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  • 1 povodnjak

    • near horse

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  • 2 baloldali ló / gb

    near horse

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  • 3 jobboldali ló / us

    near horse

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  • 4 nyerges / gb

    near horse

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  • 5 rudas / us

    near horse

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  • 6 подседельная лошадь

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  • 7 nærmer

    adj near;
    [ den nærmer hest] the near horse.

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  • 8 левая лошадь пары

    General subject: near horse

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  • 9 νύσσα

    νύσσα, ης, , in a race-course,
    1 = καμπτήρ, turning-post, Il.23.332, 344 ; ἐν νύσσῃ ἐγχριμφθήτω, of the near horse, ib. 338, cf. Theoc.24.119 : metaph., turning-point of the recurrent nerve, Gal. UP16.4.
    2 starting-and winning-post,

    τοῖσι δ' ἀπὸ νύσσης τέτατο δρόμος Il.23.758

    , Od.8.121 : metaph.,

    ν. ἀοιδῆς ἰθύνειν Opp.H.3.11

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  • 10 ló bal oldala

    near side of horse

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  • 11 szûk állású ló

    horse that stands near behind

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  • 12 अश्वः _aśvḥ

    अश्वः [अश्नुते अध्वानं व्याप्नोति, महाशनो वा भवति Nir.; अश्-क्वन् Uṇ.1.149]
    1 A horse; the horses are said to have 7 breeds:- अमृताद् बाष्पतो वह्नेर्वेदेभ्यो$ण़्डाच्च गर्भतः । साम्नो हयानामुत्पत्तिः सप्तधा परिकीर्तिता ॥
    -2 A symbolical expression for the number 'seven' (that being the number of the horses of the Sun) सूर्याश्वैर्मसजस्तताः सगुरवः शार्दूलविक्रीडितम् V. Ratn.
    -3 A race of men (horselike in strength); काष्ठतुल्यवपुर्धृष्यो मिथ्याचारश्च निर्भयः । द्वादशाङ्गुलमेढ्रश्च दरिद्रस्तु हयो मतः ॥
    -श्वौ (du.) A horse and a mare.
    -श्वाः horses and mares. [cf. L. equus; Gr. hippos; Zend aspa; Pers. asp.]
    -Comp. -अक्षः N. of a plant देवसर्षप.
    -अजनी a whip अश्वाजनि प्रचेतसो$श्वान् त्समत्सु चोदय Rv.6.75.13.
    -अधिक a. strong in cavalry, superior in horses.
    -अध्यक्षः a guardian of horses, commander of horse-cavalry.
    -अनीकम् a troop of horse- men, cavalry.
    -अरिः a buffalo.
    -अवरोहकः N. of a tree अश्वगन्धा.
    -आयुर्वेदः veterinary science concerning hores.
    -आरूढ a. mounted, sitting on horse-back.
    -आरोह a. riding or mounted on horse. (
    -हः)
    1 a horseman, rider.
    -2 one who is fighting.
    -3 a ride.
    (-हा), -आरोहकः N. of the plant अश्वगन्धा.
    -आरोहणीयम् Horsemen, cavalry. इदानीमश्वारोहणीयं क्व गतम् Pratijñā. 1.
    -आरोहिन् a. mounted or riding on horseback.
    -इषित a. hurried along by horses.
    - उरस a. broad-chested like a horse. (
    -सम्) the chief or principal horse.
    -कन्दा, -कन्दिका N. of a plant अश्वगन्धा.
    -कर्णः, -कर्णकः 1 a kind of tree (Vatica Robusta; Mar. साग, राळ) Rām.1.24.15; Māl.9.
    -2 the ear of a horse.
    -3 a term in surgery for a particular fracture of the bones. (
    -र्णः) N. of a mountain.
    -कुटी a stable for horses; Pt.5.
    -कुशल, -कोविद a. skilled in managing horses.
    -क्रन्दः 1 N. of a bird.
    -2 a general of the army of the gods.
    -खरजः [अश्वश्च खरी च अश्वा च खरश्च वा ताभ्यां जायते पुंवद्भावः Tv.] a kind of horse, mule.
    -खुरः 1 a horse's hoof.
    -2 a kind of perfume. (
    -रा) N. of the plant अपराजिता.
    -गति f.
    1 the pace of a horse.
    -2 N. of a metre containing four lines of sixteen syllables in each.
    -गन्धा [अश्वस्य गन्ध एकदेशो मेढ्रमिव मूलमस्याः] N. of a plant Physalis Flexuosa Lin; ˚तैलम् a kind of oil.
    -गुप्तः N. of a Buddhist teacher.
    -गोयुगः, -गम् a pair of horses.
    -गोष्ठम् a stable.
    -ग्रीवः 1 N. of a demon who was a foe of Viṣṇu.
    -घासः a pasture for horses.
    -घासकायस्थः An officer in charge of the fodder for the horses Rāj. T.3.489.
    -घोषः N. of a Buddhist writer.
    -घ्नः [अश्वं हन्ति अमनुष्यकर्तृकत्वात्]
    1 a horse-bane.
    -2 N. of a kind of Oleander, Nerium Odorum Ait. (Mar. पांढरी कण्हेर)
    -चक्रम् 1 a collection of horses.
    -2 a kind of wheel.
    -चर्या Taking care of a horse; तस्या- श्वचर्यां काकुस्थ दृढधन्वा महारथः (अंशुमानकरोत्) Rām.1.396-7.
    -चलनशाला a riding house.
    -चिकित्सकः, -वैद्यः a far- rier, a veterinary surgeon.
    -चिकिसा farriery, veteri- nary science.
    -चेष्टितम् 1 the motion of horses.
    -2 an omen, auspicious or inauspicious.
    -जघनः a kind of centaur; a creature having his lower limbs like those of a horse.
    -जित् a. gaining horses by conquest. Rv.2.21.1; पवस्व गोजिदश्वजित् Rv.9.59.1.
    -जीवनः gram.
    -तीर्थम् N. of a place of pilgrimage near Kānyakubja on the Gaṅgā; अदूरे कान्यकुब्जस्य गङ्गायास्तीर- मुत्तमम् । अश्वतीर्थं तदद्यापि मानैवः परिचक्ष्यते ॥ Mb.13.4.17
    - a. giving horses; Ms.4.231.
    -दंष्ट्रा the plant Tribulus Lanuginosus (गोक्षुर, Mar. गोखरू).
    -दाः, -दावन् m. giving horses. अरिष्टो येषां रथो व्यश्वदावन्नीयते Rv.5.18. 3.
    -दूतः a riding messenger.
    -नदी N. of a river.
    -नाथः one who has the charge of a drove of grazing horses; a horse herd.
    -निबन्धिकः a groom, a horse- fastener.
    -निर्णिज् a. Ved. decorated or embellished with horses, गोअर्णसि त्वाष्ट्रे अश्वनिर्णिजि Rv.1.76.3.
    -पः Ved. a groom; Vāj.3.11.
    -पतिः 1 lord of horses Rv.8.21.3.
    -2 N. of several persons; of a king of Madra and father of Sāvitri.
    -पर्ण a. [अश्वानां पर्णं गमनं यत्र]
    1 having horses (as a chariot); Rv.1.88.1.
    -2 a cloud (that penetrates everywhere).
    -पालः, -पालकः, -रक्षः a horse-groom.
    -पुच्छी N. of the tree माषपर्णी Glycine Debilis. (Mar. रान उडीद).
    -पृष्ठम् horse back.
    -पेशस् a. decorated or embellished with horses; ये स्तोतृभ्यो गोअग्रामश्वपेशसम् Rv.2.1.16.
    -बन्धः a groom.
    -बन्धन a. used for fastening horses. (
    -नम्) fastening of horses.
    -बला N. of a vegetable (Mar. मेथी).
    -बालः 1 a kind of reed, Saccharum Spontaneum Lin. (Mar. बोरू).
    -2 the tail or hair of a horse.
    -बुध्न a. Ved. based on horses, standing on horses, i. e. on a carriage drawn by horses; अस्य पत्मन्नरुषीरश्ववुध्ना Rv.1.8.3.
    -बुध्य a. Ved. based on horses, having its origin in horses (wealth); distinguished by horses Rv.1.121. 14.
    -भा lightning.
    -मन्दुरा A stable of horses.
    -महिषिका [अश्वमहिषयोर्वैरं वुन्] the natural enmity be- tween a horse and a buffalo.
    -मारः, -मारकः, -हन्तृ m. 'horse-destroying', a kind of Oleander, Nerium Odorum Ait. (Mar. पांढरी कण्हेर).
    -मालः a kind of serpent.
    -मुख a. [अश्वस्य मुखमिव मुखमस्य] having the head or face of a horse. (
    -खः) a horse-faced creature, a Kinnara or celestial chorister; (according to others) a kind of demigod distinct from the preceding. (
    -खी) a Kinnara woman; भिन्दन्ति मन्दां गतिमश्वमुख्यः Ku.1.11.
    -मुक् m. a horse-stealer.
    -मेधः [अश्वः प्रधानतया मेध्यते हिंस्यते$त्र, मेध् हिंसने घञ्] a horse-sacrifice; यथाश्वमेधः क्रतुराट् सर्वपापापनोदनः Ms.11.26. [In Vedic times this sacrifice was performed by kings desirous of offspring; but subsequently it was performed only by kings and implied that he who instituted it, was a conqueror and king of kings. A horse was turned loose to wander at will for a year, attended by a guardian; when the horse entered a foreign country, the ruler was bound either to submit or to fight. In this way the horse returned at the end of a year, the guardian obtaining or enforcing the submission of princes whom he brought in his train. After the successful return of the horse, the rite called Asva- medha was performed amidst great rejoicings. It was believed that the performance of 1 such sacrifices would lead to the attainment of the seat or world of Indra, who is, therefore, always repre- sented as trying to prevent the completion of the hundredth sacrifice. cf. Rv.1.162-163 hymns; Vāj.22 seq.]
    ˚काण्डम् N. of the thirteenth book of the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa.
    -मेधिक, -मेधीय a. fit for a horse-sacrifice, or relating to it. (
    -कः, -यः) a horse fit for the Aśvamedha sacrifice. (
    -कम्) the fourteenth parvan in the Mahābhārata; ततो$श्वमेधिकं पर्व प्रोक्तं तच्च चतुर्दशम् Mb.
    -युज् a.
    1 yoking the horses; वयोवृधो अश्वयुजः परिज्रयः Rv.5.54.2.
    -2 having horses yoked to it (as a carriage); रथेनाश्वयुजा Rām.
    -3 born under the constellation अश्वयुज्. (f.)
    1 N. of a constellation, the head of Aries.
    -2 the first lunar mansion.
    -3 the month of Āśvina.
    -4 a chariot having horses.
    -यूपः the post to which the sacrificial horse was bound; ये अश्वयूपाय तक्षति Rv.1.162.6.
    -योग a.
    1 causing the yoking of horses.
    -2 joining or reaching as quickly as horses; उत न ईं मतयो$श्वयोगाः Rv.1.186.7.
    -रक्षः the keeper or rider of a horse, a groom.
    -रथः a carriage drawn by horses. (
    -था) N. of a river near गन्धमादन.
    -रत्नम्, -राजः the best or lord of horses; i. e. उच्चैःश्रवस्.
    -राधस् a. Ved. furnishing horses; शुम्भन्त्यश्वराधसः Rv.1.21.2.
    -रिपुः A buffalo; Bhāvaprakāśa.
    -रोधकः N. of a plant (अंश्वमार); see अश्वघ्न.
    -लक्षणम् a sign or mark of a horse.
    -ललितम् N. of a species of the Vikṛiti metre.
    -लाला a kind of snake.
    -लोमन् n. horse-hair; a kind of snake.
    -वक्त्रः = अश्वमुख q. v.; a Kinnara or Gandharva.
    -वडवम् a stud of horses and mares; P.II.4.12,27. mares.
    -वदनः = ˚मुख.
    -वहः a horseman.
    -वाजिन् a. Having the strength of a horse; स मातरिश्वा विभुरश्ववाजी Mb.13.158.2.
    -वारः, -वालः, -वारकः [अश्वं वारयति उप. स.] a horseman, groom; दुःखेन निश्चक्रमुरश्ववाराः Śi.3.66.
    -वारणम् N. of the Bos Gavaeus (गवय).
    -वाहः, -वाहकः [अश्वं वाहयति चालयति] a horseman.
    -विक्रयिन् a. a horse-dealer.
    -विद् a.
    1 skilled in taming or managing horses.
    -2 [अश्वं विन्दते विद्-क्विप्] procuring horses; उत नो गोविद- श्ववित् Rv.9.55.3. (m.)
    1 a jockey.
    -2 an epithet of Nala.
    -वृषः a stallion; वडवेतराभवदश्ववृष इतरः Bṛi. Up.1.4.4.
    -वैद्यः a farrier.
    -व्रतम् N. of sāman.
    -शकृत् n.,
    -शकम् Ved.
    1 excrements of a horse, horse-dung.
    -2 N. of a river.
    -शङ्कुः a pillar to tie a horse.
    -शाला a stable;
    -शावः a colt, a foal.
    -शास्त्रम् 1 manual or text-book of veterinary science;
    -2 N. of the work of Nakula.
    -शिरस् a. having the head of a horse, an epithet of Nārāyaṇa. (n.)
    1 a horse's head.
    -2 N. of a Dānava.
    -शृगालिका [अश्वशृगालयोर्वैरं द्वन्द्वाद् वैरे वुन्] the natural enmity between a horse and a jackal.
    -षङ्गवम् a set or team of six horses.
    -सधर्मन् a. Resembling horses in work; अश्वसधर्माणो हि मनुष्याः नियुक्ताः कर्मसु विकुर्वते । Kau. A.2.9.
    -सनि, -षा, -सा a. Ved. (P.VIII.3.11 and Mbh.) gaining or procuring horses, giving horses; यस्ते$अश्वसनिर्भक्षो Vāj.8. 12.
    -सादः, -सादिन् m. a horseman, a rider, a horse- soldier; पूर्वं प्रहर्ता न जघान भूयः प्रतिप्रहाराक्षममश्वसादी R.7. 47; Vāj.3-13.
    -सारथ्यम् coachmanship, charioteer- ship, management of horses and chariots; सूतानाम- श्वसारथ्यम् Ms.1.47.
    -सूक्तिन् N. of the author of the hymns Rv.8.14.15.
    -सूत्रम् A text book of the management of horses.
    -सूनृत a. Ved.
    1 praised sincerely for (the gift of) horses; cf. Rv.5.79,1-1.
    -2 whose praise for (giving) horses is agreeable and true.
    -सेनः 1 N. of a king.
    -2 N. of a Nāga.
    -3 N. of the father of the twentythird Arhat of the present Avasarpiṇī.
    -स्तोमीय a. relating to the praise of the sacrificial horse. N. of the Ṛigvedic hymn 1. 162.
    -स्थान a. born in a stable. (
    -नम्) a stable or stall for horses; Y.1.279.
    -हन्तृ a. killing a horse, (
    -ता) N. of a fragrant plant.
    -हय a. [अश्वेन हिनोति गच्छति हि कर्तरि अच्]
    1 driving or spurring a horse, riding a horse; प्रत्यर्धिर्यज्ञानामश्वहयो रथानाम् Rv.1.26. 5.
    -2 to be traversed by a horse; समस्य हरिं हरयो मृजन्त्यश्वहयैरनिशितं नमोभिः Rv.9.96.2.
    -हारकः a horse- stealer; पङ्गुतामश्वहारकः Ms.11.51.
    -हृदयम् [अश्वस्य हृदय- मनोगतभावादि]
    1 the desire or intention of a horse.
    -2 a kind of veterinary science.
    -3 horsemanship; अश्वहृदये निवेश्यात्मानम् K.8.
    -या N. of the Apsaras रम्भा.

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  • 13 косъм

    hair
    (влакно) filament
    виси на косъм it hangs by a thread/by a hair's breadth, it is touch and go, it is a close shave/a near thing/a tight squeak
    животът ми виси на косъм o.'s life hangs by a thread, be within a hair's breadth of death
    ценя косъма (пестелив съм) look at both sides of a shilling
    (стиснат съм) skin the flint
    цепене на косъм a word-/hair-splitting
    косъм няма да падне от главата му not a hair of his head shall be touched/hurt
    * * *
    ко̀съм,
    м., ко̀сми, (два) ко̀съма hair; ( влакно) filament; кон с кафяв \косъм chestnut; конски \косъм horsehair; кон с черен \косъм black horse; • виси на \косъм it hangs by a thread/by a hair’s breadth, it is touch and go, it is a close shave/a near thing/a tight squeak, it’s a narrow/near squeak; животът ми виси на \косъм o.’s life hangs by a thread, be within a hair’s breadth of death; \косъм няма да падне от главата му not a hair of his head shall be touched/hurt; на \косъм разг. (за малко) by the skin of o.’s teeth; цепене на \косъма word-/hair-splitting; цепя \косъма ( пестелив съм) look at both sides of a shilling; ( стиснат съм) skin the flint; flay a flee for the hide and tallow; ( прекалено педантичен съм) split hairs.
    * * *
    hair: косъм- splitting - цепене на косъма; filament (влакно)
    * * *
    1. (влакно) filament 2. (прекалено педантичен съм) split hairs 3. (стиснат съм) skin the flint 4. hair 5. КОСЪМ няма да падне от главата му not a hair of his head shall be touched/hurt 6. виси на КОСЪМ it hangs by a thread/by a hair's breadth, it is touch and go, it is a close shave/a near thing/a tight squeak 7. животът ми виси на КОСЪМ o.'s life hangs by a thread, be within a hair's breadth of death 8. кон с кафяв КОСЪМ chestnut 9. кон с чер КОСЪМ a black horse 10. конски КОСЪМ horse-hair 11. ценя КОСЪМа (пестелив съм) look at both sides of a shilling 12. цепене на КОСЪМ а word-/hair-splitting

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  • 14 على

    عَلَى \ against: touching (usually sth. upright): The rain beat against the window. He pressed his nose against the glass. on: showing where sb. or sth. is placed: He lay on his back on the bed. The picture hung on a nail on the wall. Your name is on the list. He hit me on the nose. The boat is on the river (in the water). The house is on the river (beside the water), as in the previous meaning, but with movement (often with to) He jumped on (to) his horse. The book fell on (to) the floor. onto: on to: He sprang onto the table. over: lying across; resting on; covering: A cloud was over the sun. She spread a cloth over the table, across the surface of Ships sail over the sea, above (in rank, etc.) He rules over a proud people, about; concerning They quarrelled over the resutl of the race. You need not hurry over your dinner. upon: on. \ عَلَى \ on shore, ashore: on dry land; not on the sea; on or to the shore: Sailors are unhappy ashore. We swam ashore from the boat. \ See Also نَحْوَ البَرّ، اليابسة (اليَابِسَة)‏ \ عَلَى \ ashore: on or to the shore: Sailors are unhappy ashore. We swam ashore from the boat. on shore, ashore: on dry land; not on the sea. \ See Also نَحْوَ الشّاطِئ \ عَلَى اتِّصَال (عكس مُنْقَطع عن)‏ \ in touch: (the opposite is out of touch) giving or receiving news: I’ve been in touch with my brother by telephone. The radio keeps us in touch with world events. \ عَلَى أتَمّ ما يكُون من التَّرتيب والهِنْدام \ spick and span: (as a predic. phrase) neat, clean and bright: Sailors usually keep their boats spick and span. \ عَلَى الأَثير \ on the air: being sent out on the radio or television. \ عَلَى أَحْسَن وَجْه \ best, well, better: in the best way: Peter played best last week. \ عَلَى أرْبَع \ on all fours: on hands and knees: She went down on all fours to look for the needle. \ عَلَى الأرض \ over: from an upright (or straight) position to a flat (or bent) position: I fell over. He knocked me over. She bent over to pick it up. \ عَلَى استعداد \ content: willing: I’m content to wait for my turn. \ عَلَى أشُدِّه \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ عَلَى الإطلاق \ little: (coming just before the verb) not at all: I little knew (or Little did I know) that next day he would be dead. not in the least: not at all: It doesn’t matter in the least. whatever: at all: I have no money whatever. whatsoever: a strong form of whatever; at all: Tell him nothing whatsoever!. \ عَلَى الأَغْلَب \ for the most part: mostly: He is old and for the most part he stays at home. \ عَلَى أَقْصَى ما تستطيع رؤيتَه \ in the distance: far away (from the point where one is): In the distance he could see the mountains. \ عَلَى الأَقَلّ \ a good: (with numbers) at least: He lives a good 3 miles away. at least: (showing that sth. is true, necessary, etc., even if sth. else is not) in spite of what has just been said or is just going to be said: He may be lazy but at least he’s honest. You can at least be polite even if you don’t like him, not less than It cost at least $100. quite: at least; not less than: The journey took quite three hours. \ عَلَى الأَكثَر \ largely: mostly: The accident was largely his own fault. mainly: chiefly; mostly. \ عَلَى انفِراد \ private: (only in the phrase in private) privately; where nobody can hear except those concerned: May I speak to you in private. \ عَلَى أُهْبَة الاستعداد \ stand by: to be ready, in case one may be needed: The soldiers were told to stand by. \ عَلَى أَيّ حال \ anyhow: in any case: I don’t really need this; anyhow, it costs too much. anyway: in any case: I may be late; anyway, don’t wait for me, in any case I don’t really need this; anyhow, it costs too much. at all events, in any event: in any case; whatever may happen or has happened: He didn’t win but, at all events, he did try hard. at any rate: at least; in any case: He wasn’t there; at any rate, I don’t think he was. I may not succeed; but I’ll try, at any rate. in any case: no matter what else may be considered, anyhow: It costs too much. In any case, I don’t really need it. \ عَلَى أيَّة حال \ all the same, at the same time: (only at the start of a sentence; comparing points that are for and against) in spite of this: He’s not clever; all the same, he does try hard. however: all the same; in spite of what has just been said: I’m very tired; however, I’ll come and help you. \ عَلَى بُعد \ away: at a distance: Brighton is 60 miles away. Keep away from the wet paint. beyond: further; on or to the farther side: I looked across the river to the hills beyond. \ عَلَى التَّخْصِيص \ in particular: especially: I enjoyed his first song in particular. \ عَلَى التَّوَالي \ respectively: separately, in that order: Boys and girls will be examined on Monday and Tuesday respectively (the boys on Monday, the girls on Tuesday). \ عَلَى جَانِب \ up: along (up and down are both used like this, although the course may be quite level): He lives just up the road. \ عَلَى الجميع \ round: to everyone: He handed the coffee round. There were not enough cups to go round. \ عَلَى حَدٍّ \ as far as, so far as: (showing a limit): As far as I know, he’s not here. \ عَلَى حَدٍّ سَواء \ alike: in the same way: He treats us all alike. \ عَلَى حَدِّ عِلْمي \ to the best knowledge: as far as I know: To the best of my knowledge, he is honest (I have no reason to doubt his honesty). \ عَلَى حِدَة \ private: (only in the phrase in private) privately; where nobody can hear except those concerned: May I speak to you in private?. separate: not joined or shared; apart: Keep the new milk separate from the old. \ عَلَى حَقّ (مُحِقّ)‏ \ be in the right: not be at fault: Although they said she’d made a mistake, they discovered she was in the right. \ عَلَى حِين غِرَّة \ all of a sudden: in a sudden manner. suddenly: in a sudden manner: The door opened suddenly. \ عَلَى خَطَأ \ in the wrong: mistaken (in one’s judgement, behaviour etc.). \ عَلَى الدَّوام \ always: at all times. \ عَلَى رؤوس الأصابِع \ on tiptoe: on the tips of one’s toes: I can reach that if I stand on tiptoe. \ عَلَى الرّاجح \ likely: (usu. with very, most, more or quite) probably: She’s very likely right. \ عَلَى الرُّغْم مِن \ despite: in spite of: Despite his age, the old man walks several miles every day. for all: in spite of: For all his strength, he could not lift it. much as: although: Much as I admire him, I could not work with him. spite, in spite of: (of sth. that fails) even with: In spite of his efforts, he could not save her life, without regard to; not caring about (a difficulty) In spite of his illness, he attended the ceremony. \ عَلَى الرُّغْم مِنْ أَنَّ \ although: in spite of the fact that; (without a verb) in spite of being: Although (he was) ill, he went to work. \ عَلَى الرُّغْم من ذلك \ even so: in spite of that: He may be foolish; even so, you should help him. just the same: (showing one thing that is not the natural result of another) in spite of this: He’s a thief, but I like him just the same. nevertheless: in spite of that: I told him it would be dangerous, but nevertheless he did it. still: in spite of that: We rarely win; but still, we enjoy playing. \ عَلَى سَبيل المِثال \ for instance: as an example: He’s often late. Yesterday, for instance, he came home after midnight. \ عَلَى السَّطح كلِّه \ over: (esp. with all) across a surface: The table was wet all over. He rubbed it over with a dry cloth. \ عَلَى سَوِيَّة \ level: equal in height or position: His eyes were level with my shoulder. I soon drew level with the leading runner. \ عَلَى سَوِيَّة \ flush: exactly on a level with; not sticking out from; meeting exactly at the edges: The door is flush with the wall when it is closed. \ See Also مستوى (مُسْتَوًى)‏ \ عَلَى سَوِيَّة واحدة \ even: equal: The table legs were not of even length. He shared the money evenly among them. \ عَلَى شاكِلَة \ like: the same as: What is he like (in appearance and character)? He’s just like his father., What does it feel (or look or taste or smell or sound) like?. in the same way as:: He swims like a fish. \ عَلَى شَرْط \ provide (that), also providing (that): if; on condition that: I’ll go, provided (that) you’ll go too. \ عَلَى شَفَا \ on the brink of: close to (sth. dangerous or exciting): on the brink of war. on the point of doing sth.: starting to do sth.: I was on the point of telephoning you, when I got your letter. on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. on the verge of: close to: She was on the verge of tears. \ See Also شفير (الموت أو الإفلاس، إلخ)، عَلى وَشْك \ عَلَى صَهْوَةِ الجَوَاد \ on horseback: on a horse: He travelled on horseback. \ عَلَى ضِغْن \ grudgingly: unwillingly. \ See Also على غير رَغْبَة \ عَلَى طُولِ \ along: following the line of: He ran along the road. down: along (without regard to level): We raced down the street. My friend lives just down the road. \ عَلَى ظَهْر \ on deck: on an uncovered deck, in the open air. \ See Also سَطْح السفينة \ عَلَى ظَهْر الحِصان \ on horseback: on a horse: He travelled on horseback. \ عَلَى ظَهْر السَّفينة \ on board: on (or on to) a ship or aeroplane: There are 70 men on board. Can I go on board the aircraft?. \ عَلَى ظَهْر الصَّفْحَة \ overleaf: on the back of the page: Please fill in this paper, and sign your name overleaf. \ عَلَى عَرْض \ across: over; from one side to the other of: He ran across the street. There is a bridge across the stream. \ عَلَى العَكْس \ on the contrary: (expressing disagreement) the opposite is true: It’s not worn out - on the contrary, it’s quite new. \ عَلَى عِلْم بِـ \ familiar with: knowing; accustomed to: I’m not familiar with English law. \ عَلَى عُلُوّ \ high: (in compounds) to the height of: The grass was waist-high. \ عَلَى الغالِب \ probably: almost certainly; with little doubt: You’re probably right. \ عَلَى غَيْر انتظار \ surprisingly: unexpectedly: a surprisingly good result. \ عَلَى غَيْر رَغْبَة \ grudgingly: unwillingly. \ عَلَى غَيْر هُدًى \ adrift: (of boats) loose; floating about with no control: Our ship was wrecked and we were left adrift in a small boat on the ocean. \ عَلَى فَتَرات مُنْتَظِمة \ periodically: from time to time. \ عَلَى فَرض أنّ \ (conj.) supposing: if: Supposing he’s late, shall we wait for him? Even supposing the lorry comes, it will still be too late. \ عَلَى الفِطْرة \ na]ve: too simple to be sensible; lacking wisdom and experience: a na]ve question; a na]ve young girl. \ عَلَى فِكْرَة \ by the way: used to show that the speaker is about to change the subject: Thank you for your help. By the way, would you like to come to our party next week?. \ عَلَى الفَوْر \ directly: at once: He arrived directly after me. instantly: at once. off-hand: without thought or preparation: I can’t say off-hand what it cost, but it was over $1000. \ عَلَى قافية واحدة \ rhyme: (of word endings) to have the same sound: ‘Consideration’ rhymes with ‘nation’, ‘Port’ rhymes with ‘thought’. ‘Pleasure’ rhymes with ‘measure’ but not with ‘pressure’. \ عَلَى قَدْر \ according to: in the proper way for; depending on: Each man was paid according to his skill. \ عَلَى قَدَم وَسَاق \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ عَلَى قَيْد الحَيَاة \ alive: living: He was buried alive when part of a cliff fell on him. \ عَلَى كُلّ حال \ at any rate: at least; in any case: He wasn’t there; at any rate, I don’t think he was. I may not succeed; but I’ll try, at any rate. \ عَلَى مَا يَبْدُو \ apparently: it seems (from what people say): I thought she was 15, but apparently is older. \ عَلَى ما يَصِل إليه عِلْمي \ to the best of my knowledge: as far as I know: To the best of my knowledge, my son has never met her. \ See Also على مَبْلَغ علمي \ عَلَى المَدَى الطَّويل \ in the long run: after a period of time; in the end: It’ll be cheaper in the long run to buy good quality shoes. \ عَلَى مسؤوليَّته الشخصيّة \ at one’s own risk: agreeing that any troube will be one’s own fault: The bridge is unsafe but you can cross it at your own risk. \ عَلَى مسافة قريبة مِن \ off: a short distance from: an island off the English coast. \ عَلَى مُسْتَوًى \ level: equal in height or position: His eyes were level with my shoulder. \ عَلَى مِصْرَاعَيْه (فَتَحَ الباب)‏ \ wide: (with open) fully: open the door wide. Leave it wide open. \ عَلَى نَحْو مماثِل \ similarly: in the same way: They were similarly dressed. \ عَلَى نَسَق \ on the lines of: in the general form of: We’re planning some sports on the lines of the Olympic Games, but for schoolboys only. \ عَلَى نَفْس الوَتيرة \ even: (of movement) regular; steady: Her heart was not beating evenly. \ عَلَى نَوبات \ fits and starts: in short bursts; starting and stopping: The engine only goes in fits and starts. \ See Also فترات \ عَلَى هذا المُعَدَّل \ at that rate: if those conditions continue: He keeps stopping for a rest; at that rate, he won’t finish the job today. \ عَلَى هذا النَّحْو \ so: in this way; in that way: Don’t shout so!. thus: in this way. \ عَلَى الهَوَاء \ on the air: being sent out on the radio or television. \ عَلَى وَتِيرَة واحدة \ monotonous: (of a voice, a job, a way of life, etc.) dull, never changing and therefore uninteresting. \ عَلَى وَجْهٍ \ unusually: (with an adj.) very; strangely: It is unusually cold in here today. \ See Also بشكل غير عاديّ \ عَلَى وَجْهِ التَّقْريب \ roughly: (with numbers and amounts) not exactly; about: roughly 50 trees; roughly a mile away. \ عَلَى وَجْهِ الخُصُوص \ particularly: especially: a particularly nasty smell. \ عَلَى الوَجهِ الصحيح \ duly: properly; as expected: The bill was duly paid. The train duly arrived. \ عَلَى وَجْهِ العُمُوم \ in general: in most cases: Men in general are taller than women. \ عَلَى وَجْهٍ ما \ somehow: in some way or other, by some means or other: I’ll pay for it somehow, even if I have to ask someone to lend me the money. \ عَلَى وَجْهٍ مُسْتَهْجَن \ oddly: strangely: She behaved very oddly last night. \ عَلَى مِقْدار عِلْمي \ for all I know: as far as I know: For all I know, you may have stolen this. \ عَلَى مَقْرُبةٍ \ near: close to, in position: His house is near my own. \ عَلَى مَقرُبة مِن \ about: around; near There’s a lot of illness about. I went out early, when no one was about (when no one else was out). \ عَلَى مَهْل \ leisurely: without haste: He likes a leisurely walk in the evening. \ عَلَى نَحْو أسوأ \ worse: more bad; more badly: Murder is worse than stealing. It is a worse crime. You write even worse than I do. \ عَلَى نَحْوٍ أَفْضَل \ better, well, best: in a better way: He drives better than I do. \ عَلَى نَحْو تامّ \ strictly: exactly: Strictly speaking (If I tell you the exact truth) this ticket is out of date; but I’ll let you travel with it. \ See Also كامل (كامِل)‏ \ عَلَى نَحْو خَطير \ badly: seriously: He was badly wounded. \ عَلَى نَحْو رَخْو \ loosely: in a loose way: a loosely tied knot. \ See Also غير مُحْكَم \ عَلَى نَحْو رَدِيء \ badly: in a bad manner: badly dressed; badly made. \ عَلَى نَحْو صارم \ strictly: very firmly: Smoking in this cinema is strictly forbidden. \ See Also دَقيق \ عَلَى نَحْو صَحيح \ right: correctly: You guessed right. \ عَلَى نَحْو صَحيح \ rightly: justly; correctly: You acted rightly. \ See Also ملائم (مُلائم)‏ \ عَلَى نَحْوٍ كَامِل \ absolutely: without conditions: You must agree absolutely and not to try to change matters later. \ عَلَى نَحو مألوف \ ordinarily: usually. \ عَلَى نَحْو مُرْضٍ \ well: (the adv. form of the adj. good; see better, best) in a good and pleasing way: Well done! You played very well. \ عَلَى نَحْو مُلحّ \ badly: (with need, want) very much: They need money badly. \ عَلَى وَشْك \ on the point of doing sth.: starting to do sth.: I was on the point of telephoning you, when I got your letter. \ عَلَى وَشْك أَنْ \ be about to do sth.: to be ready to do it; be just going to do it: I was about to go when he arrived. on the verge of: close to: She was on the verge of tears. \ عَلَى يَد (مِن قِبَل)‏ \ by: (showing who or what did sth.): He was bitten by a dog. \ عَلَى اليدين والرِّجلين \ on all fours: on hands and knees: She went down on all fours to look for the needle.

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  • 15 montar

    v.
    1 to assemble (ensamblar) (máquina, estantería).
    2 to set up (organizar) (negocio, piso).
    3 to ride.
    María monta el caballo Mary mounts the horse.
    4 to whip (cooking) (nata). (peninsular Spanish)
    5 to stage (Teatro).
    6 to edit (Cine).
    7 to get on.
    montar en to get onto; (subir) to get into; (vehículo) to mount (animal)
    8 to ride (ir montado).
    montar en bicicleta/a caballo to ride a bicycle/a horse
    9 to mount, to assemble, to pitch.
    María montó la tarima Mary mounted the dais.
    10 to organize, to put together.
    * * *
    1 (subir - caballo, bicicleta) to mount, get on; (- coche) to get in; (- avión) to get on, board
    2 (viajar) to travel; (cabalgar, ir en bicicleta) to ride
    ¿sabes montar a caballo/en bicicleta? can you ride a horse/bicycle?
    1 (subir - caballo) to mount, get on
    2 (subir - persona) to put on
    3 (ensamblar) to assemble, put together; (tienda de campaña) to put up
    4 (fusil) to cock
    5 (sobreponer) to overlap
    6 (nata) to whip; (claras) to whisk
    7 (joyas) to set
    8 (negocio, consulta) to set up, start
    9 (casa) to set up
    10 CINEMATOGRAFÍA to edit, mount
    11 TEATRO to stage
    12 COMERCIO to amount to, come to
    1 (subirse) to get on; (- en un coche) to get in; (- en un caballo) to mount, get on
    2 familiar (armarse) to break out
    \
    montar a pelo to ride bareback
    montar en cólera to fly into a rage
    montar guardia to stand guard
    montárselo familiar to set oneself up, get things nicely worked out
    hay que ver cómo te lo montas you've got things nicely worked out, you certainly do all right for yourself
    tanto monta it makes no difference
    * * *
    verb
    3) establish, set up
    5) whip
    - montar en bicicleta
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=cabalgar) to ride
    2) (=subir)

    montar a algn en o sobre algo — to lift sb onto sth, sit sb on sth

    se lo montó sobre las rodillas — she lifted him onto her knees, she sat him on her knees

    3) (Téc) [+ estantería, ventana] to assemble, put together; [+ coche] to assemble; [+ tienda de campaña] to put up, pitch
    4) (=instalar) [+ consulta, oficina] to set up, open; [+ galería de arte, tienda] to open; [+ campamento, espectáculo] to set up; [+ exposición] to set up, mount

    montar un negocioto set up o start up a business

    5) (=engarzar) [+ joya] to set; [+ pistola] to cock; [+ reloj, resorte] to wind, wind up
    6) (Fot) [+ foto, diapositiva] to mount
    7) (=organizar) [+ operación] to mount; [+ sistema de control] to put into operation
    8) Esp
    * (=crear)

    montar una bronca o un escándalo — to kick up a fuss/scandal *

    ¡menudo escándalo se montó con lo de la boda! — what a fuss they kicked up about that wedding! *

    montar un número o un show — to make a scene

    9) (=solapar)
    10) (Cine) [+ película] to edit
    11) (Teat) [+ decorado] to put up; [+ obra] to stage, put on

    montaron la obra con muy bajo presupuestothey staged o put on the play on a small budget

    12) Esp (Culin) [+ nata] to whip; [+ clara] to whisk, beat

    montar la clara a punto de nieveto whisk o beat the egg white until stiff

    13) (=aparear) (Zool) [+ yegua, vaca] to mount; [+ persona] *** to mount ***
    14) (Cos) [+ puntos] to cast on
    2. VI
    1) (=ir a caballo) to ride

    ¿tú montas bien a caballo? — do you ride well?

    2) (=subirse)
    a) [a un caballo] to get on, mount

    ayúdame a montar — help me up, help me to get on o to mount

    b) [en un vehículo]

    montar en avión — to fly, travel by air o by plane

    montar en bicicleta — to ride a bicycle, cycle

    cólera 1., 1)
    3) (Econ) (=sumar) [factura, gastos] to amount to, come to

    el total monta (a) 2.500 euros — the total amounts o comes to 2,500 euros

    - tanto monta monta tanto, Isabel como Fernando

    tanto monta que vengas o noit makes no difference o it's all the same whether you come or not

    4) (=solapar)

    montar sobre algo — to overlap sth, cover part of sth

    el mapa monta sobre el texto — the map overlaps the text, the map covers part of the text

    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) < caballo> ( subirse a) to mount, get on; ( ir sobre) to ride
    b) (subir, colocar)
    2) <vaca/yegua> to mount
    3)
    a) (poner, establecer) <feria/exposición> to set up; < negocio> to start up, set up
    b) <máquina/mueble> to assemble; < estantería> to put up

    ¿me ayudas a montar la tienda de campaña? — can you help me to put up o pitch the tent?

    c) < piedra preciosa> to set; < diapositiva> to mount
    d) ( organizar) <obra/producción> to stage

    montar un número or lío or escándalo — (Esp) to make o cause a scene

    4)
    a) < puntos> to cast on
    b) < pistola> to cock
    5) (Esp) < nata> to whip; < claras> to whisk
    2.
    montar vi
    1)
    a) (ir)

    montar a caballo/en bicicleta — to ride a horse/bicycle

    b) (Equ) to mount
    3) (sumar, importar)
    3.
    montarse v pron
    1) ( en un coche) to get in; (en un tren, autobús) to get on; ( en un caballo) to mount, get on

    ¿me dejas montarme en tu bicicleta? — can I have a ride on your bicycle?

    2) ( arreglárselas) (Esp fam)
    * * *
    = mount, stage, put on, assemble, orchestrate, set up, put together, ride.
    Ex. There are now over 2000 data bases mounted on a number of computers spread at various locations throughout the world.
    Ex. Book shops also participated by staging similar special features.
    Ex. A book fair cannot be put on at a few days' notice.
    Ex. This article describes step by step how to obtain the parts necessary to build a generic computer and how to assemble them into a working computer.
    Ex. Change is needed and inevitable but it must be orchestrated by the national library.
    Ex. The reference service is set up next to, on in the case of small units, in the reading room.
    Ex. The way in which this scheme is put together in book form often causes some confusion at first.
    Ex. I suppose my biggest piece of advice for riding at night would be to practice a little before you actually go off-road.
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    * montar a caballo = horseback riding, horse riding, ride + a horse.
    * montar a la amazona = ride + side-saddle.
    * montar a la inglesa = ride + side-saddle.
    * montar bulla = kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about).
    * montar en bici = bike, ride + a bike.
    * montar en bicicleta = biking, cycle, ride + a bike.
    * montar en bicicleta de montaña = mountain biking.
    * montar en monopatín = skateboarding.
    * montar en moto = bike.
    * montar nata = whip + cream.
    * montar + Posesivo + propio negocio = set + Reflexivo + up in business.
    * montarse = hop on.
    * montarse en = board.
    * montarse en cólera = throw + a tantrum, throw + a fit, throw + a hissy fit, spit + feathers, lose + Posesivo + temper.
    * montarse en el autobús = get on + the bus.
    * montarse en un barco = board + ship.
    * montarse en + Vehículo = ride + Vehículo.
    * montar una base de datos = mount + database.
    * montar una exposición = mount + display, mount + exhibition, put on + display, put on + exhibition.
    * montar un cirio = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row.
    * montar un espectáculo = put on + show.
    * montar un follón = raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus.
    * montar un numerito = kick up + a fuss.
    * montar un número = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row.
    * montar bulla = kick up + a stink.
    * montar un servicio = mount + service.
    * pantalones de montar = riding breeches, jodhpurs.
    * silla de montar = saddle, saddle point.
    * volver a montar = reassemble [re-assemble].
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) < caballo> ( subirse a) to mount, get on; ( ir sobre) to ride
    b) (subir, colocar)
    2) <vaca/yegua> to mount
    3)
    a) (poner, establecer) <feria/exposición> to set up; < negocio> to start up, set up
    b) <máquina/mueble> to assemble; < estantería> to put up

    ¿me ayudas a montar la tienda de campaña? — can you help me to put up o pitch the tent?

    c) < piedra preciosa> to set; < diapositiva> to mount
    d) ( organizar) <obra/producción> to stage

    montar un número or lío or escándalo — (Esp) to make o cause a scene

    4)
    a) < puntos> to cast on
    b) < pistola> to cock
    5) (Esp) < nata> to whip; < claras> to whisk
    2.
    montar vi
    1)
    a) (ir)

    montar a caballo/en bicicleta — to ride a horse/bicycle

    b) (Equ) to mount
    3) (sumar, importar)
    3.
    montarse v pron
    1) ( en un coche) to get in; (en un tren, autobús) to get on; ( en un caballo) to mount, get on

    ¿me dejas montarme en tu bicicleta? — can I have a ride on your bicycle?

    2) ( arreglárselas) (Esp fam)
    * * *
    = mount, stage, put on, assemble, orchestrate, set up, put together, ride.

    Ex: There are now over 2000 data bases mounted on a number of computers spread at various locations throughout the world.

    Ex: Book shops also participated by staging similar special features.
    Ex: A book fair cannot be put on at a few days' notice.
    Ex: This article describes step by step how to obtain the parts necessary to build a generic computer and how to assemble them into a working computer.
    Ex: Change is needed and inevitable but it must be orchestrated by the national library.
    Ex: The reference service is set up next to, on in the case of small units, in the reading room.
    Ex: The way in which this scheme is put together in book form often causes some confusion at first.
    Ex: I suppose my biggest piece of advice for riding at night would be to practice a little before you actually go off-road.
    * montar a caballo = horseback riding, horse riding, ride + a horse.
    * montar a la amazona = ride + side-saddle.
    * montar a la inglesa = ride + side-saddle.
    * montar bulla = kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about).
    * montar en bici = bike, ride + a bike.
    * montar en bicicleta = biking, cycle, ride + a bike.
    * montar en bicicleta de montaña = mountain biking.
    * montar en monopatín = skateboarding.
    * montar en moto = bike.
    * montar nata = whip + cream.
    * montar + Posesivo + propio negocio = set + Reflexivo + up in business.
    * montarse = hop on.
    * montarse en = board.
    * montarse en cólera = throw + a tantrum, throw + a fit, throw + a hissy fit, spit + feathers, lose + Posesivo + temper.
    * montarse en el autobús = get on + the bus.
    * montarse en un barco = board + ship.
    * montarse en + Vehículo = ride + Vehículo.
    * montar una base de datos = mount + database.
    * montar una exposición = mount + display, mount + exhibition, put on + display, put on + exhibition.
    * montar un cirio = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row.
    * montar un espectáculo = put on + show.
    * montar un follón = raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus.
    * montar un numerito = kick up + a fuss.
    * montar un número = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row.
    * montar bulla = kick up + a stink.
    * montar un servicio = mount + service.
    * pantalones de montar = riding breeches, jodhpurs.
    * silla de montar = saddle, saddle point.
    * volver a montar = reassemble [re-assemble].

    * * *
    montar [A1 ]
    vt
    A
    1 ‹caballo› (subirse a) to mount, get on; (ir sobre) to ride
    montaron sus corceles y salieron al galope ( liter); they mounted their steeds and galloped off ( liter)
    montaba un precioso alazán she was riding a beautiful sorrel
    ¿quieres montar mi caballo? do you want to ride my horse?
    2
    (subir, colocar): montó al niño en el poni he lifted the boy up onto the pony
    B
    1 ‹vaca/yegua› to mount
    2 ( vulg); ‹mujer› to screw ( vulg)
    C
    1 (poner, establecer) ‹feria/exposición› to set up
    ha montado un bar en el centro she has opened a bar in the center
    piensa montar un negocio con el dinero she's planning to start up o set up a business with the money
    todos los años montan una exposición del trabajo de los niños every year they put on o hold o stage an exhibition of the children's work
    2 ‹máquina/mueble› to assemble; ‹estantería› to put up
    ¿me ayudas a montar la tienda de campaña? can you help me to put up o pitch the tent?
    montaban unas viviendas prefabricadas they were putting up o erecting some prefabricated houses
    venden las piezas sueltas y tú las tienes que montar the parts are sold separately and you have to put them together o assemble them
    3 ‹piedra preciosa› to set; ‹diapositiva› to mount
    brillantes montados sobre oro de 18 kilates diamonds set in 18 carat gold
    4 (organizar) ‹obra/producción› to stage
    la operación se montó con el mayor sigilo the operation was mounted in the utmost secrecy
    D
    1 ‹puntos› to cast on
    2 ‹pistola› to cock
    E ( Esp) ‹nata› to whip; ‹claras› to whisk
    ■ montar
    vi
    A
    1
    (ir): montar a caballo/en bicicleta to ride a horse/bicycle
    2 ( Equ) (subir) to get on, mount
    C (sumar, importar) montar A algo to amount TO sth
    la factura monta a más de medio millón the bill comes o amounts to more than half a million
    tanto monta (monta tanto, Isabel como Fernando) ( Esp); it makes no difference, it comes to the same thing
    A (en un coche) to get in; (en un tren, autobús) to get on; (en un caballo) to mount, get on
    ¿me dejas montarme en tu bicicleta? can I have a ride on your bicycle?
    quería montarse en todas las atracciones de la feria he wanted to go on all the rides in the fairground
    ¡qué bien te lo montas! you've got a good thing going ( colloq), you're on to a good thing ( colloq)
    no sé cómo se lo monta, pero siempre acabo perdiendo I don't know how she manages it, but I always end up losing
    ¡ése sí que se lo tiene bien montado! that guy really has it made o is really on to a good thing!
    * * *

     

    montar ( conjugate montar) verbo transitivo
    1

    ( ir sobre) to ride
    b) (subir, colocar):


    2vaca/yegua to mount
    3
    a) (poner, establecer) ‹feria/exposición to set up;

    negocio to start up, set up
    b)máquina/mueble to assemble;

    estantería to put up;
    tienda de campaña to put up, pitch

    diapositiva to mount
    d) ( organizar) ‹obra/producción to stage

    4 (Esp) ‹ nata to whip;
    claras to whisk
    verbo intransitivo
    1
    a) (ir):

    montar a caballo/en bicicleta to ride a horse/bicycle

    b) (Equ) to mount

    2 ( cubrir parcialmente) montar SOBRE algo to overlap sth
    montarse verbo pronominal ( en coche) to get in;
    (en tren, autobús, bicicleta) to get on;
    ( en caballo) to mount, get on;
    ¿me dejas montarme en tu bicicleta? can I have a ride on your bicycle?

    montar
    I verbo intransitivo (subirse) to get in
    (en bici, a caballo) to ride
    II verbo transitivo
    1 (un mueble, un arma) to assemble
    2 (engarzar) to set, mount
    3 (un negocio) to set up, start
    4 Culin to whip
    5 (película) to edit, mount
    (fotografía) to mount
    6 Teat (un espectáculo) to stage, mount
    7 Zool (cubrir) to mount
    8 (causar) montar un escándalo, to kick up a fuss

    ' montar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    bicicleta
    - caballo
    - cirio
    - intríngulis
    - número
    - show
    - silla
    - timba
    - aparejar
    - bota
    - bronca
    - guardia
    - jinetear
    - montado
    - negocio
    - poner
    - tienda
    English:
    assemble
    - bareback
    - do-it-yourself
    - edit
    - fly
    - jodhpurs
    - make up
    - mount
    - piece together
    - put together
    - reassemble
    - ride
    - riding boots
    - riding breeches
    - saddle
    - scene
    - set
    - set up
    - sidesaddle
    - start
    - start up
    - straddle
    - breeches
    - cast
    - cock
    - construct
    - double
    - fuss
    - heavy
    - pitch
    - produce
    - riding
    - stage
    - whip
    * * *
    vt
    1. [ensamblar] [máquina, estantería, armario] to assemble;
    [tienda de campaña, tenderete, barricada] to put up
    2. Cine [película] to edit
    3. [encajar]
    montar algo en algo to fit sth into sth;
    montar una joya en un anillo to set a jewel in a ring
    4. [organizar] [negocio, empresa] to set up;
    [tienda] to open; [ataque, ofensiva] to mount; [exposición, congreso] to organize; [fiesta] to throw; [obra teatral] to stage;
    han montado un cibercafé cerca de mi casa they've opened a cybercafe near my house;
    montar la casa to set up home
    5. Esp Fam [organizar] [escándalo, jaleo] to make;
    montar ruido to make a noise;
    me montó una escena o [m5] escándalo o [m5] numerito she made a scene in front of me
    6. [cabalgar] to ride
    7. [poner encima]
    montar a alguien en algo to lift sb onto sth
    8. Esp [nata] to whip;
    [claras, yemas] to beat, to whisk
    9. [para criar] [yegua, vaca, cerda] to mount
    10. muy Fam [mujer] to screw
    11. [arma] to cock
    12. Informát [partición] to mount
    13. Ven Fam [alimentos] to get, US to fix
    vi
    1. [subir] to get on;
    [en automóvil] to get in; [en un animal] to mount;
    montar en [subir a] to get onto;
    [automóvil] to get into; [animal] to mount
    2. [ir cabalgando, conduciendo] to ride;
    ¿sabes montar? [en caballo] can you ride?;
    [en bicicleta] do you know how to ride a bike?;
    montar en bicicleta/a caballo/en burro to ride a bicycle/a horse/a donkey
    3. Esp [sumar]
    montar a to come to, to total;
    ¿a cuánto montan los ingresos? what is the total income?;
    tanto monta (monta tanto, Isabel como Fernando) it's all the same
    4.
    montar en cólera to get angry, to fly into a temper o rage
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 TÉC assemble
    2 tienda put up
    3 negocio set up
    4 TEA stage
    5 película edit
    6 caballo mount;
    montar la guardia mount guard
    II v/i
    :
    montar en bicicleta ride a bicycle;
    montar a caballo ride a horse;
    tanto monta it makes no difference
    * * *
    montar vt
    1) : to mount
    2) establecer: to set up, to establish
    3) armar: to assemble, to put together
    4) : to edit (a film)
    5) : to stage, to put on (a show)
    6) : to cock (a gun)
    7)
    montar en bicicleta : to get on a bicycle
    8)
    montar a caballo cabalgar: to ride horseback
    * * *
    montar vb
    1. (en autobús, tren, avión) to get on
    2. (en un coche) to get in
    3. (a caballo, en bici) to ride [pt. rode; pp. ridden]
    5. (una tienda de campaña) to put up [pt. & pp. put]
    ¿sabes montar la tienda? do you know how to put up the tent?
    6. (un negocio) to set up [pt. & pp. set]
    7. (ensamblar) to assemble
    8. (nata, claras) to whip [pt. & pp. whipped]
    montar un escándalo, un número, etc to make a scene

    Spanish-English dictionary > montar

  • 16 boca

    f.
    1 mouth.
    boca arriba/abajo face up/down
    (respiración) boca a boca mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
    hacer el boca a boca a alguien to give somebody mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, to give somebody the kiss of life
    2 mouth (entrada) (de botella, túnel).
    boca del estómago pit of the stomach
    boca de incendios fire hydrant
    boca de riego hydrant
    3 muzzle, fauces, maw.
    4 hors d'oeuvre.
    5 os.
    * * *
    1 ANATOMÍA mouth
    2 (de río) mouth
    3 (abertura) entrance, opening
    \
    abrir boca to whet one's appetite
    hacer boca to whet one's appetite
    andar en boca de todos to be the talk of the town, be on everyone's lips
    arreglarse la boca to have one's teeth seen to
    boca abajo face downwards
    boca arriba face upwards
    callarse la boca to shut up, shut one's mouth
    correr de boca en boca to be the talk of the town, be common knowledge
    hacérsele la boca agua a alguien to make somebody's mouth water
    me lo has quitado de la boca you've taken the words right out of my mouth
    no abrir boca not to say a word
    no decir esta boca es mía not to say a word
    por la boca muere el pez silence is golden
    boca a boca kiss of life, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
    boca de incendios fire hydrant
    boca de riego hydrant
    boca del estómago pit of the stomach
    * * *
    noun f.
    - boca arriba
    * * *
    1. SF
    1) (Anat) mouth

    ¡cállate la boca! — * shut up! *, shut your mouth! **

    boca abajoface down

    boca arribaface up

    boca de mar — (Culin) crab stick

    2)

    en boca de, suena extraño en boca de un socialista — it sounds odd coming from a socialist

    por boca de — through

    3)
    - coserse la boca
    - dar boca

    de boca en boca —

    de boca para afuera —

    eso lo dice de boca para afuera — he's just saying that, that's what he says (but he doesn't mean it)

    irse la boca a algn —

    llenársele la boca a algn —

    - partir la boca a algn

    a pedir de boca —

    4) (=abertura, entrada) [de túnel, cueva, vasija] mouth; [de tonel] bunghole; [de puerto] entrance; [de arma] muzzle

    a boca de jarro —

    disparar a boca de jarro — to shoot point-blank, shoot at close range

    boca de metrounderground o (EEUU) subway entrance

    boca de mina — pithead, mine entrance

    boca de río — river mouth, estuary

    5) [de vino] flavour, flavor (EEUU)
    6) [de crustáceo] pincer
    7) [de herramienta] cutting edge
    8)

    boca de dragón — (Bot) snapdragon

    9) (Inform) slot
    10) pl bocas (=personas) mouths
    2. SM
    1)

    boca a boca, aplicar o hacer o practicar el boca a boca a algn — to give sb mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, give sb the kiss of life

    2) ** [de cárcel] screw **, warder
    * * *
    1)
    a) (Anat, Zool) mouth

    tener la boca seca/pastosa — to have a dry/furry mouth

    boca abajo/arriba — <dormir/echarse> on one's stomach/back

    en boca de: la pregunta que anda en boca de todos los niños the question which is on every child's lips; el escándalo andaba en boca de todos the scandal was common knowledge; por boca de: la organización ha dejado claro por boca de su secretario general... the organization has made it clear through its general secretary...; lo supe por boca de su hermana I heard it from his sister; abrir la boca to open one's mouth; mejor es que no abra la boca it's best if he keeps his mouth shut; andar/correr de boca en boca: la noticia ya corría de boca en boca the news was spreading like wildfire; a pedir de boca just fine; todo salió a pedir de boca everything turned out just fine; callar(se) la boca to shut up; en situaciones así más vale callarse la boca in situations like that it's best to keep your mouth shut; cerrarle or taparle la boca a alguien to keep somebody quiet, shut somebody up (colloq); hablar por boca de ganso to repeat other people's opinions (o ideas etc) parrot fashion; hacer or abrir boca (fam) to whet the o one's appetite; hacerle el boca a boca a alguien to give somebody the kiss of life; hacérsele la boca agua a alguien (Esp): se le hacía la boca agua mirando los pasteles looking at the cakes made her mouth water; llenársele la boca a alguien con algo (fam): se le llena la boca con su apellido she's always boasting about her surname; meterse en la boca del lobo to take one's life in one's hands; no decir esta boca es mía: no dijo esta boca es mía he didn't say a word; no tener qué llevarse a la boca: no tienen qué llevarse a la boca they haven't got a penny to their name, they don't have a red cent to their name (AmE); (oscuro) como boca de lobo pitch-black, pitch-dark; quedarse con la boca abierta to be dumbfounded o (colloq) flabbergasted; quitarle algo a alguien de la boca to take the words (right) out of somebody's mouth; ser pura boca (Chi fam) to be all talk; tener una boquita de piñón (fam) to have a little mouth; en boca cerrada no entran moscas if you keep your mouth shut, you won't put your foot in it (colloq); por la boca muere el pez talking too much can be dangerous; quien or el que tiene boca se equivoca — (fam) to err is human

    c) ( persona)
    d) (Vin) flavor*
    2) ( de buzón) slot; ( de túnel) mouth, entrance; ( de puerto) entrance; (de vasija, botella) rim
    •• Cultural note:
    A neighborhood on the Riachuelo River in Buenos Aires, near the mouth of the River Plate. It was the city's first port, where Genoese immigrants settled in the early twentieth century. Its brightly painted wooden houses with corrugated iron roofs make it a major tourist destination
    * * *
    = mouth, gob, muzzle.
    Ex. He was drumming on his desk with exasperated fingers, his mouth quirked at the corners, as if saying: 'Wriggle out of that!'.
    Ex. I just smiled and told him to naff off cos short of punching him in the gob what can you do?.
    Ex. She looked up and saw the muzzle of a rifle pointed at her.
    ----
    * ¡punto en boca! = not a word to anyone!.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * abrir la boca = open + Posesivo + mouth.
    * andar de boca en boca = be the talk of the town.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * boca 7 dejar un sabor amargo en la boca = leave + a bitter aftertaste.
    * boca abajo = upside-down.
    * boca de alcantarilla = manhole.
    * boca de colector = manhole.
    * boca de incendios = fire hydrant.
    * boca del estómago, la = pit of the stomach, the.
    * boca de sumidero = manhole.
    * boca reseca = dry mouth.
    * cielo de la boca, el = roof of the mouth, the.
    * ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.
    * con el corazón en la boca = on tenterhooks.
    * de boca en boca = word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.
    * decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.
    * dejar (un) buen sabor de boca = leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * dejar un grato sabor de boca = leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * dejar un mal sabor de boca = leave + a bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * de + Posesivo + propia boca = straight from the horse's mouth.
    * echar espuma por la boca = froth at + the mouth.
    * echar espumarajos por la boca = froth at + the mouth.
    * hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.
    * hacerse la boca agua = make + Posesivo + mouth water.
    * hacer una mueca con la boca = twitch + Posesivo + mouth.
    * herpes de la boca = fever blister, cold sore.
    * mal sabor de boca = bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.
    * meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.
    * negro como boca de lobo = pitch-black.
    * oír de la boca de = hear + from the lips of.
    * oscuro como boca de lobo = pitch-black, pitch-dark.
    * para abrir boca = as a kind of + appetiser.
    * poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.
    * por boca de = by word of mouth.
    * ¡punto en boca! = mum's the word!.
    * ¡punto en boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.
    * que hace la boca agua = mouth-watering.
    * que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.
    * que se derrite en la boca = mellow [mellower -comp., mellowest -sup.].
    * respiración boca a boca = kiss of life.
    * saber de buena boca = have + it on good word.
    * salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses, go off without + a hitch.
    * salud de la boca = oral health.
    * úlcera de la boca = canker sore.
    * * *
    1)
    a) (Anat, Zool) mouth

    tener la boca seca/pastosa — to have a dry/furry mouth

    boca abajo/arriba — <dormir/echarse> on one's stomach/back

    en boca de: la pregunta que anda en boca de todos los niños the question which is on every child's lips; el escándalo andaba en boca de todos the scandal was common knowledge; por boca de: la organización ha dejado claro por boca de su secretario general... the organization has made it clear through its general secretary...; lo supe por boca de su hermana I heard it from his sister; abrir la boca to open one's mouth; mejor es que no abra la boca it's best if he keeps his mouth shut; andar/correr de boca en boca: la noticia ya corría de boca en boca the news was spreading like wildfire; a pedir de boca just fine; todo salió a pedir de boca everything turned out just fine; callar(se) la boca to shut up; en situaciones así más vale callarse la boca in situations like that it's best to keep your mouth shut; cerrarle or taparle la boca a alguien to keep somebody quiet, shut somebody up (colloq); hablar por boca de ganso to repeat other people's opinions (o ideas etc) parrot fashion; hacer or abrir boca (fam) to whet the o one's appetite; hacerle el boca a boca a alguien to give somebody the kiss of life; hacérsele la boca agua a alguien (Esp): se le hacía la boca agua mirando los pasteles looking at the cakes made her mouth water; llenársele la boca a alguien con algo (fam): se le llena la boca con su apellido she's always boasting about her surname; meterse en la boca del lobo to take one's life in one's hands; no decir esta boca es mía: no dijo esta boca es mía he didn't say a word; no tener qué llevarse a la boca: no tienen qué llevarse a la boca they haven't got a penny to their name, they don't have a red cent to their name (AmE); (oscuro) como boca de lobo pitch-black, pitch-dark; quedarse con la boca abierta to be dumbfounded o (colloq) flabbergasted; quitarle algo a alguien de la boca to take the words (right) out of somebody's mouth; ser pura boca (Chi fam) to be all talk; tener una boquita de piñón (fam) to have a little mouth; en boca cerrada no entran moscas if you keep your mouth shut, you won't put your foot in it (colloq); por la boca muere el pez talking too much can be dangerous; quien or el que tiene boca se equivoca — (fam) to err is human

    c) ( persona)
    d) (Vin) flavor*
    2) ( de buzón) slot; ( de túnel) mouth, entrance; ( de puerto) entrance; (de vasija, botella) rim
    •• Cultural note:
    A neighborhood on the Riachuelo River in Buenos Aires, near the mouth of the River Plate. It was the city's first port, where Genoese immigrants settled in the early twentieth century. Its brightly painted wooden houses with corrugated iron roofs make it a major tourist destination
    * * *
    = mouth, gob, muzzle.

    Ex: He was drumming on his desk with exasperated fingers, his mouth quirked at the corners, as if saying: 'Wriggle out of that!'.

    Ex: I just smiled and told him to naff off cos short of punching him in the gob what can you do?.
    Ex: She looked up and saw the muzzle of a rifle pointed at her.
    * ¡punto en boca! = not a word to anyone!.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * abrir la boca = open + Posesivo + mouth.
    * andar de boca en boca = be the talk of the town.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * boca 7 dejar un sabor amargo en la boca = leave + a bitter aftertaste.
    * boca abajo = upside-down.
    * boca de alcantarilla = manhole.
    * boca de colector = manhole.
    * boca de incendios = fire hydrant.
    * boca del estómago, la = pit of the stomach, the.
    * boca de sumidero = manhole.
    * boca reseca = dry mouth.
    * cielo de la boca, el = roof of the mouth, the.
    * ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.
    * con el corazón en la boca = on tenterhooks.
    * de boca en boca = word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.
    * decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.
    * dejar (un) buen sabor de boca = leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * dejar un grato sabor de boca = leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * dejar un mal sabor de boca = leave + a bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * de + Posesivo + propia boca = straight from the horse's mouth.
    * echar espuma por la boca = froth at + the mouth.
    * echar espumarajos por la boca = froth at + the mouth.
    * hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.
    * hacerse la boca agua = make + Posesivo + mouth water.
    * hacer una mueca con la boca = twitch + Posesivo + mouth.
    * herpes de la boca = fever blister, cold sore.
    * mal sabor de boca = bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.
    * mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.
    * meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.
    * negro como boca de lobo = pitch-black.
    * oír de la boca de = hear + from the lips of.
    * oscuro como boca de lobo = pitch-black, pitch-dark.
    * para abrir boca = as a kind of + appetiser.
    * poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.
    * por boca de = by word of mouth.
    * ¡punto en boca! = mum's the word!.
    * ¡punto en boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.
    * que hace la boca agua = mouth-watering.
    * que se carga por la boca = muzzle-loading.
    * que se derrite en la boca = mellow [mellower -comp., mellowest -sup.].
    * respiración boca a boca = kiss of life.
    * saber de buena boca = have + it on good word.
    * salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses, go off without + a hitch.
    * salud de la boca = oral health.
    * úlcera de la boca = canker sore.

    * * *
    A
    no te metas eso en la boca don't put that in your mouth
    tener la boca seca/pastosa to have a dry/furry mouth
    te huele la boca a ajo your breath smells of garlic
    tengo que ir a arreglarme la boca I have to go and get my teeth seen to o fixed
    no hables con la boca llena don't speak with your mouth full
    como no te calles te voy a partir la boca if you don't shut up I'll smash your face in ( colloq)
    pide por esa boca ( fam); just ask o all you have to do is ask
    ¡esa boca …! language …!
    blando/duro de boca ( Equ) soft/hard mouthed
    2 ( en locs):
    boca abajo/arriba: échate boca abajo lie on your stomach o front
    duerme boca arriba he sleeps on his back
    puso los naipes boca arriba she laid the cards face up
    lo supimos de boca de las mismas personas implicadas we heard it from the horse's mouth
    uno no espera oír palabras así de boca de un cura you don't expect to hear such words from the mouth of o from a priest
    en boca de: términos de la psicología que están en boca de todo el mundo psychology terms which are part of everyday speech
    la pregunta que anda en boca de todos los niños the question which is on every child's lips
    se enteró cuando ya el escándalo andaba en boca de todos by the time he heard about the scandal it was already common knowledge, everybody was talking about the scandal by the time he found out about it
    por boca de: la organización ha dejado claro, por boca de su secretario general … the organization has made it clear, through the general secretary …
    lo supe por boca de su hermana I heard it from his sister
    abrir la boca to open one's mouth
    abra más la boca, por favor open (your mouth) wider please
    mejor es que no abra la boca it's best if he keeps his mouth shut
    no abrió la boca en toda la noche he didn't open his mouth all evening
    andar/correr de boca en boca: la noticia ya corría de boca en boca the news was by now common knowledge
    desde que se enrolló con él anda de boca en boca since she got involved with him she's set a lot of tongues wagging
    su nombre anda de boca en boca her name is on everybody's lips
    a pedir de boca just fine
    todo saldrá a pedir de boca everything will turn out just the way you want it to o just fine
    callar(se) la boca to shut up
    ¡cállate la boca! shut up! ( colloq), shut your face o trap! (sl)
    en situaciones así más vale callarse la boca in situations like that it's best to keep your mouth shut
    cerrarle or taparle la boca a algn to keep sb quiet, shut sb up ( colloq)
    con la boca chica or pequeña: lo dijo con la boca chica he didn't mean it o he said it insincerely o he said it without meaning it
    coserse la boca: yo te lo digo pero te coses la boca I'll tell you but you have to keep quiet about it o ( colloq) keep it under your hat
    de (la) boca para afuera: nos apoya de (la) boca para afuera he supports us in name only, he says he supports us
    es radical sólo de (la) boca para afuera he pays lip service to radicalism
    hablar por boca de ganso to repeat other people's opinions ( o ideas etc) parrot fashion
    hacer or abrir boca ( fam); to whet the o one's appetite
    hacérsele la boca agua a algn or ( AmL) hacérsele agua la boca a algn: se le hacía la boca agua mirando los pasteles looking at the cakes made her mouth water
    meterse en la boca del lobo to take one's life in one's hands, put one's head in the lion's mouth
    no decir esta boca es mía: no dijo esta boca es mía he didn't say a word o open his mouth
    no tener qué llevarse a la boca: no tienen qué llevarse a la boca they haven't got a penny to their name, they don't have a red cent to their name ( AmE), they haven't got two brass farthings to rub together ( BrE)
    (oscuro) como boca de lobo pitch-black, pitch-dark
    parar la boca ( fam); to cut the cackle ( colloq)
    quedarse con la boca abierta to be dumbfounded o ( colloq) flabbergasted
    quitarle algo a algn de la boca to take the words (right) out of sb's mouth
    quitarse algo de la boca: se lo quita todo de la boca para que sus hijos estudien he goes o does without in order to pay for his children's education
    ser pura boca ( Chi fam): eso de sus viajes es pura boca all that stuff about his travels is all talk o is just a lot of hot air
    tener algo/a algn siempre en la boca to go on o harp on about sth/sb ( colloq)
    tener una boquita de piñón ( fam); to have a little mouth
    en boca cerrada no entran moscas if you keep your mouth shut, you won't put your foot in it ( colloq)
    por la boca muere el pez talking too much can be dangerous
    3
    (persona): muchas bocas comen de ese trabajo that work provides a living for a lot of people
    tiene muchas bocas que alimentar she has a lot of mouths to feed
    4 ( Vin) taste
    B
    2 (de un túnel) mouth, entrance
    3 (de un puerto) entrance
    4 (de una vasija, botella) rim
    Compuestos:
    boca de dragón or (Ur) sapo
    snapdragon
    ( RPl frml) sales outlet
    la falta de nafta se presentó en muchas bocas de expendio there was a shortage of gasoline ( AmE) o ( BrE) petrol at many filling stations
    fire hydrant, fireplug ( AmE)
    ( fam); pit of the stomach
    boca de metro or ( RPl) subte
    subway entrance ( AmE), underground o tube station entrance ( BrE)
    hydrant
    ( RPl fam): no seas boca sucia don't be so foulmouthed
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    boca sustantivo femenino
    1
    a) (Anat, Zool) mouth

    b) ( en locs)

    boca abajo/arribadormir/echarseon one's stomach/back;

    puso los naipes boca arriba she laid the cards face up;
    en boca de: la pregunta que anda en boca de todos los niños the question which is on every child's lips;
    el escándalo andaba en boca de todos the scandal was common knowledge;
    por boca de from;
    lo supe por boca de su hermana I heard it from his sister;
    a pedir de boca just fine;
    hacerle el boca a boca a algn to give sb the kiss of life;
    hacérsele la boca agua a algn (Esp): se le hacía la boca agua mirando los pasteles looking at the cakes made her mouth water;
    quedarse con la boca abierta to be dumbfounded o (colloq) flabbergasted
    2 ( de buzón) slot;
    ( de túnel) mouth, entrance;
    ( de puerto) entrance;
    (de vasija, botella) rim;

    boca del estómago (fam) pit of the stomach;
    boca de metro or (RPl) subte subway entrance (AmE), underground o tube station entrance (BrE)
    boca sustantivo femenino
    1 mouth
    2 (entrada) entrance
    boca de metro, entrance to the tube o underground station
    boca de riego, hydrant
    el boca a boca, kiss of life o mouth-to-mouth respiration
    ♦ Locuciones: figurado andar de boca en boca, to be the talk of the town
    familiar ¡cierra la boca!, shut up!
    familiar hacerse la boca agua: cuando ve un bombón se le hace la boca agua, his mouth waters every time he sees a chocolate
    írsele la fuerza por la boca, to be all talk (and no action)
    familiar meterse en la boca del lobo, to put one's head in the lion's mouth
    figurado salir a pedir de boca, to turn out perfectly
    boca abajo, face down(ward)
    boca arriba, face up(ward)
    con la boca abierta, open-mouthed: nos dejó a todos con la boca abierta, she left us flabbergasted
    ' boca' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    amordazar
    - callar
    - chiflar
    - cielo
    - decir
    - difusor
    - difusora
    - enjuagarse
    - frenética
    - frenético
    - fruncir
    - llaga
    - loba
    - lobo
    - negra
    - negro
    - palabra
    - pastosa
    - pastoso
    - pedir
    - pico
    - reseca
    - reseco
    - respiración
    - revés
    - sabor
    - tararear
    - tener
    - abierto
    - acostar
    - agua
    - arreglar
    - calentura
    - cerrado
    - cerrar
    - comer
    - enchuecar
    - enjuagar
    - entreabierto
    - herpes
    - ir
    - jeta
    - limpiar
    - llenar
    - mordaza
    - morro
    - seco
    - sensual
    - sensualidad
    - silbido
    English:
    abscess
    - better
    - black
    - cut
    - dislodge
    - face
    - fire hydrant
    - froth
    - gob
    - hydrant
    - kiss
    - mouth
    - muzzle
    - open
    - parched
    - pit
    - pitch-black
    - pitch-dark
    - prone
    - puff
    - rinse
    - roof
    - spout
    - stomach
    - tongue
    - upward
    - upwards
    - wash out
    - water
    - wide
    - word
    - word-of-mouth
    - belch
    - do
    - down
    - drool
    - foam
    - hum
    - man
    - mum
    - nozzle
    - pipe
    - purse
    - put
    - roll
    - sewer
    - spoon
    - take
    - ulcer
    - up
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    nf
    1. [de persona, animal] mouth;
    una boca más para alimentar one more mouth to feed;
    me he arreglado la boca por muy poco dinero I had my teeth seen to for a very reasonable price;
    te huele la boca a tabaco your breath smells of tobacco;
    boca abajo face down;
    no es aconsejable poner a los bebés boca abajo it's best not to lie babies on their front;
    boca arriba face up;
    ronca más cuando duerme boca arriba he snores more when he sleeps on his back;
    poner las cartas boca arriba to turn one's cards face up;
    este paseo me ha abierto boca this walk has whetted my appetite;
    Fig
    no abrió la boca he didn't open his mouth, he didn't say a word;
    será mejor que no abras la boca it would be best if you didn't say anything;
    si te hace falta algo, pide por esa boca if you need anything, just say so o ask;
    andar o [m5] correr o [m5] ir de boca en boca to be on everyone's lips;
    andar o [m5] estar en boca de todos to be on everyone's lips;
    buscar la boca a alguien to draw sb out;
    Fam
    ¡cállate o [m5] cierra la boca! shut up!;
    siempre que hay problemas calla la boca whenever there are problems, he keeps very quiet;
    apareció en público para cerrar la boca a quienes lo daban por muerto he appeared in public in order to silence everyone who thought he was dead;
    de boca: de boca promete mucho, pero luego no hace nada he's all talk, he makes a lot of promises, but then he never keeps them;
    es muy valiente, pero de boca he's all mouth;
    de boca de: sorprendió escuchar insultos de boca de un obispo it was surprising to hear insults from the lips of a bishop;
    lo escuchamos de boca de los protagonistas we heard it (straight) from the horse's mouth;
    Fam
    lo dice con la boca chica he doesn't really mean it;
    hablar por boca de ganso to repeat what one has heard;
    hacer boca: dimos un paseo para hacer boca we went for a walk to work up an appetite;
    se me hace la boca agua, Am [m5] se me hace agua la boca it makes my mouth water;
    cuando paso delante de una pastelería, se me hace la boca agua whenever I go past a cake shop, my mouth starts to water;
    irse de la boca to let the cat out of the bag;
    se fue de la boca he let the cat out of the bag;
    lo han detenido porque su cómplice se ha ido de la boca he has been arrested because his accomplice gave him away;
    meterse en la boca del lobo to put one's head into the lion's mouth;
    no decir esta boca es mía not to open one's mouth;
    no tienen nada que llevarse a la boca they don't have a crust to eat;
    Fam
    partir la boca a alguien to smash sb's face in;
    salir/ir a pedir de boca to turn out/to go perfectly;
    poner algo en boca de alguien to attribute sth to sb;
    por boca de: [m5]el gobierno, por boca de su portavoz… the government, through its spokesperson…;
    quedarse con la boca abierta to be left speechless;
    me lo has quitado de la boca you took the words right out of my mouth;
    tapar la boca a alguien to silence sb;
    su nombre no me viene ahora a la boca I can't think of her name right now;
    siempre dice lo primero que le viene a la boca he always says the first thing that comes into his head;
    por la boca muere el pez silence is golden;
    quien tiene boca se equivoca to err is human, everybody makes mistakes
    2. [entrada] opening;
    [de botella, túnel] mouth; [de buzón] slot; [de cañón] muzzle; [de escenario] stage door; [de puerto] entrance;
    las bocas del Danubio the mouth of the Danube;
    Fam
    a boca de jarro point-blank
    boca del estómago pit of the stomach; RP boca de expendio outlet;
    boca de fuego firearm;
    boca de gol goalmouth;
    boca de metro Br tube o underground entrance, US subway entrance;
    boca de riego hydrant;
    RP boca de subte Br tube o underground entrance, US subway entrance; RP boca de tormenta drain
    3. Zool [pinza] pincer
    4. [filo] cutting edge
    5. [del vino] flavour
    6. Bot boca de dragón snapdragon
    7. CAm [aperitivo] snack
    nm
    boca a boca mouth-to-mouth resuscitation;
    hacer el boca a boca a alguien to give sb mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, to give sb the kiss of life
    * * *
    f
    1 mouth;
    boca a boca mouth to mouth;
    hacer el boca a boca a alguien MED give s.o. mouth-to-mouth resuscitation;
    boca abajo upside down; persona, cartas, libro face down;
    boca arriba right way up; persona, cartas, libro face up;
    dejar con la boca abierta leave open-mouthed;
    quedarse con la boca abierta be dumbfounded, be open-mouthed with astonishment;
    se me hace la boca agua my mouth is watering;
    hacer boca whet one’s appetite;
    a pedir de boca perfectly;
    ir o
    correr de boca en boca circulate, go around;
    callar la boca shut up;
    estar en boca de todos be on everybody’s lips;
    de otro fam parrot someone else’s views;
    meterse en la boca del lobo put one’s head in the lion’s mouth;
    taparle la boca a alguien fig keep s.o. quiet, fam
    shut s.o. up;
    con la boca chica without much conviction;
    partirle la boca a alguien pop smash s.o.’s face in fam ;
    poner algo en boca de alguien attribute sth to s.o.;
    quitarle a alguien la palabra de la boca take the words right out of s.o.’s mouth;
    llenarse la boca (hablando) de fig talk of nothing but;
    do without sth, deny o.s. sth
    2 ZO crab claw
    * * *
    boca nf
    1) : mouth
    2)
    boca arriba : face up, on one's back
    3)
    boca abajo : face down, prone
    4)
    boca de riego : hydrant
    5)
    en boca de : according to
    * * *
    boca n
    1. (de persona, animal) mouth
    2. (entrada) entrance
    cuando pienso en la comida, se me hace la boca agua when I think about food, it makes my mouth water

    Spanish-English dictionary > boca

  • 17 caer

    v.
    1 to fall.
    tropezó y cayó al suelo she tripped and fell (over o down)
    caer de un tejado/árbol to fall from a roof/tree
    caer rodando por la escalera to fall down the stairs
    María cayó por las gradas Mary fell down the stairs.
    2 to fall (rain, snow).
    cayeron cuatro gotas there were a few spots of rain
    3 to go down, to set (sun).
    al caer el sol at sunset
    4 to fall for it.
    5 to drop in (to visit). ( Latin American Spanish)
    Se me cayó el vaso I dropped the glass.
    6 to decrease, to decline, to fall, to drop.
    La presión barométrica cayó The barometric pressure decreased=fell.
    7 to drop it.
    Se me cayó I dropped it.
    8 to fall on, to drop on, to fall over.
    Me cayó una gota de lluvia A raindrop fell on me.
    9 to crash on.
    Se me cayó el sistema The system crashed on me.
    * * *
    Present Indicative
    caigo, caes, cae, caemos, caéis, caen.
    Past Indicative
    caí, caíste, cayó, caímos, caísteis, cayeron.
    Present Subjunctive
    Imperfect Subjunctive
    Future Subjunctive
    Imperative
    cae (tú), caiga (él/Vd.), caigamos (nos.), caed (vos.), caigan (ellos/Vds.).
    * * *
    verb
    2) drop
    3) hang
    - caer bien
    - caer mal
    * * *
    Para las expresiones caer en la cuenta, caer en desuso, caer en el olvido, caer enfermo, caer redondo, caerse de risa, ver la otra entrada.
    1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO
    1) [persona, objeto]
    a) [desde la posición vertical] to fall

    [hacer] caer algo — to knock sth over

    b) [desde una altura] to fall

    [dejar] caer — [+ objeto] to drop; [+ comentario] to slip in

    [dejarse] caer — [sobre sofá, cama] to fall; (=visitar) to drop in, drop by

    suele dejarse caer por aquí — he usually drops in {o} by

    caer [sobre] algo/algn — to fall on sth/sb

    su excarcelación está al caer — his release is imminent {o} is expected any day

    2) [lluvia, helada]

    ¡qué nevada ha caído! — what a heavy snowfall!, what a heavy fall of snow!

    3) (=colgar) to hang, fall

    es una tela que cae mucho — it's a fabric which hangs {o} falls nicely

    4) (=bajar) [precio, temperatura] to fall, drop

    caerá la temperatura por debajo de los veinte grados — the temperature will fall {o} drop below twenty degrees

    picado 2., 2)
    5) (=ser derrotado) [soldados, ejército] to be defeated; [deportista, equipo] to be beaten; [ciudad, plaza] to fall, be captured; [criminal] to be arrested
    6) (=morir) to fall, die

    muchos cayeron en el campo de batalla — many fell {o} died on the field of battle

    7)

    caer [en] (=incurrir)

    no debemos caer en el triunfalismo — we mustn't give way to triumphalism {o} to crowing over our triumphs

    caer en el [error] de hacer algo — to make the mistake of doing sth

    caer en la [tentación] — to give in {o} yield to temptation

    y no nos dejes caer en la tentación — (Biblia) and lead us not into temptation

    caer bajo —

    ¡qué bajo has caído! — [moralmente] how low can you get!, how can you sink so low?; [socialmente] you've certainly come down in the world!

    trampa 2)
    8) (=darse cuenta)

    no caigoI don't get it *, I don't understand

    ya caigo — I see, now I understand, now I get it *

    caer en [que] — to realize that

    9) [fecha] to fall, be

    su cumpleaños cae en viernes — her birthday falls {o} is on a Friday

    ¿en qué cae el día de Navidad? — what day is Christmas Day?, what day does Christmas fall on?

    10) (=tocar)

    el premio gordo ha caído en Madrid — the first prize (in the lottery) {o} the jackpot went to Madrid

    caerle [a algn], le pueden caer muchos años de condena — he could get a very long sentence

    11) (=estar situado) to be

    ¿por dónde cae eso? — whereabouts is that?

    eso cae más hacia el este — that lies {o} is further to the east

    12)

    caer [dentro] de (=estar comprendido en)

    13) (=causar impresión)

    no les caí CAm I didn't hit it off with them, I didn't get on well with them, they didn't take to me

    caer [bien] a algn, me cae (muy) bien — I (really) like him, I like him (very much)

    Pedro no le cayó bien a mi padre — Pedro didn't make a very good impression on my father, my father didn't really take to Pedro

    caer [gordo] {o} [fatal] a algn *

    me cae gordo {o} fatal el tío ese — I can't stand that guy

    caer [mal] a algn, me cae mal — I don't like him

    14) (=sentar)
    a) [información, comentario]

    me cayó fatal lo que me dijiste — I was very upset by what you said, what you said really upset me

    b) [ropa]
    15) (=terminar)

    al caer la [noche] — at nightfall

    al caer la [tarde] — at dusk

    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de posición vertical) to fall over

    caí malI fell badly o awkwardly

    se dejó caer en el sillón/en sus brazos — she flopped into the armchair/fell into his arms

    el avión cayó en picada or (Esp) en picado — the plane nosedived

    caer parado — (AmL) ( literal) to land on one's feet; ( tener suerte) to fall o land on one's feet

    dejar caer algo< objeto> to drop; < noticia> to let drop o fall; < indirecta> to drop

    2) chaparrón/nevada
    3)
    a) cortinas/falda to hang
    b) terreno to drop
    4)
    a) ( incurrir)

    caer en algo: no caigas en ese error don't make that mistake; cayó en la tentación de mirar she succumbed to the temptation to look; la obra por momentos cae en lo ridículo at times the play lapses into the ridiculous; caer muy bajo to stoop very low; qué bajo has caído — you've really sunk low this time

    b) (en engaño, timo)

    cayeron como chinos or angelitos — they swallowed it hook, line and sinker

    5) (fam) (entender, darse cuenta)

    ah, ya caigo! — ( ya entiendo) oh, now I get it! (colloq); ( ya recuerdo) oh, now I remember

    no caigoI can't think o I'm not sure what (o who etc) you mean

    no caí en que tú no tenías llaveI didn't realize o (fam) I didn't click that you didn't have keys

    caer en desuso palabra to fall into disuse; costumbre to die out

    7)
    a) gobierno/ciudad to fall
    b) ( perder el cargo) to lose one's job

    se hará una investigación, caiga quien caiga — an inquiry will be held, however many heads have to roll

    c) soldado ( morir) to fall, die; ( ser apresado) to be caught
    8)
    a) desgracia/maldición

    la que me (te, etc) ha caído encima — (fam)

    b)

    al caer la tarde/la noche — at sunset o dusk/nightfall

    9) (fam) ( tocar en suerte)
    10) (+ compl)
    a) ( sentar)

    me cae de gordo or de mal... — (fam) I can't stand him (colloq)

    11)
    a) (fam) ( presentarse) to show up, turn up (BrE)

    de vez en cuando cae or se deja caer por aquí — she drops by o in now and then

    estar al caer: los invitados están al caer — the guests will be here any minute o moment (now)

    caer sobre alguiento fall upon o on somebody

    caerle encima a alguien — (fam) to pounce o leap on somebody

    12)

    cae dentro de nuestra jurisdicciónit comes under o falls within our jurisdiction

    b) cumpleaños/festividad to fall on

    ¿el 27 (en) qué día cae or en qué cae? — what day's the 27th?

    c) (Esp fam) ( estar situado) to be

    ¿por dónde cae? — whereabouts is that?

    13) precios/temperatura to fall, drop
    14) (Ven) ( aportar dinero) (fam) to chip in (colloq)
    15) (Ven fam) llamada
    2.
    caerse v pron
    1)
    a) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de la posición vertical) to fall, to fall over

    caerse del caballo/de la cama — to fall off one's horse/out of bed

    se cayó redondo — (fam) he collapsed in a heap

    está que se cae de cansancio — (fam) she's dead on her feet (colloq)

    b) (+ me/te/le etc)

    oiga, se le cayó un guante — excuse me, you dropped your glove

    cuidado, no se te vaya a caer — be careful, don't drop it

    caerse con alguien — (Col fam) to go down in somebody's estimation

    no tiene/tienen dónde caerse muerto/muertos — (fam) he hasn't/they haven't got a penny to his/their name

    se cae por su propio peso or de maduro — it goes without saying

    2) ( desprenderse) diente to fall out; hojas to fall off; botón to come off, fall off
    * * *
    = drop, fall, tumble, slump, take + a tumble.
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    * al caer la noche = at nightfall.
    * caer aguanieve = sleet.
    * caer al vacío = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.
    * caer como chinches = drop like + flies.
    * caer como moscas = drop like + flies.
    * caer de cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.
    * caer de espaldas = fall on + Posesivo + back.
    * caer dentro de = fall within/into, fall into.
    * caer dentro de la competencia de = be the province of, fall within + the province of.
    * caer de pie = land on + Posesivo + (own two) feet.
    * caer deshecho = flake out.
    * caer desplomado = slump in + a heap.
    * caer en = run + foul of, lapse into, slip into, slide into.
    * caer en barbecho = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.
    * caer en batalla = fall in + battle.
    * caer en combate = fall in + action.
    * caer en descrédito = come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute.
    * caer en desgracia = fall from + grace, fall into + disfavour, tumble into + disgrace, come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute, be in the doghouse, fall + foul of.
    * caer en desuso = fall into + disuse, fall out of + fashion, go out of + use, lapse, fall into + disfavour, die out, drop from + sight, go out of + favour, pass away, fall into + desuetude, fall into + desuetude, pass into + desuetude, sink into + desuetude, sink into + oblivion.
    * caer en el error de = fall into + the error of, blunder into.
    * caer en el olvido = fall into + obscurity, fall into + oblivion, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion, blow over.
    * caer enfermo = become + ill, fall + ill, get + sick.
    * caer en forma de cascada = cascade.
    * caer en gracia = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to.
    * caer en la cuenta = dawn on, wise up, the penny dropped, suss (out).
    * caer en la cuenta de = realise [realize, -USA].
    * caer en la nada = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.
    * caer en la oscuridad = fall into + obscurity, sink into + oblivion, sink into + obscurity, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion.
    * caer en la tentación = fall into + temptation.
    * caer en la trampa = fall into + the trap, fall for + it, fall into + the snare.
    * caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.
    * caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.
    * caer en oídos sordos = fall on + deaf ears, meet + deaf ears.
    * caer en picado = plummet, swoop, take + a nosedive, nosedive.
    * caer en redondo = flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out, keel over.
    * caer en terreno baldío = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.
    * caer en terreno pedregoso = fall on + stony ground.
    * caer en una broma = fall for + a joke, fall for + it.
    * caer en una trampa = tumble into + pitfall.
    * caer en un hábito = lapse into + habit.
    * caer fuera de = fall outside, lie beyond.
    * caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.
    * caer fuera de las responsabilidades de = be on the outer fringes of.
    * caer fuera del interés de = lie outside + the scope of.
    * caer fuera del interés de uno = fall outside + Posesivo + interest.
    * caer fuera del objetivo de = fall outside + the scope of.
    * caer hecho polvo = flake out.
    * caer mal = rub + Nombre + up the wrong way.
    * caer por selección = drop.
    * caer presa de = fall + prey to, be prey of.
    * caerse = fall out, fall off, tumble down, topple over, come + a cropper, go down, fall over, take + a tumble.
    * caerse a = topple onto.
    * caerse bien = hit it off.
    * caerse colándose por = fall through.
    * caerse de = fall off of.
    * caerse de bruces = fall + flat on + Posesivo + face.
    * caerse de la cama = roll out of + bed.
    * caerse hacia atrás = fall backwards.
    * caerse hacia delante = fall forward.
    * caérsele la baba por = go + gaga (over).
    * caerse muerto = drop + dead.
    * caerse recondo = pass out.
    * caerse redondo = keel over, flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness.
    * caer sobre = fall onto.
    * caer un chaparrón = the skies + open up.
    * caer un diluvio = the skies + open up.
    * cayéndose a pedazos = disintegrating.
    * comprar hasta caer muerto = shop 'til you drop.
    * dejar caer = drop, dump.
    * dejar caer insinuaciones = throw + hints.
    * dejar caer una indirecta = drop + a hint.
    * dejarse caer = drop by, drop in, slump, droop, mosey.
    * empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * hacer caer = oust.
    * maná caído del cielo = manna from heaven.
    * no caer bien = not take + kindly to, not take + kindly to.
    * no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.
    * noche + caer = night + fall.
    * no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.
    * palabras + caer en + saco roto = words + fall on + deaf ears.
    * precio + caer = price + fall.
    * recesión + caer en = recession + set in.
    * salir y caer = fall out (of).
    * sistema + caerse = system + crash.
    * telón + caer = curtain + fall.
    * trabajar hasta caer muerto = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death.
    * volver a caer (en) = relapse (into).
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de posición vertical) to fall over

    caí malI fell badly o awkwardly

    se dejó caer en el sillón/en sus brazos — she flopped into the armchair/fell into his arms

    el avión cayó en picada or (Esp) en picado — the plane nosedived

    caer parado — (AmL) ( literal) to land on one's feet; ( tener suerte) to fall o land on one's feet

    dejar caer algo< objeto> to drop; < noticia> to let drop o fall; < indirecta> to drop

    2) chaparrón/nevada
    3)
    a) cortinas/falda to hang
    b) terreno to drop
    4)
    a) ( incurrir)

    caer en algo: no caigas en ese error don't make that mistake; cayó en la tentación de mirar she succumbed to the temptation to look; la obra por momentos cae en lo ridículo at times the play lapses into the ridiculous; caer muy bajo to stoop very low; qué bajo has caído — you've really sunk low this time

    b) (en engaño, timo)

    cayeron como chinos or angelitos — they swallowed it hook, line and sinker

    5) (fam) (entender, darse cuenta)

    ah, ya caigo! — ( ya entiendo) oh, now I get it! (colloq); ( ya recuerdo) oh, now I remember

    no caigoI can't think o I'm not sure what (o who etc) you mean

    no caí en que tú no tenías llaveI didn't realize o (fam) I didn't click that you didn't have keys

    caer en desuso palabra to fall into disuse; costumbre to die out

    7)
    a) gobierno/ciudad to fall
    b) ( perder el cargo) to lose one's job

    se hará una investigación, caiga quien caiga — an inquiry will be held, however many heads have to roll

    c) soldado ( morir) to fall, die; ( ser apresado) to be caught
    8)
    a) desgracia/maldición

    la que me (te, etc) ha caído encima — (fam)

    b)

    al caer la tarde/la noche — at sunset o dusk/nightfall

    9) (fam) ( tocar en suerte)
    10) (+ compl)
    a) ( sentar)

    me cae de gordo or de mal... — (fam) I can't stand him (colloq)

    11)
    a) (fam) ( presentarse) to show up, turn up (BrE)

    de vez en cuando cae or se deja caer por aquí — she drops by o in now and then

    estar al caer: los invitados están al caer — the guests will be here any minute o moment (now)

    caer sobre alguiento fall upon o on somebody

    caerle encima a alguien — (fam) to pounce o leap on somebody

    12)

    cae dentro de nuestra jurisdicciónit comes under o falls within our jurisdiction

    b) cumpleaños/festividad to fall on

    ¿el 27 (en) qué día cae or en qué cae? — what day's the 27th?

    c) (Esp fam) ( estar situado) to be

    ¿por dónde cae? — whereabouts is that?

    13) precios/temperatura to fall, drop
    14) (Ven) ( aportar dinero) (fam) to chip in (colloq)
    15) (Ven fam) llamada
    2.
    caerse v pron
    1)
    a) ( de una altura) to fall; ( de la posición vertical) to fall, to fall over

    caerse del caballo/de la cama — to fall off one's horse/out of bed

    se cayó redondo — (fam) he collapsed in a heap

    está que se cae de cansancio — (fam) she's dead on her feet (colloq)

    b) (+ me/te/le etc)

    oiga, se le cayó un guante — excuse me, you dropped your glove

    cuidado, no se te vaya a caer — be careful, don't drop it

    caerse con alguien — (Col fam) to go down in somebody's estimation

    no tiene/tienen dónde caerse muerto/muertos — (fam) he hasn't/they haven't got a penny to his/their name

    se cae por su propio peso or de maduro — it goes without saying

    2) ( desprenderse) diente to fall out; hojas to fall off; botón to come off, fall off
    * * *
    = drop, fall, tumble, slump, take + a tumble.

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    Ex: There may be pale drip marks in the neighbourhood of the tranchefiles, where drops of water fell from the deckle or from the maker's hand on to the new-made sheet.
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    Ex: The copy was grubby from use, a paperback with a photographically realistic full-color painting on its cover of an early teenage boy slumped in what looked to me like a corner of a very dirty back alley, a can of Coke in his hand.
    Ex: Tourism takes a tumble in Australia due to the global credit crunch.
    * al caer la noche = at nightfall.
    * caer aguanieve = sleet.
    * caer al vacío = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.
    * caer como chinches = drop like + flies.
    * caer como moscas = drop like + flies.
    * caer de cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.
    * caer de espaldas = fall on + Posesivo + back.
    * caer dentro de = fall within/into, fall into.
    * caer dentro de la competencia de = be the province of, fall within + the province of.
    * caer de pie = land on + Posesivo + (own two) feet.
    * caer deshecho = flake out.
    * caer desplomado = slump in + a heap.
    * caer en = run + foul of, lapse into, slip into, slide into.
    * caer en barbecho = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.
    * caer en batalla = fall in + battle.
    * caer en combate = fall in + action.
    * caer en descrédito = come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute.
    * caer en desgracia = fall from + grace, fall into + disfavour, tumble into + disgrace, come into + disrepute, fall into + disrepute, be in the doghouse, fall + foul of.
    * caer en desuso = fall into + disuse, fall out of + fashion, go out of + use, lapse, fall into + disfavour, die out, drop from + sight, go out of + favour, pass away, fall into + desuetude, fall into + desuetude, pass into + desuetude, sink into + desuetude, sink into + oblivion.
    * caer en el error de = fall into + the error of, blunder into.
    * caer en el olvido = fall into + obscurity, fall into + oblivion, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion, blow over.
    * caer enfermo = become + ill, fall + ill, get + sick.
    * caer en forma de cascada = cascade.
    * caer en gracia = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to.
    * caer en la cuenta = dawn on, wise up, the penny dropped, suss (out).
    * caer en la cuenta de = realise [realize, -USA].
    * caer en la nada = fall into + the void, fall into + (empty) space.
    * caer en la oscuridad = fall into + obscurity, sink into + oblivion, sink into + obscurity, fade into + obscurity, fade into + oblivion.
    * caer en la tentación = fall into + temptation.
    * caer en la trampa = fall into + the trap, fall for + it, fall into + the snare.
    * caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.
    * caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.
    * caer en oídos sordos = fall on + deaf ears, meet + deaf ears.
    * caer en picado = plummet, swoop, take + a nosedive, nosedive.
    * caer en redondo = flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out, keel over.
    * caer en terreno baldío = fall on + barren ground, fall on + fallow ground.
    * caer en terreno pedregoso = fall on + stony ground.
    * caer en una broma = fall for + a joke, fall for + it.
    * caer en una trampa = tumble into + pitfall.
    * caer en un hábito = lapse into + habit.
    * caer fuera de = fall outside, lie beyond.
    * caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.
    * caer fuera de las responsabilidades de = be on the outer fringes of.
    * caer fuera del interés de = lie outside + the scope of.
    * caer fuera del interés de uno = fall outside + Posesivo + interest.
    * caer fuera del objetivo de = fall outside + the scope of.
    * caer hecho polvo = flake out.
    * caer mal = rub + Nombre + up the wrong way.
    * caer por selección = drop.
    * caer presa de = fall + prey to, be prey of.
    * caerse = fall out, fall off, tumble down, topple over, come + a cropper, go down, fall over, take + a tumble.
    * caerse a = topple onto.
    * caerse bien = hit it off.
    * caerse colándose por = fall through.
    * caerse de = fall off of.
    * caerse de bruces = fall + flat on + Posesivo + face.
    * caerse de la cama = roll out of + bed.
    * caerse hacia atrás = fall backwards.
    * caerse hacia delante = fall forward.
    * caérsele la baba por = go + gaga (over).
    * caerse muerto = drop + dead.
    * caerse recondo = pass out.
    * caerse redondo = keel over, flake out, lose + Posesivo + consciousness.
    * caer sobre = fall onto.
    * caer un chaparrón = the skies + open up.
    * caer un diluvio = the skies + open up.
    * cayéndose a pedazos = disintegrating.
    * comprar hasta caer muerto = shop 'til you drop.
    * dejar caer = drop, dump.
    * dejar caer insinuaciones = throw + hints.
    * dejar caer una indirecta = drop + a hint.
    * dejarse caer = drop by, drop in, slump, droop, mosey.
    * empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * hacer caer = oust.
    * maná caído del cielo = manna from heaven.
    * no caer bien = not take + kindly to, not take + kindly to.
    * no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.
    * noche + caer = night + fall.
    * no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.
    * palabras + caer en + saco roto = words + fall on + deaf ears.
    * precio + caer = price + fall.
    * recesión + caer en = recession + set in.
    * salir y caer = fall out (of).
    * sistema + caerse = system + crash.
    * telón + caer = curtain + fall.
    * trabajar hasta caer muerto = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death.
    * volver a caer (en) = relapse (into).

    * * *
    caer [ E16 ]
    ■ caer (verbo intransitivo)
    A de una altura
    B caer: chaparrón, nevada
    C
    1 caer: cortinas, falda
    2 caer: terreno
    D
    1 incurrir
    2 en un engaño, un timo
    E entender, darse cuenta
    F
    1 en un estado
    2 caer en un vicio
    G
    1 caer: gobierno, plaza etc
    2 perder el cargo
    3 caer: soldado
    4 caer: fugitivo
    5 caer enfermo
    H
    1 caer: desgracia, maldición etc
    2 caer: tarde, noche
    I tocar en suerte
    J
    1 sentarle mal
    2 en cuestiones de gusto
    K
    1 presentarse, aparecer
    2 caer sobre alguien
    L
    1 estar comprendido
    2 caer: cumpleaños etc
    3 estar situado
    M caer: precios etc
    N aportar dinero
    O caer: llamada
    ■ caerse (verbo pronominal)
    A
    1 de una altura
    2 caerse + me/te/le etc
    B desprenderse
    C equivocarse
    D contribuir
    vi
    caí mal y me rompí una pierna I fell badly o awkwardly and broke my leg
    tropezó y cayó cuan largo era he tripped and fell flat on his face
    cayó de espaldas/de bruces she fell flat on her back/face
    cayeron de rodillas y le pidieron perdón they fell o dropped to their knees and begged for forgiveness
    cayó el telón the curtain came down o fell
    la pelota cayó en el pozo the ball fell o dropped into the well
    el coche cayó por un precipicio the car went over a cliff
    cayó muerto allí mismo he dropped down dead on the spot
    se dejó caer en el sillón she flopped into the armchair
    se dejó caer desde el borde del precipicio he jumped off from the edge of the cliff
    el avión cayó en picada or ( Esp) en picado the plane nosedived
    el helicóptero cayó en el mar the helicopter came down o crashed in the sea
    le caían lágrimas de los ojos tears fell from her eyes o rolled down her cheeks
    caer parado ( AmL) (literal) to land on one's feet; (tener suerte) to fall o land on one's feet
    dejar caer algo ‹objeto› to drop;
    ‹noticia› to let drop o fall
    lo dejó caer así, como quien no quiere la cosa she just slipped it into the conversation, she just let it drop in passing
    B
    «chaparrón/nevada»: cayó una helada there was a frost
    cayó una fuerte nevada it snowed heavily
    empezó a caer granizo it began to hail
    cayeron unas pocas gotas there were a few drops of rain
    el rayo cayó muy cerca de aquí the lightning struck very near here
    C
    1 «cortinas/falda» (colgar, pender) to hang
    con un poco de almidón la tela cae mejor a little starch makes the fabric hang better
    el pelo le caía suelto hasta la cintura her hair hung down to her waist
    2 «terreno» to drop, fall
    el terreno cae en pendiente hacia el río the land falls away o slopes down toward(s) the river
    D
    1 (incurrir) caer EN algo:
    no caigas en el error de decírselo don't make the mistake of telling him
    no nos dejes caer en la tentación lead us not into temptation
    cayó en la tentación de leer la carta she succumbed to the temptation to read the letter
    la obra por momentos cae en lo ridículo at times the play lapses into the ridiculous
    esos chistes ya caen en lo chabacano those jokes can only be described as vulgar
    caer muy bajo to stoop very low
    venderse así es caer muy bajo I wouldn't stoop so low as to sell myself like that
    ¡qué bajo has caído! you've sunk pretty low!, how low can you get!, that's stooping pretty low!
    2
    (en un engaño, un timo): a todos nos hizo el mismo cuento y todos caímos he told us all the same story and we all fell for it
    ¿cómo pudiste caer en semejante trampa? how could you be taken in by o fall for a trick like that?
    caer como chinos or angelitos ( fam): todos cayeron como chinos or angelitos they swallowed it hook, line and sinker
    E ( fam)
    (entender, darse cuenta): ¡ah, ya caigo! oh, now I get it! ( colloq)
    cuenta1 f G. (↑ cuenta (1))
    F
    1
    (en un estado): caer en desuso «palabra» to fall into disuse;
    «costumbre» to die out
    caer en el olvido to sink into oblivion
    desgracia f A. (↑ desgracia)
    2
    caer en un vicio to get into a bad habit
    caer en el alcohol to take to drink
    caer en la droga to start taking drugs
    G
    1 «gobierno/ciudad/plaza» to fall
    la capital había caído en poder del enemigo the capital had fallen into enemy hands
    ¡que no vaya a caer en manos del profesor! don't let the teacher get hold of it!, don't let it fall into the teacher's hands!
    2 (perder el cargo) to lose one's job
    cayó por disentir con ellos he lost his job o ( colloq) came to grief because he disagreed with them
    vamos a continuar con la investigación, caiga quien caiga we are going to continue with the investigation, however many heads have to roll
    3 «soldado» (morir) to fall, die
    4 «fugitivo» (ser apresado) to be caught
    han caído los cabecillas de la pandilla the gang leaders have been caught
    5
    caer enfermo to fall ill, be taken ill
    cayó en cama he took to his bed
    yo también caí con gripe I went o came down with flu as well
    H
    1 «desgracia/maldición»: caer SOBRE algn; to befall sb ( frmlor liter)
    la tragedia que ha caído sobre nuestro pueblo the tragedy that has befallen our nation
    2
    al caer la tarde/la noche at sunset o dusk/nightfall
    antes de que caiga la noche before it gets dark o before nightfall
    I ( fam)
    (tocar en suerte): le cayó una pregunta muy difícil he got a really difficult question
    ¡te va a caer una bofetada! you're going to get a smack!
    le cayeron tres años (de cárcel) he got three years (in jail)
    ¿cuántas (asignaturas) te han caído este año? ( Esp); how many subjects have you failed this year?
    el gordo ha caído en Bilbao the jackpot has been won in Bilbao
    J (+ compl)
    1
    (sentar): el pescado me cayó mal the fish didn't agree with me
    le cayó muy mal que no la invitaran she wasn't invited and she took it very badly, she was very upset at o about not being invited
    la noticia me cayó como un balde or jarro de agua fría the news came as a real shock
    2
    (en cuestiones de gusto): tu primo me cae muy bien or muy simpático I really like your cousin
    no lo soporto, me cae de gordo/de mal … ( fam); I can't stand him, he's a real pain ( colloq)
    K
    1 ( fam) (presentarse, aparecer) to show up, turn up ( BrE)
    no podías haber caído en mejor momento you couldn't have turned up o come at a better time
    de vez en cuando cae or se deja caer por aquí she drops by o in now and then
    no podemos caerles así, de improviso we can't just show o turn up on their doorstep without any warning
    estar al caer: los invitados están al caer the guests will be here any minute o moment (now)
    2 (abalanzarse) caer SOBRE algn to fall upon o on sb
    tres enmascarados cayeron sobre él three masked men pounced on him o fell on him o set upon him
    cayeron sobre el enemigo a medianoche they fell on o ( frml) descended on the enemy at midnight
    caerle a algn ( Per fam); to score with sb, to get off with sb ( BrE colloq)
    caerle encima a algn ( fam); to pounce o leap on sb
    L
    1 (estar comprendido) caer DENTRO DE algo:
    ese barrio no cae dentro de nuestra jurisdicción that area doesn't come under o fall within our jurisdiction
    su caso no cae dentro de mi competencia his case falls outside the scope of my powers ( frml)
    eso cae dentro de sus obligaciones that's part of her job, that's one of her duties
    cae de lleno dentro de la corriente posmodernista it fits squarely within the postmodernist style
    2 «cumpleaños/festividad» to fall
    el 20 de febrero cae en (un) domingo February 20 falls on a Sunday o is a Sunday
    ¿el 27 (en) qué día cae or en qué cae? what day's the 27th?
    ¿eso por dónde cae? whereabouts is that?
    M «precios/temperatura» (bajar) to fall, drop
    el dólar ha caído en el mercado internacional the dollar has fallen on the international market
    N ( Ven) (aportar dinero) ( fam) to chip in ( colloq)
    O
    ( Ven fam) «llamada»: la llamada no me cayó I couldn't get through
    caerse
    A
    1 (de una altura) to fall; (de la posición vertical) to fall, fall over
    bájate de ahí, te vas a caer come down from there, you'll fall
    tropecé y casi me caigo I tripped and nearly fell (over)
    casi me caigo al agua I nearly fell in o into the water
    me caí por las escaleras I fell down the stairs
    se cayó del caballo he fell off his horse
    se cayó de la cama she fell out of bed
    se cayó redondo ( fam); he collapsed in a heap
    está que se cae de cansancio ( fam); she's dead on her feet ( colloq), she's ready to drop ( colloq)
    se cayó y se rompió it fell and smashed
    2 (+ me/te/le etc):
    oiga, se le ha caído un guante excuse me, you've dropped your glove
    se me cayó de las manos it slipped out of my hands
    ten cuidado, no se te vaya a caer be careful, don't drop it
    por poco se me cae el armario encima the wardrobe nearly fell on top of me
    se me están cayendo las medias my stockings are falling down
    caerse con algn ( Col fam); to go down in sb's estimation
    estoy caída con ella I'm in her bad books ( colloq)
    ¡me caigo y no me levanto! ( fam euf) (expresando sorpresa) well, I'll be darned o ( BrE) blowed! ( colloq), good heavens! ( colloq) (expresando irritación) I don't believe it!
    no tener donde caerse muerto ( fam): no tiene donde caerse muerto he hasn't got a penny to his name
    B (desprenderse) «diente» to fall out; «hojas» to fall off; «botón» to come off, fall off
    se le cayó un diente one of her teeth fell out
    se le ha empezado a caer el pelo he's started to lose his hair o go bald
    la ropa se le caía a pedazos de vieja her clothes were so old they were falling to pieces o falling apart
    C ( Chi fam) (equivocarse) to goof ( AmE colloq), to boob ( BrE colloq)
    D
    ( Méx fam) (contribuir) caerse CON algo: me caí con la lana I chipped in ( colloq)
    * * *

     

    caer ( conjugate caer) verbo intransitivo
    1 ( de una altura) to fall;
    ( de posición vertical) to fall over;

    cayó muerto allí mismo he dropped down dead on the spot;
    cayó en el mar it came down in the sea;
    caer parado (AmL) to land on one's feet;
    dejar caer algo ‹objeto/indirectato drop sth.;
    dejó caer la noticia que … she let drop the news that …
    2
    a) [chaparrón/nevada]:


    cayó una fuerte nevada it snowed heavily;
    el rayo cayó cerca the lightning struck nearby
    b) [ noche] to fall;

    al caer la tarde/noche at sunset o dusk/nightfall

    3
    a) ( pender) [cortinas/falda] to hang



    4 (en error, trampa):

    todos caímos (en la trampa) we all fell for it;
    cayó en la tentación de mirar she succumbed to the temptation to look;
    caer muy bajo to stoop very low
    5 (fam) (entender, darse cuenta):
    ¡ah, ya caigo! ( ya entiendo) oh, now I get it! (colloq);


    ( ya recuerdo) oh, now I remember;
    no caigo I'm not sure what (o who etc) you mean;

    no caí en que tú no tenías llave I didn't realize o (fam) I didn't click that you didn't have keys
    6 ( en un estado):

    caer enfermo to fall ill
    7 [gobierno/ciudad] to fall;
    [ soldado] ( morir) to fall, die
    8 [precios/temperatura] to fall, drop
    9
    a) ( sentar):


    le cayó muy mal que no la invitaran she was very upset about not being invited
    b) [ persona]:


    me cae muy mal (fam) I can't stand him (colloq);
    ¿qué tal te cayó? what did you think of him?
    [cumpleaños/festividad] to fall on;
    ¿el 27 en qué (día) cae? what day's the 27th?

    caerse verbo pronominal

    ( de posición vertical) to fall, to fall over;

    caerse del caballo/de la cama to fall off one's horse/out of bed;
    está que se cae de cansancio (fam) she's dead on her feet (colloq)
    b) caérsele algo a algn:

    oiga, se le cayó un guante excuse me, you dropped your glove;

    no se te vaya a caer don't drop it;
    se me cayó de las manos it slipped out of my hands;
    se me están cayendo las medias my stockings are falling down

    [ hojas] to fall off;
    [ botón] to come off, fall off;

    caer verbo intransitivo
    1 to fall
    caer desde lo alto, to fall from the top
    caer por la ventana, to fall out of the window
    caer por las escaleras, to fall down the stairs
    2 (captar) to understand, see: no caí, I didn't twig
    US I didn't realize it
    ya caigo, ¡qué tontería!, I get it ¡it's easy!
    3 (estar situado) to be: eso cae por aquí cerca, it is somewhere near here
    4 (tener lugar) to be: ¿cuándo cae este año la Semana Santa?, when is Easter this year?
    5 (causar buena o mala impresión) le cae bien/mal, he likes/doesn't like her
    parece que el muchacho le cayó en gracia, it seems that he likes the boy
    6 (en una situación) caer enfermo, to fall ill
    caer en desgracia, to fall out of favour
    7 (ir a parar) cayó en las garras del enemigo, she fell into the clutches of the enemy
    fuimos a caer en una pensión de mala muerte, we turned up in the guesthouse from hell
    ♦ Locuciones: caer (muy) bajo, to sink (very) low
    dejar caer, (un objeto, una indirecta) to drop
    dejarse caer por, to drop by
    estar al caer, (a punto de llegar) he'll arrive any minute now
    (a punto de ocurrir) it's on the way
    al caer el día, in the evening
    al caer la noche, at nightfall
    ' caer' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    abatimiento
    - abatirse
    - al
    - anillo
    - burra
    - burro
    - chinche
    - combatir
    - cuenta
    - dejarse
    - derrumbar
    - derrumbarse
    - descolgar
    - desgracia
    - desmayada
    - desmayado
    - despatarrarse
    - desuso
    - estar
    - gorda
    - gordo
    - lazada
    - pelo
    - picada
    - picado
    - plomo
    - pura
    - puro
    - red
    - redonda
    - redondo
    - resbalar
    - tirar
    - tirarse
    - Tiro
    - trampa
    - tumbar
    - ubicarse
    - verter
    - balde
    - bomba
    - caiga
    - cama
    - cayera
    - dejar
    - enfermar
    - ir
    - largar
    - muerto
    - olvido
    English:
    bear down on
    - clutch
    - come down
    - deaf
    - die out
    - disgrace
    - disrepute
    - down
    - drop
    - fall
    - favor
    - favour
    - flat
    - flop
    - freeze
    - intimate
    - keel over
    - land
    - lapse
    - oblivion
    - plummet
    - push over
    - rub up
    - shake down
    - sharply
    - sink
    - slump
    - snare
    - steeply
    - strike
    - tailspin
    - twig
    - walk into
    - wise
    - beat
    - blow
    - cascade
    - catch
    - come
    - crash
    - die
    - go
    - hang
    - keel
    - knock
    - nose
    - plunge
    - realize
    - shower
    - splash
    * * *
    vi
    1. [hacia abajo] to fall;
    cuando caen las hojas when the leaves fall;
    caer de un tejado/árbol to fall from a roof/tree;
    caer en un pozo to fall into a well;
    el avión cayó al mar the plane crashed into the sea;
    tropezó y cayó al suelo she tripped and fell (over o down);
    cayó en brazos de su madre she fell into her mother's arms;
    cayó por la ventana a la calle he fell out of the window into the street;
    cayó de bruces/de cabeza she fell flat on her face/headlong;
    cayó redondo he slumped to the ground, he collapsed in a heap;
    cayó rodando por la escalera she fell down the stairs;
    dejar caer algo [objeto] to drop sth;
    dejar caer que… [comentar] to let drop that…;
    dejó caer la noticia de su renuncia como si no tuviera importancia she casually mentioned the fact that she was resigning as if it were a matter of no importance;
    hacer caer algo to knock sth down, to make sth fall
    2. [lluvia, nieve] to fall;
    caerá nieve por encima de los 1.000 metros snow is expected in areas over 1,000 metres;
    cayeron cuatro gotas there were a few spots of rain;
    cayó una helada there was a frost;
    está cayendo un diluvio it's pouring down;
    Fam
    está cayendo una buena it's pouring down, Br it's chucking it down;
    cayó un rayo a pocos metros del edificio a bolt of lightning struck only a few metres from the building
    3. [sol] to go down, to set;
    al caer el día o [m5] la tarde at dusk;
    al caer el sol at sunset;
    la noche cayó antes de que llegaran al refugio night fell before they reached the shelter
    4. [colgar] to fall, to hang down;
    el cabello le caía sobre los hombros her hair hung down to o fell over her shoulders
    5. [ciudad, gobierno] to fall;
    el aeropuerto cayó en poder de los insurgentes the airport fell to the rebels, the airport was taken by the rebels;
    el Imperio Romano cayó en el siglo V the Roman Empire fell in the 5th century;
    el escándalo hizo caer al Primer Ministro the scandal brought the Prime Minister down;
    han caído los líderes del comando terrorista the leaders of the terrorist unit have been captured
    6. [morir] [soldado] to fall, to be killed;
    caer como moscas to drop like flies
    7. [decrecer] [interés] to decrease, to subside;
    [precio] to fall, to go down;
    ha caído bastante el interés por estos temas interest in these subjects has fallen away o subsided quite a lot;
    ha caído el precio del café the price of coffee has gone down o fallen;
    los precios cayeron súbitamente prices fell suddenly;
    la libra ha caído frente al euro the pound has fallen o dropped against the euro
    8. [incurrir]
    siempre cae en los mismos errores she always makes the same mistakes;
    Rel
    no nos dejes caer en la tentación lead us not into temptation;
    tu actitud cae en lo patético your attitude is nothing less than pathetic;
    no debemos caer en la provocación we shouldn't allow ourselves to be provoked
    9. [darse cuenta]
    no dije nada porque no caí I didn't say anything because it didn't occur to me to do so;
    caer (en algo) [recordar] to be able to remember (sth);
    ¡ahora caigo! [lo entiendo] I see it now!;
    [lo recuerdo] now I remember!;
    ahora caigo en lo que dices now I see what you are saying;
    Esp
    no caigo I give up, I don't know;
    caer en la cuenta to realize, to understand;
    cuando cayó en la cuenta del error, intentó subsanarlo when she realized her mistake, she tried to correct it
    10. [picar] [en broma] to fall for it;
    me gastaron una broma, pero no caí they played a trick on me, but I didn't fall for it;
    caer en una trampa to fall into a trap
    11. [tocar, ir a parar a]
    me cayó el premio I won the prize;
    nos cayó la mala suerte we had bad luck;
    me cayó el tema que mejor me sabía I got a question on the subject I knew best;
    le cayeron dos años (de cárcel) he got two years (in jail);
    la desgracia cayó sobre él he was overtaken by misfortune;
    ¿cómo me ha podido caer a mí un trabajo así? how did I end up getting a job like this?;
    procura que el informe no caiga en sus manos try to avoid the report falling into her hands
    12. [coincidir] [fecha]
    caer en to fall on;
    cae en domingo it falls on a Sunday;
    ¿en qué día cae Navidad este año? what day (of the week) is Christmas this year?
    13. Esp [estar, quedar]
    cae cerca de aquí it's not far from here;
    ¿por dónde cae la oficina de turismo? where's o whereabouts is the tourist information centre?;
    los baños caen a la izquierda the toilets are on the left;
    cae en el segundo capítulo it's in the second chapter;
    eso cae fuera de mis competencias that is o falls outside my remit
    14. [en situación]
    caer enfermo to fall ill, to be taken ill;
    cayó en cama he took to his bed;
    caer en desuso to fall into disuse;
    caer en el olvido to fall into oblivion;
    caer en la desesperación to fall into despair;
    caer en desgracia to fall into disgrace
    15. [sentar]
    caer bien/mal [comentario, noticia] to go down well/badly;
    su comentario no cayó nada bien her comment didn't go down well;
    caer bien/mal a alguien [comida, bebida] to agree/disagree with sb;
    Esp [ropa] to suit/not to suit sb; Esp
    los pantalones ajustados no te caen nada bien tight trousers don't suit you at all;
    caer como un jarro de agua fría to come as a real shock
    16. [causar una impresión]
    me cae bien I like him, he seems nice;
    me cae mal I can't stand him;
    tu hermano me cae muy mal I can't stand your brother;
    me cayó mal I didn't like him at all;
    cae mal a todo el mundo he doesn't get on with anyone;
    Fam
    tu jefe me cae gordo I can't stand your boss
    17. [abalanzarse]
    caer sobre to fall o descend upon;
    caer sobre alguien [ladrón] to pounce o fall upon sb;
    cayeron sobre la ciudad para saquearla they fell upon the city and pillaged it
    18. Esp Fam [en examen] to fail;
    la mitad de la clase cayó en el primer examen half the class failed the first exam;
    ¿cuántas te han caído? how many did you fail?
    19. Fam [decaer] to go downhill;
    el equipo ha caído mucho en el último mes the team has gone seriously off the boil over the last month
    20. Com [pago] to fall due
    21. Am [visitar] to drop in
    22. Comp
    caer (muy) bajo to sink (very) low;
    parece mentira que hayas caído tan bajo I can hardly believe that you would sink so low;
    ¡qué bajo has caído! I never thought you'd sink so low!;
    caer por su propio peso to be self-evident;
    todos mis consejos cayeron en saco roto all my advice fell on deaf ears;
    dejarse caer por casa de alguien to drop by sb's house;
    estar al caer to be about to arrive;
    ya son las cinco, así que deben de estar al caer it's five o'clock, so they should be arriving any minute now;
    el anuncio debe de estar al caer the announcement should be made any minute now;
    se proseguirá con la investigación caiga quien caiga the investigation will proceed no matter who might be implicated o even if it means that heads will roll;
    RP Fam
    caer parado to fall on one's feet
    * * *
    I v/i
    1 fall;
    caer sobre fall on;
    dejar caer algo drop sth;
    caer enfermo fall ill;
    caer en lunes fall on a Monday;
    al caer la noche at sunset o nightfall;
    caiga quien caiga no matter whose head has to roll;
    caer muy bajo fig stoop very low;
    dejarse caer fam flop down
    2
    :
    me cae bien/mal fig I like/don’t like him
    3 de un lugar
    :
    cae cerca it’s not far;
    ¿por dónde cae este pueblo? whereabouts is this village?
    4
    :
    estar al caer be about to arrive;
    ¡ahora caigo! fig now I get it!
    * * *
    caer {13} vi
    1) : to fall, to drop
    2) : to collapse
    3) : to hang (down)
    4)
    caer bien fam : to be pleasant, to be likeable
    me caes bien: I like you
    5)
    caer gordo fam : to be unpleasant, to be unlikeable
    * * *
    caer vb
    1. (en general) to fall [pt. fell; pp. fallen]
    2. (fecha) to be / to fall
    este año, mi cumpleaños cae en martes my birthday is on a Tuesday this year
    3. (entender) to get something
    caer desmayado to faint / to collapse
    dejar caer to drop [pt. & pp. dropped]
    estar al caer to be almost here / to be about to arrive

    Spanish-English dictionary > caer

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

    * * *
    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 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

  • 19 अष्टन् _aṣṭan

    अष्टन् num. a. [अश-व्याप्तौ कनिन् तुट् च Uṇ.1.154.] (nom., acc. अष्ट-ष्टौ) Eight. It often occurs in comp. as अष्टा with numerals and some other nouns; as अष्टादशन्, अष्टाविंशतिः, अष्टापद &c. [cf. L. octo; Gr. okto; Zend astani Pers. hasht.].
    -Comp. -अक्षर a. consisting of eight letters or parts; अष्टाक्षरं ह वा एकं गायत्र्यै पदम् Bṛi. Up.5.14.1. (
    -रः) N. of a metre.
    -अङ्ग a. consisting of eight parts or members.
    (-ङ्गम्) 1 the eight parts of the body with which a very low obeisance is performed; ˚पातः, -प्रणामः, साष्टाङ्गनमस्कारः a respectful obeisance made by the prostration of the eight limbs of the body; साष्टाङ्गपातं प्रणनाम fell prostrate on the ground in reverence; (जानुभ्यां च तथा पद्भ्यां पाणिभ्यामुरसा धिया । शिरसा वचसा दृष्टया प्रणामो$- ष्टाङ्ग ईरितः). cf. also उरसा शिरसा दृष्टया वचसा मनसा तथा । पद्भ्यां कराभ्यां जानुभ्यां प्रणामो$ष्टाङ्ग उच्यते ॥ The eight limbs of the body in नमस्कार.
    -2 the 8 parts of yoga or concen- tration; यमो नियमश्चासनं च प्राणायामस्ततः परम् । प्रत्याहारो धारणा च घ्यानं सार्धं समाधिना । अष्टाङ्गान्याहुरेतानि योगिनां योगसिद्धये ॥
    -3 materials of worship taken collectively, namely, water, milk, ghee, curds, दर्भ, rice, barley, mustard seed.
    -4 the eight parts of every medical science; (they are:-- शल्यम्, शालाक्यम्, कायचिकित्सा, भूतविद्या, कौमारभृत्यम्, अगदतन्त्रम्, रसायनतन्त्रम्, and वाजीकरणतन्त्रम्.)
    -5 the eight parts of a court; 1 the law, 2 the judge, 3 assessors, 4 scribe, 5 astrologer, 6 gold, 7 fire, and 8 water.
    -6 any whole consisting of eight parts.
    -7 a die, dice.
    -8 The eight functions of intellect (बुद्धि) are शुश्रूषा, श्रवण, ग्रहण, धारणा, चिन्तन, ऊहापोह, अर्थविज्ञान and तत्त्वज्ञान; बुद्धया ह्यष्टाङ्गया युक्तं त्वमेवार्हसि भाषितुम् Rām.6.113.24. ˚अर्घ्यम् an offering of eight articles. ˚धूपः a sort of medical incense removing fever. ˚मैथुनम् sexual enjoyment of 8 kinds'; the eight stages in the progress of a love suit; स्मरणं कीर्तनं केलिः प्रेक्षणं गुह्यभाषणम् । संकल्पो$ध्यवसायश्च क्रियानिष्पत्तिरेव च ॥
    ˚वैद्यकम् It is constituted of द्रव्याभिधान, गदनिश्चय, काय- सौख्य, शल्यादि, भूतनिग्रह, विषनिग्रह, बालवैद्यक, and रसायन. ˚हृदयम् N. of a medical work.
    -अधिकाराः जलाधिकारः, स्थलाधिकारः, ग्रामाधिकारः, कुललेखनम्, ब्रह्मासनम्, दण़्डविनि- योगः, पौरोहित्यम्.
    -अध्यायी N. of Pāṇinī's gramma- tical work consisting of 8 Adhyāyas or chapters.
    -अन्नानि The eight types of food भोज्य, पेय, चोष्य, लेह्य, खाद्य, चर्व्य, निःपेय, भक्ष्य.
    -अर a. having a wheel with 8 spokes.
    -अस्रम् an octagon.
    -अस्रः A kind of single-storeyed building octangular in plan.
    -अस्रिय a. octangular.
    -अह् (न्) a. lasting for 8 days.
    -आदिशाब्दिकाः the first eight expounders of the science of words (grammar); इन्द्रश्चन्द्रः काशकृत्स्नापिशली शाकटायनः । पाणिन्यमरजैनेन्द्रा जयन्त्यष्टादिशाब्दिकाः ॥
    -आपाद्य Multiplied by eight. अष्टापाद्यं तु शूद्रस्य स्तेये भवति किल्बिषम् । Ms.8.337.
    -उपद्वीपानि स्वर्णप्रस्थ, चन्द्राशुक्ल, आवर्तन, रमणक, मन्दरहरिण, पाञ्चजन्य, सिंहल, and लङ्का.
    -कपाल a. (˚ष्टा˚) prepared or offered in 'eight' pans. (
    -लः) a sacrifice in which ghee is offered in eight pans.
    -कर्ण a. one who has the number eight as a mark burnt in his ears (P.VI.3.115). (
    -र्णः) eight- eared, an epithet of Brahmā. (
    -कर्मन् m.),
    -गतिकः a king who has 8 duties to perform; (they are:-- आदाने च विसर्गे च तथा प्रैषनिषेधयोः । पञ्चमे चार्थवचने व्यवहारस्य चेक्षणे ॥ दण्डशुद्धयोः सदा रक्तस्तेनाष्टगतिको नृपः ।
    -कुलम् (Probably) Village jury. (Bh. List No. 1267).
    -कुलाचलाः Eight principal mountains; नील, निषध, विन्ध्याचल, माल्यवान्, मलय, गंधमादन, हेमकूट, and हिमालय. (
    -मर्यादागिरयः) हिमालय, हेमकूट, निषध, गन्धमादन, नील, श्वेत, शृङ्गवार and माल्यवान्.
    -कृत्वस् ind. eight times. चतु- र्नमो अष्टकृत्वो भवाय Av.11.2.9.
    -कोणः 1 an octagon.
    -2 a kind of machine.
    -खण्डः a title of a collection of several sections of the Ṛigveda.
    -गन्धाः Eight fragrant substances (Mar. चन्दन, अगरु, देवदार, कोळिंजन, कुसुम, शैलज, जटामांसी, सुर-गोरोचन).
    -गवम् [अष्टानां गवां समाहारः] a flock of 8 cows.
    -गाढ् m.
    1 a fabulous animal supposed to have eight legs.
    -2 a spider.
    -गुण a. eightfold; अन्नादष्टगुणं चूर्णम्; दाप्यो$ष्टगुणमत्ययम् Ms.8.4. (
    -णम्) the eight qualities which a Brāhmaṇa should possess; दया सर्वभूतेषु, क्षान्तिः, अनसूया, शौचम्, अनायासः, मङ्गलम्, अकार्पण्यम्, अस्पृहा चेति ॥ Gautamasūtra. ˚आश्रय a. endowed with these eight qualities.
    -ष्ट (˚ष्टा˚) चत्वारिंशत् a. forty-eight.
    -तय a. eight-fold.
    -तारिणी the eight forms of the goddess तारिणी; तारा- चोग्रा महोग्रा च वज्रा काली सरस्वती । कावेश्वरी च चामुण्डा इत्यष्टौ तारिण्यो मताः ॥.
    -तालम् A kind of sculptural measure- ment in which the whole height of an idol is generally eight times that of the face.
    -त्रिंशत् -(˚ष्टा˚) a. thirty-eight.
    -त्रिकम् [अष्टावृत्तम् त्रिकम्] the number 24.
    -दलम् 1 a lotus having eight petals.
    -2 an octagon.
    -दशन् (˚ष्टा˚) see above after अष्टातय.
    -दिश् f. [कर्म˚ स. संज्ञात्वान्न द्विगुः दिक् सङ्ख्ये संज्ञायाम् P.II.1.5.] the eight cardinal points; पूर्वाग्नेयी दक्षिणा च नैर्ऋती पश्चिमा तथा । वायवी चोत्तरैशानी दिशा अष्टाविमाः स्मृताः ॥. ˚करिण्यः the eight female elephants living in the eight points; करिण्यो$भ्रमुकपिलापिङ्गलानुपमाः क्रमात् । ताम्रकर्णी शुभ्रदन्ती चाङ्गना चाञ्जनावती ॥ Ak. ˚पालाः the eight regents of the cardinal points; इन्द्रो वह्निः पितृपतिः (यमः) नैर्ऋतो वरुणो मरुत् (वायुः) । कुबेरे ईशः पतयः पूर्वादीनां दिशां क्रमात् ॥ Ak. ˚गजाः the eight elephants guarding the 8 quarters; ऐरावतः पुण्डरीको वामनः कुमुदो$ञ्जनः । पुष्पदन्तः सार्वभौमः सुप्रतीकश्च दिग्गजाः ॥ Ak.
    -देहाः (पिण्डब्रह्माण्डात्मकाः) Gross and subtle bodies; स्थूल, सूक्ष्म, कारण, महाकारण, विराट्, हिरण्य, अव्याकृत, मूलप्रकृति.
    -द्रव्यम् the eight materials of a sacrifice; अश्वत्थोदुम्बुरप्लक्षन्यग्रोधसमिधस्तिलाः । सिद्धार्थपायसाज्यानि द्रव्याण्यष्टौ विदुर्बुधाः ॥
    -धातुः the eight metals taken collectively; स्वर्णं रूप्यं च ताम्रं च रङ्गं यशदमेव च । शीसं लौहं रसश्चेति धातवो$ष्टौ प्रकीर्किताः ॥
    -नागाः (Serpents) अनन्त, वासुकि, तक्षक, कर्कोटक, शङ्ख, कुलिक, पद्म, and महापद्म.
    -नायिकाः (of श्रीकृष्ण) रुक्मिणी, सत्यभामा, जाम्बवती, कालिन्दी, मित्रवृन्दा, याज्ञजिती, भद्रा, and लक्ष्मणा. (of इन्द्र) उर्वशी, मेनका, रम्भा, पूर्वचिती, स्वयंप्रभा, भिन्नकेशी जनवल्लभा and घृताची (तिलोत्तमा). (In Erotics) वासकसज्जा, विरहोत्कण्ठिता, स्वाधीनभर्तृका, कलहान्तरिता, खण्डिता, विप्रलब्धा, प्रोषितभर्तृका, and अभिसारिका.
    -पक्ष a. Having eight side- pillars; अष्टपक्षां दशपक्षां शालाम् Av.9.3.21.
    -पद, -द् (˚ष्ट˚ or ˚ष्टा˚) a.
    1 eight-footed.
    -2 a term for a pregnant animal.
    -पदः (˚ष्ट˚)
    1 a spider.
    -2 a fabulous animal called Śarabha.
    -3 a worm.
    -4 a wild sort of jasmin.
    -5 a pin or bolt.
    -6 the mountain Kailāsa (the abode of Kubera). (
    -दः, -दम्) [अष्टसु धातुषु पदं प्रतिष्ठा यस्य Malli.]
    1 gold; आवर्जिताष्टापदकुम्भतोयैः Ku.7.1; Śi.3.28.
    -2 a kind of chequered cloth or a board for drafts, dice-board (Mar. पट); ˚परिचयचतुराभिः K.196. ˚पत्रम् a sheet of gold.
    -प (पा)दिका N. of a plant.
    -पदी (˚ष्ट-ष्टा˚)
    1 wild sort of jasmin (Mar. वेलमोगरी); श्यामान्वारणपुष्पांश्च तथा$- ष्टपदिका लताः Mb.13.54.6.
    -2 a variety of metre, often used in Jayadeva's Gītagovinda.
    -पलम् a kind of medicinal preparation of ghee.
    -पाद्य a. (˚ष्टा˚) eight-fold.
    -पुत्र a. Having eight sons; अष्टयोनिरदितिरष्ट- पुत्रा Av.8.9.21.
    -(देह)-प्रकृतयः पञ्चमहाभूतानि, मनः, बुद्धिः and अहङ्कारः.
    -प्रधानाः, वैद्य, उपाध्याय, सचिव, मन्त्री, प्रतिनिधि, राजाध्यक्ष, प्रधान and अमात्य. (of शिवाजी) प्रधान, अमात्य, सचिव, मन्त्री, डबीर, न्यायाधीश, न्यायशास्त्री and सेनापति.
    -भावाः (a) स्तम्भ, स्वेद, रोमाञ्च, वैस्वर्य, कम्प, वैवर्ण्य, अश्रुपात, and प्रलय (b) कम्प, रोमाञ्च, स्फुरण, प्रेमाश्रु, स्वेद, हास्य, लास्य, and गायन.
    -भैरवाः (शिवगणाः) असिताङ्ग, संहार, रुरु, काल, क्रोध, ताम्रचूड, चन्द्रचूड and महाभैरव, (इतरे- कपाल, रुद्र, भीषण उन्मत्त, कुपित इत्यादयः).
    -भोगाः अन्न, उदक, ताम्बूल, पुष्प, चन्दन, वसन, शय्या, and अलंकार.
    -मङ्गलः a horse with a white face, tail, mane, breast and hoofs. (
    -लम्) [अष्ट- गुणितं मङ्गलं शा. क. त.] a collection of eight lucky things; according to some they are:-- मृगराजो वृषो नागः कलशो व्यञ्जनं तथा । वैजयन्ती तथा भेरी दीप इत्यष्टमङ्गलम् ॥ according to others लोके$स्मिन्मङ्गलान्यष्टौ ब्राह्मणो गौर्हुताशनः । हिरण्यं सर्पि- रादित्य आपो राजा तथाष्टमः ॥
    -मङ्गलघृत Ghee mixed with Orris-root (Mar. वेखंड), Costus Arabicus (कोष्ट), ब्राह्मी Siphonanthus Indica, mustard, सैन्धव, पिप्पली, and (Mar. उपळसरी).
    -मधु Eight Kinds of honey माक्षिक, भ्रामर, क्षौद्र, पोतिका, छात्रक, अर्घ्य, औदाल, दाल.
    -महारसाः Eight रसs in Āyurveda, namely वैक्रान्तमणि, हिंगूळ, पारा, हलाहल, कान्तलोह, अभ्रक, स्वर्णमाक्षी, रौप्यमाक्षी.
    -महारोगाः वातव्याधि, अश्मरी, कुष्ट, मेह, उदक, भगन्दर, अर्श, and संग्रहणी.
    -महासिद्धयः (n.) अणिमा, महिमा, लघिमा, प्राप्ति, प्राकाश्य, ईशिता, वशिता, and प्राकाम्य. (b) अणिमा, महिमा, मघिमा, गरिमा, प्राप्ति, प्राकाम्य, ईशिता and वशिता.
    -मातृकाः ब्राह्मी, माहेश्वरी, कौमारी, वैष्णवी, वाराही, इन्द्राणी, कौबेरी, and चामुण्डा.
    -मुद्राः सुरभी, चक्र, ध्यान, योनि, कूर्म, पङ्कज, लिङ्ग and निर्याण.
    -मानम् one kuḍava.
    -मासिक a. occurring once in 8 months.
    -मुष्टिः a. measure called कुञ्चि; अष्टमुष्टिर्भवेत् कुञ्चिः कुञ्चयो$ष्टौ च पुष्कलः । हेमाद्रिः
    -मूत्राणि Urines of a cow, a sheep, a goat, a buffallo, a horse, an elephant, a camel, an ass.
    -मूर्तिः the 'eight-formed', an epithet of Śiva; the 8 forms being, the 5 elements (earth, water, fire, air and ether), the Sun and the Moon and the sacrificing priest; cf. Ś.1.1 -या सृष्टिः स्रष्टुराद्या वहति विधिहुतं या हविर्या च होत्री । ये द्वे कालं विधत्तः श्रुतिविषयगुणा या स्थिता व्याप्य विश्वम् । यामाहुः सर्वभूत- प्रकृतिरिति यया प्राणिनः प्राणवन्तः । प्रत्यक्षाभिः प्रपन्नस्तनुभिरवतु वस्ताभिरष्टाभिरीशः ॥; or briefly expressed, the names in Sanskrit (in the above order) are:-- जलं वह्निस्तथा यष्टा सूर्याचन्द्रमसौ तथा । आकाशं वायुरवनी मूर्तयो$ष्टौ पिनाकिनः ॥. ˚धरः 'having 8 forms', Śiva.
    -मूर्तयः Eight kinds of idols शैली, दारुमयी, लौही, लेप्या, लेख्या, सैकती, मनोमयी, and मणिमयी
    -योगिन्यः (Friends of पार्वती) (a) मङ्गला, पिङ्गला, धन्या, भ्रामरी, भद्रिका, उल्का, सिद्धा, and सङ्कटा. (b) मार्जनी, कर्पूर- तिलका, मलयगन्धिनी, कौमुदिका, भेरुण्डा, मातालि, नायकी and जया (शुभाचारा) (sometimes सुलक्षणा and सुनन्दा).
    -रत्नम् the eight jewels taken collectively; the title of a collection of 8 Ślokas on morality.
    -रसाः the 8 sentiments in dramas &c.; शृङ्गारहास्यकरुणरौद्रवीरभयानकाः । बीभत्साद्भुतसंज्ञौ चेत्यष्टौ नाटये रसाः स्मृताः ॥ K. P.4 (to which is sometimes added a 9th Rasa called शान्त; निर्वेदस्थायिभावो$स्ति शान्तो$पि नवमो रसः ibid.); ˚आश्रय a. embodying or representing the eight sentiments; V.2.18.
    -लवणानि अजमोदा, आम्लवेतस, एलची (cardamom), Black salt (Mar. पादेलोण), Garcinia Mangostona (Mar. आमसोल), Cinnamo- mum aromaticum (Mar. दालचिनी), Black peppar (Mar. मिरीं).
    -लोहकम् a class of 8 metals; सुवर्णं रजतं ताम्रं सीसकं कान्तिकं तथा । वङ्गं लौहं तीक्ष्णलौहं लौहान्यष्टाविमानि तु ॥
    -वर्गः 1 a sort of diagram (चक्र) showing the good or bad stars of a person.
    -2 the 8 classes of letters; (अवर्ग, क˚, च˚, ट˚, त˚, प˚, य˚, श˚,).
    -3 a class of three principal medicaments, Namely ऋषभ, जीवक, मेद, महामेद, ऋद्धि, वृद्धि, काकोली, and क्षीरकाकोली cf. जीवकर्षभकौ मेदौ काकोल्यावृद्धिवृद्धिकी.
    -वक्रः (ष्टा) See below.
    -वर्ष a. Eight years old; त्र्यष्टवर्षो$ष्टवर्षां वा धर्मे सीदति सत्वरः Ms.9.94.
    -वसु The eight वसुs in the present मन्वन्तर are (a) धर, ध्रुव, सोम, आप, अनिल, अनल, प्रत्यूष, प्रभास. (b) द्रोण, प्राण, ध्रुव, अर्क, अग्नि, दोष, वसु, विभावसु.
    -वायनानि हरिद्रा, पूगीफल, दक्षिणा, शूर्प, कङ्कण, काचमणि, धान्य, वस्त्र (Mar. खण).
    -विना- यकाः The eight Gaṇapatis at मोरगांव (Dist. Poona), पाली (Dist. कुलाबा), भढ (near Karjat, dist. कुलाब), थेऊर (near लोणी, dist. Poona), जुन्नर (dist. Poona), ओझर (near जुन्नर, Dist. Poona). रांजणगांव (Poona- Nagar Road). सिद्धटेक (near दौंड, Dist. Ahmednagar).
    -विवाहाः बाह्य, दैव, आर्ष, गान्धर्व, राक्षस, प्राजापत्य, आसुर, पैशाच.
    -विध a. [अष्टाविधाः प्रकाराः अस्य] eight-fold, of eight kinds.
    -विंशतिः f. (˚ष्टा˚) [अष्टाधिका विंशतिः शाक. त.] the number twentyeight.
    -शतम् 1 One hundred and eight.
    -2 eight hundred.
    -श्रवणः, -श्रवस् N. of Brahmā (having 8 ears or four heads.)
    -समाधयः यम, नियम, आसन, प्राणायाम, प्रत्याहार, धारणा, ध्यान, and समाधि.
    -सिद्धयः (See --महा- सिद्धयः).

    Sanskrit-English dictionary > अष्टन् _aṣṭan

  • 20 pasear

    v.
    1 to go for a walk.
    pasear a caballo to go horse riding
    2 to take a walk, to go for a ride, to go for a walk, to stroll.
    3 to take for a walk.
    * * *
    1 to stroll, go for a walk
    1 to take for a walk
    2 figurado (exhibir) to show off
    * * *
    verb
    to take a walk, stroll
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) [+ perro, niño] to take for a walk, walk
    2) (=exhibir) [+ ropa, coche] to parade, show off
    3)

    pasear la calle a una muchacha Esp to walk up and down the street where a girl lives

    4) CAm [+ dinero] to squander
    5) Esp ( Hist) * to execute summarily
    2.
    VI
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    a) ( a pie) to go for a walk o stroll
    b) ( en bicicleta) to go for a (bike) ride; ( en coche) to go for a drive
    2.
    pasear vt
    a) < perro> to walk

    nos paseó por todo el edificiohe showed o took us around the whole building

    b) ( lucir) <sombrero/traje> to show off
    3.
    pasearse v pron
    a) ( caminar) to walk
    b) (en coche, bicicleta etc) pasear verbo intransitivo
    * * *
    = walk, wander about, saunter, wander around, take + a walk, wander, go for + a stroll, parade.
    Ex. The user is presented with much walking around shelves if he wishes to gather all documents on a given subject.
    Ex. He was a loner himself, a small-town country boy who spent most of his time wandering about the hills and fields near his home.
    Ex. She sauntered back to her desk, intending to work, and was a little perturbed to find that she could not work.
    Ex. The audience can wander around at will and discuss with contributors and each other.
    Ex. Visitors are invited to take a nostalgic walk through the city's past and experience its economic and architectural history.
    Ex. The article is entitled ' Wandering the Web: further developments on the global information bazaar'.
    Ex. She was moved by a sudden impulse to leave the building and go for a stroll.
    Ex. A boy was paraded naked with "I am thief" written on his stomach and back for allegedly stealing a dress from a boutique where he worked.
    ----
    * pasear mirando por = look (a)round.
    * pasear por = ride around, walk (a)round.
    * salir a pasear en coche = go out for + a drive.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    a) ( a pie) to go for a walk o stroll
    b) ( en bicicleta) to go for a (bike) ride; ( en coche) to go for a drive
    2.
    pasear vt
    a) < perro> to walk

    nos paseó por todo el edificiohe showed o took us around the whole building

    b) ( lucir) <sombrero/traje> to show off
    3.
    pasearse v pron
    a) ( caminar) to walk
    b) (en coche, bicicleta etc) pasear verbo intransitivo
    * * *
    = walk, wander about, saunter, wander around, take + a walk, wander, go for + a stroll, parade.

    Ex: The user is presented with much walking around shelves if he wishes to gather all documents on a given subject.

    Ex: He was a loner himself, a small-town country boy who spent most of his time wandering about the hills and fields near his home.
    Ex: She sauntered back to her desk, intending to work, and was a little perturbed to find that she could not work.
    Ex: The audience can wander around at will and discuss with contributors and each other.
    Ex: Visitors are invited to take a nostalgic walk through the city's past and experience its economic and architectural history.
    Ex: The article is entitled ' Wandering the Web: further developments on the global information bazaar'.
    Ex: She was moved by a sudden impulse to leave the building and go for a stroll.
    Ex: A boy was paraded naked with "I am thief" written on his stomach and back for allegedly stealing a dress from a boutique where he worked.
    * pasear mirando por = look (a)round.
    * pasear por = ride around, walk (a)round.
    * salir a pasear en coche = go out for + a drive.

    * * *
    pasear [A1 ]
    vi
    1 (a pie) to go for a walk
    suele salir a pasear después de cenar she usually takes a stroll o a walk after supper
    2 (en bicicleta) to go for a (bike) ride, go cycling
    3 (en coche) to go for a drive
    nos llevó a pasear por la costa he took us for a drive along the coast
    ■ pasear
    vt
    1 ‹perro› to walk
    nos paseó por todo el edificio he trailed o dragged us around the whole building
    hay que pasearla en el cochecito you have to push her around in the baby carriage ( AmE) o ( BrE) in the pram
    2 (lucir) ‹sombrero/traje› to show off
    3 ( fam)
    (en un examen): me pasearon por todo el programa they asked me about every subject on the syllabus
    1 (caminar) to walk
    se paseaban por ahí como si nada they were walking around as if nothing had happened
    se paseaba de un lado a otro de la habitación she was pacing up and down the room
    las hormigas se paseaban por la comida the ants were crawling all over the food
    2 (en coche, bicicleta etc) pasear vi
    * * *

     

    pasear ( conjugate pasear) verbo intransitivo
    a) ( a pie) to go for a walk o stroll;

    salir a pasear to go out for a walk o stroll


    ( en coche) to go for a drive
    verbo transitivo ‹ perro to walk
    pasear
    I verbo intransitivo to go for a walk o to take a walk
    II vtr (a una persona) to take for a walk
    (a un animal) to walk, take for a walk
    ' pasear' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    casa
    - gustar
    - prestarse
    - rondar
    - soledad
    - soler
    - apetecer
    - sacar
    English:
    boating
    - drench
    - ramble
    - take out
    - walk
    - exercise
    - lost
    - promenade
    - saunter
    - stroll
    - wander
    * * *
    vi
    [andando] to go for a walk; [a caballo] to go for a ride; [en coche] to go for a ride o drive;
    pasear a caballo to go horse riding
    vt
    1. [sacar a paseo] to take for a walk;
    [perro] to walk
    2. [hacer ostentación de] to show off, to parade
    3. CAm [arruinar] to spoil, to ruin
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 perro take for a walk, walk
    2 ( exhibir) show off
    II v/i walk
    * * *
    pasear vi
    : to take a walk, to go for a ride
    pasear vt
    1) : to take for a walk
    2) : to parade around, to show off
    * * *
    pasear vb
    1. (a pie) to walk
    2. (en coche, moto, etc) to go for a drive / to go for a ride
    ir a pasear / salir a pasear to go for a walk

    Spanish-English dictionary > pasear

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