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  • 81 точка

    dot, period вчт., full point полигр., point, site, spot, ( знак препинания) full stop
    * * *
    то́чка ж.
    1. мат. point
    в то́чке — at (the) point …
    взять отме́тку то́чки геод. — take a point, determine [establish] the elevation of a point
    исходи́ть из то́чки — issue [radiate, extend, emanate] from a point
    переводи́ть то́чку из положе́ния x0 в положе́ние x1 киб.steer x0 to x1
    с вы́кинутой то́чкой — punctured (e. g., of an interval)
    4. ( затачивание) grinding, sharpening
    то́чка аэросни́мка, гла́вная — principal point of an aerial photograph
    находи́ть гла́вную то́чку аэросни́мка — locate the principal point of an aerial photograph
    ба́зисная то́чка — base mark, base point
    барометри́ческая то́чка — barometrical (levelling) point
    бесконе́чно удалё́нная то́чка — point at infinity, infinite point, infinity
    взаи́мно обра́тная то́чка — inverse point
    взаи́мно сопряжё́нная то́чка — conjugate point
    то́чка визи́рования — point of sight, aiming [bearing, sighting] point
    внеосева́я то́чка — extra-axis point
    то́чка воды́, тройна́я — triple point of water
    то́чка воспламене́ния — ignition point
    то́чка вспы́шки — flash point
    то́чка вхо́да в програ́мму или подпрогра́мму вчт.entry point to a program or a subprogram
    то́чка вы́хода на орби́ту — point of injection into orbit
    гла́вная то́чка — principal point
    диакрити́ческая то́чка ( на кривой намагничивания) — diacritical point
    то́чка зажига́ния — firing point
    то́чка заме́ра — measuring point; measuring station
    то́чка замерза́ния — freezing point
    то́чка засто́я мех.stagnation point
    то́чка затвердева́ния — solidification point
    то́чка затвердева́ния зо́лота — gold point
    то́чка затвердева́ния серебра́ — silver point
    то́чка зени́та — zenith point
    зерка́льная то́чка — mirror point
    то́чка зре́ния — point of view, standpoint
    иденти́чная то́чка топ. — conjugate [homologous image, matching] point
    то́чка изло́ма криво́й — breakpoint
    изобража́ющая то́чка — representative point
    изоли́рованная то́чка — isolated point, acnode
    то́чка испаре́ния — evaporating [vaporization] point
    исхо́дная то́чка — datum [reference] point, origin; геод., топ. main base, head-of-the-line, initial [starting] point
    кардина́льная то́чка опт.cardinal point
    то́чка каса́ния — point of tangency
    то́чка каса́ния Земли́ ( самолетом) — touch-down point
    то́чка кипе́ния — boiling point
    повыша́ть то́чку кипе́ния — elevate the boiling point (of …)
    пони́жать то́чку кипе́ния — depress the boiling point (of …)
    то́чка кипе́ния, нача́льная — initial boiling point
    то́чка конверге́нции геод., картогр.convergence point
    конденсацио́нная то́чка — condensation point
    коне́чная то́чка
    1. геод., топ. finishing [terminal] point
    2. ( титрования) end point
    то́чка конта́кта — contact point
    контро́льная то́чка — check point
    кра́тная то́чка — multiple point
    крити́ческая то́чка
    1. critical point
    2. аргд. stagnation point
    крити́ческая то́чка при охлажде́нии метал. — Ar -point
    то́чка Кюри́, магни́тная — Curie point, magnetic transition temperature
    то́чка магистра́ли, нача́льная геод.initial mark of the base (line)
    материа́льная то́чка — material point, particle
    мё́ртвая то́чка
    1. ( трубопровода) anchoring point
    мё́ртвая, ве́рхняя то́чка — top dead centre
    мё́ртвая, ни́жняя то́чка — bottom dead centre
    то́чка минима́льного подхо́да — the closest point of approach
    то́чка ми́нимума то́ка ( туннельного диода) — valley point
    то́чка наблюде́ния геод., топ. — point of observation, point of sight, point of view, aiming point
    то́чка нади́ра — nadir point, photographic nadir
    то́чка насыще́ния — saturation point
    нейтра́льная то́чка — neutral point
    то́чка неопределё́нности мат.ambiguous point
    неосо́бая то́чка мат. — regular [nonsingular] point
    нивели́рная то́чка — point of level(ling), level(l)ing point
    нулева́я то́чка — null [zero] point
    нулева́я, иску́сственная то́чка эл.artificial earthing point
    опо́рная то́чка — (point of) control
    опо́рная, высо́тная то́чка — vertical control point
    опо́рная, пла́новая то́чка — horizontal [plan] control point
    то́чка опо́ры — point of support, point of bearing, supporting point, fulcrum
    то́чка осажде́ния — precipitation point
    осо́бая то́чка мат. — singular point, singularity
    то́чка отбо́ра электропита́ния (особ. для бытовых приборов) — convenience outlet
    отождествлё́нная то́чка — conjugate [homologous image, matching] point
    то́чка отры́ва пото́ка аргд. — separation [break-away] point
    то́чка переги́ба криво́й — inflection point, point of inflection
    то́чка пересече́ния — intersection point, cross-point, point of intersection
    то́чка перехо́да — transition point
    то́чка перехо́да в жи́дкую фа́зу — liquefaction point
    то́чка плавле́ния — melting [fusion] point
    то́чка поворо́та — turning point
    пограни́чная то́чка — boundary point
    то́чка подключе́ния ( в теории цепей) — terminal
    то́чка поко́я — stationary [rest] point, point of rest
    полигонометри́ческая то́чка — transit [traverse, polygonometric] point
    то́чка полови́нной мо́щности — half-power point
    то́чка помутне́ния — cloud point
    потенциа́льно заземлё́нная то́чка — брит. virtual earth; амер. virtual ground
    то́чка превраще́ния — transformation point
    то́чка привя́зки геод., топ. — point of reference, junction [tie] point
    то́чка приложе́ния нагру́зки — load point
    то́чка приложе́ния подъё́мной си́лы — lift centre, centre of lift
    то́чка приложе́ния си́лы — point of application, force point
    рабо́чая то́чка ( на характеристике радиолампы) — operating [quiescent, Q] point
    то́чка равнове́сия — equilibrium point
    то́чка разветвле́ний — branch point; ( на структурных схемах систем регулирования) (data) take-off point
    то́чка разветвле́ния схе́мы — junction point of a network
    то́чка размягче́ния — softening point
    то́чка разры́ва непреры́вности аргд.discontinuity (point)
    ра́стровая то́чка полигр. — screen [half-tone] dot
    то́чка ре́перная то́чка
    1. datum [reference] point
    2. ( термометра) fixed point
    то́чка росы́ — dew point
    сварна́я то́чка — spot weld, weld spot
    то́чка сво́да, вы́сшая — roof crown
    седлова́я то́чка мат.saddle point
    то́чка сма́зки — lubrication point
    то́чка с нулевы́м потенциа́лом — point at zero potential, datum point
    соотве́тственная то́чка топ. — conjugate [homologous image, matching] point
    сопряжё́нная то́чка — conjugate point
    сре́дняя то́чка — midpoint
    сре́дняя то́чка на обмо́тке (напр. трансформатора) — centre tap
    то́чка сры́ва пото́ка аргд. — separation [burble] point
    то́чка стеклова́ния — glass-transition point
    то́чка стоя́ния геод., топ. — point of observation, point of sight, point of view, aiming point
    сумми́рующая то́чка ( в операционном усилителе) — summing junction
    то́чка схо́да мат.vanishing point
    счисли́мая то́чка навиг. — dead-reckoning [D.R.] position
    то́чка та́яния — melting point
    то́чка теку́чести — flow point
    тройна́я то́чка — triple point
    узлова́я то́чка мат. — nodal point, node
    устано́вочная то́чка — work point
    то́чка шарни́ра — hinge point
    эвтекти́ческая то́чка — eutectic point
    эквивале́нтная то́чка ( в титровании) — equivalence point

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  • 82 система

    1.system 2.frame
    система астрономических координат
    astronomical coordinate system
    система астрономических постоянных
    system of astronomical constants
    система волокон
    light ripples (in nebulae)
    система волокон арочных
    arch filament system
    системы вращения Юпитера
    Jupiter System Ⅰ, Ⅱ
    система галактик
    system of galaxies
    система Грегори
    Gregory system
    система для перекладки телескопа
    reversal system
    система звездных величин
    magnitude system
    система инструмента
    system of instrument
    система Кассегрена
    Cassegrain system
    система каталога
    system of catalogue
    система колец
    ring system (of planet)
    система комет
    system of comets
    система координат
    1.coordinate system 2.reference system
    система Кудэ
    Coude system
    система Максутова
    Maksutov system
    система Мерсенна
    Mersenne system
    система многих тел
    many-body system
    система Несмита
    Nasmith system
    система Ньютона
    Newton(ian) system
    система обработки данных
    data-handing system
    система отсчета
    frame of reference
    система первичного фокуса
    инстр. prime focus system
    система петлеобразных протуберанцев
    loop prominence system
    система полуволновых диполей
    рда. broadside of half-wave dipoles
    система разгрузки зеркала
    инстр. support system
    система растяжек конусообразная
    инстр. teepee (tipi) design (of main telescope mirror)
    система собственных движений звезд
    proper motion system
    система спектральной классификации звезд
    spectral classification system
    система спутников
    satellite system (of planet)
    система счисления
    numeration
    система счисления двоичная
    binary numeration
    система счисления десятичная
    decimal numeration
    система U, B, V звездных величин
    Stebbins–Whitford system
    система управления телескопом
    control system
    система Шмидта
    Schmidt system
    антенная система, излучающая вдоль оси
    рда. end-fire array
    антенная система, работающая на фиксированной частоте
    рда. fixed-frequency array
    антенная система с карандашной диаграммой направленности
    рда. pencil-beam (aerial) system
    астронавигационная система
    stellar guidance system
    афокальная система
    опт. afocal system
    ахроматическая система
    achromatic system
    галактическая система координат
    galactic system
    гарвардская система классификации звездных спектров
    Henry Draper (HD) system
    гелиоцентрическая система мира
    1.Copernican system 2.heliocentric system
    геоцентрическая система мира
    1.geocentric system 2.Ptolemaic system
    двойная система
    1.binary system (of stars) 2.double system (of galaxies)
    декартова система координат
    Cartesian system
    долготная система
    longitude system (on Jupiter)
    звездная система
    stellar system
    идеальная оптическая система
    ideal optical system
    измерительная система
    1.measuring system 2.metering system
    импульсная система радиолокатора
    pulsed radar
    инерциальная система
    inertial system
    инерциальная система координат
    inertial coordinate system
    Йоркская система спектральной классификации звезд
    Yerkes system
    коррекционная система
    corrector
    космическая система
    space system
    кратная система
    multiple system (of stars)
    лабораторная система координат
    laboratory coordinate system
    ликская система определения лучевых скоростей
    зва. Lick system
    линейная антенная система
    рда. linear array
    локальная система отсчета
    local reference system
    локальная геомагнитная система координат
    local geomagnetic coordinate system
    лучевая система
    ray system
    магнитосферные системы координат
    magnetospheric coordinate systems
    менисковая система
    meniscus (optical) system
    местная система звезд
    local stars
    местная система координат
    local system
    местная система межзвездного водорода
    local system of hydrogen
    метагалактическая система
    metagalactic system
    метеорологическая система исследования атмосферы
    гфз. atmospheric sounding system
    многодипольная система
    рда. broadside array of dipoles
    многоцветная система
    multicolor system
    многоэлементная антенная система
    рда. multielement array
    многоэлементная антенная система, работающая по схеме интерферометра
    рда. interferometer array
    многоэлементная антенная система с расположением отражающих элементов по окружности
    рда. circular array
    новая система галактических координат
    new galactic coordinate system
    обратимая система
    bilateral system
    оптическая система
    optical system
    оптическая система телескопа
    telescope optical system
    1-я и 2-я системы долгот на Юпитере
    System Ⅰ & System Ⅱ longitude of Jupiter
    планетная система
    system of planets
    плоская синфазная антенная система
    рда. broadside array
    птолемеева система мира
    Ptolemaic system
    радиосистема долгот на Юпитере
    radio longitudes of Jupiter
    следящая система
    1.tracking system 2.servo system
    сложная антенная система
    рда. antenna array
    Солнечная система
    1.Solar system 2.Sun’s system 3.planet system
    солнечно-магнитная система
    solar magnetic system
    солнечно-магнитосферная система
    solar magnetospheric system
    солнечно-эклиптическая система координат
    solar ecliptic coordinate system
    спиральная звездная система
    spiral system
    сфероидальная звездная система
    spheroidal stellar system
    телеметрическая система
    telemetry system
    телескопическая система
    telescopic system
    тесная двойная система
    close binary system
    фотометрическая система
    photometric system
    фотометрическая система U, B, V
    U, B, V system
    фундаментальная система
    1.fundamental system 2.standard system (of catalogue)
    фундаментальная система координат
    fundamental coordinate system
    фундаментальная система собственных движений звезд
    system of fundamental proper motion
    чувствительная система
    sensory system
    шестицветная фотометрическая система
    six-color system
    экваториальная система
    equatorial system (of coordinates)
    эклиптическая система
    ecliptic system (of coordinates)
    эллиптическая система
    elliptic system (of galaxy)

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  • 83 волна

    ( на сейсмограмме) event, sea, wave
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    волна́ ж.
    wave
    волна́ вычита́ется — the wave interferes destructively
    подня́ть волну́ ( о ветре) мор.raise a choppy sea (of wind)
    рабо́тать на (коро́ткой) волне́ — operate at [on] (short) wavelength
    волна́ распространя́ется в результа́те многокра́тного отраже́ния — the wave travels by multiple reflection
    волна́ распространя́ется по прямолине́йным траекто́риям радиоthe wave is propagated in straight lines
    волна́ скла́дывается — the wave interferes constructively
    альфе́новские во́лны — Alfen waves
    атмосфе́рные во́лны — atmospheric waves
    бегу́щая волна́ — travelling wave
    блужда́ющие во́лны — stray waves
    бортова́я волна́ мор. — athwart [beam] sea
    во́лны вероя́тности — waves of probability, probability waves
    вертика́льно поляризо́ванная волна́ — vertically polarized wave
    взрывна́я волна́ — blast wave
    возвра́тная волна́ — back(ward) wave
    возду́шная волна́ — air wave
    волна́ возмуще́ний аргд.Mach wave
    волна́ в свобо́дном простра́нстве — free-space wave
    встре́чная волна́ мор. — head [meeting] sea
    гармони́ческая волна́ — harmonic wave
    горизонта́льно поляризо́ванная волна́ — horizontally polarized wave
    гравитацио́нные во́лны — gravitational waves
    грани́чная волна́ ( в волноводе) — boundary [critical, limiting, cut-off] wave
    во́лны де Бро́йля — associated [de Broglie, matter, particle] waves
    детонацио́нная волна́ — detonation wave
    дефлаграцио́нная волна́ — deflagration wave
    дециметро́вые во́лны ( диапазон ультравысоких частот) — decimetric waves (ultra-high-frequency [UHF] band, 300 MHz — 3 GHz)
    дифраги́рованная волна́ — diffracted wave
    дли́нные во́лны ( диапазон низких частот) — long [kilometric] waves (low-frequency [LF] band, 30—300 kHz)
    звукова́я волна́ — acoustic [sound] wave
    земна́я волна́ — ground wave
    зонди́рующая волна́ — transmitted wave
    волна́ изги́ба мех.flexural wave
    и́мпульсная волна́ — impulse wave
    интерференцио́нная волна́ — interferential wave
    инфракра́сные во́лны — infra-red waves
    ионосфе́рная волна́ — ionospheric [sky] wave
    капилля́рные во́лны — capillary waves
    километро́вые во́лны — long [kilometric] waves (low-frequency [LF] band, 30—300 kHz)
    когере́нтная волна́ — coherent wave
    во́лны конвекцио́нного то́ка — convection current modes
    кормова́я волна́ — quarter(ing) sea
    коро́ткие во́лны ( диапазон высоких частот) — short [decametric] waves (high-frequency [HF] band, 3—30 MHz)
    крити́ческая волна́ — boundary [critical, limiting, cut-off] wave
    левополяризо́ванная волна́ — left-handed polarized [counter-clockwise-polarized] wave
    лине́йно-поляризо́ванная волна́ — plane-polarized [linearly polarized] wave
    магнитогидродинами́ческие во́лны — magnetohydrodynamic waves
    магно́нная волна́ — magnon wave
    во́лны мате́рии — associated [de Broglie, matter, particle] waves
    метро́вые во́лны ( диапазон весьма высоких частот) — metric waves (very-high-frequency [VHF] band, 30 MHz — 300 MHz)
    миллиметро́вые во́лны ( диапазон чрезвычайно высоких частот) — millimetric waves (extremely-high-frequency [EHF ] band, 30 GHz — 300 GHz)
    мириаметро́вые во́лны см. сверхдлинные волны
    многокра́тно отражё́нная волна́ — multiple reflection wave
    монохромати́ческая волна́ — monochromatic wave
    во́лны на пове́рхности жи́дкости — capillary waves
    волна́ напряже́ний ( механических) — stress wave
    волна́ напряже́ния, прямоуго́льная — rectangular voltage wave
    необыкнове́нная волна́ — extraordinary [E] wave
    неодноро́дная волна́ — inhomogeneous wave
    неотражё́нная волна́ — direct [non-reflected] wave
    носова́я волна́ мор.bow sea
    обыкнове́нная волна́ — ordinary [O] wave
    опо́рная волна́ ( в голографии) — reference wave
    опти́ческая волна́ — optical wave
    ортогона́льная волна́ — orthogonal wave
    основна́я волна́ — fundamental [principal] wave, principal mode
    отражё́нная волна́ — (от земли, предметов и т. п.) reflected wave; ( от ионосферы) ionospheric [sky] wave
    па́дающая волна́ — incident wave
    параметри́чески свя́занные во́лны — parametrically coupled waves
    перви́чная волна́ — primary wave
    волна́ перенапряже́ния — voltage surge
    пла́зменная волна́ — plasma wave
    пло́ская волна́ — plane wave
    плоскополяризо́ванная волна́ — plane-polarized [linearly polarized] wave
    волна́ пло́тности — density wave
    пове́рхностная волна́
    1. мех. surface wave
    2. ( земная) ground wave
    поляризо́ванная волна́ — polarized wave
    волна́ поляризо́ванная, циркуля́рно — circularly polarized wave
    волна́ поляризо́ванная, эллипти́чески — elliptically polarized wave
    попере́чная волна́ — transverse wave
    попере́чная, магни́тная волна́ — transverse magnetic [TM] wave, transverse magnetic [TM] mode
    попере́чная, электри́ческая волна́ — transverse electric [TE] wave, transverse electric [TE] mode
    попере́чная, электромагни́тная волна́ — transverse electromagnetic [TEM] wave
    попу́тная волна́ — following sea
    посторо́нние во́лны — extraneous waves
    правополяризо́ванная волна́ — right-handed polarized [clockwise-polarized] wave
    преломлё́нная волна́ — refracted wave
    преоблада́ющая волна́ — dominant wave, dominant mode
    продо́льная волна́ — longitudinal wave
    промежу́точные во́лны — medium high-frequency waves (50—200 m)
    простра́нственная волна́ — ionospheric [sky] wave
    проходя́щая волна́ (в волноводах, линиях передачи) — transmitted wave
    пряма́я волна́
    1. радио space wave
    2. эл. forward wave
    рассе́янная волна́ — scattered wave
    расходя́щиеся во́лны — diverging waves
    результи́рующая волна́ — resultant wave
    во́лны Рэ́лея — Rayleigh waves
    сантиметро́вые во́лны ( диапазон сверхвысоких частот) — centimetric waves (super-high-frequency [SHF] band, 3 GHz — 30 GHz)
    сверхдли́нные во́лны ( диапазон весьма низких частот) — very long [myriametric] waves (very-low-frequency [VLF] band, 3 KHz — 30 KHz)
    волна́ с враща́ющейся пло́скостью поляриза́ции — rotated-plane wave
    волна́ свя́зи — frequency (setting), channel
    выбира́ть волну́ свя́зи зара́нее — preset a frequency [a channel]
    зафикси́ровать волну́ свя́зи зара́нее — detent a frequency [a channel]
    набра́ть волну́ свя́зи — set up a frequency [a channel]
    волна́ сдви́га мех.shear wave
    сейсми́ческие во́лны — seismic waves
    волна́ сжа́тия — compression wave
    синусоида́льная волна́ — sine wave
    сопряжё́нная волна́ — partial [associated] wave
    спада́ющая волна́ — decaying [collapsing] wave
    сре́дние во́лны ( диапазон средних частот) — medium [hectometric] waves (medium-frequency [MF] band, 300 kHz—3 MHz)
    стоя́чая волна́ — standing wave
    субмиллиметро́вые во́лны — submillimetric waves
    сфери́ческая волна́ — spherical wave
    сходя́щиеся во́лны — converging [convergent] waves
    температу́рные во́лны — temperature waves
    тепловы́е во́лны — heat waves
    волна́ ти́па E — E-wave, TM wave
    волна́ ти́па EH — EH [TEM] wave
    волна́ ти́па H — H-wave, TE wave
    волна́ ти́па TE — TE wave, H-wave
    волна́ ти́па TM — TM wave, E-wave
    волна́ то́ка — current wave
    тропосфе́рная волна́ — tropospheric wave
    во́лны тяготе́ния — gravitational waves
    уда́рная волна́ — shock wave
    уда́рная, головна́я волна́ — bow shock wave
    ультразвукова́я волна́ — supersonic wave
    ультракоро́ткие во́лны ( все диапазоны короче 10 м) — ultrashort waves (shorter than 10 m)
    упру́гая волна́ — elastic wave
    фа́зовые во́лны — associated [de Broglie, matter, particle] waves
    фокуси́рованная волна́ — beam (sound) wave
    фоно́нная волна́ — phonon wave
    холоста́я волна́ — idler wave
    центри́рованная волна́ — centered [focused] wave
    циклотро́нная волна́ — cyclotron wave
    цилиндри́ческая волна́ — cylindrical wave
    шарова́я волна́ — spherical wave
    электромагни́тные во́лны — electromagnetic waves

    Русско-английский политехнический словарь > волна

  • 84 голограмма

    hologram, holographic pattern, holographic record
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    гологра́мма ж.
    hologram (см. тж. голография)
    восстановле́ние изображе́ния с по́мощью гологра́ммы — hologram reconstruction of an original object
    запи́сывать гологра́мму — record a hologram
    просве́чивать гологра́мму — illuminate a hologram
    аберрацио́нная гологра́мма — aberrated hologram
    адресу́ющая гологра́мма — addressing hologram
    акусти́ческая гологра́мма — acoustical [acoustically formed] hologram
    амплиту́дная гологра́мма — absorption [amplitude] hologram
    амплиту́дно-фа́зовая гологра́мма — absorption-phase [mixed] hologram
    безли́нзовая гологра́мма — lensless hologram
    бина́рная гологра́мма — binary hologram
    бихромати́ческая гологра́мма — two-colour hologram
    гологра́мма в ви́димом све́те — visible-light hologram
    гологра́мма в га́мма-луча́х — gamma-ray hologram
    внеосева́я гологра́мма — off-axis [offset, spatial carrier] hologram
    гологра́мма высо́кого разреше́ния — high-resolution hologram
    дви́жущаяся гологра́мма — animated hologram
    двухчасто́тная гологра́мма — two-frequency hologram
    двухэкспозицио́нная гологра́мма — double-exposed [double-exposure, double-pulse] hologram
    жи́дкостная гологра́мма — liquid hologram
    запи́санная гологра́мма — recorded hologram
    запи́санная гологра́мма с протяжё́нным исто́чником — extended source hologram
    избы́точная гологра́мма — redundant hologram
    ла́зерная гологра́мма — laser hologram
    лине́йно зарегистри́рованная гологра́мма — linearly recorded hologram
    маши́нная гологра́мма — computed [computer] hologram
    многоцве́тная гологра́мма — multicolour hologram
    многоэкспозицио́нная гологра́мма — multiexposed [multiple(-exposed), multiple-exposure] hologram
    монохромати́ческая гологра́мма — monochrome [single-colour] hologram
    мультиплици́руемая гологра́мма — master hologram
    нало́женные гологра́ммы — superimposed holograms
    гологра́мма на несу́щей частоте́ — carrier frequency [spatial carrier] hologram
    нелине́йно-зарегистри́рованная гологра́мма — nonlinearly recorded hologram
    неотбелё́нная гологра́мма — unbleached hologram
    неподви́жная гологра́мма — still hologram
    объё́мная гологра́мма — volume [deep] hologram
    однокра́тно экспони́рованная гологра́мма — single-exposed hologram
    односло́йная гологра́мма — single-layer hologram
    осева́я гологра́мма — uniaxial [in-line] hologram
    отбелё́нная гологра́мма — bleached hologram
    отража́тельная гологра́мма — reflectance [reflection] hologram
    панора́мная гологра́мма — panoramic hologram
    пове́рхностная гологра́мма — surface hologram
    полуто́новая гологра́мма — gray [half-tone] hologram
    гологра́мма, полу́ченная при некогере́нтном освеще́нии — incoherent hologram
    гологра́мма преобразова́ния Фурье́ — Fourier-transform hologram
    пропуска́ющая гологра́мма — transmission hologram
    проя́вленная гологра́мма — developed hologram
    реконструи́рованная гологра́мма — reconstructed hologram
    релье́фная гологра́мма — relief hologram
    рентге́новская гологра́мма — X-ray hologram
    гологра́мма с высо́кой избы́точностью — highly redundant hologram
    синтези́рованная гологра́мма — synthesized [synthesizing, synthetic] hologram
    гологра́мма, синтези́рованная ЭВМ — computer synthesized [computer-generated] hologram
    скаля́рная гологра́мма — scalar hologram
    гологра́мма с коди́рованным опо́рным пучко́м — coding reference beam hologram
    гологра́мма с ни́зким у́ровнем шумо́в — low-noise hologram
    гологра́мма с опти́ческим стира́нием — optically erasable hologram
    стира́емая гологра́мма — erasable hologram
    гологра́мма с уме́ньшенной ширино́й полосы́ — reduced bandwidth hologram
    гологра́мма сфокуси́рованного изображе́ния — focused-image [in-focus] hologram
    телевизио́нная гологра́мма — television [TV] hologram
    термопласти́ческая гологра́мма — thermoplastic hologram
    то́лстая гологра́мма — thick hologram
    то́нкая гологра́мма — thin hologram
    то́чечная гологра́мма — point hologram
    уплотнё́нная гологра́мма — multiplex(ed) [multiplexing] hologram
    фа́зовая гологра́мма — phase hologram
    фазоконтра́стная гологра́мма — phase-contrast hologram
    фотохро́мная гологра́мма — photochromic hologram
    фраунго́ферова гологра́мма — Fraunhofer (diffraction) hologram
    френе́лева гологра́мма — Fresnel (diffraction) hologram
    фурье́-гологра́мма — Fourier(-transform) hologram
    цветна́я гологра́мма — colour hologram
    цилиндри́ческая гологра́мма — cylidrical hologram
    чистофа́зовая гологра́мма — pure phase [only phase, phase-only] hologram
    экспони́рованная гологра́мма — exposed [exposure] hologram
    этало́нная гологра́мма — master hologram

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  • 85 генератор

    ( колебаний) driver, emitter, energizer, oscillator, generator, producer
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    генера́тор м.
    включа́ть генера́тор на нагру́зку — cause a generator to pick up (the) load
    генера́тор возбужда́ется — the generator builds up
    в слу́чае вы́хода генера́тора из стро́я … — upon loss of a generator …
    генера́тор выде́рживает нагру́зку (напр. номинальную) [m2]в тече́ние … — the generator carries its (e. g., rated) load for …
    генера́тор искри́т под щё́тками — the generator sparks under the brushes
    генера́торы нагружа́ются равноме́рно ( при параллельной работе) — the generators divide the load well
    генера́тор нагру́жен норма́льно ( при параллельной работе) — the generator takes its share of load
    генера́тор начина́ет возбужда́ться — the generator picks up
    генера́тор недогру́жен ( при параллельной работе) — the generator takes less than its share of the load
    генера́тор перегру́жен ( при параллельной работе) — the generator takes more than its share of the load
    генера́тор перехо́дит в режи́м электродви́гателя — the generator goes motoring
    генера́тор рабо́тает на холосто́м ходу́ — the generator operates at no load
    генера́тор рабо́тает паралле́льно с … — the generator operates in parallel with …
    разгоня́ть генера́тор — allow a generator to come up to speed, bring up a generator to speed
    генера́торы синхронизи́рованы ( при параллельной работе) — the generators are in synchronism
    синхронизи́ровать генера́торы по загора́нию ламп — synchronize the generators by the light-lamp method, synchronize light
    синхронизи́ровать генера́торы по погаса́нию ламп — synchronize the generators by the dark-lamp method, synchronize dark
    ста́вить генера́тор под нагру́зку — throw a generator on (the) load
    возбужда́ть генера́тор — drive an oscillator
    запуска́ть генера́тор — activate [enable, turn on] an oscillator
    настра́ивать генера́тор измене́нием ё́мкости — tune an oscillator capacitively [by varying the tuned-circuit capacitance]
    настра́ивать генера́тор измене́нием индукти́вности — tune an oscillator inductively [by varying the tuned-circuit inductance]
    генера́тор начина́ет генери́ровать — the oscillator is kicked into oscillations
    отключа́ть генера́тор — disable [turn off] an oscillator
    переводи́ть генера́тор в двухта́ктный режи́м — convert an oscillator to push-pull operation
    генера́тор постро́ен на ла́мпе …— the oscillator uses [is based on, is built around] a … valve
    генера́тор постро́ен по схе́ме (напр. ёмкостной трёхточки) — the oscillator is (set up as) a … (e. g., Colpitts circuit)
    генера́тор раска́чивается — the oscillator is building [builds] up (oscillation)
    синхронизи́ровать генера́тор какой-л. частото́й — lock an oscillator to a frequency
    срыва́ть колеба́ния в генера́торе — quench [turn off] an oscillator
    авари́йный генера́тор — emergency generator
    асинхро́нный генера́тор — induction generator
    ацетиле́новый генера́тор — acetylene generator
    ацетиле́новый генера́тор систе́мы «вода́ на карби́д» — water-to-carbide acetylene generator
    ацетиле́новый генера́тор систе́мы вытесне́ния — recession(-type) acetylene generator
    ацетиле́новый генера́тор систе́мы «карби́д в во́ду» — carbide-to-water acetylene generator
    ацетиле́новый генера́тор систе́мы погруже́ния — dipping(-type) acetylene generator
    ацетиле́новый генера́тор сухо́го ти́па — dry-residue acetylene generator
    аэрозо́льный генера́тор — aerosol generator, fogger
    бала́нсный генера́тор — balanced oscillator
    генера́тор бегу́щей волны́ — traveling-wave-tube [TWT] oscillator
    бесколле́кторный генера́тор — brushless generator
    бесщё́точный генера́тор — brushless generator
    генера́тор бие́ний — beat-frequency oscillator
    брызгозащищё́нный [брызгонепроница́емый] генера́тор — splash-proof generator
    генера́тор Ван-де-Гра́афа — Van de Graaf [(electrostatic) belt] generator
    вертика́льный генера́тор — vertical-shaft generator
    генера́тор видеочастоты́ — video-frequency signal generator
    генера́тор возбужда́ющих и́мпульсов — drive-pulse generator, driver
    вольтодоба́вочный генера́тор — booster (generator)
    вспомога́тельный генера́тор — auxiliary generator
    генера́тор вызывно́го то́ка — ringing generator
    генера́тор высо́кой частоты́
    1. (исходный или задающий источник в. ч. колебаний) radio-frequency oscillator
    2. (блок, включающий задающий в. ч. генератор, усилители, множители частоты и т. п.) radio-frequency generator
    га́нновский генера́тор — Gunn(-effect) oscillator
    генера́тор гармо́ник ( не путать с генера́торами гармони́ческих или синусоида́льных колеба́ний) — harmonic generator (not to be confused with a harmonic or sinusoidal oscillator)
    гетерополя́рный генера́тор — cross-field [heteropolar] generator
    гла́вный генера́тор мор.propulsion generator
    генера́тор гла́вных синхронизи́рующих и́мпульсов — master clock
    гомополя́рный генера́тор — homopolar generator
    горизонта́льный генера́тор — horizontal-shaft generator
    двухко́нтурный генера́тор — tuned-input, tuned-output oscillator
    двухполя́рный генера́тор — bipolar generator
    двухта́ктный генера́тор — push-pull oscillator
    джозефсо́новский генера́тор — Josephson source
    диапазо́нный генера́тор — variable-frequency oscillator, VFO
    динатро́нный генера́тор — dynatron oscillator
    дугово́й генера́тор — arc converter
    ё́мкостно-резисти́вный генера́тор — RC-oscillator
    задаю́ший генера́тор — master oscillator
    генера́тор заде́ржанных и́мпульсов — delayed pulse oscillator
    генера́тор заде́ржки — delay generator
    генера́тор за́днего полустро́ба — late-gate generator
    закры́тый генера́тор — (totally) enclosed generator
    запира́ющий генера́тор — blanking-pulse generator
    заря́дный генера́тор — charging generator
    звуково́й генера́тор — audio-signal [tone] generator
    генера́тор звуково́й частоты́ — audio-signal [tone] generator, audio(-frequency) oscillator
    генера́тор звуково́й частоты́, вызывно́й — voice-frequency ringing generator, low-frequency signalling set
    зу́ммерный генера́тор — buzzer oscillator
    измери́тельный генера́тор — ( без модуляции выходного сигнала) test oscillator; ( с модуляцией выходного сигнала) signal generator
    генера́тор и́мпульсного напряже́ния — high-voltage impulse generator
    генера́тор и́мпульсного то́ка — surge current generator
    и́мпульсный генера́тор (источник колебаний, генерирующий под воздействием собственных или внешних импульсов) — pulse oscillator
    и́мпульсный, хрони́рованный генера́тор — timed pulse oscillator
    генера́тор и́мпульсов (любой источник управляемых последовательностей импульсов, в том числе механический, электромеханический, электронный и т. п.) — pulse generator, pulser
    генера́тор и́мпульсов за́данной фо́рмы — pulse waveform generator
    генера́тор и́мпульсов, маломо́щный — low-level pulser
    генера́тор и́мпульсов, ма́тричный — matrix-type pulse generator
    генера́тор и́мпульсов, мо́щный — power pulser
    генера́тор и́мпульсов, электро́нный — electronic pulse generator
    генера́тор инду́кторного вы́зова — subharmonic generator, ringing converter
    инду́кторный генера́тор — inductor generator
    интегра́льный генера́тор — integrated(-circuit) oscillator
    интерполяцио́нный генера́тор — interpolation oscillator
    искрово́й генера́тор ( напр. для индукционного нагрева) — spark-gap converter (e. g., for induction heating)
    генера́тор ка́дровой развё́ртки — vertical-scanning [frame-scan, frame-sweep, vertical sweep] generator [circuit]
    калибро́вочный генера́тор — calibration oscillator
    камерто́нный генера́тор — tuning-fork oscillator
    генера́тор кача́ющейся частоты́ [ГКЧ] — sweep-frequency [swept-frequency] generator; ( без конкретизации типа) swept-signal source
    генера́тор кача́ющейся частоты́ осуществля́ет кача́ние ( в пределах нужного диапазона) — the swept-frequency source sweeps (across the frequency range of interest)
    квадрату́рный генера́тор — quadrature oscillator
    ква́нтовый генера́тор — quantum-mechanical oscillator
    ква́нтовый генера́тор ИК-диапазо́на — infrared [IR] laser, iraser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор [ОКГ] — laser (см. тж. лазер)
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор бегу́щей волны́ — travelling wave laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий жи́дкостный генера́тор — liquid laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий и́мпульсный генера́тор — pulse(d) laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий инжекцио́нный генера́тор — injection laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий ио́нный генера́тор — ion(ic) (gas) laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий комбинацио́нный генера́тор — Raman laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий молекуля́рный генера́тор — molecular laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий монои́мпульсный генера́тор — giant-pulse laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор на пигме́нтах — dye laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор на руби́не — ruby laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор на стекле́ с неоди́мом — Nd glass laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий полупроводнико́вый генера́тор — semiconduction laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий регенерати́вный генера́тор — cavity laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор с модуля́цией добро́тности — Q-switched laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор с непреры́вным режи́мом генера́ции — CW laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий генера́тор с электро́нной нака́чкой — electron-beam-pumped laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий твердоте́льный генера́тор — solid-state laser
    ква́нтовый, опти́ческий хими́ческий генера́тор — chemical laser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ(-диапазо́на) — maser (см. тж. мазер)
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, акусти́ческий — acoustic maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, га́зовый — gas maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, и́мпульсный — pulse(d) maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ не аммиа́ке — ammonia gas maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ на осно́ве циклотро́нного резона́нса — cyclotron resonance [electron cyclotron] maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ на порошке́ — powder maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ на пучке́ моле́кул — molecular-beam maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ на руби́не — ruby maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, полупроводнико́вый — semiconductor maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, регенерати́вный — cavity maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, регенерати́вный отража́тельный — reflection-type cavity maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, регенерати́вный
    проходно́й генера́тор — transmission-type cavity maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, полупроводнико́вый — semiconductor maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ с интерферо́метром Фабри́—Перо́ — Fabry-Perot maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ с опти́ческой нака́чкой — optically pumped maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, твердоте́льный — solid-state maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор СВЧ, фоно́нный — phonon maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор с нака́чкой ла́зером — laser pumped maser
    ква́нтовый генера́тор субмиллиметро́вого диапазо́на — submillimeter (wave) maser, smaser
    ква́рцевый генера́тор — crystal oscillator
    клистро́нный генера́тор
    1. (источник сигнала, подсоединён прямо к волноводу) klystron generator
    2. (источник высокочастотных колебаний, напр. гетеродин) klystron oscillator
    когере́нтный генера́тор — coherent oscillator, Coho
    генера́тор (колеба́ний) с вне́шним возбужде́нием — radio-frequency [r.f.] power amplifier
    кольцево́й генера́тор — ring oscillator
    генера́тор компенса́ции парази́тных сигна́лов передаю́щей тру́бки тлв.shading generator
    генера́тор компенса́ции тё́много пятна́ тлв.shading(-correction) generator
    генера́тор коро́тких и́мпульсов — narrow-pulse generator
    ла́мповый генера́тор — брит. valve oscillator; амер. vacuum-tube oscillator
    генера́тор лине́йно-возраста́ющего напряже́ния ( [m2]то́ка) — saw-tooth (voltage, current) generator
    генера́тор лине́йно-па́дающего напряже́ния ( [m2]то́ка) — phantastron
    магнетро́нный генера́тор — magnetron oscillator
    магнитогидродинами́ческий генера́тор — magnetohydrodynamic [MHD] generator, magneto-fluid-dynamic [MFD] generator
    магнитогидродинами́ческий генера́тор на неравнове́сной пла́зме — non-equilibrium magnetohydrodynamic generator
    магнитострикцио́нный генера́тор — magnetostriction oscillator
    магнитоэлектри́ческий генера́тор — permanent-magnet generator
    генера́тор масшта́бных ме́ток да́льности — calibration mark(er) generator
    генера́тор ме́ток вре́мени — time-mark generator
    генера́тор ме́ток да́льности — range-mark(er) generator
    многото́ковый генера́тор — multiple-current generator
    генера́тор, модели́рующий диагра́мму напра́вленности — beam-pattern generator
    молекуля́рный генера́тор — molecular-beam maser
    надтона́льный генера́тор (в синтезаторах частоты, возбудителях дискретного спектра и т. п.) — interpolation oscillator
    генера́тор нака́чки — pump oscillator; ( параметрического усилителя) pump
    генера́тор на кре́мниевом дио́де, транзи́сторах, R и C и т. п. — silicon-diode, transistor, RC-, etc. oscillator
    генера́тор на то́пливных элеме́нтах — fuel-cell generator
    генера́тор незатуха́ющих колеба́ний — continuous-wave [CW] oscillator
    генера́тор нейтро́нов — neutron generator
    генера́тор несу́щей частоты́ — ( в ВЧ телефонии) carrier oscillator; ( в системах на боковых частотах) carrier generator
    неявнопо́люсный генера́тор — implicit-pole generator
    генера́тор ни́зкой частоты́ — audio(-frequency) oscillator; audio signal generator
    генера́тор одино́чных и́мпульсов — single-pulse generator
    опо́рный генера́тор ( в синтезаторах частоты и возбудителях дискретного спектра) — frequency standard (assembly)
    опо́рный генера́тор явля́ется исто́чником высокостаби́льной опо́рной частоты́, на осно́ве кото́рой получа́ются все остальны́е часто́ты, испо́льзуемые в радиоста́нции — the frequency standard produces an accurate, stable reference frequency upon which all frequencies used in the radio set are based
    генера́тор па́ра — steam generator
    параметри́ческий генера́тор — parametric oscillator
    генера́тор па́чек и́мпульсов — pulse-burst [series] generator
    педа́льный генера́тор — foot-operated [pedal] generator
    генера́тор пе́ны горн.froth generator
    генера́тор пере́днего полустро́ба — early-gate generator
    генера́тор переме́нного то́ка — alternating current [a.c.] generator, alternator
    генера́тор переме́нного то́ка, многочасто́тный — multifrequency alternator
    генера́тор пилообра́зного напряже́ния ( [m2]то́ка) — saw-tooth voltage (current) generator
    генера́тор пла́вного диапазо́на — variable frequency oscillator, VFO
    пла́зменный генера́тор — plasma oscillator
    генера́тор пла́змы, дугово́й — arc plasma generator
    генера́тор повы́шенной частоты́ — rotary frequency changer, rotary changer converter
    генера́тор погружно́го исполне́ния — submerged [submersible] generator
    погружно́й генера́тор — submerged [submersible] generator
    генера́тор постоя́нного то́ка — direct-current [d.c.] generator
    генера́тор по схе́ме ё́мкостной трёхто́чки — Colpitts oscillator
    генера́тор по схе́ме индукти́вной трёхто́чки — Hartley oscillator
    генера́тор по схе́ме моста́ Ви́на — Wien-bridge oscillator
    генера́тор по схе́ме Ше́мбеля — electron-coupled oscillator, ECO
    генера́тор преры́вистого де́йствия — chopping oscillator
    генера́тор прямоуго́льных и́мпульсов — square-wave generator
    генера́тор псевдослуча́йной после́довательности — PR sequence generator
    генера́тор пусковы́х и́мпульсов — trigger(-pulse) generator
    генера́тор равновероя́тных цифр — equiprobable number generator
    генера́тор развё́ртки — брит. time-base (generator), time-base circuit; амер. sweep generator
    генера́тор развё́ртки да́льности — range-sweep generator
    реакти́вный генера́тор — reluctance generator
    резе́рвный генера́тор — stand-by generator
    релаксацио́нный генера́тор — relaxation oscillator
    генера́тор релаксацио́нных колеба́ний — relaxation oscillator
    реле́йный генера́тор — relay pulse generator
    самовозбужда́ющийся генера́тор — self-excited generator
    самохрони́рующийся генера́тор — self-pulsed oscillator
    генера́тор сантиметро́вого диапазо́на — SHF oscillator
    генера́тор с вну́тренней самовентиля́цией — built-in-fan-cooled generator
    генера́тор с водоро́дным охлажде́нием — hydrogen-cooled generator
    генера́тор СВЧ ( не путать с генера́тором сантиметро́вого диапазо́на) — microwave oscillator (not to be confused with SHF oscillator)
    сельси́нный генера́тор — synchro generator
    генера́тор се́тки часто́т — (frequency) spectrum generator
    генера́тор се́тки часто́т с ша́гом 10 кГц — a 10 kHz spectrum generator
    генера́тор сигна́лов — signal generator
    генера́тор сигна́лов, часто́тно-модули́рованный — FM signal generator
    генера́тор си́мволов — symbol generator
    генера́тор синусоида́льных колеба́ний ( не путать с генера́тором гармо́ник) — harmonic [sinusoidal] oscillator (not to be confused with harmonic generator)
    генера́тор синхрои́мпульсов тлв. — synchronizing(-signal) [sync] generator
    синхро́нный генера́тор
    1. эл. synchronous generator
    2. радио, тлв. locked oscillator
    генера́тор с и́скровым возбужде́нием — spark-excited oscillator
    генера́тор с ква́рцевой стабилиза́цией — crystal-controlled oscillator
    генера́тор с колеба́тельным ко́нтуром в цепи́ ано́да — брит. tuned-anode oscillator; амер. tuned-plate oscillator
    генера́тор с колеба́тельным ко́нтуром в цепи́ ано́да и се́тки — брит. tuned-anode, tuned-grid [TATG] oscillator; амер. tuned-grid, tuned-plate [TGTP] oscillator
    генера́тор с колеба́тельным ко́нтуром в цепи́ се́тки — tuned-grid oscillator
    генера́тор случа́йных сигна́лов ( в информационных системах) — random-signal generator
    генера́тор случа́йных собы́тий — random event generator, randomizer
    генера́тор случа́йных чи́сел мат. — random number generator, randomizer
    генера́тор с нару́жной самовентиля́цией — built-in blower-cooled generator
    генера́тор с незави́симым возбужде́нием
    1. эл. separately excited generator
    2. радио r.f. power amplifier
    генера́тор с незави́симым охлажде́нием — separate fan-cooled generator
    генера́тор с непо́лным включе́нием колеба́тельного ко́нтура — tapped-down oscillator
    генера́тор с нея́вно вы́раженными полюса́ми — non-salient pole generator
    генера́тор со́бственных нужд (станции, подстанции и т. п.) — house generator
    генера́тор со скоростно́й модуля́цией — velocity-modulated oscillator
    генера́тор со сме́шанным возбужде́нием — compound generator
    генера́тор с отрица́тельной крутизно́й — negative-transconductance oscillator
    генера́тор с отрица́тельным сопротивле́нием — negative-resistance oscillator
    генера́тор с паралле́льным возбужде́нием — shunt(-wound) generator
    генера́тор с попере́чным по́лем — cross-field [heteropolar] generator
    генера́тор с после́довательным возбужде́нием — series(-wound) generator
    генера́тор с посторо́нним возбужде́нием — r.f. power amplifier
    генера́тор с постоя́нными магни́тами — permanent magnet generator
    генера́тор с продо́льным по́лем — homopolar generator
    генера́тор с протяжё́нным взаимоде́йствием — extended interaction oscillator
    генера́тор срыва́ющей частоты́ — quench(ing) oscillator
    генера́тор с самовозбужде́нием ( автогенератор) — self-excited [feedback] oscillator
    генера́тор, стабилизи́рованный ква́рцем — crystal-controlled oscillator
    генера́тор, стабилизи́рованный ли́нией — line-controlled oscillator
    генера́тор станда́ртных сигна́лов — standard-signal generator
    генера́тор с тормозя́щим по́лем — retarding-field [positive-grid] oscillator
    стоя́ночный генера́тор мор.harbour generator
    генера́тор строб-и́мпульсов — gate generator
    генера́тор стро́чной развё́ртки — horizontal-scanning [line-scan, line-sweep, horizontal-sweep] generator [circuit]
    стру́йный генера́тор — fluid oscillator
    генера́тор ступе́нчатой фу́нкции — step-function generator
    генера́тор субгармо́ник — subharmonic generator
    генера́тор с фа́зовым сдви́гом — phase-shift oscillator
    генера́тор с часто́тной модуля́цией — frequency-modulated oscillator
    генера́тор с электро́нной перестро́йкой частоты́ — voltage-tuned oscillator
    генера́тор с я́вно вы́раженными по́люсами — salient-pole generator
    генера́тор та́ктовых и́мпульсов — clock pulse-generator
    тахометри́ческий генера́тор — tacho(meter-)generator
    твердоте́льный генера́тор — solid-state oscillator
    теплово́й генера́тор — heat generator
    термоаэрозо́льный генера́тор — thermal aerosol generator
    термоэлектри́ческий генера́тор — thermoelectric generator
    термоэлектри́ческий, изото́пный генера́тор — isotopic thermoelectric generator
    термоэлектро́нный генера́тор — thermionic generator, thermionic converter
    тиратро́нный генера́тор — thyratron oscillator
    генера́тор тона́льного вы́зова — ( без конкретизации частоты) v.f. [voice-frequency] ringer; ( c точным указанием частоты) 2100-Hz ringer; 500-Hz ringer
    транзитро́нный генера́тор — transitron oscillator
    трёхто́чечный генера́тор ( обобщённое название) — impedance voltage divider oscillator
    трёхто́чечный генера́тор с ё́мкостной обра́тной свя́зью — Colpitts oscillator
    трёхто́чечный генера́тор с индукти́вной обра́тной свя́зью — Hartley oscillator
    трёхфа́зный генера́тор — three-phase generator
    генера́тор уда́рного возбужде́ния — shock-excited oscillator
    генера́тор уда́рных волн ав.shock-wave generator
    генера́тор у́зких строб-и́мпульсов — narrow gate [strobe-pulse] generator
    у́ксусный генера́тор — vinegar generator
    ультразвуково́й генера́тор — ultrasonic generator
    ультразвуково́й генера́тор для сня́тия на́кипи — ultrasonic descaler
    униполя́рный генера́тор — homopolar [unipolar] generator
    генера́тор, управля́емый напряже́нием — voltage-controlled oscillator, VCO
    фотоэлектри́ческий генера́тор — photoelectric generator
    генера́тор Хо́лла — Hall generator
    генера́тор хрони́рующий генера́тор — timing oscillator
    генера́тор чи́сел — number generator
    генера́тор ЧМ ( для измерений методом качающейся частоты) — sweep generator, swept-signal source
    генера́тор широ́ких строб-и́мпульсов — wide gate [strob-pulse] generator
    генера́тор шу́ма — noise generator
    эквивале́нтный генера́тор напряже́ния — constant-voltage generator (Thevenin equivalent)
    эквивале́нтный генера́тор то́ка — constant-current generator (Norton equivalent)
    электростати́ческий генера́тор — electrostatic generator
    электростати́ческий, ле́нточный генера́тор — belt-type electrostatic generator
    электростати́ческий, ро́торный генера́тор — rotary electrostatic generator
    электрофо́рный генера́тор — influence machine
    этало́нный генера́тор — reference [standard] oscillator
    явнопо́люсный генера́тор — explicit-pole generator
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    Русско-английский политехнический словарь > генератор

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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.
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    A, a
    nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
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    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
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    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
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    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
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    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
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    SF = a (=letra) A, a
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    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
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    = 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.
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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 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

    * * *
    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)
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    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

  • 87 acelerado

    adj.
    1 accelerated, fast-pace, fast, quick.
    2 frenetic, hyperactive.
    f. & m.
    hothead.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: acelerar.
    * * *
    1→ link=acelerar acelerar
    1 accelerated, fast, quick
    * * *
    (f. - acelerada)
    adj.
    intensive, accelerated
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (=rápido) [avance, crecimiento, ritmo] rapid
    2) [curso] intensive, crash antes de s
    3) * [persona] hyper *
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    1) < curso> intensive, crash (before n)
    2) (fam) < persona> nervous
    * * *
    = exponential, rushed, quickened, fast-paced [fast paced], hurry up, rapid paced, accelerated.
    Ex. Information technology continues to develop at an exponential rate.
    Ex. Leforte could usually identify those footsteps easily; but today they sounded more rushed that what could normally be expected from the cataloging head.
    Ex. For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.
    Ex. Access to current, reliable quality news is an important need in the fast-paced environment of all large corporations and service organisations.
    Ex. A library, even a small one in a home or a public place takes us out of our noisy, hurry up, present-minded lives and into what Keats called the world of 'silence and slow time'.
    Ex. This is a rapid paced, 30 minute session that introduces students to the concept of a search strategy and to various reference sources in print.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    ----
    * crecimiento acelerado = rising tide.
    * curso acelerado = crash course.
    * de ritmo muy acelerado = hard-driving.
    * programa acelerado = crash program(me).
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    1) < curso> intensive, crash (before n)
    2) (fam) < persona> nervous
    * * *
    = exponential, rushed, quickened, fast-paced [fast paced], hurry up, rapid paced, accelerated.

    Ex: Information technology continues to develop at an exponential rate.

    Ex: Leforte could usually identify those footsteps easily; but today they sounded more rushed that what could normally be expected from the cataloging head.
    Ex: For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.
    Ex: Access to current, reliable quality news is an important need in the fast-paced environment of all large corporations and service organisations.
    Ex: A library, even a small one in a home or a public place takes us out of our noisy, hurry up, present-minded lives and into what Keats called the world of 'silence and slow time'.
    Ex: This is a rapid paced, 30 minute session that introduces students to the concept of a search strategy and to various reference sources in print.
    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * crecimiento acelerado = rising tide.
    * curso acelerado = crash course.
    * de ritmo muy acelerado = hard-driving.
    * programa acelerado = crash program(me).

    * * *
    A ‹curso› intensive, crash ( before n)
    íbamos a paso acelerado we were walking at a brisk pace
    B ( fam); ‹persona› nervous
    * * *

    Del verbo acelerar: ( conjugate acelerar)

    acelerado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    acelerado    
    acelerar
    acelerado
    ◊ -da adjetivo ‹ curso intensive, crash ( before n);

    a paso acelerado at a brisk pace
    acelerar ( conjugate acelerar) verbo transitivo
    a)coche/motor›:



    ( sin desplazarse) he revved the engine o car (up)
    b)proceso/cambio to speed up;

    paso to quicken
    verbo intransitivo
    a) (Auto) to accelerate


    acelerado,-a adjetivo accelerated, fast
    acelerar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to accelerate
    ' acelerado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acelerada
    English:
    apace
    * * *
    acelerado, -a adj
    1. [rápido] rapid, quick
    2. Fís accelerated
    3. Fam
    estar acelerado [persona] to be hyper
    4. Aut
    el motor está acelerado the engine is racing
    * * *
    I adj
    1 nervous, het-up
    2
    :
    curso acelerado intensive course
    II partacelerar
    * * *
    acelerado, -da adj
    : accelerated, speedy

    Spanish-English dictionary > acelerado

  • 88 acera

    f.
    1 pavement (British), sidewalk (United States).
    2 side of the street (lado de la calle).
    3 sidewalk, footpath, walk, footway.
    4 facing of a wall, face of a wall, surface of a wall.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: acerar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: acerar.
    * * *
    1 pavement, US sidewalk
    \
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF pavement, sidewalk (EEUU)
    * * *
    a) ( para peatones) sidewalk (AmE), pavement (BrE)

    ser de la acera de enfrente — (fam) to be gay

    * * *
    = pavement, sidewalk, walkway, pedestrian walkway, footpath, street terrace.
    Ex. Examples would be: 'Is it against the law to ride a bicycle on the pavement?' 'What are the symptoms of a duodenal ulcer?'.
    Ex. Pavements is included in the American sense; as sidewalks does not rate a mention at all, this could leave room for ambiguity.
    Ex. Areas that may be used include: windows; promenades and walkways; entrances and foyers.
    Ex. This article discusses the results of a survey of users of the Metro McGill Library situated on the pedestrian walkway of the McGill metro station, Montreal, Quebec.
    Ex. Equivalence relationships normally imply the selection of one form as the preferred term, as we have seen, so we make a cross-reference pointing from the non-preferred term to the preferred term: footpaths See Trails; Bovines USE Cattle.
    Ex. What we found was a bar with a street terrace that wouldn't have been out of place in Paris.
    ----
    * al filo de la acera = kerbside [curbside, -USA], curbside [kerbside, -UK].
    * bordillo de la acera = kerb [curb, -USA], curb [kerb, -UK].
    * en la acera = kerbside [curbside, -USA], curbside [kerbside, -UK].
    * * *
    a) ( para peatones) sidewalk (AmE), pavement (BrE)

    ser de la acera de enfrente — (fam) to be gay

    * * *
    = pavement, sidewalk, walkway, pedestrian walkway, footpath, street terrace.

    Ex: Examples would be: 'Is it against the law to ride a bicycle on the pavement?' 'What are the symptoms of a duodenal ulcer?'.

    Ex: Pavements is included in the American sense; as sidewalks does not rate a mention at all, this could leave room for ambiguity.
    Ex: Areas that may be used include: windows; promenades and walkways; entrances and foyers.
    Ex: This article discusses the results of a survey of users of the Metro McGill Library situated on the pedestrian walkway of the McGill metro station, Montreal, Quebec.
    Ex: Equivalence relationships normally imply the selection of one form as the preferred term, as we have seen, so we make a cross-reference pointing from the non-preferred term to the preferred term: footpaths See Trails; Bovines USE Cattle.
    Ex: What we found was a bar with a street terrace that wouldn't have been out of place in Paris.
    * al filo de la acera = kerbside [curbside, -USA], curbside [kerbside, -UK].
    * bordillo de la acera = kerb [curb, -USA], curb [kerb, -UK].
    * en la acera = kerbside [curbside, -USA], curbside [kerbside, -UK].

    * * *
    1 (para peatones) sidewalk ( AmE), pavement ( BrE)
    2
    (lado de la calle): viven en la misma acera they live on the same side of the street
    * * *

     

    Del verbo acerar: ( conjugate acerar)

    acera es:

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

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    acera    
    acerar
    acera sustantivo femenino
    sidewalk (AmE), pavement (BrE)
    acera sustantivo femenino pavement, US sidewalk
    ' acera' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    badén
    - derecha
    - derecho
    - gritar
    - opuesta
    - opuesto
    - vereda
    - andén
    - banqueta
    - ensanchar
    - estrechar
    - sardinel
    English:
    curb
    - pavement
    - sidewalk
    - foot
    - pull
    - side
    * * *
    acera nf
    1. [para peatones] Br pavement, US sidewalk;
    Fam
    ser de la otra acera, ser de la acera de enfrente [ser homosexual] to be one of them, to be queer
    2. [lado de la calle] side of the street;
    el colegio está en la acera de los pares/de la derecha the school is on the even-numbered/right-hand side of the street
    * * *
    f sidewalk, Br
    pavement;
    ser de la otra acera, ser de la acera de enfrente fam be gay
    * * *
    acera nf
    : sidewalk
    * * *
    acera n pavement

    Spanish-English dictionary > acera

  • 89 acoso

    m.
    1 relentless pursuit.
    2 harassment (hostigamiento).
    acoso y derribo constant harrying
    acoso sexual sexual harassment
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: acosar.
    * * *
    1 pursuit, chase
    2 figurado hounding
    \
    acoso sexual sexual harassment
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=atosigamiento) harassment

    operación de acoso y derribo — (Mil) search and destroy operation

    acoso laboral — workplace bullying, workplace harassment

    2) (=persecución) relentless pursuit
    * * *
    a) ( de persona) hounding, harassment
    b) ( de presa) hounding, relentless pursuit
    * * *
    = harassment, persecution, stalking, bullying, mobbing.
    Ex. Incidents of harassment in libraries today between library employees and patrons or between one patron and another are on the increase.
    Ex. This paper discusses the problem of censorship and persecution of publishers by authoritarian regimes.
    Ex. States began passing anti stalking legislation in 1990 after a rash of stalking related murders and publicity surrounding the stalking of celebrities = Los estados empezaron a aprobar legislación contra el acecho en 1990 después de una racha de asesinatos relacionados con el acoso y de la publicidad que surgió relacionada con la persecución de famosos.
    Ex. The author focuses on the issues of divorce, bullying and homelessness, with reference to books published by Penguin and Puffin.
    Ex. Now, however, with nearly 80,000 foreign workers in the country, incidents of racism and discrimination (such as insults and mobbing in schoolyards) occur daily.
    ----
    * acoso en el trabajo = workplace mobbing.
    * acoso físico = physical harassment.
    * acoso laboral = workplace mobbing.
    * acoso sexual = sexual harassment.
    * aguantar el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * pasar por el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * sufrir el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * * *
    a) ( de persona) hounding, harassment
    b) ( de presa) hounding, relentless pursuit
    * * *
    = harassment, persecution, stalking, bullying, mobbing.

    Ex: Incidents of harassment in libraries today between library employees and patrons or between one patron and another are on the increase.

    Ex: This paper discusses the problem of censorship and persecution of publishers by authoritarian regimes.
    Ex: States began passing anti stalking legislation in 1990 after a rash of stalking related murders and publicity surrounding the stalking of celebrities = Los estados empezaron a aprobar legislación contra el acecho en 1990 después de una racha de asesinatos relacionados con el acoso y de la publicidad que surgió relacionada con la persecución de famosos.
    Ex: The author focuses on the issues of divorce, bullying and homelessness, with reference to books published by Penguin and Puffin.
    Ex: Now, however, with nearly 80,000 foreign workers in the country, incidents of racism and discrimination (such as insults and mobbing in schoolyards) occur daily.
    * acoso en el trabajo = workplace mobbing.
    * acoso físico = physical harassment.
    * acoso laboral = workplace mobbing.
    * acoso sexual = sexual harassment.
    * aguantar el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * pasar por el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * sufrir el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.

    * * *
    1 (de una persona) harassment
    el acoso sexual en el trabajo sexual harassment in the workplace
    2 (en el colegio, trabajo) bullying
    el problema del acoso escolar the problem of bullying at school
    niegan la existencia de acoso laboral they deny the existence of bullying in the workplace
    3 (de una presa) hounding, relentless pursuit
    * * *

     

    Del verbo acosar: ( conjugate acosar)

    acoso es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    acosó es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    acosar    
    acoso
    acosar ( conjugate acosar) verbo transitivo
    a) persona to hound;

    ( sexualmente) to harass;
    me acosoon con preguntas they plagued o bombarded me with questions


    acoso sustantivo masculino



    acosar verbo transitivo
    1 to harass
    2 fig (asediar) to pester: la oposición acosó al Presidente del Gobierno con sus preguntas, the opposition pestered the Prime Minister with questions
    acoso sustantivo masculino harassment
    acoso sexual, sexual harassment
    ' acoso' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acosar
    - sexual
    English:
    harassment
    - persecution
    - sexual harrassment
    * * *
    acoso nm
    1. [persecución] relentless pursuit
    2. [hostigamiento] harassment
    acoso cibernético cyberstalking;
    acoso y derribo = rural sport in which horsemen harry and bring down bulls;
    Fig
    han denunciado una operación de acoso y derribo contra el presidente they have condemned the concerted attempt(s) to hound the president out of office;
    acoso escolar bullying [at school];
    acoso en Internet cyberstalking;
    acoso laboral workplace bullying;
    acoso sexual sexual harassment
    * * *
    m fig
    hounding, harassment
    * * *
    acoso nm
    asedio: harassment
    acoso sexual: sexual harassment

    Spanish-English dictionary > acoso

  • 90 afrenta

    f.
    1 affront (ofensa, agravio).
    2 disgrace, shame.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: afrentar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: afrentar.
    * * *
    1 formal affront, outrage
    \
    hacerle una afrenta a alguien to affront somebody
    * * *
    SF affront, insult
    * * *
    femenino (frml) affront (frml), insult
    * * *
    = gauntlet, stigmatisation [stigmatization, -USA], obloquy, outrage.
    Ex. Some time ago in a reference to the challenges of innovation, Steele (1983) described the ' gauntlet of innovation' as a process that has many barriers.
    Ex. Reduce the fear of stigmatization of users with disabilities through outreach and publicity.
    Ex. He has breasted an extraordinary amount of obloquy on behalf of our country's cause.
    Ex. The outrage expressed by users of the Internet brought about the passing an act aimed at ridding the Internet of pornography.
    * * *
    femenino (frml) affront (frml), insult
    * * *
    = gauntlet, stigmatisation [stigmatization, -USA], obloquy, outrage.

    Ex: Some time ago in a reference to the challenges of innovation, Steele (1983) described the ' gauntlet of innovation' as a process that has many barriers.

    Ex: Reduce the fear of stigmatization of users with disabilities through outreach and publicity.
    Ex: He has breasted an extraordinary amount of obloquy on behalf of our country's cause.
    Ex: The outrage expressed by users of the Internet brought about the passing an act aimed at ridding the Internet of pornography.

    * * *
    ( frml)
    affront ( frml), insult
    lo considero una afrenta a mi honor/dignidad I consider it an affront to my honor/dignity
    * * *

    Del verbo afrentar: ( conjugate afrentar)

    afrenta es:

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

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    afrenta    
    afrentar
    afrenta sustantivo femenino affront, offence
    ' afrenta' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    atentado
    English:
    affront
    - insult
    * * *
    [ofensa, agravio] affront;
    ser una afrenta a algo to be an affront to sth
    * * *
    f insult, affront
    * * *
    : affront, insult

    Spanish-English dictionary > afrenta

  • 91 ahorro

    m.
    saving.
    ahorros savings
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: ahorrar.
    * * *
    1 saving
    2 (cualidad) thrift
    1 savings
    \
    caja de ahorros savings bank
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=acto) [de dinero, energía, trabajo] saving
    2) pl ahorros (=dinero) savings
    caja, libreta
    3) (=cualidad) thrift
    * * *
    a) ( acción) saving
    b) ahorros masculino plural ( cantidad) savings (pl)
    * * *
    = economy [economies, pl.], saving, cost saving [cost-saving], thrift, thriftiness.
    Ex. In the interest of economy, and in order to avoid an overcomplex catalogue these rules recommend selective use of added entries.
    Ex. Instead, a large scale saving of index entries is achieved by producing a general or blanket reference in some such form as the following: DICTIONARIES See names of individual subjects.
    Ex. For many years, we have used the new technology to tinker with the existing system, to achieve cost savings in the backroom processes, and to produce paper products more cheaply and rapidly.
    Ex. With his interest in the process of making something, the craftsman embodies the traditional work ethic, with his respect for people and his concern for quality and thrift.
    Ex. Bubble and squeak is a triumph of thriftiness in that it uses leftover vegetables and meat.
    ----
    * ahorro de combustible = fuel saving.
    * ahorro de dinero = savings in money.
    * ahorro de energía = energy conservation, energy saving, savings in energy.
    * ahorro de esfuerzo = savings in energy, savings in effort.
    * ahorro de espacio = economy of space.
    * ahorro de gastos = savings in costs.
    * ahorro de personal = staff saving.
    * ahorro de tiempo = time-saving [timesaving], economy of time, savings in time.
    * ahorro energético = energy saving.
    * ahorro en los costes = savings in costs.
    * ahorros = savings, nest egg.
    * ahorros considerables = economies of scale, scale economies.
    * ahorros de toda la vida = life-time savings, life savings.
    * ahorros de toda una vida = life savings.
    * banco de ahorros mutualista = mutual savings bank.
    * banco de ahorros mutuos = mutual savings bank.
    * caja de ahorros = savings bank.
    * campaña de ahorro = economy drive.
    * cartilla de ahorros = passbook.
    * cuenta de ahorro(s) = deposit account, savings account.
    * de alto ahorro energético = energy-saving.
    * de gran ahorro energético = energy-saving.
    * echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.
    * estrategia de ahorro = saver.
    * libreta de ahorros = passbook.
    * medio de ahorro = economy measure.
    * modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.
    * persona con ahorros = saver.
    * * *
    a) ( acción) saving
    b) ahorros masculino plural ( cantidad) savings (pl)
    * * *
    = economy [economies, pl.], saving, cost saving [cost-saving], thrift, thriftiness.

    Ex: In the interest of economy, and in order to avoid an overcomplex catalogue these rules recommend selective use of added entries.

    Ex: Instead, a large scale saving of index entries is achieved by producing a general or blanket reference in some such form as the following: DICTIONARIES See names of individual subjects.
    Ex: For many years, we have used the new technology to tinker with the existing system, to achieve cost savings in the backroom processes, and to produce paper products more cheaply and rapidly.
    Ex: With his interest in the process of making something, the craftsman embodies the traditional work ethic, with his respect for people and his concern for quality and thrift.
    Ex: Bubble and squeak is a triumph of thriftiness in that it uses leftover vegetables and meat.
    * ahorro de combustible = fuel saving.
    * ahorro de dinero = savings in money.
    * ahorro de energía = energy conservation, energy saving, savings in energy.
    * ahorro de esfuerzo = savings in energy, savings in effort.
    * ahorro de espacio = economy of space.
    * ahorro de gastos = savings in costs.
    * ahorro de personal = staff saving.
    * ahorro de tiempo = time-saving [timesaving], economy of time, savings in time.
    * ahorro energético = energy saving.
    * ahorro en los costes = savings in costs.
    * ahorros = savings, nest egg.
    * ahorros considerables = economies of scale, scale economies.
    * ahorros de toda la vida = life-time savings, life savings.
    * ahorros de toda una vida = life savings.
    * banco de ahorros mutualista = mutual savings bank.
    * banco de ahorros mutuos = mutual savings bank.
    * caja de ahorros = savings bank.
    * campaña de ahorro = economy drive.
    * cartilla de ahorros = passbook.
    * cuenta de ahorro(s) = deposit account, savings account.
    * de alto ahorro energético = energy-saving.
    * de gran ahorro energético = energy-saving.
    * echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.
    * estrategia de ahorro = saver.
    * libreta de ahorros = passbook.
    * medio de ahorro = economy measure.
    * modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.
    * persona con ahorros = saver.

    * * *
    1 (acción) saving
    medidas para fomentar el ahorro measures to encourage saving
    supone un gran ahorro de tiempo it saves a lot of time
    le supuso un ahorro del 15% it saved him 15%, it meant a saving of 15%
    2 ahorros mpl (cantidad) savings (pl)
    tengo unos ahorros para cuando me jubile I have some money set aside o put by o I have some savings for when I retire
    * * *

     

    Del verbo ahorrar: ( conjugate ahorrar)

    ahorro es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    ahorró es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    ahorrar    
    ahorro
    ahorrar ( conjugate ahorrar) verbo transitivo
    1dinero/energía/agua to save;
    tiempo to save
    2 ( evitar) ‹molestia/viaje› (+ me/te/le etc) to save, spare
    verbo intransitivo
    to save
    ahorrarse verbo pronominal ( enf)

    b) ( evitarse) ‹molestia/viaje to save oneself

    ahorro sustantivo masculino

    b)

    ahorros sustantivo masculino plural ( cantidad) savings (pl)

    ahorrar verbo transitivo
    1 to save
    2 (evitar) to spare: este camino nos ahorra pasar por el centro, this road saves us having to go through the centre
    ahorro sustantivo masculino
    1 saving
    ahorro energético, energy saving 2 ahorros, savings
    ' ahorro' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cuenta
    - economía
    - fomentar
    - libreta
    - promover
    English:
    economy
    - save up
    - saving
    - savings
    - thrift
    * * *
    ahorro nm
    1. [gasto menor] saving;
    esta medida supone un ahorro de varios millones this measure means a saving of several millions;
    medidas de ahorro energético energy-saving measures;
    una campaña para fomentar el ahorro a campaign encouraging people to save;
    este sistema es un ahorro de tiempo this system saves (you) time o is a time-saver
    2.
    ahorros [cantidad] savings
    * * *
    m
    1 saving;
    ahorro energético, ahorro de energía energy saving
    2
    :
    ahorros pl savings pl ;
    caja de ahorros savings bank
    * * *
    ahorro nm
    : saving
    cuenta de ahorros: savings account
    * * *
    ahorro n saving

    Spanish-English dictionary > ahorro

  • 92 angustiado

    adj.
    anguished, grieved, distressed, broken-hearted.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: angustiar.
    * * *
    1→ link=angustiar angustiar
    1 (afligido) distressed, upset; (preocupado) worried, anxious
    * * *
    (f. - angustiada)
    adj.
    1) anguished, distressed
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (=asustado) [persona] distressed; [expresión, mirada] anguished
    2) (=preocupado) anxious

    está angustiado por no tener trabajohe is very worried o he is anxious about not having a job

    3) (=avaro) grasping, mean
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) ( acongojado) distressed
    b) ( preocupado) worried, anxious
    * * *
    = anguished, angst-ridden, distressed, stressed.
    Ex. Buddhism is above all a form of therapy and that remaining silent in the face of anguished and anguishing questions constitutes a cathartic act.
    Ex. They provide a true and fertile alternative to songwriters whose point of reference is the self-indulgent, angst-ridden youth culture whose reality is read through mass media.
    Ex. When at one stage of his journey Christian lost his roll, he was very distressed until he found it again.
    Ex. Australia is 'in a different league' to most stressed world economies because of the stability of its banks and China's hunger for its exports.
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) ( acongojado) distressed
    b) ( preocupado) worried, anxious
    * * *
    = anguished, angst-ridden, distressed, stressed.

    Ex: Buddhism is above all a form of therapy and that remaining silent in the face of anguished and anguishing questions constitutes a cathartic act.

    Ex: They provide a true and fertile alternative to songwriters whose point of reference is the self-indulgent, angst-ridden youth culture whose reality is read through mass media.
    Ex: When at one stage of his journey Christian lost his roll, he was very distressed until he found it again.
    Ex: Australia is 'in a different league' to most stressed world economies because of the stability of its banks and China's hunger for its exports.

    * * *
    1 (acongojado) distressed
    estábamos tan angustiados, estaba sufriendo tanto we were so distressed, he was in such pain
    no me olvidaré nunca de la mirada angustiada que me dirigió I will never forget the anguished look o the look of anguish that she gave me
    2 (preocupado) worried, anxious
    vive angustiada she lives in a constant state of anxiety
    * * *

    Del verbo angustiar: ( conjugate angustiar)

    angustiado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    angustiado    
    angustiar
    angustiado
    ◊ -da adjetivo




    angustiar ( conjugate angustiar) verbo transitivo
    a) ( acongojar) to distress

    b) ( preocupar) to worry, make … anxious

    angustiarse verbo pronominal ( acongojarse) to get distressed, get upset;
    ( preocuparse) to get worried, become anxious
    angustiado,-a adjetivo distressed
    angustiar verbo transitivo to distress
    ' angustiado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    angustiada
    - intranquila
    - intranquilo
    English:
    distraught
    - haunted
    * * *
    angustiado, -a adj
    [mirada] anguished;
    están cada día más angustiados por su futuro they are more and more anxious about his future
    * * *
    adj distraught

    Spanish-English dictionary > angustiado

  • 93 ansia

    f.
    1 longing, yearning.
    2 anxiousness.
    ansias sickness, nausea (náuseas)
    3 desire, anxiety, eagerness, expectancy.
    * * *
    (Takes el in singular)
    1 (ansiedad) anxiety; (angustia) anguish
    2 (deseo) eagerness, longing, yearning
    3 MEDICINA sick feeling
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=anhelo) yearning, longing

    ansia de libertad/amor — yearning o longing for freedom/love

    ansia de poder/riqueza/conocimiento/aventura — thirst for power/wealth/knowledge/adventure

    tenía ansias de verlahe was yearning o longing to see her

    2) (=ansiedad) anxiety, worry; (=angustia) anguish
    3) pl ansias (=náuseas) nausea sing

    tener ansiasto feel sick o nauseous

    * * *
    femenino‡
    a) ( avidez)

    ansia de algode paz/libertad longing for something, yearning for something

    sus ansias de poderher thirst o craving for power

    sentir ansia de hacer algoto long o yearn to do something

    b) (Psic) anxiety
    c) ansias femenino plural (Col, Ven fam) ( náuseas) nausea
    * * *
    = yearning, craving, thirst, eagerness, uneasiness.
    Ex. A flood of feeling welled up in him about life and death and beauty and suffering and transitoriness and the yearning of his unsatisfied soul for a happiness not to be found on earth which poured out in 'Ode to a Nightingale'.
    Ex. The craving for data to document the status and excellence of library service is very real.
    Ex. The thirst grew not just for preservation but for circulation of stories that gave meaning to life and coherence to communities.
    Ex. The sense of alienation that had evolved over 50 years has gradually given way to a spirit of teamwork and eagerness to learn.
    Ex. Uneasiness evidenced by some inquirers at the reference desk seems to stem from unfamiliarity with the personnel and service, and a fear of appearing ignorant.
    ----
    * ansia de aventura = thirst for adventure.
    * ansia de saber = thirst for knowledge.
    * ansias de = hunger for, lust for, greed for.
    * ansias de cambiar de sitio = itchy feet.
    * ansias de conocer mundo = wanderlust.
    * ansias de matar = bloodlust.
    * ansias de viajar = itchy feet.
    * con ansias de conquistar el mundo = world-conquering.
    * con ansias de leer = reading-desirous.
    * con ansias de poder = power-hungry.
    * tener ansias de = crave for.
    * * *
    femenino‡
    a) ( avidez)

    ansia de algode paz/libertad longing for something, yearning for something

    sus ansias de poderher thirst o craving for power

    sentir ansia de hacer algoto long o yearn to do something

    b) (Psic) anxiety
    c) ansias femenino plural (Col, Ven fam) ( náuseas) nausea
    * * *
    = yearning, craving, thirst, eagerness, uneasiness.

    Ex: A flood of feeling welled up in him about life and death and beauty and suffering and transitoriness and the yearning of his unsatisfied soul for a happiness not to be found on earth which poured out in 'Ode to a Nightingale'.

    Ex: The craving for data to document the status and excellence of library service is very real.
    Ex: The thirst grew not just for preservation but for circulation of stories that gave meaning to life and coherence to communities.
    Ex: The sense of alienation that had evolved over 50 years has gradually given way to a spirit of teamwork and eagerness to learn.
    Ex: Uneasiness evidenced by some inquirers at the reference desk seems to stem from unfamiliarity with the personnel and service, and a fear of appearing ignorant.
    * ansia de aventura = thirst for adventure.
    * ansia de saber = thirst for knowledge.
    * ansias de = hunger for, lust for, greed for.
    * ansias de cambiar de sitio = itchy feet.
    * ansias de conocer mundo = wanderlust.
    * ansias de matar = bloodlust.
    * ansias de viajar = itchy feet.
    * con ansias de conquistar el mundo = world-conquering.
    * con ansias de leer = reading-desirous.
    * con ansias de poder = power-hungry.
    * tener ansias de = crave for.

    * * *
    f‡
    1
    (deseo, avidez): comer/beber con ansia to eat/drink eagerly
    desear algo con ansia to want sth desperately
    ansia DE algo longing FOR sth, yearning FOR sth
    ansia de conocimientos/libertad longing o thirst o yearning for knowledge/freedom
    no lograba satisfacer sus ansias de poder she was unable to satisfy her thirst o lust o craving for power
    sentía ansias de volver a verla he longed o yearned to see her again
    2 ( Psic) anxiety
    3 ansias fpl (Col, Ven fam) (náuseas) nausea
    * * *

    Del verbo ansiar: ( conjugate ansiar)

    ansia es:

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

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    ansia    
    ansiar
    ansia feminine noun taking masculine article in the singular
    a) (avidez, deseo):

    con ansiacomer/beber eagerly;

    ansia de algo ‹de paz/libertad› longing for sth, yearning for sth;

    de poder› thirst for sth, craving for sth;
    sentir ansia de hacer algo to long o yearn to do sth;

    sus ansias de aprendar her eagerness to learn
    b) (Psic) anxiety

    c)

    ansias sustantivo femenino plural (Col, Ven fam) ( náuseas) nausea

    ansiar ( conjugate ansiar) verbo transitivo (liter) ‹libertad/poder to long for, yearn for;

    ansia sustantivo femenino
    1 (deseo) longing, yearning
    2 (intranquilidad, desasosiego) anxiety
    2 Med sick feeling
    ansiar verbo transitivo to long for, yearn for

    ' ansia' also found in these entries:
    English:
    anxiety
    - craving
    - greedy
    - itch
    - lust
    - hunger
    - yearning
    * * *
    1. [afán] longing, yearning;
    tiene ansia de poder she is hungry for power;
    bebía con ansia he drank thirstily;
    las ansias de vivir the will to live;
    las ansias independentistas de la región the region's desire for independence
    2. [ansiedad] anxiousness;
    [angustia] anguish;
    esperan los resultados con ansia they are anxiously waiting for the results;
    no pases ansia, todo saldrá bien don't worry o be anxious, it will all turn out all right in the end
    3.
    ansias [náuseas] sickness, nausea
    * * *
    f
    1 yearning;
    ansia de saber thirst for knowledge;
    ansia de poder desire o yearning for power
    2 ( inquietud) anxiety, anxiousness
    3
    :
    ansias pl nausea sg
    * * *
    ansia nf
    1) inquietud: apprehensiveness, uneasiness
    2) angustia: anguish, distress
    3) anhelo: longing, yearning
    * * *
    ansia n (anhelo) longing / desire

    Spanish-English dictionary > ansia

  • 94 apartado

    adj.
    1 remote, distant, far away, separate.
    2 distant, isolated, reclusive.
    3 reserved, set apart, laid apart.
    m.
    1 post office box, box number, P.O. Box.
    2 paragraph, sidebar, subsection.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: apartar.
    * * *
    1 post office box
    2 (párrafo) section
    ————————
    1→ link=apartar apartar
    1 (alejado) remote, distant; (aislado) isolated, cut off
    2 (retirado) retired
    1 post office box
    2 (párrafo) section
    \
    mantenerse apartado,-a de algo/alguien to keep away from something/somebody
    * * *
    1. noun m. - apartado postal 2. (f. - apartada)
    adj.
    1) remote, isolated
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) (=lejano) remote, isolated

    un pueblo muy apartadoa very remote o isolated village

    apartado de[lugar] far from; [persona] isolated from

    donde vivía, estaba apartado de todos nosotros — where he lived he was isolated from us all

    2) (=solitario) [vida, persona] solitary
    2. SM
    1) (Correos) (tb: apartado de correos, apartado postal) Post Office box, P.O. Box, box number

    apartado de correos 325 — P.O. Box 325

    2) (=sección) (Literat) section; (Jur) section, sub-section

    en el apartado de sanidad han aumentado los gastos — in the area of health, costs have increased

    3) (=sala) spare room, side room
    4) (Metal) extraction
    * * *
    I
    - da adjetivo
    a) <zona/lugar> isolated
    b) < persona>

    apartado de algo/alguien: se mantuvo apartado de la vida pública he stayed out of public life; vive apartado de la familia — he has little to do with his family

    II
    1) (Corresp) tb

    apartado de correos or apartado postal — post office box, P.O. Box

    2) (de artículo, capítulo) section
    * * *
    = secluded, section, alcove, remote, off the beaten track.
    Ex. Adequate security for expensive equipment must also be provided for in this decision, and a secluded back room, a remote phone cut-off switch, or a removable keyboard may be mandated.
    Ex. Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.
    Ex. Our news service is delivered by a large-screen television that broadcasts continuous cable news in a special alcove adjacent to the library's current periodicals and reference areas.
    Ex. The computer, once instructed on the desired filing order, is eminently suitable for filing, achieving a level of consistency which was a remote dream in the days of human filers.
    Ex. The article ' Off the beaten track. Small publishers in India' reviews the efforts of small and alternative presses in India in publishing the most exciting and innovative books for children.
    ----
    * apartado de comentarios = comments section.
    * apartado de correos = P.O. Box, post office box.
    * apartado postal = post office box.
    * camino apartado = byway.
    * muy apartado de = a long way removed from.
    * nada + estar + más apartado de la verdad = nothing + can + be further from the truth, nothing + can + be further from the truth.
    * por caminos apartados = off-road.
    * rincón apartado = secluded spot.
    * * *
    I
    - da adjetivo
    a) <zona/lugar> isolated
    b) < persona>

    apartado de algo/alguien: se mantuvo apartado de la vida pública he stayed out of public life; vive apartado de la familia — he has little to do with his family

    II
    1) (Corresp) tb

    apartado de correos or apartado postal — post office box, P.O. Box

    2) (de artículo, capítulo) section
    * * *
    = secluded, section, alcove, remote, off the beaten track.

    Ex: Adequate security for expensive equipment must also be provided for in this decision, and a secluded back room, a remote phone cut-off switch, or a removable keyboard may be mandated.

    Ex: Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.
    Ex: Our news service is delivered by a large-screen television that broadcasts continuous cable news in a special alcove adjacent to the library's current periodicals and reference areas.
    Ex: The computer, once instructed on the desired filing order, is eminently suitable for filing, achieving a level of consistency which was a remote dream in the days of human filers.
    Ex: The article ' Off the beaten track. Small publishers in India' reviews the efforts of small and alternative presses in India in publishing the most exciting and innovative books for children.
    * apartado de comentarios = comments section.
    * apartado de correos = P.O. Box, post office box.
    * apartado postal = post office box.
    * camino apartado = byway.
    * muy apartado de = a long way removed from.
    * nada + estar + más apartado de la verdad = nothing + can + be further from the truth, nothing + can + be further from the truth.
    * por caminos apartados = off-road.
    * rincón apartado = secluded spot.

    * * *
    apartado1 -da
    1 ‹zona/lugar› isolated
    2 ‹persona› apartado DE algo/algn:
    se ha mantenido apartado de la vida pública he has stayed out of public life
    vive muy apartado de la familia he has very little to do with his family
    A ( Corresp) tb
    apartado de correos or apartado postal post office box, P.O. Box
    B (de un artículo, capítulo) section
    en el apartado de seguridad social, los logros del gobierno han sido mucho menores as far as social security is concerned o as for social security, the government's achievements have been much smaller
    * * *

     

    Del verbo apartar: ( conjugate apartar)

    apartado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    apartado    
    apartar
    apartado 1
    ◊ -da adjetivo

    a)zona/lugar isolated

    b) persona›:


    vive apartado de la familia he has little to do with his family
    apartado 2 sustantivo masculino
    1 (Corresp) tb apartado de correos or apartado postal post office box, P.O. Box
    2 (de artículo, capítulo) section
    apartar ( conjugate apartar) verbo transitivo
    1
    a) ( alejar) to move … away;


    apartó los ojos he averted his eyes
    b) obstáculo to move, move … out of the way

    c) (frml) ( de un cargo) to remove


    2 (guardar, reservar) to set aside;

    apartarse verbo pronominal ( refl)

    b) (alejarse, separarse):

    apártate de ahí get/come away from there;

    no se aparta de su lado he never leaves her side;
    ¡apártate de mi vista! get out of my sight!;
    se apartó de su familia she drifted away from her family;
    nos estamos apartando del tema we're getting off the subject
    apartado,-a
    I adj (lugar alejado) remote, isolated: manténganse apartados de las vías, keep off the track
    II sustantivo masculino
    1 (párrafo) section, paragraph 2 apartado de correos, Post Office Box
    apartar
    I verbo transitivo
    1 (alejar) to move away, remove
    apartar la vista, to look away
    2 (guardar) to put aside
    II verbo intransitivo ¡aparta!, move out of the way!
    ' apartado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    apartada
    - apdo.
    - capítulo
    - retirada
    - retirado
    - rincón
    - sección
    - rubro
    English:
    aloof
    - isolated
    - off
    - Post Office Box
    - set back
    - solitary
    - stand back
    - track
    - box
    - by
    - out
    - secluded
    * * *
    apartado, -a
    adj
    1. [separado]
    apartado de away from;
    hoy día vive apartado del mundo del teatro nowadays he has very little to do with the theatre
    2. [alejado] remote;
    nuestra casa está bastante apartada del centro our house is quite far from the centre
    nm
    [párrafo] paragraph; [sección] section Col, Ecuad apartado aéreo Post Office box, PO Box;
    apartado de correos Post Office box, PO Box;
    apartado postal Post Office box, PO Box
    * * *
    I adj isolated
    II m section
    * * *
    1) : section, paragraph
    2)
    apartado postal : post office box
    * * *
    apartado1 adj (lugar) remote
    apartado2 n paragraph / section
    apartado de correos post office box / PO box

    Spanish-English dictionary > apartado

  • 95 aprieto

    m.
    fix, difficult situation.
    poner en un aprieto a alguien to put somebody in a difficult position
    estar en un aprieto to be in a fix
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: apretar.
    * * *
    1 tight spot, difficulty, scrape, fix
    \
    poner a alguien en un aprieto to put somebody in an awkward situation
    salir del aprieto to get out of trouble
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=apuro) predicament

    estar o verse en un aprieto — to be in a predicament, be in a tight spot, be in an awkward situation

    poner a algn en un aprieto — to put sb in a predicament, put sb in an awkward situation

    2) (=presión)
    = apretón 1)
    * * *
    masculino predicament

    estar/verse en un aprieto — to be/to find oneself in a predicament

    * * *
    = embarrassment, quandary, predicament.
    Ex. Patrons who are reluctant to seek assistance in using reference books or the card catalog, feel no embarrassment about seeking help in the 'automated' setting.
    Ex. The increasing use and popularity of the Internet and phytomedicinals (medicinal herbs and medical botanics) have created a quandary for researchers, consumers and information professionals.
    Ex. Any attempt to coerce a response without good reason based on that child's present predicament is to place in jeopardy the child's willing engagement now and in the future.
    ----
    * en un aprieto = in a bind, in a predicament.
    * en un gran aprieto = in dire straits.
    * en un serio aprieto = in dire straits.
    * estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.
    * meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.
    * pasar aprietos = feel + the pinch.
    * poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * * *
    masculino predicament

    estar/verse en un aprieto — to be/to find oneself in a predicament

    * * *
    = embarrassment, quandary, predicament.

    Ex: Patrons who are reluctant to seek assistance in using reference books or the card catalog, feel no embarrassment about seeking help in the 'automated' setting.

    Ex: The increasing use and popularity of the Internet and phytomedicinals (medicinal herbs and medical botanics) have created a quandary for researchers, consumers and information professionals.
    Ex: Any attempt to coerce a response without good reason based on that child's present predicament is to place in jeopardy the child's willing engagement now and in the future.
    * en un aprieto = in a bind, in a predicament.
    * en un gran aprieto = in dire straits.
    * en un serio aprieto = in dire straits.
    * estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.
    * meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.
    * pasar aprietos = feel + the pinch.
    * poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

    * * *
    predicament
    estar/verse en un aprieto to be/to find oneself in a predicament o a difficult situation o a tight spot
    esto lo pone en un aprieto this puts him in a predicament o in an awkward situation
    un amigo los sacó del aprieto a friend got them out of it o got them off the hook
    salieron del aprieto con su ayuda they got out of it with her help
    * * *

    Del verbo apretar: ( conjugate apretar)

    aprieto es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    apretar    
    aprieto
    apretar ( conjugate apretar) verbo transitivo
    1
    a) botón to press, push;

    acelerador to put one's foot on, press;
    gatillo to pull, squeeze
    b)nudo/tapa/tornillo to tighten;

    puño/mandíbulas to clench;

    2
    a) ( apretujar):

    apretó al niño contra su pecho he clasped o clutched the child to his breast;

    me apretó el brazo con fuerza he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly

    verbo intransitivo
    1 [ropa/zapatos] (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight;

    2 ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)
    apretarse verbo pronominal
    to squeeze o squash together
    aprieto sustantivo masculino See Also→ apuro 2
    apretar
    I vtr (pulsar un botón) to press
    (el cinturón, un tornillo) to tighten
    (el gatillo) to pull: me aprietan los zapatos, these shoes are too tight for me
    II verbo intransitivo el calor ha apretado en julio, it was really hot in July
    ♦ Locuciones: apretar el paso, to hasten, hurry
    apretarle las clavijas a alguien, to put the screws on someone
    donde aprieta el zapato, where the problem is
    aprieto sustantivo masculino tight spot, fix: la pregunta puso al entrenador en un aprieto, the question put the trainer in a tight corner
    ' aprieto' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    apuro
    - poner
    - atolladero
    - con
    - ver
    English:
    fix
    - jam
    - mess
    - predicament
    - tight
    - bind
    * * *
    nm
    fix, difficult situation;
    estar en un aprieto to be in a fix;
    poner en un aprieto a alguien to put sb in a difficult position;
    salir de un aprieto to get out of a fix o difficult situation
    * * *
    m predicament;
    poner a alguien en un aprieto put o place s.o. in a predicament
    * * *
    apuro: predicament, difficulty
    estar en un aprieto: to be in a fix
    * * *
    aprieto n fix / tight spot

    Spanish-English dictionary > aprieto

  • 96 apuro

    m.
    1 fix, difficult situation.
    estar en un apuro to be in a tight spot
    2 embarrassment (vergüenza).
    me da apuro (decírselo) I'm embarrassed (to tell her)
    3 predicament, awkward situation, fix, mess.
    4 rush.
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: apurar.
    * * *
    1 fix, tight spot (de dinero) hardship
    2 (vergüenza) embarrassment
    \
    estar/encontrarse en un apuro to be in a tight spot
    pasar apuros (económicos) to be hard up 2 (dificultades) to be in a tight spot
    ¡qué apuro! how embarrassing!
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=aprieto) predicament

    en caso de auténtico apuro, siempre puedes vender las joyas — if you're in real difficulty o in a real predicament you can always sell the jewels

    vencieron con apuros, por 90-87 — they won 90-87, not without a struggle

    en apuros, ayudan a empresas en apuros — they help companies in difficulty

    pasar apuros — [de dinero] to suffer hardship; [al hacer algo] to have difficulties

    poner a algn en apuros — to put sb in an awkward situation, make things awkward for sb

    sacar a algn de un apuro — to get sb out of a mess

    salir de un apuro — to get out of a tight spot

    2) (=vergüenza) embarrassment

    ¡qué apuro! — how embarrassing!

    me da apuro — it embarrasses me, I'm embarrassed

    3) LAm (=prisa) rush

    tener apuro — [persona] to be in a hurry, be in a rush; [actividad] to be urgent

    * * *
    2) (aprieto, dificultad)

    se vio en apuroshe found himself in a predicament o a tight spot

    me puso en un apuroshe put me in a real predicament

    pasaron muchos apurosthey had an uphill struggle o they went through a lot

    3) (AmL) ( prisa) rush

    casarse de apuro — (RPl)

    se casaron de apurothey had a shotgun wedding

    * * *
    = predicament, embarrassment, quandary.
    Ex. Any attempt to coerce a response without good reason based on that child's present predicament is to place in jeopardy the child's willing engagement now and in the future.
    Ex. Patrons who are reluctant to seek assistance in using reference books or the card catalog, feel no embarrassment about seeking help in the 'automated' setting.
    Ex. The increasing use and popularity of the Internet and phytomedicinals (medicinal herbs and medical botanics) have created a quandary for researchers, consumers and information professionals.
    ----
    * en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.
    * en un apuro = in a bind, in a predicament.
    * en un gran apuro = in dire straits.
    * en un momento de apuro = if it comes to the crunch.
    * en un momento de apuros = when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst.
    * en un serio apuro = in dire straits.
    * estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.
    * meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.
    * pasar apuros = struggle, pass through + adversity, have + a thin time, be under strain, bear + hardship, be hard pressed, feel + the pinch, have + a hard time, the wolves + be + at the door, have + a tough time.
    * pasar apuros económicos = lead + a precarious existence.
    * poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.
    * sacar de apuros = bail out, bale out.
    * * *
    2) (aprieto, dificultad)

    se vio en apuroshe found himself in a predicament o a tight spot

    me puso en un apuroshe put me in a real predicament

    pasaron muchos apurosthey had an uphill struggle o they went through a lot

    3) (AmL) ( prisa) rush

    casarse de apuro — (RPl)

    se casaron de apurothey had a shotgun wedding

    * * *
    = predicament, embarrassment, quandary.

    Ex: Any attempt to coerce a response without good reason based on that child's present predicament is to place in jeopardy the child's willing engagement now and in the future.

    Ex: Patrons who are reluctant to seek assistance in using reference books or the card catalog, feel no embarrassment about seeking help in the 'automated' setting.
    Ex: The increasing use and popularity of the Internet and phytomedicinals (medicinal herbs and medical botanics) have created a quandary for researchers, consumers and information professionals.
    * en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.
    * en un apuro = in a bind, in a predicament.
    * en un gran apuro = in dire straits.
    * en un momento de apuro = if it comes to the crunch.
    * en un momento de apuros = when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst.
    * en un serio apuro = in dire straits.
    * estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.
    * meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.
    * pasar apuros = struggle, pass through + adversity, have + a thin time, be under strain, bear + hardship, be hard pressed, feel + the pinch, have + a hard time, the wolves + be + at the door, have + a tough time.
    * pasar apuros económicos = lead + a precarious existence.
    * poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.
    * poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.
    * sacar de apuros = bail out, bale out.

    * * *
    A
    (vergüenza): ¡qué apuro! how embarrassing!
    ¡qué apuro me hiciste pasar! you really embarrassed me
    me daba apuro pedirle más dinero I was too embarrassed to ask him for more money
    B
    (aprieto, dificultad): se vio en apuros he found himself in a predicament o a difficult situation o a tight spot
    está en un gran apuro she's in an awful situation o a terrible predicament
    me sacó del apuro prestándome el dinero he got me out of it o off the hook by lending me the money
    no lo tires que pueda servir para sacar del apuro don't throw it away it might come in handy o ( BrE) useful
    me puso en un apuro cuando me lo preguntó she put me in a real predicament o in an awkward position by asking me
    pasaron muchos apuros para salvar el negocio they had an uphill struggle o they went through a lot to save the business
    se ven en apuros para controlarlos they have a lot of trouble controlling them
    C ( AmL) (prisa) rush
    en el apuro lo dejó en el mostrador in the rush she left it on the counter
    esto tiene apuro this is urgent
    se tuvieron que casar de apuro they had a shotgun wedding
    * * *

    Del verbo apurar: ( conjugate apurar)

    apuro es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    apuró es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    apurar    
    apuro
    apurar ( conjugate apurar) verbo transitivo
    1copa/botella›:

    2 ( meter prisa):

    no me apures (AmL) don't hurry o rush me
    verbo intransitivo (Chi) (+ me/te/le etc) ( urgir):

    apurarse verbo pronominal
    1 ( preocuparse) to worry
    2 (AmL) ( darse prisa) to hurry;
    ¡apúrate! hurry up!

    apuro sustantivo masculino
    1 ( vergüenza):
    ¡qué apuro! how embarrassing!;

    me daba apuro pedirle dinero I was too embarrassed to ask him for money
    2 (aprieto, dificultad) predicament;
    estar/verse en apuros to be/find oneself in a predicament o tight spot;

    me sacó del apuro he got me out of trouble;
    me puso en un apuro she put me in a real predicament;
    pasaron muchos apuros they had an uphill struggle o they went through a lot
    3 (AmL) ( prisa) rush;

    apurar verbo transitivo
    1 (acabar) to finish off
    2 (avergonzar) to embarrass
    3 (dar prisa) to hurry
    apuro sustantivo masculino
    1 (aprieto) tight spot, fix: estamos en un apuro, we are in a tight spot
    le pusieron en un apuro, he was put in a difficult position
    2 (falta de dinero) hardship: en aquella época pasé muchos apuros, at that time I was very hard up
    3 (vergüenza) embarrassment
    ' apuro' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    embarazo
    - salvar
    - aprieto
    - apurar
    - atolladero
    - comprometer
    - compromiso
    - conflicto
    - perdido
    - sacar
    - salir
    English:
    bail out
    - embarrassment
    - fall back on
    - hardship
    - jam
    - pickle
    - predicament
    - pull through
    - rush
    - scrape
    - spot
    - tide over
    - trouble
    - bind
    - bluff
    - fix
    - haste
    - hurry
    * * *
    apuro nm
    1. [dificultad] tight spot, difficult position;
    estar en un apuro to be in a tight spot o difficult position;
    poner a alguien en un apuro to put sb in a tight spot o difficult position;
    me encontré en un apuro cuando me preguntó por su mujer I found myself in a difficult position when she asked me about his wife;
    buscan a alguien que los saque del apuro en el que están they are looking for somebody to help them out of their predicament
    2. [penuria]
    pasar apuros to experience hardship;
    pasaron muchos apuros económicos en la posguerra they experienced a lot of financial hardship after the war
    3. [vergüenza] embarrassment;
    me da apuro (decírselo) I'm embarrassed (to tell her);
    ¡qué apuro! how embarrassing
    4. Am [prisa]
    tener apuro to be in a hurry
    * * *
    m
    1 predicament, tight spot fam ;
    sacar a alguien de un apuro fam get s.o. out of trouble o
    a jam fam ;
    en caso de apuro in case of trouble
    :
    pasar apuros suffer hardship
    :
    poner a alguien en un apuro put s.o. in an awkward situation
    4 ( vergüenza) embarrassment;
    me da apuro I’m embarrassed
    3 L.Am. ( prisa) rush
    * * *
    apuro nm
    1) aprieto: predicament, jam
    2) : rush, hurry
    3) : embarrassment
    * * *
    apuro n (aprieto) tight spot / awkward situation
    ¡qué apuro! how embarrassing!

    Spanish-English dictionary > apuro

  • 97 atentamente

    adv.
    1 attentively.
    mire atentamente watch carefully
    2 Yours (sincerely/faithfully).
    3 heedfully.
    intj.
    best regards, very truly yours, yours truly, cordially yours.
    * * *
    1 attentively, carefully
    2 (amablemente) politely; (en carta) sincerely, faithfully
    'Le saluda atentamente' "Yours sincerely", "Yours faithfully"
    * * *
    adv.
    * * *
    ADV
    1) (=con atención) [escuchar, observar] attentively; [leer] carefully
    2) (=cortésmente)

    le saluda atentamente[en cartas formales] yours faithfully, yours sincerely, sincerely yours (EEUU)

    ATENTAMENTE Para traducir atentamente o le saluda atentamente al inglés británico hay que tener en cuenta la diferencia de uso entre Yours sincerely y Yours faithfully: Se traduce por Yours sincerely cuando hemos empezado la carta con Dear Mr/ Mrs Brown, es decir, conocemos al destinatario y le queremos dar un tratamiento más cordial. Se traduce por Yours faithfully cuando no conocemos al destinatario de la carta y hemos empezado escribiendo Dear Sir, Dear Sirs o Dear Sir or Madam. En inglés americano se usa Sincerely yours en ambos casos. Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
    * * *
    a) <escuchar/mirar> attentively, carefully
    b) ( amablemente) thoughtfully, kindly

    lo saluda atentamente — (Corresp) sincerely (AmE), yours faithfully/sincerely (BrE)

    * * *
    = closely, thoughtfully, attentively.
    Ex. Watch closely as the tag number is entered.
    Ex. Simenon may be read by many people for amusement only, but if we read him thoughtfully he shows us a variety of insights into the kind of crises that push people into criminal acts.
    Ex. The author encourages the reference librarian to listen attentively to children's questions, to be familiar with local school curricula and with currently popular television programmes, films and electronic games.
    ----
    * observar atentamente y durante cierto tiempo = maintain + vigil.
    * vigilar atentamente = keep + a watchful eye.
    * * *
    a) <escuchar/mirar> attentively, carefully
    b) ( amablemente) thoughtfully, kindly

    lo saluda atentamente — (Corresp) sincerely (AmE), yours faithfully/sincerely (BrE)

    * * *
    = closely, thoughtfully, attentively.

    Ex: Watch closely as the tag number is entered.

    Ex: Simenon may be read by many people for amusement only, but if we read him thoughtfully he shows us a variety of insights into the kind of crises that push people into criminal acts.
    Ex: The author encourages the reference librarian to listen attentively to children's questions, to be familiar with local school curricula and with currently popular television programmes, films and electronic games.
    * observar atentamente y durante cierto tiempo = maintain + vigil.
    * vigilar atentamente = keep + a watchful eye.

    * * *
    1 ‹escuchar/mirar› attentively, carefully
    2 (amablemente) thoughtfully, kindly
    lo saluda atentamente ( Corresp) sincerely yours ( AmE), sincerely ( AmE), yours faithfully/sincerely ( BrE)
    * * *

     

    Multiple Entries:
    atentamente    
    atte.
    atentamente adverbio
    a)escuchar/mirar attentively, carefully


    lo saluda atentamente (Corresp) sincerely (AmE), yours faithfully/sincerely (BrE)

    atte. (Corresp) (
    atentamente): lo saluda atentamente sincerely yours (AmE), yours sincerely/faithfully (BrE)

    atentamente adv (en carta) yours sincerely o faithfully

    ' atentamente' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    fijamente
    - mirar
    - saludar
    - atte.
    - particular
    English:
    faithfully
    - intently
    - sincerely
    - truly
    - yours
    - chart
    - hard
    * * *
    1. [con atención, cortesía] attentively;
    mire atentamente watch carefully
    2. [en cartas]
    (se despide) atentamente [si se desconoce el nombre del destinatario] yours faithfully;
    [si se conoce el nombre del destinatario] Yours sincerely
    * * *
    adv
    1 attentively
    2 en carta sincerely, Yours truly, Br
    Yours sincerely
    * * *
    1) : attentively, carefully
    2) (used in correspondence) : sincerely, sincerely yours
    * * *
    atentamente adv (en cartas) Yours sincerely / Yours faithfully

    Spanish-English dictionary > atentamente

  • 98 aumento

    m.
    1 increase, rise.
    un aumento del 10 por ciento a 10 percent increase
    ir en aumento to be on the increase
    2 promotion.
    3 magnifying power.
    4 jump.
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: aumentar.
    * * *
    1 increase, growth
    2 (óptica) magnification
    3 (fotos) enlargement
    4 (sonido) amplification
    5 (salario) rise, US raise
    \
    ir en aumento to be on the increase
    aumento de precios rise in prices
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) [de tamaño] increase; (Fot) enlargement; (Ópt) magnification
    2) [de cantidad, producción, velocidad, intensidad] increase; [de precio] increase, rise

    se registró un aumento de temperaturaan increase o rise in temperature was recorded

    aumento de peso[en objeto] increase in weight; [en persona] weight gain

    aumento de sueldo, aumento salarial — (pay) rise

    3) (Elec, Radio) amplification
    4)
    5) (Ópt) magnification
    6) Méx (=posdata) postscript
    * * *
    a) ( incremento) rise, increase

    aumento de algo: aumento de peso increase in weight; aumento de temperatura rise in temperature; aumento de precio price rise o increase; aumento de sueldo — salary increase, pay raise (AmE), pay rise (BrE)

    b) (Ópt) magnification

    lentes con or de mucho aumento — glasses with very strong lenses

    * * *
    = boost, build-up [buildup], extension, growth, increase, rise, tide, expansion, deepening, augmentation, increase in numbers, growth in number, surge, upswing, widening, waxing, enlargement, heightening.
    Ex. Consequently, Leforte came to expect -- perhaps even take for granted -- the periodic boosts of ego and income that the evaluations provided.
    Ex. No problem usually with terminals and micros but there could be an undesirable temperature build-up in confined areas.
    Ex. These can be seen as extensions of the supportive role provided by Neighbourhood Advice Centres to community groups.
    Ex. This document contains information on such concepts as settlement, urban growth, field patterns, forest clearance and many others.
    Ex. The term you have chosen indicates an increase in specificity, since it is one of the members of the group described by the basic term.
    Ex. The rapid rise of computer literacy in the world has led to a demand for the easy availability of many kinds of information.
    Ex. What has happened is that yet another institution has so overlapped with our own that we are being swept along on the tide of the technological revolution.
    Ex. This is not a simple general expansion of a description but an increasing emphasis upon aspects of the book.
    Ex. There is a categorical moral imperative for a deepening and a renewal of the concept of collegiality -- that is a blend of intense competition and mutual support -- in relations between research scholars and research librarians.
    Ex. If the budget will not permit staff augmentation, then the reference librarian must help the department head to make the most of available resources.
    Ex. The present increase in numbers of overseas students in Australia tertiary institutions has implications for libraries.
    Ex. The growth in number of national, regional and international agricultural organisations has resulted in a vast output of scientific and technical literature, issued in a wide variety of forms.
    Ex. The Internet is also creating a new surge of interest in information in all forms, and a revitalized interest in reading.
    Ex. The author discusses the current upswing in paperback sales of children's books in the USA and the slump in hardback sales.
    Ex. Despite growth in export volume in recent years, there has been a widening of the national current account deficit from 8.8% to over 20%.
    Ex. This waning of one discipline and waxing of another represents the fundamental incommensurability, yet mutual dependence, of existing disciplinary categories of knowledge.
    Ex. This enlargement of interests forms the basis of the claim to provide an information education appropriate to other than library-type environments.
    Ex. The arts can serve the heightening of our sensibilities to the theological dimensions of cultural movements.
    ----
    * aumento acelerado = spurt.
    * aumento acusado = sharp increase.
    * aumento asociado a la inflación = inflation-adjusted.
    * aumento de = increased.
    * aumento de cantidad = increase in quantity.
    * aumento de costes = increased costs, cost increase.
    * aumento de la demanda = increase in (the) demand, increased demand.
    * aumento de la producción = increased production.
    * aumento de las diferencias entre... y = widening gap between... and, widening of the gap beween.... and.
    * aumento del conocimiento = knowledge building.
    * aumento de los impuestos = tax increase.
    * aumento del uso = increased use.
    * aumento de pecho = breast augmentation, breast enlargement.
    * aumento de peso = weight gain.
    * aumento de precios = price increase, increased price.
    * aumento de tamaño = increase in size.
    * aumento en espesor = thickening.
    * aumento notable = rising tide.
    * aumento repentino = upsurge.
    * aumento salarial = salary increase, pay rise, salary rise.
    * aumento salarial por méritos = merit salary increase.
    * aumento transitorio de tensión = surge.
    * aumento vertiginoso = explosion, spiralling [spiraling, -USA].
    * conceder aumento salarial = award + salary increase.
    * en aumento = burgeoning, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, growing, heightening.
    * en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.
    * en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.
    * espejo de aumento = magnifying mirror.
    * experimentar un aumento = experience + rise.
    * experimentar un aumento vertiginoso = experience + explosion.
    * gran aumento = heavy increase.
    * ir en aumento = be on the increase.
    * lector de aumento = magnifying reader.
    * lente de aumento = magnifying glass, magnifier.
    * mamoplastía de aumento = augmentation mammoplasty.
    * ritmo de aumento = rate of increase.
    * tasa de aumento = growth rate, rate of growth, rate of increase.
    * * *
    a) ( incremento) rise, increase

    aumento de algo: aumento de peso increase in weight; aumento de temperatura rise in temperature; aumento de precio price rise o increase; aumento de sueldo — salary increase, pay raise (AmE), pay rise (BrE)

    b) (Ópt) magnification

    lentes con or de mucho aumento — glasses with very strong lenses

    * * *
    = boost, build-up [buildup], extension, growth, increase, rise, tide, expansion, deepening, augmentation, increase in numbers, growth in number, surge, upswing, widening, waxing, enlargement, heightening.

    Ex: Consequently, Leforte came to expect -- perhaps even take for granted -- the periodic boosts of ego and income that the evaluations provided.

    Ex: No problem usually with terminals and micros but there could be an undesirable temperature build-up in confined areas.
    Ex: These can be seen as extensions of the supportive role provided by Neighbourhood Advice Centres to community groups.
    Ex: This document contains information on such concepts as settlement, urban growth, field patterns, forest clearance and many others.
    Ex: The term you have chosen indicates an increase in specificity, since it is one of the members of the group described by the basic term.
    Ex: The rapid rise of computer literacy in the world has led to a demand for the easy availability of many kinds of information.
    Ex: What has happened is that yet another institution has so overlapped with our own that we are being swept along on the tide of the technological revolution.
    Ex: This is not a simple general expansion of a description but an increasing emphasis upon aspects of the book.
    Ex: There is a categorical moral imperative for a deepening and a renewal of the concept of collegiality -- that is a blend of intense competition and mutual support -- in relations between research scholars and research librarians.
    Ex: If the budget will not permit staff augmentation, then the reference librarian must help the department head to make the most of available resources.
    Ex: The present increase in numbers of overseas students in Australia tertiary institutions has implications for libraries.
    Ex: The growth in number of national, regional and international agricultural organisations has resulted in a vast output of scientific and technical literature, issued in a wide variety of forms.
    Ex: The Internet is also creating a new surge of interest in information in all forms, and a revitalized interest in reading.
    Ex: The author discusses the current upswing in paperback sales of children's books in the USA and the slump in hardback sales.
    Ex: Despite growth in export volume in recent years, there has been a widening of the national current account deficit from 8.8% to over 20%.
    Ex: This waning of one discipline and waxing of another represents the fundamental incommensurability, yet mutual dependence, of existing disciplinary categories of knowledge.
    Ex: This enlargement of interests forms the basis of the claim to provide an information education appropriate to other than library-type environments.
    Ex: The arts can serve the heightening of our sensibilities to the theological dimensions of cultural movements.
    * aumento acelerado = spurt.
    * aumento acusado = sharp increase.
    * aumento asociado a la inflación = inflation-adjusted.
    * aumento de = increased.
    * aumento de cantidad = increase in quantity.
    * aumento de costes = increased costs, cost increase.
    * aumento de la demanda = increase in (the) demand, increased demand.
    * aumento de la producción = increased production.
    * aumento de las diferencias entre... y = widening gap between... and, widening of the gap beween.... and.
    * aumento del conocimiento = knowledge building.
    * aumento de los impuestos = tax increase.
    * aumento del uso = increased use.
    * aumento de pecho = breast augmentation, breast enlargement.
    * aumento de peso = weight gain.
    * aumento de precios = price increase, increased price.
    * aumento de tamaño = increase in size.
    * aumento en espesor = thickening.
    * aumento notable = rising tide.
    * aumento repentino = upsurge.
    * aumento salarial = salary increase, pay rise, salary rise.
    * aumento salarial por méritos = merit salary increase.
    * aumento transitorio de tensión = surge.
    * aumento vertiginoso = explosion, spiralling [spiraling, -USA].
    * conceder aumento salarial = award + salary increase.
    * en aumento = burgeoning, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, growing, heightening.
    * en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.
    * en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.
    * espejo de aumento = magnifying mirror.
    * experimentar un aumento = experience + rise.
    * experimentar un aumento vertiginoso = experience + explosion.
    * gran aumento = heavy increase.
    * ir en aumento = be on the increase.
    * lector de aumento = magnifying reader.
    * lente de aumento = magnifying glass, magnifier.
    * mamoplastía de aumento = augmentation mammoplasty.
    * ritmo de aumento = rate of increase.
    * tasa de aumento = growth rate, rate of growth, rate of increase.

    * * *
    1 (incremento) rise, increase
    pedir un aumento to ask for a pay raise ( AmE) o ( BrE) rise
    las tarifas experimentarán or sufrirán un ligero aumento there will be a small increase o rise in fares
    la tensión va en aumento tension is growing o mounting o increasing
    el aumento de las cotizaciones en las bolsas the rise in stock market prices
    la velocidad del cuerpo va en aumento a medida que … the speed of the object increases as …
    aumento DE algo:
    aumento de peso increase in weight, weight gain
    aumento de temperatura rise in temperature
    aumento de precio price rise o increase
    aumento de sueldo salary increase, pay raise ( AmE), pay rise ( BrE)
    2 ( Ópt) magnification
    un microscopio de 20 aumentos a microscope with a magnifying power o magnification of 20
    tiene gafas or ( AmL) lentes con or de mucho aumento he wears glasses with very strong lenses
    * * *

     

    Del verbo aumentar: ( conjugate aumentar)

    aumento es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    aumentó es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    aumentar    
    aumento
    aumentar ( conjugate aumentar) verbo transitivo

    precio/sueldo to increase, raise
    b) (Opt) to magnify

    verbo intransitivo [temperatura/presión] to rise;
    [ velocidad] to increase;
    [precio/producción/valor] to increase, rise;

    aumento de algo ‹de volumen/tamaño› to increase in sth;
    aumentó de peso he put on o gained weight
    aumento sustantivo masculino


    aumento de temperatura rise in temperature;
    aumento de precio price rise o increase;
    aumento de sueldo salary increase, pay raise (AmE), pay rise (BrE)
    b) (Ópt) magnification;


    aumentar
    I verbo transitivo to increase
    Fot to enlarge
    Ópt to magnify
    II vi (una cantidad) to go up, rise
    (de valor) to appreciate
    aumento sustantivo masculino
    1 increase
    aumento de sueldo, pay rise
    2 Fot enlargement
    3 Ópt magnification
    ' aumento' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    lente
    - más
    - petición
    - producción
    - progresiva
    - progresivo
    - salarial
    - agudo
    - auge
    - aumentar
    - autorizar
    - bonificación
    - escalada
    - nubosidad
    - prever
    - prometido
    - rápido
    - representar
    - retroactivo
    - sensible
    - triple
    - valorización
    - votar
    English:
    appreciation
    - attribute
    - bolster
    - build-up
    - by
    - gain
    - growing
    - growth
    - hike
    - hysteria
    - improvement
    - increase
    - leap
    - mount
    - negotiate
    - of
    - raise
    - rise
    - surge
    - wage increase
    - build
    - glass
    - jump
    - pay
    - rising
    - settlement
    - up
    * * *
    1. [de temperatura, precio, gastos, tensión] increase, rise;
    [de sueldo] Br rise, US raise; [de velocidad] increase;
    un aumento del 10 por ciento a 10 percent increase;
    las temperaturas experimentarán un ligero aumento temperatures will rise slightly;
    ir o [m5] estar en aumento to be on the increase
    aumento lineal [de sueldo] across-the-board pay Br rise o US raise;
    aumento de sueldo pay increase;
    pedir un aumento de sueldo to ask for a (pay) Br rise o US raise
    2. [en óptica] magnification;
    una lente de 20 aumentos a lens of magnification x 20
    3. Méx [posdata] postscript
    * * *
    m de precios, temperaturas etc rise (de in), increase (de in);
    de sueldo raise, Br (pay) rise;
    ir en aumento be increasing
    * * *
    incremento: increase, rise
    * * *
    aumento n increase / rise
    ir en aumento to be increasing / to be rising

    Spanish-English dictionary > aumento

  • 99 barrio

    m.
    1 area, district.
    los barrios bajos the rough parts of town
    de barrio local (cine, tienda)
    barrio comercial/periférico shopping/outlying district
    barrio latino Latin Quarter
    2 neighborhood, local community, neighbourhood.
    3 quarter, area.
    4 people in the neighborhood.
    5 district, ward, town ward.
    * * *
    1 neighbourhood (US neighborhood) (zona) district, area
    \
    de barrio local
    irse al otro barrio familiar to kick the bucket
    barrio chino red-light district
    barrio comercial business district
    barrio latino Latin Quarter
    barrio popular working-class area
    barrio residencial residential area
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=distrito) area, district, neighborhood (EEUU)

    mi barrio — my part of town, my neighborhood (EEUU)

    tiendas de barrio — local shops, corner shops, neighborhood stores (EEUU)

    - el otro barrio
    - mandar a algn al otro barrio

    barrio bruja And shanty town

    barrio chino[de mayoría china] Chinatown, Chinese quarter; [de prostitución] Esp red-light district

    barrio comercial[de negocios] business quarter, commercial district; [de tiendas] shopping area, shopping district

    barrio de tolerancia And red-light district

    barrio dormitorio — commuter suburb, dormitory suburb

    Barrio Góticohistoric district with principally Gothic architecture

    barrio miseria shanty town

    barrio obrero — working-class area, working-class district, working-class neighborhood (EEUU)

    2) LAm shanty town
    * * *
    masculino ( zona) neighborhood*

    la gente del barrio — people in the neighborhood, local people

    * * *
    = block, ward, quarter, burb, local community.
    Ex. And what really hurt was that one of them lives on my block and is in no way what you would call a 'delinquent' child.
    Ex. A total of 868 personal interviews were conducted with residents in tree wards (inner city and suburban).
    Ex. The library is located in the marginalized quarter of the city of Guatemala.
    Ex. Townie is in fact a derogatory reference to those who are born and raised in that type of burg or burb, and are assumed to be of inferior intellectual promise.
    Ex. Involving local communities is crucial to prevent and control destructive forest fires.
    ----
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * asesoría de barrio (NAC) = neighbourhood advice centre (NAC).
    * asistente social de barrio = community worker.
    * barrio bajo = slum, skid row.
    * barrio chino, el = Chinatown.
    * barrio de chabolas = slum.
    * barrio de los pobres = lower town.
    * barrio de los ricos = upper town.
    * barrio dormitorio = bedroom community.
    * barrio marginado = deprived area.
    * barrio marginado de la ciudad = inner-city area.
    * barrio pobre = slum.
    * barrio residencial de las afueras = suburb.
    * Barrio Sésamo = Sesame Street.
    * barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.
    * biblioteca de barrio = district library, community library.
    * bibliotecario de biblioteca de barrio = district librarian.
    * centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.
    * de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * de los barrios pobres = back-street.
    * en + Posesivo + barrio = in + Posesivo + neck of the woods.
    * habitante de un barrio residencial = suburbanite.
    * material documental de interés para los vecinos del barrio = community literature.
    * nuevo vecino del barrio = new kid on the block.
    * patrullas de barrio = community policing.
    * ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.
    * tienda de barrio = convenience store.
    * * *
    masculino ( zona) neighborhood*

    la gente del barrio — people in the neighborhood, local people

    * * *
    = block, ward, quarter, burb, local community.

    Ex: And what really hurt was that one of them lives on my block and is in no way what you would call a 'delinquent' child.

    Ex: A total of 868 personal interviews were conducted with residents in tree wards (inner city and suburban).
    Ex: The library is located in the marginalized quarter of the city of Guatemala.
    Ex: Townie is in fact a derogatory reference to those who are born and raised in that type of burg or burb, and are assumed to be of inferior intellectual promise.
    Ex: Involving local communities is crucial to prevent and control destructive forest fires.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * asesoría de barrio (NAC) = neighbourhood advice centre (NAC).
    * asistente social de barrio = community worker.
    * barrio bajo = slum, skid row.
    * barrio chino, el = Chinatown.
    * barrio de chabolas = slum.
    * barrio de los pobres = lower town.
    * barrio de los ricos = upper town.
    * barrio dormitorio = bedroom community.
    * barrio marginado = deprived area.
    * barrio marginado de la ciudad = inner-city area.
    * barrio pobre = slum.
    * barrio residencial de las afueras = suburb.
    * Barrio Sésamo = Sesame Street.
    * barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.
    * biblioteca de barrio = district library, community library.
    * bibliotecario de biblioteca de barrio = district librarian.
    * centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.
    * de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * de los barrios pobres = back-street.
    * en + Posesivo + barrio = in + Posesivo + neck of the woods.
    * habitante de un barrio residencial = suburbanite.
    * material documental de interés para los vecinos del barrio = community literature.
    * nuevo vecino del barrio = new kid on the block.
    * patrullas de barrio = community policing.
    * ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.
    * tienda de barrio = convenience store.

    * * *
    barrio barrio (↑ barrio a1)
    (zona) neighborhood*
    la gente del barrio people in the neighborhood, local people
    el mercado del barrio the local market
    ese chico es de mi barrio that boy lives in my neighborhood o round my way
    un barrio residencial a residential district o area o neighborhood
    lo conozco del barrio I've seen him around in my area o in the area I live in
    un comité de barrio neighborhood association
    los barrios más antiguos de la ciudad the oldest parts o areas o quarters of the city
    es el hazmerreír del barrio he's the laughing stock of the neighborhood
    vive en un barrio de las afueras she lives out in the suburbs
    cine/peluquería de barrio local cinema/hairdresser's
    irse al otro barrio ( Esp fam hum); to kick the bucket ( colloq hum)
    Compuestos:
    ( Chi) smart neighborhood
    (de chinos) Chinatown; (zona de prostitución) ( Esp) red-light district
    business quarter o district
    ( Esp) shantytown
    ( Col) shantytown
    downtown quarter ( AmE), town centre area ( BrE)
    fishermen's quarters
    ( Andes) red-light district
    ( AmC) shantytown
    Latin Quarter
    working-class neighborhood o area
    suburb
    residential neighborhood o area
    mpl poor neighborhoods (pl)
    A city neighborhood, defined by its geographical location, a characteristic of its inhabitants, a particular feature, or its history. Most barrios have very strong identities. Buenos Aires is unique, with a total of forty-six distinctive barrios, some very well known, such as the oldest, San Telmo, and La Boca (↑ La Boca 21).
    * * *

     

    Del verbo barrer: ( conjugate barrer)

    barrió es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    barrer    
    barrio
    barrer ( conjugate barrer) verbo transitivo
    1suelo/cocina to sweep
    2


    verbo intransitivo
    1 ( con escoba) to sweep
    2 ( arrasar) [equipo/candidato] to sweep to victory;
    barrio con algo ‹con premios/medallas› to walk off with sth;

    barrió con todos los premios she walked off with all the prizes
    barrerse verbo pronominal (Méx) [ vehículo] to skid;
    (en fútbol, béisbol) to slide
    barrio sustantivo masculino
    a) ( zona) neighborhood( conjugate neighborhood);


    el mercado del barrio the local market; barrio alto (Chi) smart neighborhood;
    barrio chino (Esp) red-light district;
    barrio espontáneo (AmC) shantytown;
    barrios bajos poor neighborhoods (pl);
    barrio de invasión (Col) shantytown

    barrer
    I verbo transitivo
    1 to sweep: hace una semana que no barro el salón, I haven't swept the living room for a week
    el anticiclón está barriendo el norte, the anticyclone is sweping through the North
    2 (destruir, rechazar) to sweep away
    II verbo intransitivo
    1 (en una votación) to win by a landslide: el partido conservador barrió en las regiones del norte, the conservatives won by a landslide in the North
    2 (acaparar, agotar las existencias) to take away: los clientes barrieron con las ofertas, the customers snapped up the bargains
    ♦ Locuciones: barrer para casa, to look after number one
    barrio sustantivo masculino
    1 area, district: el Barrio Alto, the Upper Quarter
    barrio chino (zona de prostitución), red-light district
    barrios bajos, slums
    2 (vecindario) neighbourhood: el niño salió a jugar con los chicos del barrio, the boy went out to play with the local children
    ♦ Locuciones: de barrio, local: prefiero comprar en cualquier tienda de barrio, no me gustan las grandes superficies, I'd rather buy in a local shop, I don't like big stores
    ' barrio' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    barrer
    - barriada
    - bien
    - chabola
    - comidilla
    - comunicada
    - comunicado
    - desvalorizarse
    - haber
    - periférica
    - periférico
    - suburbio
    - vecina
    - vecindario
    - vecino
    - atemorizar
    - chusco
    - cine
    - colonia
    - comunicar
    - copeo
    - decaer
    - elegancia
    - elegante
    - feo
    - habitante
    - inseguridad
    - inseguro
    - matón
    - mirado
    - obrero
    - pobre
    - por
    - remodelar
    - renovación
    - renovar
    - retirado
    - roto
    - rotoso
    - silencioso
    - superpoblado
    - vecindad
    English:
    academy
    - chinatown
    - design
    - disreputable
    - district
    - dormitory town
    - exclusive
    - local
    - locally
    - neighborhood
    - neighbourhood
    - quarter
    - red light district
    - resident
    - residential
    - rough
    - shabby
    - shantytown
    - slum
    - suburb
    - unfashionable
    - unsafe
    - area
    - corner
    - east
    - move
    - nice
    - salubrious
    * * *
    barrio nm
    1. [vecindario] area, district, neighbourhood;
    un barrio acomodado a well-to-do area o neighbourhood;
    vive en un barrio céntrico she lives centrally;
    la gente del barrio nos conocemos todos everyone knows everyone else round here;
    la contaminación afecta más al centro que a los barrios the pollution is worse in the centre of the city than further out;
    una tienda/un cine de barrio a local shop/cinema;
    los barrios bajos the rough parts of town;
    Esp Fam Hum
    irse al otro barrio to kick the bucket, to snuff it;
    Esp Fam Hum barrio chino [de chinos] Chinatown; Esp [de prostitución] red-light district;
    barrio comercial shopping district;
    Col barrio de invasión shanty town;
    barrio latino Latin Quarter;
    barrio marginal deprived area o district;
    barrio obrero working-class area o district o neighbourhood;
    barrio periférico outlying area o district;
    barrio residencial residential area o district o neighbourhood;
    Andes barrio de tolerancia red-light district
    2. Ven [de chabolas] shanty town
    * * *
    m neighborhood, Br
    neighbourhood, area;
    * * *
    barrio nm
    1) : neighborhood, district
    2)
    barrios bajos : slums pl
    * * *
    1. (zona) area / neighbourhood
    2. (zona típica) quarter

    Spanish-English dictionary > barrio

  • 100 bote

    m.
    1 jar.
    bote de la basura rubbish bin (AmBr), garbage can, trash can (United States)
    bote de humo smoke canister
    2 boat.
    bote de remos rowing boat
    bote salvavidas lifeboat
    3 jump.
    dar botes to jump up and down; (saltar) to bump up and down; (tren, coche)
    pegar un bote to jump, to give a start (de susto)
    4 bounce.
    dar un bote, dar botes to bounce
    5 tips.
    el cambio, para el bote keep the change
    6 rollover jackpot.
    7 nick (British), joint (United States) (informal) (jail). (Mexican Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish)
    8 canister, can.
    9 jail, prison, jailhouse, hock.
    10 butt, buttocks, rear end.
    pres.subj.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: botar.
    * * *
    de bote en bote jam-packed
    ————————
    1 MARÍTIMO small boat
    \
    bote salvavidas lifeboat
    ————————
    1 (lata) tin, can
    2 (tarro) jar
    3 (para propinas) jar for tips, box for tips
    4 (fondo) kitty
    5 (premio) jackpot
    \
    tener a alguien en el bote to have somebody eating out of one's hand
    bote de humo smoke canister
    ————————
    1 (salto) bounce
    \
    a bote pronto off the top of one's head
    dar botes (persona) to jump up and down 2 (pelota) to bounce
    dar botes de alegría to jump for joy
    * * *
    noun m.
    2) can, tin, jar, container
    3) boat
    * * *
    I
    SM
    1) [de pelota] bounce
    2) Esp (=salto) [de persona, caballo] jump

    se levantó de un bote — he jumped up, he leapt to his feet

    dar o pegar un bote — [persona] to jump; [coche] to bump, jolt

    - dar el bote a algn
    3) (=arremetida) [con un arma] thrust; [con el cuerpo] lunge
    II
    SM
    1) (=recipiente) [de vidrio] jar; [de plástico] container; [de metal] [para conservas, pintura] can, tin; [para bebidas] can

    de bote — canned, tinned

    es rubia de bote* she's a fake blonde

    - estar de bote en bote
    - tener a algn metido en el bote

    bote de basura Méx dustbin, trash can (EEUU)

    bote de cerveza Esp [lleno] can of beer; [vacío] beer can

    2) [como propina]

    botetips

    3) (=fondo común) kitty
    4) [en lotería, quiniela] jackpot
    5) CAm, Méx, Ven ** (=cárcel) jail, nick *, can (EEUU) *
    III
    SM (=barca) [de pesca] boat; [deportivo] skiff

    bote de paseo — rowing boat, rowboat (EEUU)

    bote de remos — rowing boat, rowboat (EEUU)

    * * *
    1) (Náut) boat
    2)
    a) ( envase - de lata) (Esp) can, tin (BrE); (- de vidrio) jar

    chupar del bote — (Esp fam) to feather one's nest, line one's pocket

    b) ( recipiente - de lata) tin; (- de vidrio, plástico) storage jar

    el bote de la basura — (Méx) the trash can (AmE), the rubbish bin (BrE)

    c) (para gastos comunes, en juegos) kitty; (en bar, restaurante) box ( for tips)
    3) (Méx arg) jail, slammer (sl)
    4)
    a) ( salto) jump

    dio or pegó un bote de alegría — he jumped for joy

    a bote pronto — (Esp) off the top of one's head (colloq)

    b) ( de pelota) bounce
    c) (Col) (vuelta, giro)

    dar el bote canoa to capsize; persona to (do a) somersault

    * * *
    = bottle, jar, dinghy.
    Ex. It is scarcely possible to imagine the answer to a question such as 'Why do they launch a ship by breaking a bottle of champagne over her bow?' being found without the consultation of a printed book somewhere along the line.
    Ex. She wrote the following article 'Of books, manuscripts and jars of snakes: reference service in the museum, archives and records management section'.
    Ex. The illustration shows how air flows around a sail, explaining why a dinghy is able to move toward the wind rather than be blown backwards.
    ----
    * bote de pegamento = glue pot.
    * bote salvavidas = lifeboat.
    * chupar del bote = line + Posesivo + (own) pocket(s), feather + Posesivo/the + nest.
    * de bote en bote = packed to capacity, choc-a-block, chock-full, densely packed, packed, packed to the rafters.
    * sopa de bote = canned soup, tinned soup.
    * tonto del bote = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, bonehead, birdbrain, knucklehead.
    * * *
    1) (Náut) boat
    2)
    a) ( envase - de lata) (Esp) can, tin (BrE); (- de vidrio) jar

    chupar del bote — (Esp fam) to feather one's nest, line one's pocket

    b) ( recipiente - de lata) tin; (- de vidrio, plástico) storage jar

    el bote de la basura — (Méx) the trash can (AmE), the rubbish bin (BrE)

    c) (para gastos comunes, en juegos) kitty; (en bar, restaurante) box ( for tips)
    3) (Méx arg) jail, slammer (sl)
    4)
    a) ( salto) jump

    dio or pegó un bote de alegría — he jumped for joy

    a bote pronto — (Esp) off the top of one's head (colloq)

    b) ( de pelota) bounce
    c) (Col) (vuelta, giro)

    dar el bote canoa to capsize; persona to (do a) somersault

    * * *
    = bottle, jar, dinghy.

    Ex: It is scarcely possible to imagine the answer to a question such as 'Why do they launch a ship by breaking a bottle of champagne over her bow?' being found without the consultation of a printed book somewhere along the line.

    Ex: She wrote the following article 'Of books, manuscripts and jars of snakes: reference service in the museum, archives and records management section'.
    Ex: The illustration shows how air flows around a sail, explaining why a dinghy is able to move toward the wind rather than be blown backwards.
    * bote de pegamento = glue pot.
    * bote salvavidas = lifeboat.
    * chupar del bote = line + Posesivo + (own) pocket(s), feather + Posesivo/the + nest.
    * de bote en bote = packed to capacity, choc-a-block, chock-full, densely packed, packed, packed to the rafters.
    * sopa de bote = canned soup, tinned soup.
    * tonto del bote = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, bonehead, birdbrain, knucklehead.

    * * *
    A ( Náut) boat
    Compuestos:
    bote de or a remos
    rowboat ( AmE), rowing boat ( BrE)
    inflatable dinghy
    lifeboat
    B
    1 (envasede lata) ( Esp) can, tin ( BrE); (— de vidrio) jar
    un bote de mermelada a jar of jelly ( AmE) o ( BrE) jam
    un bote de yogur a carton of yogurt
    ¿la salsa es casera o de bote? is the sauce homemade or did it come out of a tin/jar/bottle?
    chupar del bote ( Esp fam); to feather one's nest, line one's pocket
    estaba de bote en bote it was packed
    llenaron de bote en bote la sala they packed the room
    tener a algn (metido) en el bote ( Esp fam): lo tiene metido en el bote she's got him twisted around her little finger o in the palm of her hand
    tiene al jefe de la policía en el bote he's got the chief of police in his pocket
    2 (recipientede lata) tin; (— de vidrio, plástico) storage jar
    ponlo en el bote de las galletas put it in the biscuit tin o barrel o ( AmE) the cookie jar
    el bote de la basura ( Méx); trash can ( AmE), rubbish bin ( BrE)
    3 (para gastos comunes, en juegos) kitty; (en un bar, restaurante) box ( for tips)
    Compuestos:
    tear gas canister
    smoke bomb, smoke grenade
    C (Méx, Ven arg) jail, slammer (sl)
    D
    1 (salto) jump
    dio or pegó un bote de alegría he jumped for joy
    se levantó de un bote she leapt to her feet
    la piedra rodó dando botes montaña abajo the stone went bouncing down the mountainside
    a bote pronto off the top of one's head ( colloq)
    darse el bote ( Esp arg); to beat it ( colloq), to split ( colloq)
    dio dos botes it bounced twice
    3
    ( Col) (vuelta, giro): dar el bote «canoa» to capsize;
    «persona» to somersault, do a somersault
    * * *

     

    Del verbo botar: ( conjugate botar)

    boté es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

    bote es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

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

    Multiple Entries:
    botar    
    bote
    botar ( conjugate botar) verbo transitivo
    1 barco to launch
    2 pelota to bounce
    3 (AmL exc RPl) ( tirar) to throw … out;

    bótalo a la basura chuck o throw it out (colloq);
    bote el dinero to throw your money away
    4 (AmL exc RPl fam)
    a) ( echarde lugar) to throw … out (colloq);

    (— de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq)
    b) ( abandonar) ‹novio/novia to chuck (colloq), to ditch (colloq);

    marido/esposa to leave;

    5 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( derribar) ‹puerta/árbol to knock down;
    botella/taza to knock over;
    no empujes que me botas stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

    6 (AmL exc RPl) ( perder) ‹aceite/gasolina to leak
    verbo intransitivo (Esp) [ pelota] to bounce
    botarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc CS fam)


    bote sustantivo masculino
    1 (Náut) boat;
    bote de or a remos rowboat (AmE), rowing boat (BrE);

    2 ( recipientede lata) tin;
    (— de vidrio, plástico) storage jar;
    (— de cerveza) (Esp) can;
    (— de mermelada) (Esp) jar;

    de bote en bote packed
    3 ( de pelota) bounce;

    botar
    I verbo intransitivo
    1 (una persona) to jump
    2 (un objeto) to bounce
    II verbo transitivo
    1 Náut to launch
    2 (un balón, pelota) to bounce
    3 LAm (echar de un lugar, despedir) to throw o chuck out
    bote 1 sustantivo masculino
    1 jump, bound
    2 (de pelota) bounce, rebound
    ♦ Locuciones: dar botes, to jump up and down
    dar un bote, (asustarse) to give a start
    (de alegría) to jump for joy
    bote 2 sustantivo masculino
    1 (de lata) can, tin, canister
    (de vidrio) jar
    (para propinas) jar o box for tips
    2 (en lotería) jackpot
    3 bote de humo, teargas canister
    ♦ Locuciones: familiar chupar del bote, to scrounge, to be on the make
    en el bote, in the bag: ya los tengo en el bote, they are eating out of my hand
    bote 3 m Náut boat
    bote de salvamento, lifeboat
    bote 4
    ♦ Locuciones: estar de bote en bote, to be packed o to be full to bursting
    ' bote' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    lata
    - limonada
    - salvavidas
    - tarro
    - lancha
    - patín
    - remar
    English:
    can
    - canister
    - dinghy
    - disclaimer
    - fit on
    - jam jar
    - jar
    - launch
    - lifeboat
    - paint pot
    - rowboat
    - rowing boat
    - screw top
    - sea
    - bin
    - boat
    - boating
    - garbage
    - jack
    - jam
    - kitty
    - life
    - pedal bin
    - pleasure
    - pot
    - row
    - rubbish
    - swing
    - tin
    - trash
    * * *
    bote nm
    1. [envase] [tarro] jar;
    Esp [lata] can, Br tin; [de champú, pastillas] bottle;
    los guisantes ¿son naturales o de bote? are the peas fresh or tinned?
    Am bote de la basura Br rubbish bin, US garbage can, trash can;
    bote de humo smoke canister
    2. [barca] boat
    bote de remos esp Br rowing boat, US rowboat;
    bote salvavidas lifeboat
    3. [caja para propinas] tips box;
    el cambio, para el bote keep the change
    4. [salto] jump;
    dar botes [saltar] to jump up and down;
    [vehículo] to bump up and down;
    pegar un bote [de susto] to jump, to give a start;
    dio un bote de alegría she jumped for joy
    5. [de pelota] bounce;
    tienes que dejar que dé un bote you have to let it bounce;
    dar botes to bounce;
    a bote pronto on the half volley
    6. [en lotería] rollover jackpot
    7. Méx, Ven Fam [cárcel] Br nick, US joint
    8. Ven [escape] leak
    9. Comp
    a bote pronto [sin pensar] off the top of one's head;
    Esp Fam
    chupar del bote to feather one's nest;
    Fam
    darse el bote Br to scarper, US to split;
    de bote en bote chock-a-block;
    Esp Esp
    tener en el bote a alguien to have sb eating out of one's hand;
    Fam
    ¡tonto del bote! stupid halfwit!
    * * *
    m
    1 ( barco) boat
    2 de pelota bounce;
    a bote pronto off the top of one’s head;
    3 L.Am. ( lata) can, Br tb
    tin
    4 ( tarro) jar;
    tener a alguien en el bote fam have s.o. in one’s pocket fam ;
    chupar del bote fig fam line one’s pockets fam ;
    de bote en bote packed out
    5 para propinas kitty
    6 Méx fam ( cárcel) slammer pop
    * * *
    bote nm
    1) : small boat
    bote de remos: rowboat
    2) : can, jar
    3) : jump, bounce
    4) Mex fam : jail
    * * *
    bote n
    2. (de lata) can / tin
    3. (barca) boat
    cuando lo vi, di botes when I saw him, I jumped up and down

    Spanish-English dictionary > bote

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