron

1)

a) ( golpearse)

me pegué con la mesa — I knocked o hit myself on the table

me pegué en la cabeza — I banged o knocked my head

me pegué un golpe en la pierna — I hit my leg

se pegó un porrazo — (fam) she gave herself a nasty knock

pegársela — (Esp fam) to have a crash

pegársela a alguien — (Esp fam) ( ser infiel) to be unfaithful to somebody

b) (recípr) ( darse golpes) to hit each other

2) < susto> to get

qué susto me pegué! — what a fright I got!

pegarse un tiro — to shoot oneself

pegarse una ducha — (fam) to take o have a shower

anoche nos pegamos una comilona tremenda — we had an amazing meal (colloq)

me voy a pegar unas vacaciones...! — I'm going to give myself a good vacation o (BrE) holiday

3)

a) ( adherirse) to stick

se me pegó el arroz — the rice stuck

cómo se pega al teléfono! — she never stops yakking on the phone (colloq)

se pegó al or del timbre — she kept her finger on the doorbell

pegarse a alguien — latch on to somebody

b) ( contagiarse) enfermedad to be infectious

eso se pega — you can easily catch it; (+ me/te/le etc)

se te va a pegar mi catarro — you'll catch my cold

se le pegó la costumbre de... — she got into the habit of...

se le ha pegado el acento mexicano — he's picked up a Mexican accent

* * *

¹ = plaster, affix, attach, glue, fasten together, stick, paste together, cement.

Ex. Then it gets progressively worse as walls are washed away and vehicles plastered against houses and trees.

Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex. In fixed location notation was physically attached to certain places on the shelves and books were always filed in the same place.

Ex. The binding type specifies the type of binding ( glued, sewn).

Ex. A book is physically a collection of sheets usually paper ones fastened together and protected by a cover which do form a genuine unit.

Ex. Is it a matter of a library in one country sticking a pin in a map and requesting a document from the nearest library to where the pin is inserted?.

Ex. The boards were generally made of wood up to the later fifteenth century; then of sheets of paper pasted together ('pasteboard'); and then, from the early eighteenth century in good-quality binding but later in cheap work, of rope-fibre millboard.

Ex. An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.

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* arrastrar y pegar = drag and drop.

* copiar y pegar = copy and paste.

* cortar y pegar = cut-and-paste.

* goma de pegar = rubber solution.

* ir pegado a = hug.

* no pegar ni con cola = stick out like + a sore thumb.

* pegar a Alguien = look + good on + Nombre.

* pegar con cinta adhesiva = tape.

* pegarse = stick together, bricking, blocking, rub off on.

* pegarse a = stick to, have + a rub-off effect on.

* pegarse como una lapa = cling like + a limpet, stick like + a limpet.

* pegar sobre = paste onto.

* pegar una nota en un sitio público = post.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <bofetada/patada> to give

le pegó una paliza terrible — he gave him a terrible beating

le pegaron un tiro — they shot her

b) <grito/chillido> to let out

les pegó cuatro gritos y se callaron — she shouted at them and they shut up

pegar un salto de alegría — to jump for joy

pegarle un susto a alguien — to give somebody a fright

c) (fam) < repaso>

pégale un repaso a este capítulo — look over this chapter again

le pegué una miradita — I had a quick look at it

2)

a) ( adherir) to stick; ( con cola) to glue, stick

pegó un póster en la pared — she stuck (o pinned etc) a poster up on the wall

b) ( coser) <mangas/botones> to sew on

c) ( arrimar) to move... closer

pega el coche un poco más a la raya — move the car a little closer to the line

pegó el oído a la pared — he put his ear to the wall

3) (fam) ( contagiar) < enfermedad> to give

me pegó la gripe — he gave me the flu

pegarla — (RPl fam) to be dead on (AmE colloq), to be spot on (BrE colloq)
2.
pegar vi

1)

a) ( golpear)

pegarle a alguien — to hit somebody; (a un niño, como castigo) to smack somebody

a mí no me vas a pegar! — don't you dare hit me!

si vuelves a hacer eso, te pego — if you do that again, I'll smack you

le pega a su mujer — he beats his wife

la pelota pegó en el poste — the ball hit the goalpost

b) (fam) ( hacerse popular) producto/moda to take off; artista to be very popular

su disco está pegando fuerte — her record is a big hit (colloq)

c) (fam) ( ser fuerte) viento to be strong

cómo pegaba el sol! — the sun was really beating down!

este vino pega — this wine's strong

2)

a) ( adherir) to stick

b) ( armonizar) to go together

pegar CON algo — to go with something

no pega con el vestido — it doesn't go (very well) with the dress

no pegar ni con cola — (fam)

esos colores no pegan ni con cola — those colors don't go together at all

este cuadro aquí no pega ni con cola — this picture looks really out of place here
3.
pegarse v pron

1)

a) ( golpearse)

me pegué con la mesa — I knocked o hit myself on the table

me pegué en la cabeza — I banged o knocked my head

me pegué un golpe en la pierna — I hit my leg

se pegó un porrazo — (fam) she gave herself a nasty knock

pegársela — (Esp fam) to have a crash

pegársela a alguien — (Esp fam) ( ser infiel) to be unfaithful to somebody

b) (recípr) ( darse golpes) to hit each other

2) < susto> to get

qué susto me pegué! — what a fright I got!

pegarse un tiro — to shoot oneself

pegarse una ducha — (fam) to take o have a shower

anoche nos pegamos una comilona tremenda — we had an amazing meal (colloq)

me voy a pegar unas vacaciones...! — I'm going to give myself a good vacation o (BrE) holiday

3)

a) ( adherirse) to stick

se me pegó el arroz — the rice stuck

cómo se pega al teléfono! — she never stops yakking on the phone (colloq)

se pegó al or del timbre — she kept her finger on the doorbell

pegarse a alguien — latch on to somebody

b) ( contagiarse) enfermedad to be infectious

eso se pega — you can easily catch it; (+ me/te/le etc)

se te va a pegar mi catarro — you'll catch my cold

se le pegó la costumbre de... — she got into the habit of...

se le ha pegado el acento mexicano — he's picked up a Mexican accent

* * *

pegar²

² = hit, spank, smack, whip, beat, belt, whack.

Ex: When I saw what he was up to, I drew back for a punch and hit him so hard on the nose that he fell on his back and lay there for some time, so that his wife stood over him and cried out 'Mercy! You've done my husband in!'.

Ex: In addition, both physical & verbal violence appear to be transgenerational: people who were spanked frequently as children are more prone to frequently spank their own children.

Ex: Parents who endorse the use of non-coercive management techniques smack their children as well.

Ex: He got whipped by policemen right here in Montgomery.

Ex: Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.

Ex: They chased him and one belted him over the head with the bar, forcing him to the ground.

Ex: The assailants, he said, did not know 'if I was straight or gay, I just happened to pass by and got whacked on the head'.

* pegar chillidos = shriek.

* pegar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar.

* pegar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.

* pegar fuerte = hit + hard, pack + a wallop.

* pegar gritos = shriek, shout.

* pegarse una hostia = come + a cropper.

* pegar un estirón = shoot up.

* pegar un puñetazo = sock.

* pegar un repullo = give + a start, startle.

* pegar un respingo = give + a start, startle.

* pegar un susto = spook.

¹ = plaster, affix, attach, glue, fasten together, stick, paste together, cement.

Ex: Then it gets progressively worse as walls are washed away and vehicles plastered against houses and trees.

Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex: In fixed location notation was physically attached to certain places on the shelves and books were always filed in the same place.

Ex: The binding type specifies the type of binding ( glued, sewn).

Ex: A book is physically a collection of sheets usually paper ones fastened together and protected by a cover which do form a genuine unit.

Ex: Is it a matter of a library in one country sticking a pin in a map and requesting a document from the nearest library to where the pin is inserted?.

Ex: The boards were generally made of wood up to the later fifteenth century; then of sheets of paper pasted together ('pasteboard'); and then, from the early eighteenth century in good-quality binding but later in cheap work, of rope-fibre millboard.

Ex: An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.

* arrastrar y pegar = drag and drop.

* copiar y pegar = copy and paste.

* cortar y pegar = cut-and-paste.

* goma de pegar = rubber solution.

* ir pegado a = hug.

* no pegar ni con cola = stick out like + a sore thumb.

* pegar a Alguien = look + good on + Nombre.

* pegar con cinta adhesiva = tape.

* pegarse = stick together, bricking, blocking, rub off on.

* pegarse a = stick to, have + a rub-off effect on.

* pegarse como una lapa = cling like + a limpet, stick like + a limpet.

* pegar sobre = paste onto.

* pegar una nota en un sitio público = post.

* * *

pegar [A3 ]

vt

A

1 (propinar) ‹bofetada/paliza/patada› to give

le pegó una paliza terrible he gave him a terrible beating

le pegué una patada en la rodilla I gave him a kick on the knee, I kicked him on the knee

te voy a pegar un coscorrón I'm going to clout you o give you such a clout! ( colloq)

le pegaron un tiro they shot her

2 ‹grito/salto›

pegó un chillido she let out a scream, she screamed

les pegó cuatro gritos y se callaron she shouted at them and they shut up

pegó un salto de alegría he jumped for joy

pegó media vuelta y se fue he turned around and walked away

3 ‹susto› to give

¡qué susto me pegaste! you gave me a terrible fright!

4 ( fam) ‹repaso›

pégale un repaso a este capítulo look over this chapter again

le pegué una miradita I had a quick look at it

B

1 (adherir) to stick; (con cola) to glue, stick; (con engrudo) to paste, stick

pegué los sellos en el sobre I stuck the stamps on the envelope

¿cómo pego la suela? how can I stick the sole?

vamos a pegar todos los pedazos we're going to glue o stick all the pieces back together

pegó un póster en la pared she stuck ( o pinned etc) a poster up on the wall

2 (coser) ‹mangas/botones› to sew … on

ni siquiera sabe pegar un botón he can't even sew a button on

3 (arrimar, acercar) to move … closer

pega el coche un poco más a la raya move the car a little closer to the line

pegó el oído a la pared he put his ear to the wall

4 ( Inf) to paste

C ( fam) (contagiar) ‹enfermedad› to give

no te acerques, que te pego la gripe don't come near me, I'll give you my flu o you'll get my flu

pegarla ( RPl fam); to be dead on ( AmE colloq), to be spot on ( BrE colloq)

la verdad es que la pegamos con su regalo we really were dead on o spot on with her gift

con este espectáculo sí la vamos a pegar we're going to have a big hit with this show ( colloq)

pegar su chicle con algn ( Méx arg); to score with sb (sl)

■ pegar

vi

A

1

(golpear): pegarle a algn to hit sb; (a un niño, como castigo) to smack sb

dicen que le pega a su mujer they say he beats his wife

si vuelves a hacer eso, te pego if you do that again, I'll smack you

¡a mí no me vas a pegar! don't you dare hit me!

la pelota pegó en el poste the ball hit the goalpost

pegarle a algo ( fam): ¡cómo le pegan al vino! they sure like their wine ( colloq), they certainly knock back the wine ( colloq)

ahora le pega al canto ( Chi); she's into singing at the moment ( colloq)

2 ( fam) (hacerse popular) to take off

si el producto no pega, quebramos if the product doesn't take off o catch on, we'll go under

una artista que pega en el extranjero an artist who's very popular abroad

su último disco está pegando fuerte her latest record is a big hit ( colloq)

3 ( fam) (ser fuerte) «viento» to be strong

¡cómo pegaba el sol! the sun was really beating down!, the sun was really hot!

este vino pega muchísimo this wine's really strong, this wine goes to your head

B

1 (adherir) to stick

2 (armonizar) to go together

estos colores no pegan these colors* don't go together

pegar CON algo to go WITH sth

esos zapatos no pegan con el vestido those shoes don't go (well) with the dress

esa mesa no pega con los demás muebles that table doesn't fit in with o go with the rest of the furniture

el vino blanco no pega con la carne white wine doesn't go with meat

no pegar ni con cola or no pegar ni juntar ( fam): esos colores no pegan ni con cola those colors* don't go together at all

este cuadro aquí no pega ni con cola this picture looks really out of place here

no pegamos ni juntamos en este ambiente we stick out like a sore thumb in a place like this

C ( Chi fam) (dirigirse) pegar PARA algo; to head o make FOR sth

pegó para su casa she made o headed for home

■ pegarse

v pron

A

1

(golpearse): me pegué con la mesa I bumped into the table, I knocked myself on the table

me pegué en la cabeza I banged o knocked my head

me pegué un golpe muy fuerte en la pierna I hit my leg really hard

se cayó de la bicicleta y se pegó un porrazo ( fam); she fell off her bike and gave herself a nasty knock

pegársela ( Esp fam); to have a crash

pegársela a algn ( Esp fam); (ser infiel) to be unfaithful to sb, cheat on sb ( AmE colloq); (traicionar) to double-cross sb, do the dirty on sb ( colloq)

2 ( recípr) (darse golpes) to hit each other

estos niños siempre se están pegando these kids are always hitting each other o fighting

B

1 ‹susto›

¡qué susto me pegué cuando la vi! I got such a fright when I saw her

2 ‹tiro›

se pegó un tiro en la sien he shot himself in the head

¡es para pegarse un tiro! it's enough to drive you crazy o mad!

3 ( fam)

(tomarse, darse): me voy a pegar una ducha I'm going to take o have a shower

tuvimos que pegarnos una corrida para no perder el tren we had to run to catch the train

anoche nos pegamos una comilona tremenda we had an amazing meal last night ( colloq)

¡me voy a pegar unas vacaciones …! I'm going to give myself o have myself a good vacation

4 ( Esp fam) (pasar) to spend

me pegué el día entero estudiando I spent the whole day studying

me pegué cuatro días sin salir de casa I didn't leave the house for four days, I went (for) four days without leaving the house ( colloq)

C

1 (adherirse) to stick

no consigo que este sobre se pegue I can't get this envelope to stick

se me ha pegado el arroz the rice has stuck

mi madre se pega al or del teléfono y no para de hablar once my mother gets yakking on the phone there's no stopping her ( colloq)

se pegó al or del timbre she kept her finger on o she leaned on the doorbell

se me pega y después no se qué hacer para deshacerme de él he latches on to me and then I can't get rid of him

2

«costumbre/enfermedad» (contagiarse) (+ me/te/le etc): en Inglaterra se le pegó la costumbre de tomar té in England she got into the habit of drinking tea

se le ha pegado el acento mexicano he's picked up a Mexican accent

no te acerques, que se te va a pegar el catarro don't come too close or you'll catch my cold

* * *

pegar ( conjugate pegar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹bofetada/patada› to give;

◊ le pegó una paliza terrible he gave him a terrible beating;

le pegaron un tiro they shot her
b) ‹grito/chillido› to let out;

◊ pegar un salto de alegría to jump for joy;

pegarle un susto a algn to give sb a fright
2
a) ( adherir) to stick;

( con cola) to glue, stick
b) ( coser) ‹mangas/botones› to sew on

c) ( arrimar) to move … closer

3 (fam) ( contagiar) ‹ enfermedad› to give;
◊ me pegó la gripe he gave me the flu

verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( golpear): pegarle a algn to hit sb;

(a un niño, como castigo) to smack sb;
◊ le pega a su mujer he beats his wife;

la pelota pegó en el poste the ball hit the goalpost
b) (fam) ( hacerse popular) [producto/moda] to take off;

[ artista] to be very popular
2
a) ( adherir) to stick

b) ( armonizar) to go together;

pegar CON algo to go with sth;
◊ no pega con el vestido it doesn't go (very well) with the dress

pegarse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( golpearse):

◊ me pegué con la mesa I knocked o hit myself on the table;

me pegué en la cabeza I banged o knocked my head
b) ( recípr) ( darse golpes) to hit each other

2 ‹ susto› to get;
◊ pegarse un tiro to shoot oneself

3 ( contagiarse) [ enfermedad] to be infectious;
◊ eso se pega you can easily catch it;

se te va a pegar mi catarro you'll catch my cold;
se le ha pegado el acento mexicano he's picked up a Mexican accent
pegar
I verbo transitivo
1 (adherir) to stick
(con pegamento) to glue
2 (coser) to sew on
3 (arrimar) lean against: es mejor que pegues la cuna a la pared, you'd better put the cradle against the wall
4 (un susto, una enfermedad) to give
5 (realizar una acción) pegó fuego a la casa, he set the house on fire
pegó saltos de alegría, he jumped for joy
6 (maltratar) to hit: no pegues al niño, don't hit the child
II verbo intransitivo
1 (combinar) to match: ese jersey no pega con esos pantalones, that sweater doesn't go with those trousers
(estar próximo a) to be next to: su casa está pegada al cine, his house is next to the cinema
2 (sol) to beat down
♦ Locuciones: no pegar ojo, not to sleep a wink
' pegar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cartel
- cascar
- frenazo
- hebra
- ojo
- respingo
- reventón
- sacudir
- zurrar
- acertar
- culo
- dar
- estirón
- golpear
- maltratar
- rebote
- salto
- sonar
English:
affix
- beat
- beat down
- believe in
- belt
- bond
- give
- glue
- gum
- hang
- hit
- paste
- punch
- put up
- scare
- sellotape
- sew on
- shoot
- slap
- slug
- smack
- stick
- stick together
- strike
- tape
- wallop
- alone
- attach
- crack
- even
- go
- jolt
- superglue
- wink

* * *

pegar

♦ vt

1. [adherir] to stick;
[con pegamento] to glue; [póster, cartel] to fix, to put up; [botón] to sew on;
pegó la suela al zapato he stuck the sole on the shoe

2. [arrimar]
pegar algo a o [m5] contra algo to put o place sth against sth;

no pegues la silla tanto a la pared don't put the chair so close up against the wall;

pega el coche un poco más a la acera move the car in a bit closer to the Br pavement o US sidewalk

3. [golpear] to hit;

el balón me pegó en la cara the ball hit me in the face;

pega a su mujer/a sus hijos he beats his wife/children

4. [dar] [bofetada, paliza, patada] to give;

pegó un golpe sobre la mesa he banged the table;

pegar un golpe a alguien to hit sb;

pegar un susto a alguien to give sb a fright;

pegar un disgusto a alguien to upset sb;

pegar un tiro a alguien to shoot sb

5. [realizar, producir]
pegar un bostezo to yawn;

pegar un grito to cry out, to let out a cry;

no arreglas nada pegando gritos it's no use shouting;

pegar un respingo to (give a) start;

pegaban saltos de alegría they were jumping for joy;

pegar un suspiro to (give a) sigh;

pegar fuego a algo to set sth on fire, to set fire to sth

6. [contagiar]
pegar algo a alguien to give sb sth, to pass sth on to sb;

le pegó el sarampión a su hermano she gave her brother measles

7. [corresponder a, ir bien a] to suit;

no le pega ese vestido that dress doesn't suit her;

esta corbata pega con esa camisa this tie goes with that shirt;

no le pega ese novio that boyfriend isn't right for her

8. Informát to paste

9. Fam [tener el hábito de]
le pega mucho al vino he likes his wine

10. RP Fam
pegarla [acertar] to be spot on;

la pegamos con esa idea we were spot on with that idea

♦ vi

1. [adherir] to stick

2. [golpear] to hit;

la lluvia pegaba en la ventana the rain was driving against the windowpane;

una bala pegó contra el techo a bullet hit the ceiling;

la pelota pegó en el larguero the ball hit the crossbar

3. [armonizar] to go together, to match;

no pegan nada they don't go together o match at all;

no pega mucho un bingo en este barrio a bingo hall doesn't really fit o looks rather out of place in this part of town;

pegar con to go with;

un color que pegue (bien) con el rojo a colour that goes (well) with red

4. Fam [ser fuerte] [sol] to beat down;
[viento, aire] to be strong; [vino, licor, droga] to be strong stuff, to pack a punch;
el aire pega de costado there's a strong side wind;

¡cómo pega el sol! it's absolutely scorching!

5. [estar al lado]
pegar a o [m5] con to be right next to;

el restaurante pega con a la estación the restaurant's right next to the station

6. Fam [tener éxito, estar de moda] to be in;

este grupo está pegando mucho últimamente this group is massive at the moment;

una nueva generación de tenistas viene pegando fuerte a new generation of tennis players is beginning to come through

♦ See also the pronominal verb pegarse

* * *

pegar

I v/t

1 ( golpear) hit

2 ( adherir) stick, glue

3 bofetada, susto, resfriado give;

pegar un grito shout, give a shout;

no me pega la gana Méx I don’t feel like it

II v/i

1 ( golpear) hit

2 ( adherir) stick

3 del sol beat down

4 ( armonizar) go (together)

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pegar {52} vt

1) : to glue, to stick, to paste

2) : to attach, to sew on

3) : to infect with, to give

me pegó el resfriado: he gave me his cold

4) golpear: to hit, to deal, to strike

me pegaron un puntapié: they gave me a kick

5) : to give (out with)

pegó un grito: she let out a yell

pegar vi

1) : to adhere, to stick

2)

pegar en : to hit, to strike (against)

3)

pegar con : to match, to go with

♦ See also the reflexive verb pegarse

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pegar vb

1. (adherir) to stick [pt. & pp. stuck]

pegaron el cartel en la pared they stuck the poster on the wall

2. (golpear) to hit [pt. & pp. hit]

no pegues a tu hermana don't hit your sister

3. (acercar) to put against [pt. & pp. put]

no pegues la silla a la pared don't put the chair against the wall

4. (contagiar) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]

creo que me has pegado la gripe I think you've given me your flu

5. (armonizar) to go

esa corbata no pega con la camisa that tie doesn't go with your shirt

pegar un tiro to shoot [pt. & pp. shot]

pegar un susto to give a fright [pt. gave; pp. given]

pegar un grito to shout

pegar una torta to slap [pt. & pp. slapped]

Spanish-English dictionary > pegar
80 razón

f.

1 reason, cause, explanation, motive.

2 intellect, intelligence, reason.

3 ratio, rate.

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razón

► nombre femenino

1 (facultad) reason

2 (motivo) reason, cause

3 (mensaje) message

4 (justicia) justice

5 MATEMÁTICAS ratio, rate

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a razón de in the ratio of, at the rate of

asistirle a uno la razón to be in the right

atender a razones to listen to reason

con razón with good reason

con razón o sin ella rightly or wrongly

dar la razón a alguien to agree with somebody, say that somebody is right

entrar en razón to listen to reason

■ se lo volví a explicar pero él no entraba en razón I explained it all again to him but he was having nothing of it

mandar razón to send a message

no tener razón to be wrong

perder la razón to lose one's reason

'Razón aquí' "Enquire within", "Apply within"

'Razón en portería' "Inquiries to caretaker"

razón de más para... all the more reason to...

tener razón to be right

■ tienes toda la razón you're quite right

tener razones para hacer algo to have reason to do something

razón de Estado reason of State

razón de ser raison d'être

razón social trade name

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noun f.

1) reason

2) reasoning

3) right

•

- tener razón

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SF

1) (=facultad) reason

• entrar en razón — to see sense, listen to reason

hacer que algn entre en razón — to make sb see sense

• perder la razón — to go out of one's mind

• tener uso de razón: escribo desde que tengo uso de razón — I've been writing for as long as I can remember

apenas tenían uso de razón cuando... — they were mere babes in arms when...

2) (=verdad)

• asistir la razón, le asiste la razón — he has right on his side

• cargarse de razón — to have right fully on one's side

quiero cargarme de razón antes de... — I want to be sure of my case before...

• con razón o sin ella — rightly or wrongly

• dar la razón a algn — (=estar de acuerdo) to agree that sb is right; (=apoyar) to side with sb

al final me dio la razón — in the end he agreed that I was right

• quitar la razón a algn — to say sb is wrong

tratar de quitar a algn la razón — to try to put sb in the wrong

• razón le sobra — she's only too right

• tener razón — to be right

no tener razón — to be wrong

tener parte de razón — to be partly right

tienen toda la razón (del mundo) — they're absolutely right

3) (=motivo) reason

¿cuál era la razón de su visita? — what was the reason for his visit?

la razón por la que lo hizo — the reason why he did it, the reason for his doing it

sus razones tendrá — he must have his reasons

• con razón — with good reason

están hartos con toda la razón (del mundo) — they're fed up and they have good reason to be, they're fed up and rightly so

¡con razón! — naturally!

• razón de más, razón de más para ayudarlas — all the more reason to help them

• en razón a o de — (=debido a) owing to; (=de acuerdo con) according to

• no atender a razones, no atiende a razones — he won't listen to reason

razón de ser — raison d'être

razones de Estado — reasons of State

4) (=información)

razón: Princesa 4 — inquiries to 4 Princesa Street, for further details apply to 4 Princesa Street

• dar razón de algo/algn — to give information about sth/sb

nadie me daba razón de ella — nobody could tell me anything about her o give me any information about her

nadie supo dar razón de su paradero — no one knew o could tell us his whereabouts

• mandar a algn razón de que haga algo — † to send word (to sb) to do sth

5) (Mat) ratio

en razón directa con — in direct ratio to

• a razón de, a razón de cinco a siete — in the ratio of five to seven

lo devolverán a razón de mil dólares mensuales — they will pay it back at a rate of a thousand dollars a month

abandonan el país a razón de 800 cada año — they are leaving the country at the rate of 800 a year

6) (Com)

razón social — trade name, firm's name

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femenino

1) (motivo, causa) reason

la razón por la que te lo digo — the reason (that) I'm telling you

¿por qué razón lo hiciste? — why did you do it?

no sé la razón que lo movió a hacerlo — I don't know what made him do that

se enojó y con razón — she got angry and rightly so

con razón o sin ella — rightly or wrongly

se quejan sin razón/con razón — they're complaining for no good reason/they have good reason to complain

con razón no contestaban! — no wonder they didn't answer!

por una u otra razón — for one reason or another

razón de más para... — all the more reason to...

por razones de seguridad — for security reasons

en razón de — because of

en razón de los últimos sucesos — in view of o owing to recent events

atender or atenerse or avenirse a razones — to listen to reason

- razón social

2) ( información)

razón: portería — inquiries to the doorman (AmE) o (BrE) porter

razón: 874256 — call 874256

dar razón de algo/alguien — to give information about something/somebody

nadie le dio razón — (fam) no one could help him

- razón de ser

- razones de Estado

3) (verdad, acierto)

la razón está de su parte — he's in the right

tener or llevar razón — to be right

tuve que darle la razón — I had to admit she was right

tienes toda la razón — (fam) you're absolutely right

4)

a) ( inteligencia) reason

actuó guiado por la razón — he was guided by reason

desde que tengo uso de razón — for as long as I can remember

b) ( cordura) reason

entrar en razón — to see reason o sense

perder la razón — to go out of one's mind; ( en sentido hiperbólico) to take leave of one's senses

5) (Mat) ratio

salimos a razón de 500 pesos cada uno — it came out at 500 pesos each

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= cause, ground, motive, reason, peg.

Nota: En sentido figurado, razón o motivo utilizado como argumento para defender una actuación concreta.

Ex. The commandment KOLN see COLOGNE should be sufficient cause for the rejection of the illicit proposal to establish OPERA -- KOLN.

Ex. I think there are grounds for dispute on certain terms.

Ex. Other title information is any title borne by an item indicative of the character, contents, etc. of the item or the motives for, or occasion of, its production or publication.

Ex. The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.

Ex. The concepts currently being floated by UNESCO are such as will make convenient pegs to hang pleas for resources for bibliographic and library development to national governments.

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* aducir razones = provide + reasons.

* argumentar + Posesivo + razones = argue + Posesivo + case.

* buscar razones que expliquen Algo = ascribe + reasons to.

* confirmar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point, make + Posesivo + case.

* con más razón aún = a fortiori.

* con razón = rightly, quite rightly, understandably, rightfully.

* con toda la razón = quite rightly.

* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.

* dar una razón = give + reason.

* demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point, prove + point, make + Posesivo + case.

* discriminatorio por razones de edad = ageist [agist].

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* en pleno uso de + Posesivo + razón = mentally fit.

* en razón a = in the interest(s) of, on grounds.

* en razón a que = on the grounds that/of.

* entrar en razón = come to + Posesivo + senses.

* esa es la razón por la que = that is why.

* escuchar la voz de la razón = listen to + the voice of reason.

* ésta es la razón por la que = this is why.

* existir razones para = there + be + ground(s) for.

* explicar las razones de = set out + the reasons for.

* exponer las razones = discuss + the reasons.

* exponer las razones de = set out + the reasons for.

* exponer una razón = give + reason.

* hay razones para pensar que = there + be + reason to believe that.

* la razón de ser = the reason for being.

* las razones de = the reason behind, the thinking behind, the reasoning behind, the idea behind.

* la voz de la razón = the voice of reason.

* llevar razón = be right, be in the right.

* más allá de toda razón = beyond reason.

* mostrar las razones por las que = show + cause why.

* no tener razón = be wrong.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* obras son amores y no buenas razones = actions speak louder than words.

* ofrecer razones = provide + reasons.

* perder la razón = lose + Posesivo + sanity.

* permiso por razones familiares = family leave.

* por alguna razón = for some reason, for whatever reason.

* por cualquier razón = for whatever reason.

* por encima de toda razón = beyond reason.

* por esa razón = thereby, for that reason.

* por esta razón = for this reason.

* por esta única razón = for this reason alone.

* por la sencilla razón = for no other reason.

* por muchas razones = in many ways.

* por razones + Adjetivo = for + Nombre + purposes.

* por razones de = for the sake of.

* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.

* por razones éticas = on moral grounds.

* por razones morales = on moral grounds.

* por razones personales = for personal reasons.

* por varias razones = for a variety of reasons, for a number of reasons.

* principal razón = prime cause.

* probar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.

* probrar que se tiene razón = make + Posesivo + case.

* razón convincente = compelling reason.

* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.

* razones del movimiento de personal = turnover behaviour.

* razones personales = personal reasons.

* razón fundamental = rationale.

* razón justificada = justified reason.

* razón práctica = practical reason.

* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.

* sin razón = wanton, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin razón alguna = for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin razón aparente = for no apparent reason, for apparently no reason.

* sin razón justificada = for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* tener razón = be correct, be right, be spot on, be in the right.

* tener razones para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.

* todas las razones del mundo = every reason.

* visita por razones de investigación = research trip, research visit.

* y con razón = and rightfully so.

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femenino

1) (motivo, causa) reason

la razón por la que te lo digo — the reason (that) I'm telling you

¿por qué razón lo hiciste? — why did you do it?

no sé la razón que lo movió a hacerlo — I don't know what made him do that

se enojó y con razón — she got angry and rightly so

con razón o sin ella — rightly or wrongly

se quejan sin razón/con razón — they're complaining for no good reason/they have good reason to complain

con razón no contestaban! — no wonder they didn't answer!

por una u otra razón — for one reason or another

razón de más para... — all the more reason to...

por razones de seguridad — for security reasons

en razón de — because of

en razón de los últimos sucesos — in view of o owing to recent events

atender or atenerse or avenirse a razones — to listen to reason

- razón social

2) ( información)

razón: portería — inquiries to the doorman (AmE) o (BrE) porter

razón: 874256 — call 874256

dar razón de algo/alguien — to give information about something/somebody

nadie le dio razón — (fam) no one could help him

- razón de ser

- razones de Estado

3) (verdad, acierto)

la razón está de su parte — he's in the right

tener or llevar razón — to be right

tuve que darle la razón — I had to admit she was right

tienes toda la razón — (fam) you're absolutely right

4)

a) ( inteligencia) reason

actuó guiado por la razón — he was guided by reason

desde que tengo uso de razón — for as long as I can remember

b) ( cordura) reason

entrar en razón — to see reason o sense

perder la razón — to go out of one's mind; ( en sentido hiperbólico) to take leave of one's senses

5) (Mat) ratio

salimos a razón de 500 pesos cada uno — it came out at 500 pesos each

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= cause, ground, motive, reason, peg.

Nota: En sentido figurado, razón o motivo utilizado como argumento para defender una actuación concreta.

Ex: The commandment KOLN see COLOGNE should be sufficient cause for the rejection of the illicit proposal to establish OPERA -- KOLN.

Ex: I think there are grounds for dispute on certain terms.

Ex: Other title information is any title borne by an item indicative of the character, contents, etc. of the item or the motives for, or occasion of, its production or publication.

Ex: The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.

Ex: The concepts currently being floated by UNESCO are such as will make convenient pegs to hang pleas for resources for bibliographic and library development to national governments.

* aducir razones = provide + reasons.

* argumentar + Posesivo + razones = argue + Posesivo + case.

* buscar razones que expliquen Algo = ascribe + reasons to.

* confirmar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point, make + Posesivo + case.

* con más razón aún = a fortiori.

* con razón = rightly, quite rightly, understandably, rightfully.

* con toda la razón = quite rightly.

* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.

* dar una razón = give + reason.

* demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point, prove + point, make + Posesivo + case.

* discriminatorio por razones de edad = ageist [agist].

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* en pleno uso de + Posesivo + razón = mentally fit.

* en razón a = in the interest(s) of, on grounds.

* en razón a que = on the grounds that/of.

* entrar en razón = come to + Posesivo + senses.

* esa es la razón por la que = that is why.

* escuchar la voz de la razón = listen to + the voice of reason.

* ésta es la razón por la que = this is why.

* existir razones para = there + be + ground(s) for.

* explicar las razones de = set out + the reasons for.

* exponer las razones = discuss + the reasons.

* exponer las razones de = set out + the reasons for.

* exponer una razón = give + reason.

* hay razones para pensar que = there + be + reason to believe that.

* la razón de ser = the reason for being.

* las razones de = the reason behind, the thinking behind, the reasoning behind, the idea behind.

* la voz de la razón = the voice of reason.

* llevar razón = be right, be in the right.

* más allá de toda razón = beyond reason.

* mostrar las razones por las que = show + cause why.

* no tener razón = be wrong.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* obras son amores y no buenas razones = actions speak louder than words.

* ofrecer razones = provide + reasons.

* perder la razón = lose + Posesivo + sanity.

* permiso por razones familiares = family leave.

* por alguna razón = for some reason, for whatever reason.

* por cualquier razón = for whatever reason.

* por encima de toda razón = beyond reason.

* por esa razón = thereby, for that reason.

* por esta razón = for this reason.

* por esta única razón = for this reason alone.

* por la sencilla razón = for no other reason.

* por muchas razones = in many ways.

* por razones + Adjetivo = for + Nombre + purposes.

* por razones de = for the sake of.

* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.

* por razones éticas = on moral grounds.

* por razones morales = on moral grounds.

* por razones personales = for personal reasons.

* por varias razones = for a variety of reasons, for a number of reasons.

* principal razón = prime cause.

* probar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.

* probrar que se tiene razón = make + Posesivo + case.

* razón convincente = compelling reason.

* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.

* razones del movimiento de personal = turnover behaviour.

* razones personales = personal reasons.

* razón fundamental = rationale.

* razón justificada = justified reason.

* razón práctica = practical reason.

* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.

* sin razón = wanton, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin razón alguna = for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin razón aparente = for no apparent reason, for apparently no reason.

* sin razón justificada = for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* tener razón = be correct, be right, be spot on, be in the right.

* tener razones para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.

* todas las razones del mundo = every reason.

* visita por razones de investigación = research trip, research visit.

* y con razón = and rightfully so.

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razón

feminine

A (motivo, causa) reason

tuvo sus razones para actuar así he had his reasons for acting like that

la razón por la que te lo digo the reason (that) I'm telling you

¿por qué razón lo hiciste? why did you do it?

la huelga ha de ser la razón por la que or por la cual no vino it must have been the strike that prevented him from coming

no sé la razón que lo movió a hacer una cosa así I don't know what made him do o what induced him to do a thing like that

se enojó y con razón she got angry and rightly so o and with good reason

con razón o sin ella el caso es que se enfadó the fact is that, rightly or wrongly, she lost her temper

se quejan sin razón they're complaining for nothing o for no good reason

se quejan con razón they have good reason to complain, they have cause for complaint

¡con razón no contestaban el teléfono! no wonder they didn't answer the phone!, that's why o that explains why they didn't answer the phone!

por una u otra razón siempre llega tarde he always arrives late for one reason or another

razón de más para venir a vernos all the more reason to come and see us

no hay razón para que no te quedes there's no reason why you can't stay

por razones de seguridad for security reasons

en razón de because of

nadie resulta discriminado en razón de su edad, sexo o raza nobody is discriminated against on the grounds of o because of (their) age, sex or race

la posibilidad de que haya sido secuestrado en razón del puesto que ocupa the possibility that he might have been kidnapped because of o on account of the position he holds

en razón de los últimos acontecimientos in view of o owing to recent events

atender or atenerse or avenirse a razones to listen to reason

Compuesto:

razón social

registered name

B

(información): [ S ] Se alquila. Razón: portería For rent, inquiries to the super/caretaker

[ S ] Se vende bicicleta. Razón: este establecimiento Bicycle for sale, inquire within

[ S ] Se dan clases de inglés. Razón: 874256 English lessons given. Call 874256

dar razón de algo/algn to give information about sth/sb

no pudieron or supieron darnos razón de su paradero they were unable to tell us where to find him, they were unable to give us any information as to his whereabouts

preguntó a todo el que encontraba si la habían visto pasar, pero nadie le dio razón ( fam); he asked everyone he came across if they had seen her go by, but no one could help him

mandar razón a algn ( ant); to send word to sb

Compuestos:

● razón de ser

raison d'être ( frml)

ese problema no tiene razón de ser there's no reason for that problem to exist

● razones de Estado

fpl reasons of State (pl)

C

(verdad, acierto): la razón está de su parte he's in the right

esta vez tú tienes la razón this time you're right

tuve que darle la razón I had to admit she was right

me da la razón como a los locos ( fam); he just humors me

tener or llevar razón to be right

tienes toda la razón del mundo you're absolutely right

D

1 (inteligencia) reason

actuó guiado por la razón he acted on reason

desde que tengo uso de razón for as long as I can remember

2 (cordura) reason

entrar en razón to see reason o sense

perder la razón to lose one's reason, to go out of one's mind; (en sentido hiperbólico) to take leave of one's senses

E ( Mat) ratio

salimos a razón de 500 pesos cada uno it came out at 500 pesos each o a head

Compuestos:

● razón aritmética

difference

● razón directa/inversa

direct/inverse ratio

● razón geométrica

ratio

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razón sustantivo femenino
1 (motivo, causa) reason;
◊ la razón por la que te lo digo the reason (that) I'm telling you;

se enojó y con razón she got angry and rightly so;
con razón o sin ella rightly or wrongly;
se quejan sin razón/con razón they're complaining for no good reason/they have good reason to complain;
¡con razón no contestaban! no wonder they didn't answer!;
razón de más para … all the more reason to …
2 (verdad, acierto): tener or llevar razón to be right;
◊ tuve que darle la razón I had to admit she was right;

tienes toda la razón (fam) you're absolutely right
3 ( habilidad para razonar) reason;
◊ actuó guiado por la razón he was guided by reason;

desde que tengo uso de razón for as long as I can remember;
entrar en razón to see reason o sense;
perder la razón to go out of one's mind;

( en sentido hiperbólico) to take leave of one's senses
razón sustantivo femenino
1 (facultad) reason: razón y sentimiento a veces coinciden, reason and emotion sometimes coincide
2 (verdad, acierto) rightness
dar la razón a alguien, to say that sb is right
tiene razón, he's right
no tienes razón, you're wrong
3 (motivo) reason: no tienes razón alguna para enfadarte, there is no reason to get angry
4 (argumento) argument, reason: sus razones no eran demasiado convincentes, his arguments were not that convincing
5 Mat ratio: avanzan a razón de diez kilómetros por día, they are advancing at the rate of ten kilometres per day
6 (en un letrero) "razón portería", "details from caretaker"
♦ Locuciones: asistir la razón a alguien, to have right on one's side
entrar en razón, to see sense
no atender a razones, to refuse to see reason
perder la razón, to lose the power of reason o to lose one's mind
' razón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acá
- admitir
- dar
- desvarío
- estado
- hacer
- móvil
- ociosa
- ocioso
- oponer
- oscurecer
- plausible
- porfiar
- pretender
- sentida
- sentido
- trastornarse
- turbar
- argumento
- aspecto
- concluyente
- convencer
- descubrir
- duda
- justificación
- motivo
- oculto
- peso
- poder
- punto
- rata
- suponer
- temer
- triunfar
- uso
English:
accept
- bear out
- compelling
- concede
- guess
- maybe
- occasion
- point
- rate
- ratio
- reason
- right
- rightly
- sense
- show
- somehow
- understandably
- wrong
- absolutely
- ageist
- all
- be
- cause
- could
- deep
- for
- indeed
- mind
- nine
- sanity
- so
- very
- why

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razón nf

1. [causa, motivo, argumento] reason;

la razón de la huelga/de que estén en huelga the reason for the strike/why they are on strike;

no entiendo la razón de su marcha I don't understand why she's leaving;

no hay razón para enfadarse there's no reason to get angry;

la razón por la que voy the reason (why) I'm going;

atender a razones to listen to reason;

con mayor razón si… all the more so if…;

¡con razón no quería venir! no wonder he didn't want to come!;

y con razón and quite rightly so;

en o [m5] por razón de [en vista de] in view of;
[a causa de] because of;
por razones de salud/seguridad for health/safety reasons;

razón de más para quedarse/protestar all the more reason to stay/protest;

tiene razones para estar enojado he has good cause o good reason to be angry;

tenemos razones para creer que… we have reason o cause to believe that…;

sus razones tendrá para hacer eso she must have her reasons for doing something like that

Comp
Pol razones de Estado reasons of state;
razón de ser raison d'être;

su actitud no tiene razón de ser her attitude is completely unjustified

2. [verdad]
la razón estaba de su parte, Formal [m5] le asistía la razón he was in the right, he had right on his side;

razón no le falta he's quite right;

con razón o sin ella rightly or wrongly;

dar la razón a alguien to admit that sb is right;

llevar o [m5] tener razón to be right;

llevas o [m5] tienes toda la razón you're quite right;

tener razón en o [m5] al hacer algo to be right to do sth;

no tener razón to be wrong;

quitar la razón a alguien [demostrar su equivocación] to prove sb wrong

3. [juicio, inteligencia] reason;

entrar en razón to see reason;

no hay quien le haga entrar en razón no one can make him see reason;

perder la razón to lose one's reason o mind

4. [información]
se vende casa: razón aquí [en letrero] house for sale: enquire within;

dar razón de to give an account of;

se recompensará a quien dé razón de su paradero there is a reward for anyone giving information regarding his whereabouts

Comp
Com razón social trade name [of company]
5. Mat ratio;

a razón de at a rate of;

salimos o [m5] tocamos a razón de 300 pesos por persona it worked out at 300 pesos per person

6. Col, Méx, Ven [recado] message;

Diego no está, ¿quiere dejarle razón? Diego's not in, do you want to leave a message?;

viajo mañana, ¿tiene razón para su madre? I'm leaving tomorrow, do you have any messages for your mother?;

pídale a su padre que mande razón ask her father to send us his news

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razón

f

1 reason;

sin razón for no reason;

razón de más all the more reason;

con mucha razón with good reason

2

:

tener razón be right;

dar la razón a alguien admit that s.o. is right

3 ( sentido común)

:

entrar en razón see sense;

hacer entrar a alguien en razón make s.o. see sense;

perder la razón lose one’s mind

4 ( causa)

:

en razón a o

de because of;

por razones de edad on the grounds of age

5

:

a razón de precio at

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razón nf, pl razones

1) motivo: reason, motive

en razón de: by reason of, because of

2) justicia: rightness, justice

tener razón: to be right

3) : reasoning, sense

perder la razón: to lose one's mind

4) : ratio, proportion

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razón n (motivo) reason

tenía mis razones para no ir a la fiesta I had my reasons for not going to the party

dar la razón to say that someone is right

tener razón to be right

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