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morir de muerte natural

  • 1 morir de muerte natural

    (v.) = die + a natural death
    Ex. Terminally ill patients often have concerns in areas such as donation of body parts, right to die a natural death, and other questions.
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    (v.) = die + a natural death

    Ex: Terminally ill patients often have concerns in areas such as donation of body parts, right to die a natural death, and other questions.

    Spanish-English dictionary > morir de muerte natural

  • 2 morir

    v.
    1 to die.
    murió apuñalado he was stabbed to death
    murió asesinado he was murdered
    murió ahogado he drowned
    La niña murió al nacer The baby girl died at birth.
    Mis flores murieron My flowers died.
    2 to die down (fuego).
    3 to subside, to die, to peter off.
    El sonido murió al fin The sound subsided at last.
    4 to die on.
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    Conjugation model [ DORMIR], like link=dormir dormir (pp muerto,-a)
    1 (ser vivo) to die
    2 (día) to finish, come to an end
    3 (fuego) to die down
    4 (sendero, río) to end
    1 to die
    \
    morir ahogado to drown
    morir con las botas puestas to die with one's boots on
    morirse de aburrimiento to be bored to death
    morirse de frío (fallecer) to die of cold 2 (tener frío) to be freezing
    morirse de ganas de... to be dying to...
    morirse de hambre to starve 2 figurado to be starving
    morirse de miedo to be scared stiff
    morirse de pena to die of a broken heart
    morirse de risa to kill oneself laughing
    morirse del susto to die of shock
    morirse de vergüenza to die of embarrassment
    morirse por + inf algo to be dying to + inf something
    morirse por alguien to be mad about somebody
    ¡muera...!/¡mueran...! death to...!, down with...!
    ■ ¡mueran los dictadores! down with the dictators!
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    verb
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    (pp muerto)
    1. VI
    1) [persona, animal, planta] to die

    ¡muera el tirano! — down with the tyrant!, death to the tyrant!

    • morir ahogado — to drown

    • morir ahorcado — [por un verdugo] to be hanged; [suicidándose] to be found hanged

    • morir asesinado — [persona] to be murdered; [personaje público] to be assassinated

    • morir de algo — to die of sth

    murió de cáncer/del corazón — he died of cancer/of a heart attack

    morir de frío — to die of cold, freeze to death

    morir de hambre — to die of hunger, starve to death

    morir de muerte natural — to die a natural death, die of natural causes

    morir de vejez o de viejo — to die of old age

    • morir por algo — to die for sth

    bota
    2) (=extinguirse) [civilización] to die, die out, come to an end; [amor] to die; [fuego] to die down; [luz] to fade

    moría el día — liter the day was drawing to a close liter

    las olas iban a morir a la playa — liter the waves ran out on the beach

    2.
    See:
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    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    a) persona to die

    morir de vejez/de muerte natural — to die of old age/of natural causes

    y allí muere! — (AmC fam) and that's all there is to it!

    hasta morir — (Méx fam)

    b) (liter) civilización/costumbre to die out
    2.
    morirse v pron to die

    no te vas a morir por ayudarlo — (fam) it won't kill you to help him (colloq)

    como se entere me muero — (fam) I'll die if she finds out (colloq)

    muérete! me caso el sábado — (fam) you'll never guess what! I'm getting married on Saturday! (colloq)

    morirse DE algo: se murió de un infarto he died of a heart attack; morir de miedo/aburrimiento to be scared stiff/bored stiff; me muero de frío I'm freezing; me estoy muriendo de hambre I'm starving (colloq); es para morirse de risa it's hilariously funny; me muero de ganas de verlos I'm dying to see them (colloq); morirse POR algo/alguien: me muero por una cerveza I'm dying for a beer (colloq); se muere por ella he's nuts o crazy about her (colloq); morirse POR + INF — to be dying to + inf (colloq)

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    = die, pass on, bite + the dust, die away, give up + the ghost, kick + the bucket, pass away, die off.
    Ex. I understand that Mr. Haykin was hoping to develop a code for subject practice, but he died and it was never done, so that today we lack a code.
    Ex. Further, it is true in nature that organisms are born, grow and mature, decline and pass on.
    Ex. The article 'Interchange bites the dust' comments on the decision by AT&T to abandon the Interchange online service technology.
    Ex. The desire soon dies away and the book is forgotten if copies are not handy = El deseo pronto muere y el libro se olvida si no hay ejemplares a mano.
    Ex. This article examines one such example, Cherrie Moraga's ' Giving Up the Ghost' where, for the first time, the issue of Chicana lesbian sexuality is addressed on the stage.
    Ex. The author hypothesized that schizophrenia patients would show impaired idiom processing for literally plausible idioms (e.g., kick the bucket) but not for literally implausible idioms (e.g., be on cloud nine).
    Ex. A great deal of traditional indigenous knowledge is being irretrievably lost in New Zealand as the Maori elders age and pass away.
    Ex. Bees in southern Germany have been dying off in their hundreds of thousands.
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    * antes morir que = would rather + Verbo + than.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * casi + morir = nearly + die.
    * deseo inconsciente de morir = death-wish.
    * luchar hasta morir = battle + it out.
    * morir ahogado = drown.
    * morir al instante = die + there and then, die on + the spot.
    * morir aplastado = crush to + death.
    * morir con dignidad = die with + dignity, have + a dignified death, die + a dignified death.
    * morir de hambre = starve to + death, die of + hunger, starve of + hunger.
    * morir de inanición = starve to + death, die of + hunger, starve of + hunger.
    * morir de muerte natural = die + a natural death.
    * morir después que = outlive.
    * morir de viejo = die of + old age.
    * morir dignamente = have + a dignified death, die with + dignity, die + a dignified death.
    * morir instantáneamente = die + there and then, die on + the spot.
    * morirse de frío = freeze to + death.
    * morirse de hambre = starve.
    * morirse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off.
    * morirse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.
    * morirse por = itch for.
    * morirse por + Infinitivo = be dying to + Infinitivo.
    * morir una muerte horrible = suffer + a horrible death, die + a horrible death.
    * ¡muérete de envidia! = eat your heart out!.
    * nosotros lo hacíamos y no nos moríamos = it never did + Pronombre + any harm.
    * ser para morirse de risa = be a hoot.
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    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    a) persona to die

    morir de vejez/de muerte natural — to die of old age/of natural causes

    y allí muere! — (AmC fam) and that's all there is to it!

    hasta morir — (Méx fam)

    b) (liter) civilización/costumbre to die out
    2.
    morirse v pron to die

    no te vas a morir por ayudarlo — (fam) it won't kill you to help him (colloq)

    como se entere me muero — (fam) I'll die if she finds out (colloq)

    muérete! me caso el sábado — (fam) you'll never guess what! I'm getting married on Saturday! (colloq)

    morirse DE algo: se murió de un infarto he died of a heart attack; morir de miedo/aburrimiento to be scared stiff/bored stiff; me muero de frío I'm freezing; me estoy muriendo de hambre I'm starving (colloq); es para morirse de risa it's hilariously funny; me muero de ganas de verlos I'm dying to see them (colloq); morirse POR algo/alguien: me muero por una cerveza I'm dying for a beer (colloq); se muere por ella he's nuts o crazy about her (colloq); morirse POR + INF — to be dying to + inf (colloq)

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    = die, pass on, bite + the dust, die away, give up + the ghost, kick + the bucket, pass away, die off.

    Ex: I understand that Mr. Haykin was hoping to develop a code for subject practice, but he died and it was never done, so that today we lack a code.

    Ex: Further, it is true in nature that organisms are born, grow and mature, decline and pass on.
    Ex: The article 'Interchange bites the dust' comments on the decision by AT&T to abandon the Interchange online service technology.
    Ex: The desire soon dies away and the book is forgotten if copies are not handy = El deseo pronto muere y el libro se olvida si no hay ejemplares a mano.
    Ex: This article examines one such example, Cherrie Moraga's ' Giving Up the Ghost' where, for the first time, the issue of Chicana lesbian sexuality is addressed on the stage.
    Ex: The author hypothesized that schizophrenia patients would show impaired idiom processing for literally plausible idioms (e.g., kick the bucket) but not for literally implausible idioms (e.g., be on cloud nine).
    Ex: A great deal of traditional indigenous knowledge is being irretrievably lost in New Zealand as the Maori elders age and pass away.
    Ex: Bees in southern Germany have been dying off in their hundreds of thousands.
    * antes morir que = would rather + Verbo + than.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * casi + morir = nearly + die.
    * deseo inconsciente de morir = death-wish.
    * luchar hasta morir = battle + it out.
    * morir ahogado = drown.
    * morir al instante = die + there and then, die on + the spot.
    * morir aplastado = crush to + death.
    * morir con dignidad = die with + dignity, have + a dignified death, die + a dignified death.
    * morir de hambre = starve to + death, die of + hunger, starve of + hunger.
    * morir de inanición = starve to + death, die of + hunger, starve of + hunger.
    * morir de muerte natural = die + a natural death.
    * morir después que = outlive.
    * morir de viejo = die of + old age.
    * morir dignamente = have + a dignified death, die with + dignity, die + a dignified death.
    * morir instantáneamente = die + there and then, die on + the spot.
    * morirse de frío = freeze to + death.
    * morirse de hambre = starve.
    * morirse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off.
    * morirse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.
    * morirse por = itch for.
    * morirse por + Infinitivo = be dying to + Infinitivo.
    * morir una muerte horrible = suffer + a horrible death, die + a horrible death.
    * ¡muérete de envidia! = eat your heart out!.
    * nosotros lo hacíamos y no nos moríamos = it never did + Pronombre + any harm.
    * ser para morirse de risa = be a hoot.

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    morir [ I37 ]
    vi
    1 «persona/animal» to die
    morir ahogado to drown
    murió asesinada she was murdered
    morir DE algo to die OF sth
    morir de viejo or de vejez to die of old age
    morir de muerte natural to die of natural causes
    morir de frío to die of cold, freeze to death
    murió de hambre she died of hunger, she starved to death
    murieron por la libertad de su patria they died for their country's freedom
    antes morir que rendirse (it's) better to die than to surrender
    ¡muera el dictador! death to the dictator!
    ¡ahí te mueras! ( fam); drop dead! ( colloq)
    hasta morir ( Méx fam): la fiesta va a ser hasta morir we're going to party till we drop ( colloq)
    ¡y allí muere! ( AmC fam); period! ( AmE), and that's that!
    2 ( liter); «civilización/costumbre» to die out
    con él moría el siglo XIX the 19th century died with him
    cuando muere la tarde as evening falls ( liter), as the day draws to a close ( liter)
    el río va a morir a la mar the river runs to the sea
    un caminito que muere al llegar al pueblo a little path which peters out when it gets to the village
    «persona/animal/planta» to die
    se murió a los 80 años she died at the age of 80
    se le ha muerto la madre her mother has died
    si no riegas las plantas se te van a morir your plants will die if you don't water them
    por poco me muero cuando me dijo el precio ( fam); I nearly died when he told me the price ( colloq)
    no te vas a morir por ayudarlo a hacer las camas ( fam); it won't kill you to help him make the beds ( colloq)
    como se entere me muero ( fam); I'll die if she finds out ( colloq)
    que me muera si miento cross my heart and hope to die ( colloq)
    ¡por mí que se muera! he can drop dead for all I care ( colloq)
    ¡muérete! me caso el sábado ( fam); you'll never guess what! I'm getting married on Saturday! ( colloq)
    morirse DE algo:
    se murió de un infarto he died of a heart attack
    se moría de miedo he was nearly dead with fright, he was scared stiff
    nos morimos de aburrimiento we got bored stiff o to death
    cierra la ventana, que me muero de frío close the window, I'm freezing
    me estoy muriendo de hambre I'm starving ( colloq), I'm dying of hunger ( colloq)
    es para morirse de risa it's hilariously funny, you just kill yourself o die laughing ( colloq)
    me muero de ganas de ver a los niños I'm dying to see the children ( colloq), I'm really looking forward to seeing the children
    morirse POR algo/algn:
    me muero por un vaso de agua I'm dying for a glass of water ( colloq)
    se muere por esa chica he's nuts o crazy o ( BrE) mad about that girl ( colloq)
    me muero por una cerveza fría I could murder a cold beer ( colloq), I'm dying for a cold beer ( colloq)
    morirse POR + INF to be dying to + INF ( colloq)
    me muero por irme de vacaciones I'm dying o I can't wait to go on vacation
    ser de morirse ( fam); to be amazing o incredible ( colloq)
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    morir ( conjugate morir) verbo intransitivo
    a) [persona/animal] to die;


    murió asesinada she was murdered;
    morir DE algo ‹de vejez/cáncer› to die of sth;
    murió de hambre she starved to death;
    ¡y allí muere! (AmC fam) and that's all there is to it!
    b) (liter) [civilización/costumbre] to die out

    morirse verbo pronominal [persona/animal/planta] to die;

    se me murió la perra my dog died;
    no te vas a morir por ayudarlo (fam) it won't kill you to help him (colloq);
    como se entere me muero (fam) I'll die if she finds out (colloq);
    morirse DE algo ‹de un infarto/de cáncer› to die of sth;
    se moría de miedo/aburrimiento he was scared stiff/bored stiff;
    me muero de frío I'm freezing;
    me estoy muriendo de hambre I'm starving (colloq);
    me muero por una cerveza I'm dying for a beer (colloq);
    se muere por verla he's dying to see her (colloq)
    morir verbo intransitivo to die
    morir de agotamiento/hambre, to die of exhaustion/starvation

    ' morir' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    ahogada
    - ahogado
    - antes
    - cascar
    - de
    - descendencia
    - tiesa
    - tieso
    - vida
    - acto
    - caer
    - librar
    - malograr
    - matar
    - muera
    - muriera
    English:
    before
    - bleed
    - cause
    - death wish
    - die
    - drown
    - expire
    - freeze
    - save
    - than
    - exposure
    - go
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    ♦ vi
    1. [fallecer] to die (de of);
    murió apuñalado he was stabbed to death;
    murió asesinado he was murdered;
    murió ahogado he drowned;
    morir (de) joven to die young;
    morir de cáncer/de frío/de muerte natural to die of cancer/of cold/of natural causes;
    murió de (un) infarto he died from a heart attack;
    morir por la patria/por una causa to die for one's country/for a cause;
    ¡muera el tirano! death to the tyrant!;
    Fam
    a morir: la quiero a morir I love her to death;
    aquella noche bebimos a morir we had absolutely loads to drink that night
    2. [terminar]
    este río muere en el lago this river runs into the lake;
    aquel camino muere en el bosque that path peters out in the forest
    3. Literario [extinguirse] [fuego] to die down;
    [luz] to go out; [día] to come to a close; [tradición, costumbres, civilización] to die out;
    nuestra relación murió hace tiempo our relationship died a long time ago
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    <part muerto> v/i die (de of);
    morir de hambre die of hunger, starve to death
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    morir {46} vi
    1) fallecer: to die
    2) apagarse: to die out, to go out
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    morir vb to die

    Spanish-English dictionary > morir

  • 3 muerte

    f.
    fallecer de muerte natural to die of natural causes
    fallecer de muerte violenta to die a violent death
    ha sido herido de muerte he has been fatally wounded
    la odio a muerte I hate her with all my heart, I absolutely loathe her
    un susto de muerte a terrible shock
    de mala muerte (informal) third-rate, lousy
    muerte cerebral brain death
    2 murder (homicidio).
    se le acusa de la muerte de varias mujeres he has been accused of murdering o of the murder of several women
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    1 death
    2 (asesinato) murder
    3 la muerte death
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    a vida o muerte life-and-death
    dar muerte a alguien to kill somebody
    de mala muerte familiar grotty, crummy, rotten
    estar de muerte familiar (comida) to be scrumptious 2 (persona) to be gorgeous
    a muerte to the death
    hasta que la muerte nos separe till death do us part
    odiar a muerte to detest, loathe
    muerte cerebral brain death
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    noun f.
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    SF
    1) (=por enfermedad, accidente) death

    tuvo una buena muerte — he had a good death, he died a good death

    • una lucha a muerte — a fight to the death

    odiar algo/a algn a muerte — to detest sth/sb, loathe sth/sb

    • causar la muerte a algn — to kill sb, cause the death of sb

    • encontrar la muerte — to die, meet one's death

    • herido de muerte — fatally injured

    • pena de muerte — death sentence

    • estar a las puertas de la muerte — to be at death's door

    • un susto de muerte — a terrible fright

    me diste un susto de muerte — you scared me to death, you gave me a terrible fright

    era un hotel de mala muerte — the hotel was a real dump **, the hotel was really grotty **

    muerte clínica, en situación de muerte clínica — clinically dead

    muerte súbita — (Med) sudden death; (Tenis) tie-break; (Golf) sudden death play-off; (Ftbl) sudden death

    vida 1)
    2) (=asesinato) murder

    • dar muerte a algn — to kill sb

    3) (=desaparición) [de imperio, civilización] death, demise frm

    la muerte de las civilizaciones indígenas — the death o demise of native civilizations

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    a) ( de ser vivo) death

    muerte natural/repentina — natural/sudden death

    odiar a muerte — to loathe, detest

    cada muerte de obispo — (AmL fam) once in a blue moon

    de mala muerte — (fam) < pensión> grotty (colloq), cheesy (AmE colloq)

    un pueblo de mala muerte — a dump (colloq), a really grotty place

    ser de muerte lenta — (Ven fam) to be fantastic (colloq)

    ser la muerte — (fam) ( ser atroz) to be hell o murder (colloq); ( ser estupendo) to be great o fantastic (colloq)

    b) ( homicidio)

    dar muerte a alguien — (frml) to kill somebody

    c) ( fin) death
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    = death, loss of life, last breath, passing, fatality, die-off.
    Ex. Typically, the additions to the name will fall within the following categories: title of nobility, title of honour, address, date of birth, and date of death.
    Ex. The war involved not only extensive loss of life and destruction of property, but also widespread damage to cultural monuments and objects.
    Ex. When she died in a bus accident in Bolivia while serving in a women's cooperative, her legacy did not stop with her last breath.
    Ex. The Rutgers University Libraries are sad to report on the passing of Thelma Tate.
    Ex. A summary is then presented of the number and percentage of snowmobile fatalities in these three states during winter 2002-03.
    Ex. We all know that there is no guarantee that, even if we do everything we can, the result won't be human die-off and environmental devastation.
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    * afligido por la muerte de un familiar cercano = bereaved.
    * agarrar un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * apedrear hasta la muerte = stone to + death.
    * coger un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).
    * condenado a muerte = death row.
    * condenar a la pena de muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death.
    * condenar a muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.
    * con peligro de muerte = life threatening.
    * corredor de la muerte = death row.
    * cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.
    * dar un susto de muerte = frighten + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, scare + the hell out of.
    * dar un susto de muerto = scare + the living daylights out of.
    * derecho a la muerte = right to die.
    * de vida o muerte = lifesaving, life threatening.
    * encuentro con la muerte = close shave with death, close encounter with death.
    * enemistad a muerte = blood feud.
    * enfrentarse a la muerte = face + death.
    * enzarzarse en una lucha a muerte = get into + a fight to the death.
    * escuadrón de la muerte = death squadron, death squad.
    * experiencia cercana a la muerte = near death experience.
    * firmar la sentencia de muerte = sound + the death knell for.
    * firmar una sentencia de muerte = sign + a death warrant (for).
    * frío de muerte = freezing cold.
    * hasta la muerte = until the end, forever, until the bitter end.
    * Hasta que la muerte nos separe = Till death do us part.
    * herido de muerte = mortally wounded.
    * herir de muerte = fatally + shoot.
    * lecho de muerte = deathbed [death bed].
    * lucha a muerte = fight to death.
    * lucha hasta la muerte = fight to death.
    * luchar a muerte = fight to + death, get into + a fight to the death.
    * luchar hasta la muerte = fight to + death.
    * morir de muerte natural = die + a natural death.
    * morir una muerte horrible = suffer + a horrible death, die + a horrible death.
    * muerte accidental = accidental death.
    * muerte aparente = suspended animation.
    * muerte asistida = assisted death, assisted dying.
    * muerte cerebral = brain death.
    * muerte clínica = brain death, clínical death.
    * muerte de un familiar = bereavement, death in the family.
    * muerte digna = dignified death.
    * muerte embrionaria = embryonal death.
    * muerte fetal = foetal death.
    * muerte, la = Reaper, the, Grim Reaper, the.
    * muerte natural = natural death.
    * muerte neonatal = neonatal death.
    * muerte por suicidio = suicidal death.
    * muerte prematura = premature death, untimely death.
    * muerte súbita = cot death, crib death, sudden death.
    * pelea a muerte = fight to death.
    * pelea hasta la muerte = fight to death.
    * pelear a muerte = fight to + death.
    * pelear hasta la mueerte = fight to + death.
    * pena de muerte = death penalty, death row.
    * penado con la muerte = punishable by death.
    * pillar un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).
    * pulsión de muerte = death-wish.
    * roce con la muerte = close shave with death, close encounter with death.
    * sentencia de muerte = death sentence, death warrant, death knell.
    * sentenciar a la pena de muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.
    * sentenciar a muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.
    * sentido de la vida y al muerte, el = meaning of life and death, the.
    * síndrome infantil de muerte súbita (SIMS) = sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
    * tener una muerte digna = die with + dignity, have + a dignified death, die + a dignified death.
    * tener una muerte horrible = die + a horrible death, suffer + a horrible death.
    * una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.
    * ver la muerte de cerca = have + brushes with death.
    * vida después de la muerte = afterlife [after-life].
    * vida or muerte = life or death.
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    a) ( de ser vivo) death

    muerte natural/repentina — natural/sudden death

    odiar a muerte — to loathe, detest

    cada muerte de obispo — (AmL fam) once in a blue moon

    de mala muerte — (fam) < pensión> grotty (colloq), cheesy (AmE colloq)

    un pueblo de mala muerte — a dump (colloq), a really grotty place

    ser de muerte lenta — (Ven fam) to be fantastic (colloq)

    ser la muerte — (fam) ( ser atroz) to be hell o murder (colloq); ( ser estupendo) to be great o fantastic (colloq)

    b) ( homicidio)

    dar muerte a alguien — (frml) to kill somebody

    c) ( fin) death
    * * *
    la muerte
    = Reaper, the, Grim Reaper, the

    Ex: The film parades a frenzy between an old woman being taken by the Reaper and being saved continuously by a playboy doctor with a team of pin-up nurses.

    Ex: These days, the Grim Reaper is usually portrayed as a skeleton or a cadaverous figure, garbed from head to foot in a black habit and hood, and carrying a large scythe.

    = death, loss of life, last breath, passing, fatality, die-off.

    Ex: Typically, the additions to the name will fall within the following categories: title of nobility, title of honour, address, date of birth, and date of death.

    Ex: The war involved not only extensive loss of life and destruction of property, but also widespread damage to cultural monuments and objects.
    Ex: When she died in a bus accident in Bolivia while serving in a women's cooperative, her legacy did not stop with her last breath.
    Ex: The Rutgers University Libraries are sad to report on the passing of Thelma Tate.
    Ex: A summary is then presented of the number and percentage of snowmobile fatalities in these three states during winter 2002-03.
    Ex: We all know that there is no guarantee that, even if we do everything we can, the result won't be human die-off and environmental devastation.
    * afligido por la muerte de un familiar cercano = bereaved.
    * agarrar un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * apedrear hasta la muerte = stone to + death.
    * coger un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).
    * condenado a muerte = death row.
    * condenar a la pena de muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death.
    * condenar a muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.
    * con peligro de muerte = life threatening.
    * corredor de la muerte = death row.
    * cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.
    * dar un susto de muerte = frighten + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, scare + the hell out of.
    * dar un susto de muerto = scare + the living daylights out of.
    * derecho a la muerte = right to die.
    * de vida o muerte = lifesaving, life threatening.
    * encuentro con la muerte = close shave with death, close encounter with death.
    * enemistad a muerte = blood feud.
    * enfrentarse a la muerte = face + death.
    * enzarzarse en una lucha a muerte = get into + a fight to the death.
    * escuadrón de la muerte = death squadron, death squad.
    * experiencia cercana a la muerte = near death experience.
    * firmar la sentencia de muerte = sound + the death knell for.
    * firmar una sentencia de muerte = sign + a death warrant (for).
    * frío de muerte = freezing cold.
    * hasta la muerte = until the end, forever, until the bitter end.
    * Hasta que la muerte nos separe = Till death do us part.
    * herido de muerte = mortally wounded.
    * herir de muerte = fatally + shoot.
    * lecho de muerte = deathbed [death bed].
    * lucha a muerte = fight to death.
    * lucha hasta la muerte = fight to death.
    * luchar a muerte = fight to + death, get into + a fight to the death.
    * luchar hasta la muerte = fight to + death.
    * morir de muerte natural = die + a natural death.
    * morir una muerte horrible = suffer + a horrible death, die + a horrible death.
    * muerte accidental = accidental death.
    * muerte aparente = suspended animation.
    * muerte asistida = assisted death, assisted dying.
    * muerte cerebral = brain death.
    * muerte clínica = brain death, clínical death.
    * muerte de un familiar = bereavement, death in the family.
    * muerte digna = dignified death.
    * muerte embrionaria = embryonal death.
    * muerte fetal = foetal death.
    * muerte, la = Reaper, the, Grim Reaper, the.
    * muerte natural = natural death.
    * muerte neonatal = neonatal death.
    * muerte por suicidio = suicidal death.
    * muerte prematura = premature death, untimely death.
    * muerte súbita = cot death, crib death, sudden death.
    * pelea a muerte = fight to death.
    * pelea hasta la muerte = fight to death.
    * pelear a muerte = fight to + death.
    * pelear hasta la mueerte = fight to + death.
    * pena de muerte = death penalty, death row.
    * penado con la muerte = punishable by death.
    * pillar un resfriado de muerte = catch + Posesivo + death (of cold).
    * pulsión de muerte = death-wish.
    * roce con la muerte = close shave with death, close encounter with death.
    * sentencia de muerte = death sentence, death warrant, death knell.
    * sentenciar a la pena de muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.
    * sentenciar a muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.
    * sentido de la vida y al muerte, el = meaning of life and death, the.
    * síndrome infantil de muerte súbita (SIMS) = sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
    * tener una muerte digna = die with + dignity, have + a dignified death, die + a dignified death.
    * tener una muerte horrible = die + a horrible death, suffer + a horrible death.
    * una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.
    * ver la muerte de cerca = have + brushes with death.
    * vida después de la muerte = afterlife [after-life].
    * vida or muerte = life or death.

    * * *
    muerte natural/repentina natural/sudden death
    el veneno le produjo la muerte instantánea the poison killed him instantly
    200 personas encontraron la muerte en el incendio 200 people lost their lives o ( liter) met their death in the fire
    condenado a muerte sentenced to death
    amenaza de muerte death threat
    hasta que la muerte nos separe till death us do part
    a la muerte de su padre heredó una fortuna she inherited a fortune on her father's death o when her father died
    herido de muerte fatally wounded
    me dio un susto de muerte ( fam); she scared the living daylights out of me ( colloq), she scared me to death ( colloq)
    luchó or se debatió varios días con la muerte he was at death's door o fighting for his life for several days
    odiar a muerte to loathe, detest
    cada muerte de obispo ( AmL fam); once in a blue moon
    de mala muerte ( fam); ‹pensión› grotty ( colloq), cheesy ( AmE colloq)
    es un pueblo de mala muerte it's a dump o a hole ( colloq), it's a really grotty place
    ser de muerte lenta ( Ven fam); to be fantastic ( colloq)
    ser la muerte ( fam) (ser atroz) to be hell o murder ( colloq); (ser estupendo) to be great o fantastic ( colloq)
    meterse de profesor es la muerte en vida it's murder going into teaching ( colloq)
    se cree/te crees la muerte he thinks he's/you think you're the bee's knees o the cat's whiskers ( colloq)
    2
    (homicidio): lo acusan de la muerte de tres personas he is accused of killing three people o of causing the deaths of three people
    dar muerte a algn ( frml); to kill sb
    3 (fin) death
    la muerte de una civilización the death o demise of a civilization
    Compuestos:
    brain death
    certificaron la muerte clínica dos horas despúes he/she was pronounced clinically dead two hours later
    cot death, sudden infant death syndrome ( tech)
    (literal) sudden death; (en fútbol, etc) sudden death; (en tenis) tiebreaker, tiebreak
    violent death
    * * *

     

    muerte sustantivo femenino
    death;

    a la muerte de su padre on her father's death;
    muerte de cuna crib death (AmE), cot death (BrE);
    me dio un susto de muerte (fam) she scared me to death (colloq);
    dar muerte a algn (frml) to kill sb;
    de mala muerte (fam) ‹pueblo/hotel› grotty (colloq);
    ser la muerte (fam) ( ser atroz) to be hell o murder (colloq);

    ( ser estupendo) to be fantastic (colloq)
    muerte sustantivo femenino
    1 death: murió de muerte natural, she died a natural death
    2 (homicidio) killing
    (asesinato) murder: al criminal se le imputan tres muertes, the criminal is charged with three murders
    ♦ Locuciones: a muerte, to death: defender a muerte, to defend to the death
    odiar a muerte, to loathe sb
    familiar de mala muerte, lousy, rotten
    (buenísimo) de muerte, fantastic, great
    ' muerte' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    abandonarse
    - afectar
    - amenazar
    - borde
    - cabecilla
    - caer
    - condenar
    - condenada
    - condenado
    - conmutar
    - desafiar
    - ejecución
    - enloquecer
    - enterada
    - enterado
    - garito
    - garrote
    - genuina
    - genuino
    - hasta
    - instantánea
    - instantáneo
    - lamentar
    - lecho
    - local
    - mal
    - marcar
    - obsesionar
    - origen
    - palo
    - pena
    - pérdida
    - puerta
    - reciente
    - sabrosa
    - sabroso
    - sacudir
    - semblante
    - sentida
    - sentido
    - simbolizar
    - sobreponerse
    - tugurio
    - vida
    - violenta
    - violento
    - amenaza
    - apenar
    - baja
    - desafío
    English:
    afterlife
    - anarchy
    - brain death
    - cheat
    - commute
    - curtain
    - cutthroat
    - death
    - death penalty
    - death row
    - death squad
    - deathbed
    - demise
    - dice
    - doom
    - drive
    - dump
    - early
    - fatal
    - fatally
    - get
    - hole
    - inquest
    - lead to
    - matter
    - meet
    - misadventure
    - mortally
    - mourn
    - natural
    - opposed
    - pain
    - penalty
    - point
    - punishable
    - register
    - release
    - scare
    - sentence
    - shock
    - silly
    - snuff movie
    - squad
    - upset
    - wit
    - accidental
    - against
    - bereaved
    - bereavement
    - blow
    * * *
    muerte nf
    1. [fin de la vida] death;
    la malaria le produjo la muerte malaria was the cause of death;
    ha sido herido de muerte he has been fatally wounded;
    una lucha a muerte a fight to the death;
    la odio a muerte I hate her with all my heart, I absolutely loathe her;
    hasta que la muerte nos separe till death us do part;
    tener una muerte dulce to die peacefully;
    Am Fam
    cada muerte de obispo once in a blue moon;
    Fam
    de muerte: vas a agarrar un resfriado de muerte you're going to catch your death of cold;
    me he llevado un susto de muerte I got the fright of my life;
    hace un frío de muerte it's absolutely freezing;
    esta sopa está de muerte this soup is yummy;
    Fam
    de mala muerte [cine, restaurante] third-rate;
    un pueblo/una casa de mala muerte a hole, a dump;
    Ven Fam
    ser de muerte [muy bueno] to be fantastic;
    [muy malo] to be the pits muerte aparente suspended animation;
    muerte cerebral brain death;
    Der muerte civil civil death, attainder;
    muerte natural: [m5] morir de muerte natural to die of natural causes;
    vivió en una residencia hasta su muerte natural she lived in a home until she died of old age;
    muerte súbita [del bebé] sudden infant death;
    [en tenis] tie break; [en golf] play-off;
    muerte violenta violent death;
    morir de muerte violenta to die a violent death
    2. [homicidio] murder;
    se le acusa de la muerte de varias mujeres he has been accused of murdering o of the murder of several women;
    3.
    la muerte [ser imaginario] death
    4. [final, desaparición] death, demise;
    la muerte de los regímenes comunistas the demise of the Communist regimes
    * * *
    f death;
    a muerte to the death;
    odiar a muerte loathe, detest;
    me dio un susto de muerte it frightened me to death;
    de mala muerte fig fam lousy fam, awful fam
    * * *
    muerte nf
    : death
    * * *
    muerte n death

    Spanish-English dictionary > muerte

  • 4 natural

    adj.
    1 natural (no artificial).
    es más guapa al natural que en la fotografía she's prettier in real life than in the photograph
    ser natural en alguien to be in somebody's nature
    2 natural, normal.
    es lo más natural del mundo it's the most natural thing in the world, it's perfectly natural
    es natural que se enfade it's natural that he should be angry
    3 native (nativo).
    ser natural de to come from
    4 illegitimate (ilegítimo) (hijo).
    5 native born, native, natural.
    f. & m.
    1 native (nativo).
    2 character.
    m.
    nature, disposition (talante).
    * * *
    1 (no artificial) natural
    2 (fruta, flor) fresh
    3 (sin elaboración) plain; (sin alteración) additive-free
    4 (espontáneo) unaffected, natural
    5 (lógico) natural, to be expected
    6 (ilegítimo) natural, illegitimate
    1 (temperamento) nature, disposition
    2 (nativo) native, inhabitant
    3 (en toreo) type of pass
    \
    al natural (en la realidad) in real life 2 COCINA in its own juice
    de tamaño natural life-sized
    del natural (pintado, sacado) from life
    ser natural de to be a native of, come from
    * * *
    adj.
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) (=no artificial) [calor] natural; [luz, frontera] natural; [seda] pure; [flor] real
    2) (=fresco) fresh
    3) (=sin aditivos) natural
    4) (=a temperatura ambiente)
    5) (=innato) natural

    la bondad es natural en él — kindness is in his nature, it's in his nature to be kind

    6) (=normal) natural

    es lo más natural del mundo — it's perfectly natural, it's the most natural thing in the world

    7) (=no afectado) natural
    8) (=ilegítimo) illegitimate
    9) (=nativo)

    ¿de dónde es usted natural? — where are you from?, where were you born?

    10)
    11) (Mús) natural
    2.
    SMF native
    3. SM
    1) (=carácter) nature
    2)

    al natural: fruta al natural — (=sin aditamentos) fruit in its own juice

    se sirve al natural — (=a temperatura ambiente) it is served at room temperature

    3) (Arte)

    del natural: pintar del natural — to paint from life

    4) (Taur) type of pass
    * * *
    I
    1)
    a) < fenómeno> natural; < ingredientes> natural

    en estado natural — natural, native

    al natural — < mejillones> in brine

    es más bonita al natural — she's prettier without makeup

    b) ( a temperatura ambiente) <cerveza/gaseosa> unchilled
    c) (Mús) natural
    2)
    a) ( espontáneo) <gesto/persona> natural
    b) ( inherente) natural, innate
    c) ( normal) natural
    3) (frml) ( nativo)

    ser natural de — to be a native of, to come from

    II
    1) ( carácter) nature
    2) ( nativo) native
    3) (Art)
    * * *
    = natural, effortless, natural-born, native, naturally-occurring.
    Ex. Also, title entries were ordered by grammatical arrangement, rather than in natural word order.
    Ex. The effortless ease of such replies does conceal from the enquirer the extensive anticipatory effort of the librarian in studying the sources of information and his prior experience in their use.
    Ex. Giving a natural-born leader a new book to read for himself will mean that, if he likes it, very soon other children in the group will be wanting to read it too = Dar a un líder nato un nuevo libro para que lo lea por su cuenta significa que, si le gusta, muy pronto otros niños del grupo querrán leerlo también.
    Ex. Malcolm Stanhope, also a native of the state, entered the library field at the age of 30, after having been a computer salesman for eight years.
    Ex. This is a naturally-occurring abrasive traditionally employed in buffing metal.
    ----
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * alimentos naturales = health food.
    * catástrofe natural = natural calamity, natural disaster.
    * ciencias naturales = natural sciences.
    * como algo natural = as a matter of course.
    * consecuencia natural = corollary.
    * defensas naturales = natural defences.
    * derecho natural = natural right, natural law.
    * desastre natural = natural disaster, natural calamity.
    * de un modo poco natural = unnaturally.
    * en su estado natural = in the wild.
    * entorno natural = natural setting.
    * entorno natural, el = natural environment, the.
    * estado natural = natural state.
    * fibra natural = natural fibre.
    * formar parte natural de su entorno = blend into + the landscape.
    * gas natural = natural gas.
    * habilidad natural = natural ability.
    * hábitat natural = wildlife habitat.
    * iluminación natural = natural lighting.
    * lenguaje de indización natural = natural indexing language.
    * lenguaje natural = natural language.
    * luz natural = natural daylight, natural light.
    * madre o padre natural = birth parent.
    * mes natural = calendar month.
    * mirador natural = belvedere.
    * morir de muerte natural = die + a natural death.
    * muerte natural = natural death.
    * museo de ciencias naturales = natural science museum.
    * natural del país = native-born.
    * paisaje natural = natural scenery, natural landscape.
    * paraje natural = wildland.
    * parque natural = nature park.
    * poco natural = unnatural, stilted.
    * producto natural = natural product.
    * recursos de gas natural = natural gas resources.
    * reserva natural = nature reserve, nature preserve, wildlife preserve.
    * ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.
    * ser natural de = be a native of.
    * sobrenatural, lo = supernatural, the.
    * sopa natural = fresh soup.
    * tendencia natural = in-built tendency.
    * término del lenguaje natural = natural-language term.
    * tienda de alimentos naturales = health food store, health food shop.
    * ventilación natural = natural ventilation.
    * * *
    I
    1)
    a) < fenómeno> natural; < ingredientes> natural

    en estado natural — natural, native

    al natural — < mejillones> in brine

    es más bonita al natural — she's prettier without makeup

    b) ( a temperatura ambiente) <cerveza/gaseosa> unchilled
    c) (Mús) natural
    2)
    a) ( espontáneo) <gesto/persona> natural
    b) ( inherente) natural, innate
    c) ( normal) natural
    3) (frml) ( nativo)

    ser natural de — to be a native of, to come from

    II
    1) ( carácter) nature
    2) ( nativo) native
    3) (Art)
    * * *
    = natural, effortless, natural-born, native, naturally-occurring.

    Ex: Also, title entries were ordered by grammatical arrangement, rather than in natural word order.

    Ex: The effortless ease of such replies does conceal from the enquirer the extensive anticipatory effort of the librarian in studying the sources of information and his prior experience in their use.
    Ex: Giving a natural-born leader a new book to read for himself will mean that, if he likes it, very soon other children in the group will be wanting to read it too = Dar a un líder nato un nuevo libro para que lo lea por su cuenta significa que, si le gusta, muy pronto otros niños del grupo querrán leerlo también.
    Ex: Malcolm Stanhope, also a native of the state, entered the library field at the age of 30, after having been a computer salesman for eight years.
    Ex: This is a naturally-occurring abrasive traditionally employed in buffing metal.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * alimentos naturales = health food.
    * catástrofe natural = natural calamity, natural disaster.
    * ciencias naturales = natural sciences.
    * como algo natural = as a matter of course.
    * consecuencia natural = corollary.
    * defensas naturales = natural defences.
    * derecho natural = natural right, natural law.
    * desastre natural = natural disaster, natural calamity.
    * de un modo poco natural = unnaturally.
    * en su estado natural = in the wild.
    * entorno natural = natural setting.
    * entorno natural, el = natural environment, the.
    * estado natural = natural state.
    * fibra natural = natural fibre.
    * formar parte natural de su entorno = blend into + the landscape.
    * gas natural = natural gas.
    * habilidad natural = natural ability.
    * hábitat natural = wildlife habitat.
    * iluminación natural = natural lighting.
    * lenguaje de indización natural = natural indexing language.
    * lenguaje natural = natural language.
    * luz natural = natural daylight, natural light.
    * madre o padre natural = birth parent.
    * mes natural = calendar month.
    * mirador natural = belvedere.
    * morir de muerte natural = die + a natural death.
    * muerte natural = natural death.
    * museo de ciencias naturales = natural science museum.
    * natural del país = native-born.
    * paisaje natural = natural scenery, natural landscape.
    * paraje natural = wildland.
    * parque natural = nature park.
    * poco natural = unnatural, stilted.
    * producto natural = natural product.
    * recursos de gas natural = natural gas resources.
    * reserva natural = nature reserve, nature preserve, wildlife preserve.
    * ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.
    * ser natural de = be a native of.
    * sobrenatural, lo = supernatural, the.
    * sopa natural = fresh soup.
    * tendencia natural = in-built tendency.
    * término del lenguaje natural = natural-language term.
    * tienda de alimentos naturales = health food store, health food shop.
    * ventilación natural = natural ventilation.

    * * *
    A
    1 ‹fenómeno› natural; ‹ingredientes› natural
    una de las grandes bellezas naturales de nuestro país one of our country's great natural beauty spots
    en estado natural natural, native
    ¿piña natural o de lata? fresh pineapple or tinned?
    al natural ‹mejillones› in brine
    una lata de tomates al natural a can of tomatoes in natural juice
    es mucho más bonita al natural she's much prettier without makeup
    3 (a temperatura ambiente) ‹cerveza/gaseosa› unchilled
    se sirve al natural serve at room temperature
    4 ( Mús) natural
    fa natural F natural
    B
    1 (sin afectación, espontáneo) ‹gesto/pose/persona› natural
    es muy natural en el trato she has a very natural manner
    2 (inherente) natural, innate
    una inclinación natural hacia la música a natural o an innate musical ability
    la generosidad es natural en ella she's generous by nature
    3 (normal) natural
    se acostó tarde y como es natural se quedó dormida she went to bed late and, of course o naturally, overslept
    me parece lo más natural del mundo it seems perfectly natural to me
    natural QUE + SUBJ:
    es natural que le cueste adaptarse it's quite natural o normal that he should find it hard to adapt
    es muy natural que le hayan dicho que no it's only natural that they refused o that they should have refused him
    C ( frml) (nativo) ser natural DE to be a native OF, to come FROM
    Juan Prieto, de 33 años, natural de Alicante Juan Prieto, 33 years old, from Alicante
    A (carácter) nature
    es de natural generoso she has a generous nature, she is generous by nature
    B (nativo) native
    los naturales del lugar people from the area
    C ( Art):
    pintar/dibujar del natural to paint/draw from life
    (nativo) native
    los naturales del lugar the people from the area
    * * *

     

    natural adjetivo
    1
    a) ‹fenómeno/ingrediente› natural;

    ‹ fruta› fresh;

    b) ( a temperatura ambiente) ‹cerveza/gaseosa› unchilled

    c) (Mús) natural

    2
    a) ( espontáneo) ‹gesto/persona› natural




    3 (frml) ( nativo) ser natural de to be a native of, to come from
    ■ sustantivo masculino

    b) ( nativo) native;


    natural
    I adjetivo
    1 natural: es una persona muy natural, he's a very natural person
    (no artificial, fresco) fresh: es una rosa natural, it's a fresh rose
    a tamaño natural, life-size
    2 (normal, lógico) me parece natural, it seems natural to me
    3 (nativo) soy natural de Castilla, I come from Castilla
    4 Mat natural
    II sustantivo masculino
    1 (temperamento, inclinación) nature
    2 Arte life: lo pintó del natural, he painted it from life
    III mf (oriundo) native
    ' natural' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    canal
    - cien
    - cruda
    - crudo
    - día
    - emanación
    - expolio
    - hijo
    - limonada
    - lógica
    - lógico
    - luz
    - mirador
    - muerte
    - nata
    - nato
    - reserva
    - sencilla
    - sencillo
    - sobrexplotación
    - tamaña
    - tamaño
    - turba
    - anfiteatro
    - café
    - cataclismo
    - en
    - franco
    - gruta
    - llano
    - museo
    - naturalidad
    - naturismo
    - naturista
    - pantano
    - parque
    - recurso
    - riqueza
    - siniestro
    English:
    border
    - born
    - curl
    - designate
    - fair
    - full-scale
    - hail
    - life
    - life-size
    - life-sized
    - lifelike
    - mention
    - native
    - natural
    - natural childbirth
    - naturally
    - nature reserve
    - nature trail
    - plain
    - process
    - reserve
    - successor
    - sunlight
    - unaffected
    - unnatural
    - unnaturally
    - unspoilt
    - wear
    - wild
    - wildlife park
    - die
    - dry
    - effortless
    - environment
    - flair
    - full
    - good
    - may
    - might
    - nature
    - pond
    - resource
    - should
    - unspoiled
    - wastage
    - wilderness
    * * *
    ♦ adj
    1. [de la naturaleza] [recursos, frontera] natural;
    un fenómeno natural a natural phenomenon
    2. [sin aditivos] [yogur] natural;
    [zumo] fresh;
    al natural [fruta] in its own juice;
    [en persona] in the flesh;
    es más guapa al natural que en la fotografía she's prettier in real life o in the flesh than in the photograph
    3. [fresco] [flores, fruta, leche] fresh
    4. [lógico, normal] natural, normal;
    ser natural en alguien to be in sb's nature;
    es lo más natural del mundo it's the most natural thing in the world, it's perfectly natural;
    es natural que se enfade it's natural that he should be angry
    5. [nativo] native;
    ser natural de to come from
    6. [ilegítimo] illegitimate;
    hijo natural illegitimate child
    7. [hábil y no hábil]
    año/mes natural calendar year/month;
    30 días naturales de vacaciones 30 days' holiday (including weekends)
    8. RP [del tiempo] unchilled, at room temperature;
    un agua natural a glass of unchilled water
    9. Mús natural
    ♦ nmf
    [nativo] native
    ♦ nm
    1. [talante] nature, disposition
    2. Arte
    un dibujo del natural a life drawing
    3. Taurom = left-handed pass without the sword
    * * *
    I adj
    1 natural;
    es natural it’s only natural
    2 MÚS nota natural
    3
    :
    ser natural de come from
    II m
    :
    fruta al natural fruit in its own juice
    * * *
    natural adj
    1) : natural
    2) : normal
    como es natural: naturally, as expected
    3)
    natural de : native of, from
    4)
    de tamaño natural : life-size
    1) carácter: disposition, temperament
    2) : native
    un natural de Venezuela: a native of Venezuela
    * * *
    natural1 adj (en general) natural
    los naturales de Sevilla people born in Seville / people from Seville

    Spanish-English dictionary > natural

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    prep.
    1 to.
    voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid
    me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad
    llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party
    2 at (moment).
    a las siete at seven o'clock
    a los once años at the age of eleven
    al caer la noche at nightfall
    al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted
    Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.
    3 per, every (frecuency).
    40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week
    tres veces al día three times a day
    4 to.
    dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo
    dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come
    5 to.
    entró a pagar he came in to pay
    aprender a nadar to learn to swim
    6 by, about to, for.
    * * *
    A, a
    ► nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
    ————————
    A
    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
    ————————
    A
    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
    ————————
    A
    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
    * * *
    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
    * * *
    SF = a (=letra) A, a
    * * *
    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
    * * *
    = for, per, to.
    Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
    Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.
    Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.
    ----
    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * 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, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * 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, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
    * a últ

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    a
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.
    No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.
    En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)
    voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party
    voy a casa I'm going home
    dobla a la derecha turn right
    se cayó al río she fell into the river
    estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table
    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right
    a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
    queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo
    3
    (indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away
    está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here
    1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at
    abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?
    a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock
    a mediados de abril in mid-April
    hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today
    al día siguiente the next o following day
    empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months
    llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night
    2 al + INF:
    se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus
    al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him
    al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station
    3
    (indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived
    trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five
    a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half
    estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)
    C
    (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week
    sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person
    iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three
    D
    (indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback
    pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken
    un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle
    a crédito on credit
    ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations
    una tela a rayas a piece of striped material
    1
    (introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?
    la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer
    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
    busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary
    ]
    2
    (introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter
    dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English
    suave al tacto soft to the touch
    agradable al oído pleasing to the ear
    3
    (indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy
    F
    enséñale a nadar teach him to swim
    fue a preguntar he went to ask
    a que + SUBJ:
    los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part
    voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup
    2 ( fam)
    (para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?
    ¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?
    3
    a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)
    ¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?
    ¡a por ello! go for it!
    los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting
    es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind
    total a pagar total payable
    horario a convenir hours to be arranged
    H
    1
    (en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!
    ¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)
    vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!
    a decir verdad to tell you the truth
    a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say
    3 ( fam)
    (en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him
    4
    (indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party
    al + INF:
    al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages
    5
    (expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!
    tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)
    ¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)
    * * *

    Multiple Entries:
    A    
    a
    A,
    ◊ a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

    a preposición Nota:
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    1

    ◊ voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

    voy a casa I'm going home;
    se cayó al río she fell into the river


    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right


    2
    a) (señalando hora, momento) at;


    a la hora de comer at lunch time;
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
    a mediados de abril in mid-April;
    al día siguiente the next o following day

    ◊ hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

    c) al + inf:


    al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news



    ( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;

    3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):

    sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
    a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
    4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
    ◊ a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

    a crédito on credit;
    funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
    a mano by hand;
    a rayas striped;
    vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
    5

    ◊ ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud


    dáselo a ella give it to her;
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
    le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door

    ◊ se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

    A, a f (letra) A
    'A' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    a. C.
    - a.m.
    - abajeña
    - abajeño
    - abanderada
    - abanderado
    - abandonar
    - abandonada
    - abandonado
    - abanico
    - abarquillada
    - abarquillado
    - abarrotada
    - abarrotado
    - abasto
    - abatida
    - abatido
    - abatirse
    - abdicar
    - aberración
    - abertura
    - abierta
    - abierto
    - abigarrada
    - abigarrado
    - abigarrar
    - ablandar
    - ablusada
    - ablusado
    - abnegada
    - abnegado
    - abobada
    - abobado
    - abocada
    - abocado
    - abogacía
    - abogada
    - abogado
    - abombada
    - abombado
    - abonar
    - abonada
    - abonado
    - abonarse
    - abono
    - abordar
    - abordaje
    - aborregar
    - abortar
    - abortiva
    English:
    A
    - A-level
    - a.m.
    - abandon
    - abandoned
    - abide by
    - ability
    - abject
    - abnormal
    - aboard
    - aborigine
    - abortion
    - abortive
    - about
    - above
    - above-board
    - above-mentioned
    - abrasive
    - abreast
    - abridged
    - abrupt
    - absent
    - absent-minded
    - absolute
    - absolutely
    - absorbed
    - abstemious
    - abstract
    - absurd
    - abundant
    - abuse
    - abusive
    - abysmal
    - academic
    - academy
    - accede
    - accent
    - acceptable
    - access
    - accident-prone
    - accidental
    - accidentally
    - acclimatized
    - accommodate
    - accommodation
    - accomplish
    - accomplished
    - account
    - account for
    - accountable
    * * *
    A
    1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway
    2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B
    A, a [a] nf
    [letra] A, a;
    si por a o por be… if for any reason…
    * * *
    a
    prp
    al este de to the east of;
    a casa home;
    ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;
    ¡a trabajar! get to work!;
    vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;
    voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)
    a la mesa at the table;
    al lado de next to;
    a la derecha on the right;
    al sol in the sun;
    a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;
    está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away
    :
    ¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;
    a las tres at three o’clock;
    de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;
    estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;
    a los treinta años at the age of thirty;
    a la llegada del tren when the train arrives
    :
    a la española the Spanish way;
    a mano by hand;
    a pie on foot;
    a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour
    :
    ¿a cómo o
    cuánto está? how much is it?;
    están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo
    :
    dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother
    :
    vi a mi padre I saw my father
    :
    empezar a begin to;
    jugar a las cartas play cards;
    decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;
    voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;
    a decir verdad to tell the truth
    :
    ¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;
    a ver OK, right;
    a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now
    abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)
    * * *
    a nf
    : first letter of the Spanish alphabet
    a prep
    1) : to
    nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico
    ¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?
    como a usted le guste: as you wish
    3) : in the manner of
    papas a la francesa: french fries
    4) : on, by means of
    a pie: on foot
    5) : per, each
    tres pastillas al día: three pills per day
    enséñales a leer: teach them to read
    problemas a resolver: problems to be solved
    * * *
    a prep
    3. (distancia) away
    está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away
    4. (tiempo) at
    5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at
    tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each
    fui a pie I walked / I went on foot
    hecho a mano handmade / made by hand
    ¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?
    9. (para) for
    10. (de) from

    Spanish-English dictionary > a

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