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1 motor
adj.motive, driving, motor.m.1 motor, engine.2 motor, driving force.* * *► adjetivo1 motive2 BIOLOGÍA motor1 TÉCNICA engine2 figurado driving force\motor de arranque starter motormotor de explosión internal-combustion enginemotor de inyección fuel-injection enginemotor de reacción jet enginemotor fuera bordo outboard motor————————1 TÉCNICA engine2 figurado driving force* * *noun m.1) motor, engine2) cause* * *1. ADJ1) (Téc) motive, motor (EEUU)2) (Anat) motor2.SM motor, enginemotor eléctrico — electric motor o engine
motor a chorro, motor a reacción — jet engine
motor de arranque — starter, starter motor
motor de búsqueda — (Internet) search engine
motor de combustión interna, motor de explosión — internal combustion engine
motor de puesta en marcha — starter, starter motor
* * *I II1) (Tec) enginefunciona con or a motor — it is motor-driven
2) ( impulsor) driving force* * *= prime mover, engine, driving force, driver.Ex. The implementation of successive programmes for supplying educational institutions with microcomputer equipment seems to be the principal prime mover of computerisation processes.Ex. These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.Ex. On-line services have been one of the most powerful driving forces moving information away from its traditional definition and towards the commodity view.Ex. The realization that knowledge and information provide the fundamental drivers of economic growth is beginning to permeate economic and management thinking.----* barco a motor = motorboat.* calentar motores = prime + the pump.* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.* el motor de = the power behind.* industria del motor, la = motor industry, the, motor trade, the.* lancha a motor = motorboat.* lancha de motor = power boat.* lancha motora = speedboat, motorboat.* motor a chorro = jet engine.* motor a reacción = jet engine.* motor + calar = engine + stall.* motor de búsqueda = portal, search engine, crawler.* motor de combustión = combustion engine.* motor de combustión interna = internal combustion engine.* motor de explosión = combustion engine.* motor de explosión interna = internal combustion engine.* motor de gasolina = gasoline engine.* motor del cambio = driver of change.* motor de propulsión a chorro = jet engine.* motor diesel = diesel engine.* motor eléctrico = electric motor.* tráfico a motor = motor traffic.* vehículo de tierra a motor = motor land vehicle.* * *I II1) (Tec) enginefunciona con or a motor — it is motor-driven
2) ( impulsor) driving force* * *= prime mover, engine, driving force, driver.Ex: The implementation of successive programmes for supplying educational institutions with microcomputer equipment seems to be the principal prime mover of computerisation processes.
Ex: These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.Ex: On-line services have been one of the most powerful driving forces moving information away from its traditional definition and towards the commodity view.Ex: The realization that knowledge and information provide the fundamental drivers of economic growth is beginning to permeate economic and management thinking.* barco a motor = motorboat.* calentar motores = prime + the pump.* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.* el motor de = the power behind.* industria del motor, la = motor industry, the, motor trade, the.* lancha a motor = motorboat.* lancha de motor = power boat.* lancha motora = speedboat, motorboat.* motor a chorro = jet engine.* motor a reacción = jet engine.* motor + calar = engine + stall.* motor de búsqueda = portal, search engine, crawler.* motor de combustión = combustion engine.* motor de combustión interna = internal combustion engine.* motor de explosión = combustion engine.* motor de explosión interna = internal combustion engine.* motor de gasolina = gasoline engine.* motor del cambio = driver of change.* motor de propulsión a chorro = jet engine.* motor diesel = diesel engine.* motor eléctrico = electric motor.* tráfico a motor = motor traffic.* vehículo de tierra a motor = motor land vehicle.* * *motor ( before n)el desarrollo motor de un niño the development of a child's motor functionsA ( Tec) enginecalentar el motor ( Auto) to warm (up) the engineCompuestos:fuel-injected enginejet enginestarter motorinternal combustion engine● motor de émbolo or de pistónpiston engineinternal combustion enginejet enginediesel engineelectric motorradial engineoutboard motorhydraulic engineB (impulsor) driving forceel motor de la economía alemana the driving force o the engine of the German economy* * *
motor 1◊ - triz, motor -tora adjetivo
motor ( before n)
motor 2 sustantivo masculino
1 (Tec) engine;
2 ( impulsor) driving force
motor, motriz adjetivo motor
fuerza motriz, driving/ motive/propelling force
motor sustantivo masculino
1 (de combustible) engine
(eléctrico) motor
motor de arranque, starter (motor)
motor de explosión, internal-combustion engine
motor de reacción, jet engine ➣ Ver nota en engine 2 fig (propulsor, fuerza motriz) el motor de la Historia, the driving force of History
' motor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahogarse
- amaraje
- borda
- DGT
- echar
- enloquecer
- escudería
- fallo
- fiable
- forzar
- fueraborda
- motricidad
- motriz
- reacción
- reactor
- salirse
- salón
- tiempo
- vuelo
- acelerar
- adaptar
- afinar
- aflojar
- agarrotar
- ahogar
- alimentación
- alimentar
- apagado
- apagar
- arrancar
- atascar
- automotor
- automovilismo
- automovilístico
- calar
- calentar
- caminar
- carburar
- cargar
- chingar
- chorro
- cilindro
- culata
- desarmar
- detonación
- económico
- eléctrico
- encender
- enfriar
- escobilla
English:
burn out
- check
- combustion engine
- conk out
- crank
- cut out
- die
- diesel engine
- engine
- engine driver
- fume
- gliding
- hang-gliding
- horsepower
- inboard
- internal-combustion engine
- misfire
- motor
- motor racing
- motor-car
- outboard
- powered
- race
- response
- rev
- seize up
- speed up
- starter
- take apart
- whine
- coast
- combustion
- formula
- jet
- launch
- out
- pack
- power
- run
- scooter
- steam
* * *1. Anat motor;habilidades motoras motor skills2. [que produce desarrollo]el sector motor de la economía the sector which is the driving force of the economymotor2 nm1. [máquina] engine, motormotor alternativo reciprocating engine;motor de arranque starter, starter motor;motor de cohete rocket engine;motor de combustión combustion engine;motor de combustión interna internal combustion engine;motor de cuatro tiempos four-stroke engine;motor diesel diesel engine;motor de dos tiempos two-stroke engine;motor eléctrico electric motor;motor de explosión internal combustion engine;motor (de) fueraborda outboard motor o engine;motor de inducción induction motor;motor de inyección fuel-injection engine;motor iónico ion engine;motor de reacción jet engine;motor rotativo rotary engine;motor de turbina turbine engine2. [fuerza] driving force;el motor de la economía the driving force in the economy;el motor del equipo [en deporte] the team dynamo3. [causa] instigator, cause* * *I adj ANAT motorII m engine; eléctrico motor* * *motor, -ra adjmotriz: motormotor nm1) : motor, engine2) : driving force, cause* * *motor n1. (de vehículo) engine2. (eléctrico) motor -
2 carreras de coches
• motor racing -
3 autódromo
• motor-racing track• racer• racetrack• racing certainty• racing circuit• speedway -
4 escudería
f.squiredom, pagedom.* * *1 racing team* * ** * *femenino motor-racing team* * *femenino motor-racing team* * *motor-racing team* * *
escudería m Auto motor-racing team: ha fichado por la escudería de Ferrari, he signed up with Ferrari's motor-racing team
* * *escudería nf1. [en automovilismo] (motor racing) team* * *f stable -
5 automovilismo
m.1 motoring.2 motor racing.* * *1 motoring2 DEPORTE motor racing* * *SM motoring* * *masculino motoring* * *= motoring.Ex. As with any range of products, there will be one or two which can be described as 'the best', equivalent to the Rolls-Royce in the motoring world.----* pista de automovilismo = auto race track.* * *masculino motoring* * *= motoring.Ex: As with any range of products, there will be one or two which can be described as 'the best', equivalent to the Rolls-Royce in the motoring world.
* pista de automovilismo = auto race track.* * *motoringCompuesto:motor racing* * *
automovilismo sustantivo masculino
motoring;
automovilismo sustantivo masculino motoring
' automovilismo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
meta
English:
motoring
* * *1. [actividad] motoring* * *m driving* * *automovilismo n motor racing -
6 volante
adj.flying.m.1 (steering) wheel.estar o ir al volante to be at the wheel2 motor racing (automovilismo).3 frill, flounce.4 (referral) note (del médico). (peninsular Spanish)5 shuttlecock.6 leaflet. ( Latin American Spanish)7 steering wheel, handwheel, wheel, driving wheel.8 flier, leaflet.9 flywheel.10 balance wheel.11 Volante.* * *► adjetivo1 (que vuela) flying2 (que se desplaza) flying, mobile2 AUTOMÓVIL steering wheel3 TÉCNICA flywheel4 (de reloj) balance wheel5 (aviso, orden) note, order6 DEPORTE shuttlecock\ir al volante to be driving* * *noun m.* * *1. ADJ1) (=volador) flying2) (=itinerante) [estudio, sede] travelling, traveling (EEUU)meta 1., 1)3) (=inquieto) [persona] unsettled2. SM1) (Aut) steering wheel(LAm) [de propaganda] pamphlet hoja 2)ir al volante — to be at the wheel, be driving
4) ( Esp) (Med) referral noteme dieron un volante para el oftalmólogo — I was referred to o I was given a referral to the ophthalmologist
5) (Bádminton) (=pelota) shuttlecock; (=juego) badminton6) (Cos) flounce3. SMF(Chile)1) (Ftbl) (=jugador) winger2) (=conductor) driver; [de carreras] racing driver* * *Iadjetivo flying (before n)II1)a) (Auto) steering wheelir/ponerse al volante — to be at/to take the wheel
b) (Mec, Tec) flywheel; (para regular altura, velocidad) wheel, handwheelc) ( de reloj) balance wheel2)a) (AmL) ( de propaganda) leaflet, flierb) (Esp) ( para el médico) referral note o slip3) ( en costura) flounce4) (Dep) shuttlecock* * *Iadjetivo flying (before n)II1)a) (Auto) steering wheelir/ponerse al volante — to be at/to take the wheel
b) (Mec, Tec) flywheel; (para regular altura, velocidad) wheel, handwheelc) ( de reloj) balance wheel2)a) (AmL) ( de propaganda) leaflet, flierb) (Esp) ( para el médico) referral note o slip3) ( en costura) flounce4) (Dep) shuttlecock* * *volante11 = steering wheel.Ex: That will not be accomplished by asking: 'How many people are for having the steering wheel in a round form or some other form?'.
* al volante = at the wheel.* detrás del volante = behind the wheel.* horas al volante = driver's hours.* quedarse dormido al volante = fall + asleep at the wheel.* violencia al volante = road rage.volante22 = frill.Ex: This spring, women's clothing embellished with frills and lace are gracing the streets of Japan.
* con volantes = frilly [frillier -comp., frilliest -sup,].* decorado con volantes = frilly [frillier -comp., frilliest -sup,].* de volantes = frilly [frillier -comp., frilliest -sup,].volante33 = flying.Ex: A new flying invention has been unveiled in the US, which could see humans take to the sky.
* trapecio volante = flying trapeze.* * *flying ( before n)A1 ( Auto) steering wheelponte al volante un rato why don't you take the wheel o why don't you drive for a while?su hija iba al volante her daughter was at the wheel o was driving3 (de un reloj) balance wheelB (papel)2 ( Esp) (para el médico) referral note o slipme dio un volante para el cardiólogo she referred me to the cardiologistC (en costura) flounceD (rehilete) shuttlecock, shuttleE1 (conductor) racing driver2 (en fútbol) winger* * *
volante sustantivo masculino
1 (Auto) steering wheel;◊ ir/ponerse al volante to be at/to take the wheel
2
3 ( en costura) flounce
4 (Dep) shuttlecock
volante
I adjetivo flying
II sustantivo masculino
1 (de automóvil) steering wheel
coger el/ ponerse al/ir al volante, to take the wheel: José iba al volante, José was driving
2 Cost ruffle, flounce, frill
3 (para el médico) referral note
' volante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
habilidad
- platillo
- timón
- dar
- girar
- ovni
English:
flying saucer
- frill
- roadhog
- ruffle
- saucer
- shuttlecock
- spin
- steer
- steering wheel
- UFO
- flier
- flounce
- flying
- fly
- loosen
- road
- shuttle
- steering
- unidentified
- wheel
* * *♦ adj1. [que vuela] flying2. [no fijo]el congreso tiene una sede volante each year the conference takes place in a different location;meta volante [en ciclismo] hot spot sprint♦ nm1. [para conducir] (steering) wheel;es un as del volante he's an ace driver2. [automovilismo] Br motor o US auto racing3. [de tela] frill, flounce;una falda de volantes a frilly skirt5. [en bádminton] shuttlecock6. Am [de propaganda] leaflet* * *I adj flyingII m1 AUTO steering wheel;ponerse al volante take the wheel2 de vestido flounce3 MED referral (slip)4 DEP shuttlecock* * *volante adj: flyingvolante nm1) : steering wheel2) folleto: flier, circular3) : shuttlecock4) : flywheel5) : balance wheel (of a watch)6) : ruffle, flounce* * *volante1 adj flyingvolante2 n1. (de coche) steering wheel2. (de bádminton) shuttlecock -
7 autódromo
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8 automovilismo deportivo
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9 automovilístico
adj.motor-racing, motoring, car, automobile.* * *► adjetivo1 car* * *ADJ car antes de s, auto antes de s (EEUU)* * ** * *----* accidente mortal automovilístico = fatal car accident.* parque automovilístico, el = total number of automobiles, the.* * ** * ** accidente mortal automovilístico = fatal car accident.* parque automovilístico, el = total number of automobiles, the.* * *automovilístico -ca* * *
automovilístico
‹ accidente› car ( before n)
' automovilístico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
parque
English:
fleet
* * *automovilístico, -a adjmotor;carrera automovilística motor race;accidente automovilístico car accident* * *adj automobile atr* * *automovilístico, -ca adj: automobile, caraccidente automovilístico: automobile accident -
10 circuito
m.1 circuit (sport & Elec).circuito cerrado closed circuitcircuito impreso/integrado printed/integrated circuit2 belt (contorno).3 tour (viaje).4 racetrack, racecourse, motor-racing track.* * *1 (eléctrico) circuit2 (contorno) circumference3 (recorrido) tour, circuit4 (de carreras) track, circuit\circuito cerrado de televisión closed-circuit televisioncorto circuito short circuit* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=pista) circuit, trackcircuito de carreras — racetrack, racecourse ( esp EEUU), (motor) racing circuit
circuito urbano — city circuit, town circuit
2) (=círculo) circuit3) (Elec) circuit4) (Telec)5) (=gira) tour* * *1) ( pista) track, circuit; (de circo, exposición) circuit2) (Elec, Electrón) circuit•* * *= circuit.Ex. A photolithographic process selectively dopes minute areas of the silicon and so builds up circuits.----* circuito cerrado de television = closed circuit television (CCTV).* circuito de carreras = race track.* circuito de la información = information chain, the, information provision chain, the.* circuito electrónico = electronic circuit.* circuito integrado = integrated circuit.* circuitos = circuitry.* circuito virtual pemanente = permanent virtual circuit (PVC).* cortacircuitos = circuit breaker.* cortocircuito = short circuit.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en circuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.* formando un circuito cerrado = looped.* * *1) ( pista) track, circuit; (de circo, exposición) circuit2) (Elec, Electrón) circuit•* * *= circuit.Ex: A photolithographic process selectively dopes minute areas of the silicon and so builds up circuits.
* circuito cerrado de television = closed circuit television (CCTV).* circuito de carreras = race track.* circuito de la información = information chain, the, information provision chain, the.* circuito electrónico = electronic circuit.* circuito integrado = integrated circuit.* circuitos = circuitry.* circuito virtual pemanente = permanent virtual circuit (PVC).* cortacircuitos = circuit breaker.* cortocircuito = short circuit.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en circuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.* formando un circuito cerrado = looped.* * *A1 (pista) track, circuitel circuito de Monza the Monza circuit2 (de un circo, una exposición) circuitCompuesto:urban cycleCompuestos:closed circuitcircuito cerrado de televisión closed-circuit televisionseries o serial circuitprinted circuitintegrated circuit* * *
circuito sustantivo masculino
(de circo, exposición) circuitb) (Elec, Electrón) circuit
circuito sustantivo masculino
1 Elec circuit
2 Auto Dep track, circuit
' circuito' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calle
- recta
- carga
- resistencia
- salida
- sobrecarga
- sobrecargar
- televisión
English:
circuit
- lap
- racetrack
- closed
- loop
* * *circuito nm1. [eléctrico] circuitcircuito abierto open circuit; Elec circuito de alimentación power circuit;circuito cerrado closed circuit;circuito cerrado de televisión closed circuit television;circuito eléctrico electric circuit;circuito impreso printed circuit;circuito integrado integrated circuit;circuito lógico logic circuit;circuito en paralelo parallel circuit2. [de carreras] [en automovilismo] circuit;[en ciclismo] course;el circuito de Jerez the Jerez circuitcircuito de entrenamiento fitness circuit;circuito urbano city circuit3. [de exposición, obra teatral] circuit;la película pasará por el circuito de los cines de arte y ensayo the movie o Br film will be shown on the art house circuit4. [de competiciones deportivas] circuit;el circuito europeo/americano [de golf] the European/American Tour;la mejor tenista del circuito femenino the best tennis player on the ladies' circuit5. [contorno] belt6. [viaje] tour;un circuito por los países escandinavos a tour of the Scandinavian countries* * *m circuit;corto circuito EL short circuit* * *circuito nm: circuit* * *circuito n1. (pista) track2. (eléctrico) circuit -
11 carrera de carros
• car racing• motor racing -
12 enloquecer
v.1 to drive mad (volver loco).2 to go mad.3 to drive wild or crazy (gustar mucho).le enloquece el esquí she's mad o crazy about skiing4 to madden, to craze, to drive mad, to derange.5 to become crazy, to go crazy, to become mad, to go insane.* * *1 (volver loco) to drive mad1 (volverse loco) to go mad/crazy, go out of one's mind1 to go mad/crazy, go out of one's mind* * *1.VT (=volver loco) to drive mad; (=enfurecer) to madden, drive crazy2.VI3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to drive... crazy o mad2.enloquecer vi1) ( perder el juicio) to go crazy o madenloqueció de celos — he was driven crazy o insane with jealousy
2) (fam) ( gustar mucho)3.enloquecerse v prona) ( entusiasmarse) to go crazy, go madenloquecerse por algo — to be crazy o mad about something (colloq)
b) ( perder el juicio) to go crazy o mad* * *= go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, get + a buzz from.Ex. It depicts fascism as a crusade for preserving literature's purity, a crusade that went berserk.Ex. You have also probably read about cases where an employee ' went postal' and entered a company building, shooting his boss and other employees.Ex. Sawer went crazy after the woman he was having an affair with was caught and her husband killed her.Ex. How anyone can get a buzz from laying into someone is beyond me; it's not nice to see it happen - too many times have I seen people beaten up over nothing.----* enloquecerse por = go + gaga (over).* * *1.verbo transitivo to drive... crazy o mad2.enloquecer vi1) ( perder el juicio) to go crazy o madenloqueció de celos — he was driven crazy o insane with jealousy
2) (fam) ( gustar mucho)3.enloquecerse v prona) ( entusiasmarse) to go crazy, go madenloquecerse por algo — to be crazy o mad about something (colloq)
b) ( perder el juicio) to go crazy o mad* * *= go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, get + a buzz from.Ex: It depicts fascism as a crusade for preserving literature's purity, a crusade that went berserk.
Ex: You have also probably read about cases where an employee ' went postal' and entered a company building, shooting his boss and other employees.Ex: Sawer went crazy after the woman he was having an affair with was caught and her husband killed her.Ex: How anyone can get a buzz from laying into someone is beyond me; it's not nice to see it happen - too many times have I seen people beaten up over nothing.* enloquecerse por = go + gaga (over).* * *enloquecer [E3 ]vtto drive … crazy o ( esp BrE) mad■ enloquecerviA (perder el juicio) to go crazy o ( BrE) mad, go out of one's mind enloquecer DE algo:enloqueció de celos he was driven crazy o insane o mad with jealousy, he went out of his mind with jealousyB ( fam)1 (entusiasmarse) to go crazy, go mad ( esp BrE) enloquecerse POR algo to be crazy o mad ABOUT sth ( colloq)2(trastornarse): se enloquece de dolor the pain drives him crazy o mad* * *
enloquecer ( conjugate enloquecer) verbo transitivo
to drive … crazy o mad
verbo intransitivo ( perder el juicio) to go crazy o mad;◊ enloqueció de celos he was driven crazy o insane with jealousy
enloquecer
I verbo intransitivo to go mad: enloqueció después del accidente, when the accident occurred he flew into a fit of rage
II verbo transitivo
1 (hacer perder el juicio) to drive mad: la muerte de su esposa lo enloqueció, the death of his wife drove him to insanity
2 familiar (gustar mucho) le enloquecen las carreras de coches, she's crazy about motor racing
' enloquecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
perturbar
- zafarse
English:
go
- lose
- madden
- rail
* * *♦ vt1. [volver loco] to drive mad2. [gustar mucho a] to drive wild o crazy;le enloquece el esquí she's mad o crazy about skiing♦ vito go mad;enloquecía de angustia/dolor he was half-crazy with worry/pain* * *I v/t drive crazy omadII v/i go crazy omad;me enloquece el chocolate I’m mad about chocolate* * *enloquecer {53} vtalocar: to drive crazy* * *enloquecer vb2. (volverse loco) to go crazy3. (gustar mucho) to be crazy about -
13 motorístico
ADJ motor-racing antes de s* * *motorístico -ca‹prueba/carrera› motorcycle ( before n); ‹afición› for motorcycles o motorcycling -
14 scalextric ®
SM1) Scalextric ® ( model motor racing set)2) (Aut) complicated traffic interchange, spaghetti junction * -
15 carreras de coches
motor racing sg -
16 automovilismo
• driving• motor racing• motoring -
17 carreras automovilísticas
f.pl.motor racing. -
18 coche
m.1 car (automobile).viajar en coche to travel by carcoche de alquiler hire carcoche automático automaticcoche bomba car bombcoche de carreras racing carcoche celular police vancoches de choque Dodgems®, bumper carscoche deportivo sports carcoche de empresa company carcoche familiar estate carcoche fúnebre hearsecoche de ocasión used carcoche patrulla patrol carcoche de policía police carcoche usado o de segunda mano used car2 carriage.3 pram (British), baby carriage (United States) (for child).4 coach (of train).coche cama sleeping car, sleepercoche restaurante restaurant o dining car* * *1 (automóvil) car, automobile, motorcar2 (de tren, de caballos) carriage, coach3 (de niño) pram, US baby carriage\coche bomba car bombcoche cama sleeping carcoche de alquiler hired car, US rented carcoche de bomberos fire enginecoche de carreras racing carcoche de época vintage carcoche deportivo sports carcoche familiar estate (car), US station wagoncoche fúnebre hearsecoches de choque dodgems, bumper cars* * *noun m.* * *ISM1) (=automóvil) car, automobile (EEUU)frmfuimos a Almería en coche — we drove to Almeria, we went to Almeria by car
coche blindado — armoured car, armored car (EEUU)
coche celular — police van, patrol wagon (EEUU)
coche de caballos — coach, carriage
coche de choque — bumper car, dodgem (Brit)
coche de línea — coach, long distance bus ( esp EEUU)
coche de ocasión — used car, second-hand car
coche de punto — † taxi
coche escoba — (Ciclismo) sag wagon
coche usado — used car, second-hand car
coche Z, coche zeta — police car, patrol car
2) (Ferro) coach, car ( esp EEUU), carriagecoche cama — sleeping car, sleeper, Pullman (EEUU)
coche comedor — dining car, restaurant car
coche de equipajes — luggage van, baggage car (EEUU)
3) [de bebé] pram, baby carriage (EEUU)4) Méx (=taxi) taxi, cabIIcoche de monte — wild pig o boar
* * *1) (Auto) car, auto (AmE), automobile (AmE)coches usados or de segunda mano or de ocasión — used o (BrE) secondhand cars
en el coche de San Fernando — on shanks's mare (AmE) o (BrE) pony
2)a) (Ferr) car (AmE), carriage (BrE)b) ( de bebé) baby carriage (AmE), pram (BrE); ( en forma de sillita) stroller (AmE), pushchair (BrE)c) ( carruaje) coach, carriage•* * *= automobile, car, motor vehicle.Ex. It was a dozen years later that the first central electric power station was built; a decade was to pass before the automobile was invented, and nearly three decades before the first airplane flew.Ex. Benchmarks are the times taken to carry out a set of standard operations and they are comparable to the government fuel consumption figures for cars.Ex. This paper considers the lawsuit brought against a police officer in the Kent Constabulary, UK, who worked in his spare time for a debt collection agency and used the Police National Computer to retrieve information concerning the owner of a motor vehicle.----* accidente de coche = car accident.* accidente mortal de coche = fatal car accident.* alarma de coche = car alarm.* alquiler de coches = car rental, car hire.* arrebatar el coche = carjack.* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.* cementerio de coches = junkyard, scrapyard.* coche alquilado = self-drive car.* coche blindado = armoured car, armoured car.* coche bomba = car bomb.* coche bomba suicida = suicide car bomb.* coche cama = sleeping car.* coche de bomberos = fire engine, fire truck.* coche de caballos = horse and buggy, buggy, victoria.* coche de carreras = competition car.* coche de cinco puertas = hatchback.* coche de competición = competition car.* coche de época = vintage car.* coche de juguete = toy car.* coche de ocasión = used car, second-hand car.* coche deportivo = sports car.* coche de segunda mano = used car, second-hand car.* coche familiar = family car.* coche fúnebre = hearse.* coche mortuorio = hearse.* coche sin caballos = horseless carriage automobile, horseless carriage.* coche usado = used car, second-hand car.* coche viejo = lemon, jalopy.* compartir el viaje en coche = car-pool [carpool].* concesionario de coches = car dealer, auto dealer.* cuidados del coche = car maintenance.* dándose una vuelta en coche = out for a spin.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un paseo en coche = go out for + a drive.* de paseo en coche = out for a spin.* en coche = drive.* entrada para coches = driveway.* entretenimiento del coche = car maintenance.* fabricante de coches = automaker, carmaker.* familia con dos coches = two-car family.* gato del coche = car jack.* ir a un Lugar en coche = drive out to.* lavado de coches = car wash.* lavar el coche = wash + car.* línea de montaje de coches = car assembly line.* llave del coche = car key.* mantenimiento del coche = car maintenance.* matriculación de coches = motor vehicle registration, car registration.* matrícula de coche = license plate, number plate.* mecánico de coches = auto mechanic.* negocio de venta de coches usados = used car business.* persecución en coche a alta velocidad = high-speed chase.* picnic alrededor del maletero del coche = tailgate party.* porche para guardar el coche = car port.* préstamo para compra de coche = car loan.* repuesto de coche = autopart.* salir a dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* salir a pasear en coche = go out for + a drive.* salir de paseo en coche = go out for + a drive.* seguro de coche = car insurance.* seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.* solicitar los servicios de una prostituta desde el coche = kerb-crawling [curb-crawling, -USA].* transbordador de coches = car ferry.* vendedor de coches de ocasión = second-hand car dealer, used-car dealer.* vendedor de coches de segunda mano = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.* vendedor de coches usados = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.* venta de coches = car sales.* viaje en coche compartido = car-pool [carpool].* * *1) (Auto) car, auto (AmE), automobile (AmE)coches usados or de segunda mano or de ocasión — used o (BrE) secondhand cars
en el coche de San Fernando — on shanks's mare (AmE) o (BrE) pony
2)a) (Ferr) car (AmE), carriage (BrE)b) ( de bebé) baby carriage (AmE), pram (BrE); ( en forma de sillita) stroller (AmE), pushchair (BrE)c) ( carruaje) coach, carriage•* * *= automobile, car, motor vehicle.Ex: It was a dozen years later that the first central electric power station was built; a decade was to pass before the automobile was invented, and nearly three decades before the first airplane flew.
Ex: Benchmarks are the times taken to carry out a set of standard operations and they are comparable to the government fuel consumption figures for cars.Ex: This paper considers the lawsuit brought against a police officer in the Kent Constabulary, UK, who worked in his spare time for a debt collection agency and used the Police National Computer to retrieve information concerning the owner of a motor vehicle.* accidente de coche = car accident.* accidente mortal de coche = fatal car accident.* alarma de coche = car alarm.* alquiler de coches = car rental, car hire.* arrebatar el coche = carjack.* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.* cementerio de coches = junkyard, scrapyard.* coche alquilado = self-drive car.* coche blindado = armoured car, armoured car.* coche bomba = car bomb.* coche bomba suicida = suicide car bomb.* coche cama = sleeping car.* coche de bomberos = fire engine, fire truck.* coche de caballos = horse and buggy, buggy, victoria.* coche de carreras = competition car.* coche de cinco puertas = hatchback.* coche de competición = competition car.* coche de época = vintage car.* coche de juguete = toy car.* coche de ocasión = used car, second-hand car.* coche deportivo = sports car.* coche de segunda mano = used car, second-hand car.* coche familiar = family car.* coche fúnebre = hearse.* coche mortuorio = hearse.* coche sin caballos = horseless carriage automobile, horseless carriage.* coche usado = used car, second-hand car.* coche viejo = lemon, jalopy.* compartir el viaje en coche = car-pool [carpool].* concesionario de coches = car dealer, auto dealer.* cuidados del coche = car maintenance.* dándose una vuelta en coche = out for a spin.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un paseo en coche = go out for + a drive.* de paseo en coche = out for a spin.* en coche = drive.* entrada para coches = driveway.* entretenimiento del coche = car maintenance.* fabricante de coches = automaker, carmaker.* familia con dos coches = two-car family.* gato del coche = car jack.* ir a un Lugar en coche = drive out to.* lavado de coches = car wash.* lavar el coche = wash + car.* línea de montaje de coches = car assembly line.* llave del coche = car key.* mantenimiento del coche = car maintenance.* matriculación de coches = motor vehicle registration, car registration.* matrícula de coche = license plate, number plate.* mecánico de coches = auto mechanic.* negocio de venta de coches usados = used car business.* persecución en coche a alta velocidad = high-speed chase.* picnic alrededor del maletero del coche = tailgate party.* porche para guardar el coche = car port.* préstamo para compra de coche = car loan.* repuesto de coche = autopart.* salir a dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* salir a pasear en coche = go out for + a drive.* salir de paseo en coche = go out for + a drive.* seguro de coche = car insurance.* seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.* solicitar los servicios de una prostituta desde el coche = kerb-crawling [curb-crawling, -USA].* transbordador de coches = car ferry.* vendedor de coches de ocasión = second-hand car dealer, used-car dealer.* vendedor de coches de segunda mano = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.* vendedor de coches usados = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.* venta de coches = car sales.* viaje en coche compartido = car-pool [carpool].* * *nos llevó en coche a la estación he drove us to the station, he took us to the station in the carcoches usados or de segunda mano or de ocasión used o ( BrE) secondhand carsCompuestos:veteran o vintage carcar bomb( Esp) bubble car( RPl) racing carracing carbumper car, Dodgem® car ( BrE)courtesy carveteran o vintage cartoy carcompany carsports carbroom o sag wagonhearse● coche K( Esp) unmarked police carhearsepatrol car, police carradio patrol car● coche Z(en Esp) police car, patrol carB2 (de bebé) baby carriage ( AmE), pram ( BrE); (en forma de sillita) stroller ( AmE), pushchair ( BrE)3 (carruaje) coach, carriageCompuestos:sleeper, sleeping carmail carcarriage(CS) sleeper, sleeping cardining car, restaurant car ( BrE)* * *
coche sustantivo masculino
coche bomba car bomb;
coche de bomberos fire engine, fire truck (AmE);
coche de carreras racing car;
coche de choque bumper car;
coche fúnebre hearse
coche cama or (CS) dormitorio sleeper, sleeping car
( en forma de sillita) stroller (AmE), pushchair (BrE)
coche sustantivo masculino
1 car
ir en coche, to go by car
coche de bomberos, fire engine
coche de carreras, racing car
coches de choques, bumper cars
coche fúnebre, hearse
2 (carruaje de caballos, vagón de tren) carriage, coach
coche cama, sleeping car, US sleeper
' coche' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adelantar
- adorno
- alquilar
- alquiler
- ancha
- ancho
- antirrobo
- apearse
- arrastre
- baja
- bajar
- bajarse
- bajo
- bandazo
- bloquear
- bomba
- calambre
- calarse
- caña
- cariño
- carroza
- cascada
- cascado
- celular
- chapa
- chirriar
- ciega
- ciego
- concretamente
- conducir
- contraria
- contrario
- coscorrón
- cuneta
- de
- delantera
- descender
- desguace
- deshecha
- deshecho
- despistada
- despistado
- dirigir
- dotada
- dotado
- embestir
- empantanarse
- empotrar
- en
- enana
English:
amends
- anticipate
- attendant
- auction
- audacious
- auto
- automatic
- automobile
- back
- banger
- battered
- battery
- belong
- block in
- bomb
- brag
- break into
- break up
- bring back
- bring up
- broken-down
- buffet car
- bumper car
- by
- car
- car bomb
- car-boot sale
- car-phone
- career
- carload
- carsick
- check
- climb
- coach
- collide
- collision
- compact
- cram
- crash
- crawl
- custom
- dent
- dip into
- do
- draw up
- dream
- drive
- drive off
- drive-through
- driver
* * *coche nm1. [automóvil] car, US automobile;ir en coche [montado] to go by car;[conduciendo] to drive;no me gusta ir en coche al centro I prefer not to drive into town;viajar en coche to travel by car;Fam coche de alquiler hire car;coche antiguo [de antes de 1930] vintage car;[más moderno] classic car;coche automático automatic;coche bomba car bomb;coche de bomberos fire engine, US fire truck;coche de carreras racing car;coche celular police van;coches de choque bumper cars, Br Dodgems®;coche deportivo sports car;coche eléctrico electric car;coche de empresa company car;coche de época [de antes de 1930] vintage car;[más moderno] classic car;coche escoba [en carrera] sweeper van;coche fúnebre hearse;coche patrulla patrol car;coche de policía police car2. [autobús] buscoche de línea bus [between towns]3. [de caballos] carriage4. [de niño] Br pram, US baby carriage5. [de tren] coach, Br carriage, US carcoche cama sleeping car, sleeper;coche restaurante restaurant o dining car* * *m1 car3 FERR car, Brcarriage* * *coche nm1) : car, automobile2) : coach, carriage3)coche cama : sleeping car4)coche fúnebre : hearse* * *coche n1. (en general) car2. (vagón) carriage -
19 carrera
f.1 race.carreras races, racing¿echamos una carrera? shall we race each other?carrera armamentística o de armamentos arms racecarrera de caballos horse racecarrera de coches motor racela carrera espacial the space racecarrera de fondo long-distance racecarrera de obstáculos steeplechasecarrera de relevos relay (race)2 university course (estudios).hacer la carrera de derecho/físicas to study law/physics (at university)cuando acabes la carrera when you finish your studies3 career.4 route (trayecto).5 ride.¿cuánto es la carrera a la estación? what's the fare to the station?6 ladder (British), run (United States).7 stroke (Tec) (de émbolo).8 run.9 parting (en el pelo). (Colombian Spanish, Mexican Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish)10 run in stocking, run in hose, run, ladder.11 travel, sliding gap.* * *1 (acción) run3 (camino) road4 DEPORTE race5 (estudios) degree course, university education■ ¿qué carrera hiciste? what did you study at University?, US what did you major in?6 (profesión) career7 (de media) ladder, US run8 (calle) street, avenue\a la carrera in a hurrydar carrera a alguien to pay for somebody's studiesdarse una carrera to hurry, run as fast as one cande carrera figurado parrot fashionhacer carrera figurado to get onhacer carrera en la vida figurado to succeed in lifehacer la carrera eufemístico to walk the streetsno poder hacer carrera con/de alguien not to be able to do a thing with somebody■ Mariano es muy cabezota y no se puede hacer carrera de él Mariano is so stubborn that you can't get anywhere with himtomar carrera to take a runcarrera contra reloj race against the clockcarrera de armamentos / carrera armamentística arms racecarrera de caballos horse racecarrera de coches / carrera de automóviles car racecarrera de fondo long-distance racecarrera de medio fondo middle-distance racecarrera de relevos relay racecarrera de vallas hurdle racecarrera diplomática diplomatic career* * *noun f.1) run2) race3) course4) career* * *SF1) (=acción) (tb Béisbol) runtuvimos que pegarnos una carrera para no perder el tren — we had to run for it so as not to miss the train
emprendí una loca carrera en dirección a la salida — I made a mad dash o rush for the exit
¿nos echamos una carrera hasta el muro? — race you to the wall!
nos fuimos de una carrera y llegamos en cinco minutos — we ran for it o rushed over and got there in five minutes
tuvo que hacer el trabajo a la carrera — he had to rush through the job o do the job in a rush
2) (=competición) racecarrera armamentista, carrera armamentística — arms race
carrera contrarreloj — (lit) time trial; (fig) race against time
carrera corta — dash, sprint
carrera de ensacados — Cono Sur sack race
la Carrera de Indias — ( Hist) the Indies run
carrera de obstáculos — (Atletismo, Equitación) steeplechase; [para niños] obstacle race
carrera de relevos — relay, relay race
carrera de vallas — (Atletismo) hurdles; (Equitación) steeplechase
3) (tb: carrera universitaria) (university) courseno sabe qué hará cuando termine la carrera — he doesn't know what he'll do after university o when he finishes his course
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dar carrera a algn — to pay sb through college•
hacer una carrera, estoy haciendo la carrera de Económicas — I'm doing a degree in economics•
tener carrera — to have a (university) degree4) (tb: carrera profesional) careerse encuentra en uno de los momentos más difíciles de su carrera política — this is one of the most difficult moments of her political career
•
diplomático de carrera — career diplomat•
hacer carrera — to advance one's career, pursue a careerquiso hacer carrera en el partido — he tried to pursue a career o advance his career in the party
no hago carrera con este niño — I can't make any headway o I'm getting nowhere with this child
carrera artística — [de actor] career as an actor; [de pintor, escultor] artistic career
carrera literaria — literary career, career as a writer
carrera militar — career as a soldier, military career
carrera política — political career, career as a politician
5) [en medias] run, ladder6) (=recorrido) [de desfile] route; [de taxi] ride, journey; [de barco] run, route; [de estrella, planeta] course7) (=avenida) avenue8) (Mec) [de émbolo] stroke; [de válvula] lift9) (=hilera) row, line; [de ladrillos] course10) (=viga) beam, rafter11) (Mús) run* * *1) (Dep) ( competición) racete echo or (RPl) te juego una carrera — I'll race you
2)a) (fam) ( corrida)tendremos que echar una carrera si queremos alcanzar el tren — we'll have to run if we want to catch the train (colloq)
darse or pegarse una carrera — to run as fast as one can
me fui de una carrera a su casa — I tore o raced o rushed round to her house (colloq)
a la(s) carrera(s): siempre anda a la(s) carrera(s) she's always in a hurry o rush; hice la última parte a la(s) carrera(s) — I really rushed through the last part
b) (Esp fam)hacer la carrera — to turn tricks (AmE sl), to be on the game (BrE sl)
3)a) (Educ) degree courseseguir or hacer una carrera universitaria — to do a degree course, to study for a degree
dejó la carrera a medias — he dropped out halfway through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
les dieron (una) carrera a sus hijos — they put their children through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
b) (profesión, trayectoria) careerun diplomático/militar de carrera — a career diplomat/officer
no poder hacer carrera de or con alguien: no puedo hacer carrera de este hijo mío — I can't do a thing with this son of mine
4) ( recorrido)a) ( de taxi) ride, journeyb) (AmL) ( en baloncesto)5) ( en la media) run, ladder (BrE); ( en el pelo) (Col, Ven) part (AmE), parting (BrE)6) ( en nombres de calles) street* * *1) (Dep) ( competición) racete echo or (RPl) te juego una carrera — I'll race you
2)a) (fam) ( corrida)tendremos que echar una carrera si queremos alcanzar el tren — we'll have to run if we want to catch the train (colloq)
darse or pegarse una carrera — to run as fast as one can
me fui de una carrera a su casa — I tore o raced o rushed round to her house (colloq)
a la(s) carrera(s): siempre anda a la(s) carrera(s) she's always in a hurry o rush; hice la última parte a la(s) carrera(s) — I really rushed through the last part
b) (Esp fam)hacer la carrera — to turn tricks (AmE sl), to be on the game (BrE sl)
3)a) (Educ) degree courseseguir or hacer una carrera universitaria — to do a degree course, to study for a degree
dejó la carrera a medias — he dropped out halfway through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
les dieron (una) carrera a sus hijos — they put their children through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
b) (profesión, trayectoria) careerun diplomático/militar de carrera — a career diplomat/officer
no poder hacer carrera de or con alguien: no puedo hacer carrera de este hijo mío — I can't do a thing with this son of mine
4) ( recorrido)a) ( de taxi) ride, journeyb) (AmL) ( en baloncesto)5) ( en la media) run, ladder (BrE); ( en el pelo) (Col, Ven) part (AmE), parting (BrE)6) ( en nombres de calles) street* * *carrera11 = race.Ex: Equality of opportunity is a myth: whilst some people start the race highly trained and wearing spikes others have balls and chains attached to their ankles and wear hobnailed boots = La igualdad de oportunidades es un mito: mientras que algunas personas empiezan la carrera muy preparados y llevan zapatillas de clavos, otras arrastran grilletes y cadenas en sus tobillos y llevan botas con clavos.
* bicicleta de carreras = racing bike.* bici de carreras = racing bike.* carrera a pie = foot race.* carrera armamentista, la = arms race, the.* carrera contra el tiempo = race against time, race against the clock.* carrera contra reloj = race against time, race against the clock.* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.* carrera de entrenamiento = training run.* carrera de motocross = motocross race.* carrera de motos = motorcycle racing.* carrera de obstáculos = steeplechase.* carrera de relevos = relay race, relay race.* carrera de sacos = sack race, potato sack race.* carrera de tres piernas = three-legged race, three-legged race.* carrera informal = fun run.* carrera pedestre = foot race.* carrera presidencial = presidential race.* carreras = racing.* carreras de caballos = horse-racing.* carreras de galgos = greyhound racing.* circuito de carreras = race track.* coche de carreras = competition car.* corredor de carreras = race driver.carrera22 = career, career pattern, course of study.Ex: She began her career at Central Missouri State University where she was Head of the Documents Depository.
Ex: Non-traditional career patterns include part-time work; job share, flexitime, freelance and services by consultants and information brokers.Ex: The notion that a course of study, whether academic or vocational/technical, prepares a person for a lifetime career is outdated and dangerous.* avanzar en una carrera profesional = further + a career.* carrera académica = academic career.* carrera política = political career.* carrera profesional = career choice, professional career.* carrera universitaria = university career, degree programme, academic major.* primer año de carrera = freshman year.* * *A ( Dep) (competición) racecarrera de caballos horse racelas carreras the racesla carrera de los 100 metros vallas the 100 meters hurdlescarrera ciclista cycle racetodavía quedan en carrera 124 competidores there are still 124 competitors in the racete echo or ( RPl) te juego una carrera I'll race youCompuestos:● carrera armamentista or armamentísticaarms race( Dep) time trialuna carrera contra reloj para salvar el monumento a race against time o against the clock to save the monumentarms race( Col) sack race( RPl) sack race( Chi) sack racelong-distance racepursuit racerelay racerallylong-distance racesack racethree-legged racesulky o harness racespace racefootracefun runfpl gaucho horse races (pl)B1 ( fam)(corrida): tendremos que echar una carrera si queremos alcanzar el tren we'll have to get moving o get a move on if we want to catch the train ( colloq)me fui de una carrera a casa de la abuela I tore o raced o rushed round to my grandmother's house ( colloq)a la carreraor a las carreras: siempre anda a las carreras she's always in a hurry o rushse llevó el dinero y huyó a la carrera he took the money and ranhice la última parte a las carreras I really rushed through the last parttomar carrera to take a run-up2hace la carrera por las Ramblas she works her beat o turns tricks along the Ramblas (sl)C1 ( Educ) degree courseseguir or hacer una carrera universitaria to do a degree course, to study for a degreeestá haciendo la carrera de Derecho he's doing a degree in law o a law degreetiene la carrera de Físicas she has a degree in physicscuando termine la carrera piensa colocarse de profesora when she finishes her studies o degree o when she graduates she intends to get a job as teacherdejó la carrera a medias he dropped out halfway through college ( AmE), he dropped out halfway through university o through his degree course ( BrE)muy pocos podían dar carrera a sus hijos very few people could afford to put their children through college ( AmE) o ( BrE) university2 (profesión, trayectoria) careeres una mujer de carrera she's a career womanun diplomático/militar de carrera a career diplomat/officerhizo su carrera en el cuerpo diplomático he pursued a career in the diplomatic corpshacer carrera to carve out a careerempieza a hacer carrera en el cine she is beginning to make a name for herself in moviesno poder hacer carrera de or con algn: no puedo hacer carrera de este hijo mío I can't do a thing with this son of mineCompuestos:1 (de taxi) ride, journeyel importe de la carrera hasta el aeropuerto the fare to the airport2 (de un desfile) route3 ( Astron) course4Compuestos:upstrokedownstrokeE¿de qué lado te haces la carrera? which side do you part your hair on?G2 (en Col) street ( which runs from north to south)* * *
carrera sustantivo femenino
1 (Dep) ( competición) race;
la carrera de los 100 metros vallas the 100 meters hurdles;
te echo una carrera I'll race you;
carrera de armamentos arms race;
carrera contra reloj (Dep) time trial;
carrera de fondo long-distance race;
carrera de postas o relevos relay race
2 (fam) ( corrida): darse or pegarse una carrera to run as fast as one can;◊ me fui de una carrera a su casa I raced o rushed round to her house (colloq);
a la(s) carrera(s) in a rush
3a) (Educ) degree course;
carrera media/superior three-year/five-year university course
4 ( en la media) run, ladder (BrE);
( en el pelo) (Col, Ven) part (AmE), parting (BrE)
carrera sustantivo femenino
1 (en una media) run, ladder
2 (competición) race: te echo una carrera, I'll race you
carrera contrarreloj, race against the clock
carrera de armamentos, arms race
(de caballos) horse race
3 (estudios universitarios) degree
carrera técnica, technical degree
4 (profesión) career, profession
5 (trayecto en taxi) journey
♦ Locuciones: a la carrera, in a hurry
' carrera' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonar
- acabar
- año
- antepenúltima
- antepenúltimo
- comprometer
- conquistar
- cumbre
- disputar
- Ecuador
- hacer
- obstáculo
- plenitud
- relevo
- rutilante
- sprint
- terminar
- trayectoria
- truncar
- ventaja
- vivir
- abandono
- accidentado
- acortar
- ascender
- auge
- auto
- automovilístico
- cima
- clasificar
- contrarreloj
- cross
- culminación
- culminante
- descolgar
- diplomacia
- diplomático
- eliminatoria
- encabezar
- enfermería
- estudiar
- fondo
- huincha
- largar
- llenar
- magisterio
- mentalizar
- participante
- peleado
- regata
English:
academic
- arms race
- blow
- career
- chequered
- circuit
- climax
- clock
- competitor
- course
- dash
- exert
- fall behind
- fortuitous
- fourth
- grandstand
- grueling
- gruelling
- hesitation
- high
- horse
- ladder
- leg
- mad
- obstacle race
- outright
- peak
- prep
- promising
- race
- relay
- run
- sack race
- scramble
- start
- stay
- steeplechase
- win
- drop
- early
- graduate
- hold
- junior
- late
- low
- move
- part
- parting
- professional
- racing
* * *carrera nftuve que dar una carrera para atrapar el autobús I had to run to catch the bus;a la carrera [corriendo] running, at a run;[rápidamente] fast, quickly; [alocadamente] hastily;ir a un sitio de una carrera to run somewhere;2. [competición] race;carreras races, racing;un caballo de carreras a racehorse;un coche de carreras a racing car;sólo quedan diez motos en carrera only ten motorbikes are left in the race;echaron una carrera hasta la puerta they raced each other to the door;¿echamos una carrera? shall we race each other?;varias empresas han entrado en la carrera por ganar el concurso a number of firms have joined the race to win the competitioncarrera armamentística arms race;carrera de armamentos arms race;carrera de caballos horse race;me gustan las carreras de caballos I like horseracing;carrera ciclista cycle race;carrera contrarreloj [en ciclismo] time trial;Fig race against the clock; RP carrera de embolsados sack race; Méx carrera de encostalados sack race;la carrera espacial the space race;carrera por etapas [en ciclismo] stage race;carrera de fondo long-distance race;carrera de fondo en carretera [en ciclismo] road race;carrera de galgos greyhound race;carrera hípica horse race;carrera de medio fondo middle-distance race;carrera de motos motorcycle race;me gustan las carreras de motos I like motorcycle racing;carrera de obstáculos steeplechase;Figeste proyecto se ha convertido en una carrera de obstáculos it has been one problem after another with this project;carrera popular fun run;carrera de relevos relay (race);carrera de sacos sack race;carrera de vallas hurdles race;carrera de velocidad [en atletismo] sprint3. [en béisbol, críquet] runcarrera completa home run4. [estudios] university course;hacer la carrera de derecho/físicas to study law/physics (at university);tengo la carrera de Medicina I'm a medicine graduate, I have a degree in medicine;¿qué piensas hacer cuando acabes la carrera? what do you want to do when you finish your studies?;darle (una) carrera a alguien to pay for sb's studies;Fam Fig¡vaya carrera lleva tu hijo! your son's got quite a record!carrera media = three-year university course (as opposed to normal five-year course);carrera superior = university course lasting five or six years;carrera técnica applied science degree5. [profesión] career;eligió la carrera de las armas she decided to join the army;de carrera [de profesión] career;es diplomático/militar de carrera he's a career diplomat/soldier;hacer carrera [triunfar] to get on;está haciendo carrera en el mundo periodístico she's carving out a career for herself as a journalist;Espcon estos niños tan rebeldes no se puede hacer carrera you can't do anything with these badly behaved children6. CompFamhacer la carrera [prostituirse] to walk the streets7. [trayecto] route8. [de taxi] ride;¿cuánto es la carrera a la estación? what's the fare to the station?9. [en medias] Br ladder, US run;10. [calle] street, = name of certain streets11. Náut routeHist la Carrera de (las) Indias the Indies run, = trade route between Seville and Spain's American colonies12. Astron course13. [hilera] row, line;[de ladrillos] course carrera ascendente upstroke;carrera de compresión compression stroke;carrera descendente downstroke15. Arquit girder, beam16. Col, Méx, Ven [en el pelo] Br parting, US part17. RP [tejido] row* * *f1 race;hacer la carrera famde prostituta turn tricks fam, Brbe on the game fam2 EDU degree course;dar carrera a alguien put s.o. through college, Br put s.o. through university3 profesional career;hacer carrera pursue a career;militar de carrera professional soldier4 en béisbol run5 Méxen el pelo part, Brparting* * *carrera nf1) : run, runninga la carrera: at full speedde carrera: hastily2) : race3) : course of study4) : career, profession5) : run (in baseball)* * *carrera n1. (competición deportiva) race¿quién ha ganado la carrera? who won the race?2. (estudios universitarios) degree3. (profesión) careertuvo mucho éxito a lo largo de su carrera de cantante he was very successful during his singing career4. (en una media) ladder -
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f.motorbike, motorcycle (British).* * *\moto acuática jet ski* * *ISF (motor)bike- ir como una moto- ponerse como una motoII moto, -amoto acuática, moto de agua — jet ski
1. ADJ1) CAm orphaned, abandoned2) And tailless2.SM / F CAm orphanmota* * *femenino ( motocicleta) motorcycle, motorbike (BrE); (motoneta, escúter) (motor) scooter* * *= motorcycle, motorbike.Ex. Chilton Book Company is probably the largest publisher of repair guides for automobiles and motorcycles, and there is no end to the clamor for these tools at a reference desk.Ex. Remember, if you take the road test on your motorbike, scooter or moped, you will receive a driver's licence that allows you to operate these types of vehicles only.----* carrera de motos = motorcycle racing.* ir en moto = bike.* montar en moto = bike.* moto acuática = jet-ski.* vender la moto a Alguien = pull + the wool over + Posesivo + eyes.* * *femenino ( motocicleta) motorcycle, motorbike (BrE); (motoneta, escúter) (motor) scooter* * *= motorcycle, motorbike.Ex: Chilton Book Company is probably the largest publisher of repair guides for automobiles and motorcycles, and there is no end to the clamor for these tools at a reference desk.
Ex: Remember, if you take the road test on your motorbike, scooter or moped, you will receive a driver's licence that allows you to operate these types of vehicles only.* carrera de motos = motorcycle racing.* ir en moto = bike.* montar en moto = bike.* moto acuática = jet-ski.* vender la moto a Alguien = pull + the wool over + Posesivo + eyes.* * *andar or montar en moto to ride a motorbike o motorcycle/scooterfue hasta Alaska en moto he went to Alaska on his motorcycleponerse como una moto ( Esp fam) (acelerado) to get agitated o ( colloq) worked up; (loco) to go off one's head ( colloq); (en sentido sexual) to get horny ( colloq)Compuestos:jet skisnowmobile* * *
moto sustantivo femenino ( motocicleta) motorcycle, motorbike (BrE);
(motoneta, escúter) (motor) scooter;
moto f Auto motorbike
' moto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
birlar
- guiar
- paquete
- pedazo
- pilotar
- piloto
- torta
- ventolera
- caballete
- cross
- cruzar
- encapricharse
- estrellar
- estribo
- jalar
- llevar
- motocross
- motorista
- puño
- traer
English:
bike
- dead
- dirt bike
- motorbike
- motorcycle
- part-payment
- ride
- rider
- scrambler
- motor
- pillion
- spin
* * *moto1 nfmotorbike, bike;montar en moto to ride a motorbike;Esp Famestar como una moto [loco] to be off one's head;[nervioso] to be hyper; [excitado] to be out of one's face; Famir como una moto to go full tiltmoto acuática jet ski;moto de carreras racing bike;moto náutica jet skimoto2, -a adjBol Fam1. [romo] blunt* * *f motorcycle, motorbike;be in a flat spin* * *moto nf: motorcycle, motorbike* * *moto n motorbike
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