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1 ordenadamente
adv.in an orderly fashion or manner.* * *ADV [entrar, salir] in an orderly fashion; [trabajar] in an organized o ordered manner* * ** * ** * *colocó los libros en la estantería ordenadamente she arranged the books neatly o tidily on the bookshelfsalieron ordenadamente they left in an orderly fashion* * *ordenadamente adv[desfilar, salir] in an orderly fashion o manner; [colocar] neatly* * *ordenadamente adv: in an orderly fashion, neatly -
2 de una manera satisfactoria
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3 limpio
adj.1 clean, cleanly, neat, tidy.2 clean, innocent.3 clean, decent, wholesome.4 clean, fair, honest.5 clean, guiltless.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: limpiar.* * *► adjetivo1 (sin suciedad) clean2 (claro) neat, tidy3 (puro) pure4 (honesto) honest, fair5 (juego) fair■ al mes vendré a salir por las 70.000 limpias I make roughly 70,000 a month after tax■ ganó 40.000 limpias she made 40,000 clear profit1 familiar (eliminación) clearing-out► adverbio1 fairly■ no juegan limpio, hacen trampa they don't play fair, they cheat\dejar limpio,-a a alguien familiar to clean somebody outpasar algo a limpio to make a fair copy of something, write something out neatlysacar en limpio to conclude, infer* * *(f. - limpia)adj.1) clean2) free3) clear•* * *1. ADJ1) [casa, cuarto] cleanlimpio de algo — free from sth, clear of sth
2) (=despejado) clearel cielo estaba limpio de nubes — there was a cloudless sky, there was not a cloud in the sky
3) [líquidos] pure, clean4) [en lo moral] pure; (=honesto) honest5) (Dep) [jugada] fair6) (Econ) clear, net7) * (=sin dinero)quedar(se) limpio — * to be cleaned out *
8) * [enfático]a pedrada limpia —
2. SM1)en limpio — (Econ) clear, net
pasar o poner algo en limpio — to make a fair o neat o clean copy of sth
poner un texto en limpio — to tidy a text up, produce a final version of a text
3.ADV* * *I- pia adjetivo1)a) [estar] <casa/vestido/vaso> cleanb) < aire> cleanun cielo limpio, sin nubes — a clear, cloudless sky
c)pasar algo en or (Esp) a limpio — to make a fresh copy of something
2) [ser] < persona> clean3)a) [ser] <dinero/campaña> clean; <elecciones/juego> fair, cleanb) ( libre)limpio de algo — de impurezas/polvo free of something
4) <perfil/imagen> well-defined, clean; < corte> clean5) ( neto)saca unos $70 limpios por mes — she makes $70 a month after deductions
sacar en limpio: no pude sacar nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo I couldn't make sense of anything he said; lo único que saqué en limpio es que... — the only thing that I got clear was that...
6) (fam) ( uso enfático)7) (fam) ( sin dinero) broke (colloq)IIme dejaron limpio — they cleaned me out (colloq)
adverbio <jugar/pelear> fairly, clean* * *= clean [cleaner -comp., cleanest -sup.], spic(k)-and-span, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.].Ex. Perhaps it is obvious that guiding must also be accurate, clean and tidy.Ex. ' Spick and Span' is a comedy that examines how individuals cope with death in a society that likes to sweep things under the rug.Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.----* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* agua limpia de impurezas = purified water.* con la conciencia limpia = with a clear conscience.* dejar limpio a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* jugar limpio = play + fair.* limpio de corazón = pure of heart.* super limpio = squeaky clean.* tecnología limpia = clean technology.* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.* vivir con la conciencia limpia = live with + a clear conscience.* * *I- pia adjetivo1)a) [estar] <casa/vestido/vaso> cleanb) < aire> cleanun cielo limpio, sin nubes — a clear, cloudless sky
c)pasar algo en or (Esp) a limpio — to make a fresh copy of something
2) [ser] < persona> clean3)a) [ser] <dinero/campaña> clean; <elecciones/juego> fair, cleanb) ( libre)limpio de algo — de impurezas/polvo free of something
4) <perfil/imagen> well-defined, clean; < corte> clean5) ( neto)saca unos $70 limpios por mes — she makes $70 a month after deductions
sacar en limpio: no pude sacar nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo I couldn't make sense of anything he said; lo único que saqué en limpio es que... — the only thing that I got clear was that...
6) (fam) ( uso enfático)7) (fam) ( sin dinero) broke (colloq)IIme dejaron limpio — they cleaned me out (colloq)
adverbio <jugar/pelear> fairly, clean* * *= clean [cleaner -comp., cleanest -sup.], spic(k)-and-span, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.].Ex: Perhaps it is obvious that guiding must also be accurate, clean and tidy.
Ex: ' Spick and Span' is a comedy that examines how individuals cope with death in a society that likes to sweep things under the rug.Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* agua limpia de impurezas = purified water.* con la conciencia limpia = with a clear conscience.* dejar limpio a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* jugar limpio = play + fair.* limpio de corazón = pure of heart.* super limpio = squeaky clean.* tecnología limpia = clean technology.* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.* vivir con la conciencia limpia = live with + a clear conscience.* * *A1 [ ESTAR] ‹casa/vestido/vaso› clean¿tienes las manos limpias? are your hands clean?2 ‹aire/medio ambiente› cleanun cielo limpio, sin nubes a clear, cloudless sky3B [ SER] ‹persona› cleanes limpio y ordenado he's very clean and tidyC1 [ SER] ‹dinero/elecciones› cleanestá metido en un asunto poco limpio he's involved in some rather underhand o ( colloq) shady businesssus intenciones hacia ella eran limpias his intentions toward(s) her were honorable2 (libre) limpio DE algo:agua limpia de impurezas purified waterun alma limpia de toda mácula ( liter); an unblemished souldicción limpia de vicios faultless dictionD1 ‹perfil/imagen› well-defined, clean; ‹corte› clean2 ( Dep) ‹salto/movimiento› clean3 ‹movimiento› (de las manos) dexterousE(neto): saca unos $700 limpios por mes she makes a clear $700 a month, she makes $700 a month net o after deductions, she clears $700 a monthsacar en limpio: lo único que saqué en limpio es que no venía the only thing that was clear to me o that I got clear was that he wasn't comingno pude sacar nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo I couldn't make sense of anything he saidF ( fam)(uso enfático): la discusión terminó a puñetazo limpio the argument degenerated into a fistfightconseguí entrar a empujón limpio I managed to push my way inse rió a carcajada limpia she roared with laughterjugamos al póker y me dejaron limpio we played poker and they cleaned me out ( colloq)los ladrones le dejaron la casa limpia the thieves cleaned the house out ( colloq)‹jugar/pelear› fairly* * *
Del verbo limpiar: ( conjugate limpiar)
limpio es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
limpió es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
limpiar
limpio
limpiar ( conjugate limpiar) verbo transitivo
1
‹arroz/lentejas› to wash;
‹ pescado› to clean;
‹aire/atmósfera› to clear;
limpio algo en seco to dry-clean sth
‹ honor› to restore
2 ( dejar libre) limpio algo de algo to clear sth of sth
3 (fam)
verbo intransitivo
to clean
limpiarse verbo pronominal ( refl) ‹boca/nariz› to wipe;
limpio 1 -pia adjetivo
1
‹ cielo› clearc) pasar algo en or (Esp) a limpio to make a clean (AmE) o (BrE) fair copy of sth
2 [ser]
‹elecciones/juego› fair, clean;
3 ( neto):◊ saca unos $70 limpios por mes she makes $70 a month after deductions;
sacar en limpio: no sacó nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo he didn't make sense of anything he said;
lo único que saqué en limpio es que … the only thing that I got clear was that …
limpio 2 adverbio ‹jugar/pelear› fairly, clean
limpiar
I verbo transitivo
1 to clean
(con un paño) to wipe
(el calzado) to polish
2 (la sangre, el organismo) to cleanse
(el alma) to purify
3 fam (robar) to pinch
II verbo intransitivo to clean
limpio,-a
I adjetivo
1 clean
2 Fin (neto) net
3 familiar pasa la redacción a limpio, make a fair o clean copy of the composition
4 Dep juego limpio, fair play
II adverbio limpio fairly: no jugó limpio, he played dirty
' limpio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
curiosa
- curioso
- decente
- jugar
- limpia
- lustrosa
- lustroso
- pasar
- polvo
- resplandeciente
- sacar
- trigo
- arreglado
- aseado
- juego
- limpiar
- parecer
- puro
English:
clean
- fair
- fresh
- himself
- play
- underhand
- write out
- write up
- crisp
- fairly
- have
- keep
- savory
- shipshape
- spick-and-span
- under
- write
* * *limpio, -a♦ adj1. [sin suciedad] clean;[cielo, imagen] clear;tiene la casa muy limpia y ordenada her house is very neat and tidy;limpio de polvo y paja all-in, including all charges2. [pulcro, aseado] clean and smart;un joven muy limpio a very well turned out young man3. [no contaminante] clean4. [pollo, pescado] cleaned5. [fractura] clean6. [neto] net;gana cinco millones limpios al año she earns five million a year net7. [honrado] honest;[intenciones] honourable; [juego] cleanlimpio de culpa/sospecha free of blame/suspicionabrió la puerta a patada limpia he bust down o booted in the door♦ advcleanly, fair;Figjugar limpio to play fair;sacar algo en limpio de to make sth out from* * *adj1 clean;poner algo en limpio make a fair copy of sth;pasar a limpio copy out neatly;gana $5.000 limpios al mes he takes home $5,000 a month;quedarse limpio S.Am. fam be broke fam ;sacar algo en limpio fig make sense of sth2 ( ordenado) neat, tidy3 político honest* * *limpio adv: fairly1) : clean, neat2) : honestun juego limpio: a fair game3) : freelimpio de impurezas: pure, free from impurities4) : clear, netganancia limpia: clear profit* * *limpio1 adj clean¿tienes las manos limpias? have you got clean hands?limpio2 adv fair -
4 pulcramente
adv.neatly, sprucely, tidily.* * *ADV (=con orden) neatly, tidily, smartly; (=con delicadeza) exquisitely, delicately* * *= tidily.Ex. Certainly the last thing we want is that books be shut up in tastefully decorated warehouses, watched over by highly trained storekeepers whose main purpose is to see that everything is kept tidily in its place and, as far as possible, untouched by human hands -- especially the sticky-fingered hands of marauding children.* * *= tidily.Ex: Certainly the last thing we want is that books be shut up in tastefully decorated warehouses, watched over by highly trained storekeepers whose main purpose is to see that everything is kept tidily in its place and, as far as possible, untouched by human hands -- especially the sticky-fingered hands of marauding children.
* * *neatlyun trabajo pulcramente presentado a neatly o beautifully presented piece of workdejó la casa pulcramente limpia he left the house spotlessly clean -
5 abultar
v.1 to puff out (hinchar) (mejillas).2 to be bulky (ocupar mucho espacio).el equipaje abulta mucho the luggage takes up a lot of room3 to augment, to blow up, to exaggerate, to bulge.Ricardo abulta sus virtudes Richard exaggerates=augments his virtues.La inflamación abulta el ganglio The inflammation bulges the ganglion.4 to occupy a lot of space.* * *1 to enlarge, increase2 figurado to exaggerate1 to be bulky* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=aumentar) to increase; (=agrandar) to enlarge; (=hacer abultado) to make bulky2) (=exagerar) to exaggerate2. VI1) (=tener bulto) to be bulky, be big2) (=tener más importancia) to increase in importance* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( formar un bulto) to make a bulgeb) ( ocupar lugar) to be bulky2.abultar vt <cifras/resultados> to inflate* * *= bulk, bulge.Ex. Such entries bulk the catalogue, making its weeding increasingly difficult and time-consuming.Ex. Finally, the scores of amendments, which had been issued to change rules or clarify their meaning, had mounted to the point where catalogers copies of the AACR were seriously out-of-date, if they were not bulging with tip-ins.----* abultar poco = be skimpy.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( formar un bulto) to make a bulgeb) ( ocupar lugar) to be bulky2.abultar vt <cifras/resultados> to inflate* * *= bulk, bulge.Ex: Such entries bulk the catalogue, making its weeding increasingly difficult and time-consuming.
Ex: Finally, the scores of amendments, which had been issued to change rules or clarify their meaning, had mounted to the point where catalogers copies of the AACR were seriously out-of-date, if they were not bulging with tip-ins.* abultar poco = be skimpy.* * *abultar [A1 ]vi1(formar un bulto): ¿qué tienes en el bolsillo que te abulta? what have you got in your pocket that's making it stick out?la pistola le abultaba debajo de la chaqueta the gun made a bulge under his jacket2(ocupar lugar): abulta mucho pero no es pesado it takes up a lot of room o it's very bulky but it's not heavydóblalo bien para que no abulte fold it neatly so that it lies flatponle un poco de verde al ramo para que abulte más add some greenery to fill the bouquet out a bit■ abultarvtto inflateabultan artificialmente las cifras they inflate o ( colloq) beef up the figures artificially* * *
abultar ( conjugate abultar) verbo intransitivo
verbo transitivo ‹cifras/resultados› to inflate
abultar
I verbo intransitivo to be bulky: este sillón abulta mucho, this armchair takes up a lot of room
II vtr (una cifra, una noticia) to exaggerate
* * *♦ vt1. [mejillas] to puff out2. [cifras, consecuencias] to exaggerate♦ vi1. [ocupar mucho espacio] to be bulky;el equipaje abulta mucho the luggage takes up a lot of room2. [formar un bulto] to bulge;la pistola le abulta debajo de la americana you can see the bulge of his gun under his jacket* * *I v/t1 swell2 ( aumentar) increaseII v/i be bulky;no abulta casi nada it takes up almost no room at all* * *abultar vi: to bulgeabultar vt: to enlarge, to expand* * *abultar vb to be bulky -
6 primorosamente
adv.1 finely, nicely, neatly, handsomely, excellently.2 gorgeously, nicely, neatly, daintily.* * *ADV (=con delicadeza) exquisitely, delicately, elegantly; (=con esmero) neatly, skilfully, skillfully (EEUU)* * *delicately, finely* * *primorosamente adv[con exquisitez] finely, exquisitely -
7 pulidamente
adv.1 neatly (con pulcritud), sprucely, cleancy, nicely, compactly.2 politely, carefully, neatly.* * *ADV1) (=con pulcritud) neatly, tidily; (=con esmero) carefully; (=refinadamente) in a polished way; pey affectedly2) (=con cortesía) courteously -
8 Construcción Pasiva de un Verbo
= get + ParticipioEx. The reason such a question gets asked so often is because there's no agreed upon answer that neatly sums up the Internet.* * *= get + ParticipioEx: The reason such a question gets asked so often is because there's no agreed upon answer that neatly sums up the Internet.
Spanish-English dictionary > Construcción Pasiva de un Verbo
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9 bien definido
adj.1 clear-cut, distinct, decided, definite.2 clean-cut, lucid.* * *(adj.) = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clean-cut, articulated, clear-cutEx. This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.Ex. The first two groups are reasonably straightforward, but the third is much less clearly defined, and is the group which causes most problems in practice.Ex. These and other ideas are explored through a clearly-drawn central character with whom it is easy to sympathize.Ex. Librarians have a preference for nice, clean-cut, definable, easily-retrievable questions.Ex. The institutional impact of public libraries on social capital has been studied without a basis in an articulated theory on the creation of social capital = Hasta ahora, el impacto institucional de las bibliotecas públicas sobre el capital social se han estudiado en su mayoría sin partir de una base teórica sólida sobre la creación del capital social.Ex. The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied.* * *(adj.) = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clean-cut, articulated, clear-cutEx: This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.
Ex: The first two groups are reasonably straightforward, but the third is much less clearly defined, and is the group which causes most problems in practice.Ex: These and other ideas are explored through a clearly-drawn central character with whom it is easy to sympathize.Ex: Librarians have a preference for nice, clean-cut, definable, easily-retrievable questions.Ex: The institutional impact of public libraries on social capital has been studied without a basis in an articulated theory on the creation of social capital = Hasta ahora, el impacto institucional de las bibliotecas públicas sobre el capital social se han estudiado en su mayoría sin partir de una base teórica sólida sobre la creación del capital social.Ex: The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied. -
10 bien1
1 = fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], neatly, tidy, jolly + Adjetivo/Adverbio, aright, alright [all right], all right [alright], good.Ex. The solution is fine when the qualifying term that the user seeks is present, and is used relatively consistently.Ex. This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.Ex. This was all very tidy, but who was to judge significance?.Ex. The public library people and some others have needs that have long been unmet, but jolly well ought to be as soon as possible.Ex. Another wise precaution at this preliminary stage is to make sure that he has heard aright.Ex. The article 'The kids are alright?' presents some of the findings of the questionnaire study which had as its focus the qualitative impact of public libraries on children's reading.Ex. So the system apparently works all right and no one is suggesting that it needs a major overhaul.Ex. It is imperative for young people to learn to be empathetic, both for their own good and for the good of society as a whole.----* abrigarse bien = wrap up + warm.* acoger bien = welcome.* aguantarlo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.* ahora bien = now.* bastante bien = good enough, rather well, fairly + Verbo.* bien aceptado = well-accepted.* bien acomodado = well-to-do, well-off.* bien administrado = well-managed.* bien afeitado = clean shaven.* bien andado = well trodden.* bien anunciado = well-advertised, well-announced.* bien arado = well-tilled.* bien argumentado = well-considered.* bien arreglado = well-groomed.* bien comprendido = well-understood.* bien común, el = common good, the, common wealth, the.* bien conectado = well-connected.* bien conocido = well-known, well-understood.* bien conseguido = well-rendered.* bien conservado = well-kept.* bien considerado = all things considered.* bien construido = well-built.* bien controlado = well-regulated.* bien cuidado = clean-cut, well-tended.* bien cultural = cultural product.* bien definido = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clean-cut, articulated, clear-cut.* bien demarcado = hard-edged.* bien de todos, el = common good, the.* bien dicho = amen to that!.* bien diferenciado = well differentiated.* bien dirigido = well-regulated.* bien documentado = well documented [well-documented].* bien dotado = well-equipped, well-endowed, well-resourced.* bien dotado de medios = well-resourced.* bien dotado de personal = well-staffed.* bien dotado de recursos = well-resourced.* bien educado = urbane.* bien encaminado = a step in the right direction.* bien ensayado = well-practised [well-practiced, -USA].* bien entrada la noche = late at night.* bien equilibrado = well balanced [well-balanced].* bien equipado = well-appointed, well-equipped, well-resourced.* bien equipado de medios = well-resourced.* bien equipado de recursos = well-resourced.* bien escrito = well-written.* bien estructurado = well thought out, well-structured [well structured].* bien expresado = well-articulated.* bien financiado = well-funded.* bien formado = shapely [shapelier -comp., shapeliest -sup.], articulated.* bien formalizado = well-formalised [well-formalized].* bien formulado = well-formulated.* bien fundado = well-justified, well-formulated.* bien fundamentado = well-founded.* bien gestionado = well-managed.* bien gobernado = well-regulated, well-governed.* bien hecho = well-made, well formed [well-formed], well-rendered, well done.* ¡bien hecho! = the way to go!.* bien iluminado = well-lit.* bien informado = well-informed, informed.* bienintencionado = well-intentioned, well meant, well-intended, well-meaning.* bien justificado = well-founded, well-formulated.* bien llevado = well-run.* bien merecido = well deserved, well deserved, well-earned.* bien mirado = all things considered.* bien... o... = either... or..., either... or....* bien ordenado = well-kept, well-ordered, in good order.* bien organizado = well-organised [well-organized], well-structured [well structured].* bien pagado = well-paid.* bien parecido = personable, good looking.* bien pensado = well thought out.* bien planeado = well-planned.* bien planificado = well-planned.* bien practicado = well-practised [well-practiced, -USA].* bien preparado = well-trained, well-prepared.* bien presentado = well-presented, well-rendered.* bien producido = well-produced, well-made.* bien proporcionado = shapely [shapelier -comp., shapeliest -sup.].* bien provisto = well-endowed.* bien provisto (de) = well-stocked (with).* bien público = public good, commonwealth.* bien recibido = welcome.* bien reconocido = well-recognised [well-recognized].* bien redondito = well-rounded.* bien remunerado = well-paid.* bien representado = well represented, well-rendered.* bien seleccionado = well-chosen, well-selected.* bien sincronizado = well-synchronised [well-synchronized, -USA].* bien surtido (de) = well-stocked (with).* bien testado = well-tested.* bien tratado = well represented.* bien uniformado = well-uniformed.* bien ventilado = airy [airier -comp., airiest -sup.].* bien vestido = well-dressed, dapper.* bien visto = welcome.* caerse bien = hit it off.* cambiar Algo para bien = turn + Nombre + into a good thing.* cambiar para bien = change for + the better.* casar bien = fit in + well.* comenzar bien = get off to + a (good/great) start, make + a good start.* comprender bien = be clear in your mind.* comprenderse bien = be well understood.* conservarse bien = keep + well.* cosas + ir bien = things + go well.* creer que estar bien = feel + right.* cuatro verdades bien dichas = home truth.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dejar bien claro = make + it + crystal clear, make + Reflexivo + crystal clear.* desempeñar bien una función = perform + well.* despedirse de Alguien deseándole que todo vaya bien = wish + well.* el bien de = the good of.* empezar a ir bien = fall into + place.* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.* estar bien de salud = be in good health.* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.* funcionar bien = be in order.* gente bien = well-to-do, well-off.* hablar muy bien de = rant and rave.* hablarse bien de Algo o Alguien = be well spoken of.* hacer Algo muy bien = do + an excellent job of, make + an excellent job of.* hacer bien = do + good.* hacerlo bien = put + matters + right, be right on track.* hacer sentir bien = make + Nombre + feel good.* hasta ahora, todo bien = so far, so good.* haz el bien y no mires a quién = cast your bread upon the waters.* impuesto de bienes inmuebles (IBI) = property tax.* ir bien = go + well, do + well, go + strong.* ir bien encaminado = be on the right track.* ir todo bien = be fine.* jugar bien + Posesivo + baza = play + Posesivo + cards right.* jugar bien + Posesivo + cartas = play + Posesivo + cards right.* llevarlo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.* llevarse bien = get along, on good terms.* llevarse bien con Alguien = get on with + Pronombre Personal.* lo que está bien y lo que está mal = rights and wrongs.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mantenerse bien = keep + well.* marchar bien = go + strong.* más bien = if you like, instead.* más bien bajo = shortish.* más bien pequeño = smallish.* más bien todo lo contrario = quite the opposite, quite the contrary, quite the reverse.* masticar bien = chew up.* mirándolo bien = all things considered.* muy bien = nicely.* ¡muy bien! = the way to go!.* muy bien pagado = highly paid.* muy bien + podría + Verbo = might + well + Verbo.* muy bien + puede + Verbo = may well + Verbo.* muy bien remunerado = highly paid.* no caer bien = not take + kindly to.* no estar bien equilibrado = skew.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = to every cloud, there is a silver lining.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = every cloud has a silver lining, be a blessing in disguise.* no importa lo bien = no matter how well.* no muy bien informado = not-too-well-informed.* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.* no tomárselo bien = not take + kindly to.* pago único y bien grande = fat lump sum.* para bien = for the best, for the better.* para bien de = in the best interests of, for the good of.* para bien de Alguien = in + Posesivo + best interest.* para bien o para mal = for better or (for) worse, for good or (for) ill, for good or (for) evil.* para el bien de = for the benefit of.* para + Posesivo + propio bien = for + Posesivo + own good.* parecer bien = be all right with + Persona.* pasarlo bien = have + fun, be a great time.* pasárselo bien = have + a good time, have + a great time.* pasárselo la mar de bien = have + a whale of a time, have + a great time.* persona que duerme bien = good sleeper.* por ahora todo va bien = so far, so good.* por el bien del saber = for knowledge's sake.* puede muy bien ser = could well be.* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.* puede que al final sea para bien = be a blessing in disguise.* pues bien = well.* que bota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].* que no ajusta bien = ill-fitting.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que no queda bien = ill-fitting.* que rebota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].* recibir bien = welcome.* recibir bien una iniciativa = welcome + initiative.* salir bien = go + well.* salir bien al final = turn out + right in the end.* salir todo bien = land on + Posesivo + (own two) feet.* seguir haciéndolo bien = keep up + the good work.* seguir trabajando bien = keep up + the good work.* sentar bien a Alguien = look + good on + Nombre.* sentirse bien = feel + good, wellness, feel + right, get + high.* sentirse bien con Uno mismo = feel + right.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser por el bien de Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* estar suficientemente bien + Participio Pasado = be sufficiently well + Participio Pasado.* ser suficientemente bien + Participio Pasado = be sufficiently well + Participio Pasado.* ser un hecho bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser un hecho bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* si bien es cierto que = albeit (that).* sin bien se mira = all things considered.* sino más bien = rather.* sino (que) más bien = but rather.* todo ir bien = all + be + well with the world.* tomárselo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.* un trabajo bien hecho = a job well done.* usar Algo bien = put to + good use.* venir bien = be none the worse for (that), suit + best.* venir muy bien = fit + the bill.* ver bien = welcome. -
11 claramente definido
(adj.) = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clear-cutEx. This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.Ex. The first two groups are reasonably straightforward, but the third is much less clearly defined, and is the group which causes most problems in practice.Ex. These and other ideas are explored through a clearly-drawn central character with whom it is easy to sympathize.Ex. The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied.* * *(adj.) = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clear-cutEx: This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.
Ex: The first two groups are reasonably straightforward, but the third is much less clearly defined, and is the group which causes most problems in practice.Ex: These and other ideas are explored through a clearly-drawn central character with whom it is easy to sympathize.Ex: The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied. -
12 credencial
adj.1 accrediting.2 credential, certifying.f.1 pass.credenciales (diplomáticas) credentials2 credential, identification, ID card, certifying document.* * *► adjetivo1 credential1 credentials\cartas credenciales credentials* * *1.ADJ accreditingcarta 2)2. SF1) (=documento) document confirming appointment2) pl credenciales credentials* * *I IIfemenino documentla credencial de socio — (Méx) membership card
* * *= credential, badge, name badge.Ex. The current interest in establishing the skill credentials of so-called 'knowledge engineers' illustrates the point neatly enough.Ex. Her list of categories includes: Advertisements, Almanacs, Announcements, Appointments, badges, Bumper stickers, Calendars, and Cards.Ex. Admittance to lectures, classes, cookout and activities is limited to registered participants with name badges.* * *I IIfemenino documentla credencial de socio — (Méx) membership card
* * *= credential, badge, name badge.Ex: The current interest in establishing the skill credentials of so-called 'knowledge engineers' illustrates the point neatly enough.
Ex: Her list of categories includes: Advertisements, Almanacs, Announcements, Appointments, badges, Bumper stickers, Calendars, and Cards.Ex: Admittance to lectures, classes, cookout and activities is limited to registered participants with name badges.* * *documentla credencial de su nuevo nombramiento the document confirming your new appointmentlas credenciales que certifiquen su calidad de estudiante documents o documentation proving that you are a studentsu credencial de socio de la biblioteca ( Méx); his library (membership) cardCompuesto:* * *
credencial
I adjetivo credential
cartas credenciales, credential letters
II f (acreditación) documents pl; credentials
* * *♦ adjaccrediting♦ nf1. [documento identificador] pass;credenciales (diplomáticas) credentials2. Arg, Chile, Méx [carné] cardcredencial de socio membership card* * *I f documentII adj:cartas credenciales credentials* * *credencial adjcartas credenciales : credentials -
13 esmeradamente
adv.1 nicely, correctly, accurately.2 with great care, elegantly, carefully.* * *► adverbio1 carefully, neatly* * *ADV carefully, neatly* * *adverbio carefully, painstakingly* * *= painstakingly, busily, studiously.Ex. The audience interaction with the speakers at all three meetings has been painstakingly transcribed and edited.Ex. However, it should be noted that at the same time DDC was busily involved in a full-scale revision of its retrieval and indexing terminology.Ex. It was a boring performance in the sense that nothing happened except what was studiously prepared in advance.* * *adverbio carefully, painstakingly* * *= painstakingly, busily, studiously.Ex: The audience interaction with the speakers at all three meetings has been painstakingly transcribed and edited.
Ex: However, it should be noted that at the same time DDC was busily involved in a full-scale revision of its retrieval and indexing terminology.Ex: It was a boring performance in the sense that nothing happened except what was studiously prepared in advance.* * *carefully, painstakinglyobjetos esmeradamente restaurados lovingly restored objects* * *esmeradamente advpainstakingly, with extreme care -
14 esquemático
adj.schematic, diagrammatic.* * *► adjetivo1 schematic, diagrammatic\corte esquemático cross-section* * *ADJ schematic* * *- ca adjetivo schematic* * *= diagrammatic, schematic.Ex. Diagrammatic presentation of the layout of the collection conveniently placed, for example, near the entrance.Ex. None of this is ever as schematic and neatly arranged, step-by-step, as my discussion of it here makes it seem = Nunca nada de esto es tan simple, bien ordenado y secuencial como lo hago parecer.----* de manera esquemática = briefly.* presentar de manera esquemática = give + overview.* representación esquemática = rich picture.* * *- ca adjetivo schematic* * *= diagrammatic, schematic.Ex: Diagrammatic presentation of the layout of the collection conveniently placed, for example, near the entrance.
Ex: None of this is ever as schematic and neatly arranged, step-by-step, as my discussion of it here makes it seem = Nunca nada de esto es tan simple, bien ordenado y secuencial como lo hago parecer.* de manera esquemática = briefly.* presentar de manera esquemática = give + overview.* representación esquemática = rich picture.* * *esquemático -ca1 ‹dibujo/mapa› schematic, diagrammaticun plano esquemático del motor a diagram of the engine2 ‹exposición› schematic, simplifiedun resumen esquemático es suficiente a résumé of the main points is sufficientes un libro útil pero tal vez demasiado esquemático it's a useful book, if a little oversimplified* * *
esquemático◊ -ca adjetivo
schematic;
el libro es algo esquemático the book is a little oversimplified
esquemático,-a adjetivo schematic
' esquemático' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
esquemática
* * *esquemático, -a adj[dibujo, plano] schematic;un resumen esquemático an outline;explicó de manera esquemática su programa electoral he set out the main points of his election programme;un resumen muy/demasiado esquemático a very simplified/an oversimplified summary* * *adj1 dibujo schematic, diagrammatic2 resumen simplified, outline atr* * *esquemático, -ca adj: schematic -
15 hacer parecer
(v.) = make + seem, make + Nombre + out to beEx. None of this is ever as schematic and neatly arranged, step-by-step, as my discussion of it here makes it seem = Nunca nada de esto es tan simple, bien ordenado y secuencial como lo hago parecer.Ex. The union would have to make me out to be nearly a criminal in order to make that sort of proof.* * *(v.) = make + seem, make + Nombre + out to beEx: None of this is ever as schematic and neatly arranged, step-by-step, as my discussion of it here makes it seem = Nunca nada de esto es tan simple, bien ordenado y secuencial como lo hago parecer.
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16 ideal
adj.ideal.m.ideal, goal, aspiration.* * *► adjetivo1 ideal2 familiar (perfecto) marvellous1 ideal* * *noun m. adj.* * *1.ADJ idealnuestra casa ideal — our dream house o home
lo ideal es poder hacerlo tú mismo — ideally you would be able to do it yourself, the ideal thing is to be able to do it yourself
lo ideal sería que el aparcamiento fuera gratis — ideally the parking would be free, the ideal thing would be for the parking to be free
lo ideal para ella sería un piso en el centro — the ideal thing for her would be a flat in the centre of town
2. SM1) (=modelo) ideal2) (=deseo) ideal3) pl ideales (=valores) ideals* * *Iadjetivo idealIIlo ideal sería estar todos juntos — ideally, we would all be together
a) ( prototipo) idealb) ( aspiración) dreamc) ideales masculino plural (valores, principios) ideals (pl)* * *= ideal, ideally suited, idealised [idealized, -USA], picture-perfect.Ex. This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.Ex. For this reason alone, the printed catalogue is not ideally suited to a rapidly changing stock.Ex. Figure 165 shows such a pyramid in its idealized form.Ex. The opening day of the pheasant hunting season was almost picture-perfect as warm temperatures and sunshine were the order of the day.----* conseguir un ideal = attain + ideal, achieve + ideal.* ideal democrático = democratic ideal.* ideal para = well suited to/for.* ideal romántico = romantic ideal.* mundo ideal, el = ideal world, the.* no llegar a un ideal = fall + short of ideal.* resultar ideal = prove + ideal.* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.* situación ideal = ideal situation.* traicionar los ideales de uno mismo = betray + Posesivo + own ideals.* vivir de acuerdo con + Posesivo + ideales = live up to + Posesivo + ideals.* * *Iadjetivo idealIIlo ideal sería estar todos juntos — ideally, we would all be together
a) ( prototipo) idealb) ( aspiración) dreamc) ideales masculino plural (valores, principios) ideals (pl)* * *= ideal, ideally suited, idealised [idealized, -USA], picture-perfect.Ex: This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.
Ex: For this reason alone, the printed catalogue is not ideally suited to a rapidly changing stock.Ex: Figure 165 shows such a pyramid in its idealized form.Ex: The opening day of the pheasant hunting season was almost picture-perfect as warm temperatures and sunshine were the order of the day.* conseguir un ideal = attain + ideal, achieve + ideal.* ideal democrático = democratic ideal.* ideal para = well suited to/for.* ideal romántico = romantic ideal.* mundo ideal, el = ideal world, the.* no llegar a un ideal = fall + short of ideal.* resultar ideal = prove + ideal.* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.* situación ideal = ideal situation.* traicionar los ideales de uno mismo = betray + Posesivo + own ideals.* vivir de acuerdo con + Posesivo + ideales = live up to + Posesivo + ideals.* * *idealel coche ideal para la ciudad the ideal town cares el regalo ideal para él it's the perfect present o the ideal gift for himdescribe lo que para él sería la sociedad ideal he describes his idea of a perfect societylo ideal sería estar or lo ideal sería que estuviéramos todos en el mismo hotel ideally, we would all be in the same hotel1 (prototipo) idealel ideal de belleza ahora es … the ideal of beauty nowadays is …, the idea of perfect beauty nowadays is …2 (aspiración) dream* * *
ideal adjetivo
ideal
■ sustantivo masculino
c)
ideal
I adjetivo ideal: es un sitio ideal para acampar, it's a perfect place to pitch a tent
II mf
1 (modelo) ideal: el ideal de belleza masculina, he's the archetype of masculine perfection
2 (objetivo) goal, aim: su único ideal es casarse y tener hijos, his main aim in life is to get married and have children
III mpl (creencias, convicciones) ideals pl
' ideal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ánimo
- causa
- prestarse
- óptimo
- perfecto
English:
cause
- fight
- ideal
- ideally
- job
- location
- material
- never-never land
- quintessential
- street
- suited
- very
- weight-watching
- debase
- do
- grand
- implant
- model
- perfect
* * *♦ adjideal;el hombre ideal the ideal man;un mundo ideal an ideal world;lo ideal sería hacerlo mañana ideally, we would do it tomorrow;sería ideal que lo enviaras por correo electrónico it would be best if you could send it by e-mail♦ nm1. [prototipo] ideal;el ideal de belleza de los griegos the Greek ideal of beauty2. [aspiración] ideal, dream;su ideal es ayudar a los demás her ideal o dream would be to help others3.ideales [ideología] ideals;ese tipo de actuación va en contra de mis ideales that type of behaviour is against my principles♦ advel domingo me vendría ideal Sunday would be perfect* * *m/adj ideal* * *ideal adj & nm: ideal♦ idealmente adv* * *ideal adj ideal -
17 ingeniero del conocimiento
(n.) = knowledge engineerEx. The current interest in establishing the skill credentials of so-called 'knowledge engineers' illustrates the point neatly enough.* * *(n.) = knowledge engineerEx: The current interest in establishing the skill credentials of so-called 'knowledge engineers' illustrates the point neatly enough.
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18 letra
f.1 letter.2 handwriting.no entiendo su letra I can't read his writing o handwriting3 type, typeface.letra cursiva italic type, italicsescriba en letra de imprenta please write in block capitalsletra itálica italic type, italicsletra negrita bold (face)4 lyrics.5 literal meaning.seguir instrucciones al pie de la letra to follow instructions to the letter6 bank bill, bill of exchange, letter.7 hand, script.* * *1 (del alfabeto) letter2 (de imprenta) character3 (escritura) handwriting5 (de cambio) bill of exchange1 EDUCACIÓN arts (literatura) letters\a la letra to the letteral pie de la letra to the letteraprender las primeras letras to learn to read and writecon la letra clara clearly, neatlyla letra con sangre entra spare the rod and spoil the childletra por letra word for wordponerle a alguien unas letras to write to somebody, drop a line to somebodyletra de cambio bill of exchange, draftletra de imprenta block capitals pluralletra de molde printletra del tesoro treasury bondletra gótica Gothic scriptletra mayúscula capital letterletra menuda small printletra pequeña small printletra minúscula small letter* * *noun f.1) letter2) lyrics3) type* * *SF1) (Tip) letterletra bastardilla, letra cursiva — italics pl, italic type (EEUU)
letra de imprenta, letra de molde — print
escriba su nombre en letras de imprenta o de molde — please print your name in block letters
letra negrilla, letra negrita — bold type, heavy type
letra redonda — roman, roman type (EEUU)
2) (=escritura) handwriting, writingno le entiendo la letra — I can't read his handwriting o writing
3) (=sentido literal) letter, literal meaningpie 4)atarse a la letra — frm to stick to the literal meaning
4) (Com) (=pago) instalment, installment (EEUU)le faltan cinco letras para acabar de pagar el coche — she still has five instalments to make on the car
letra bancaria — banker's draft, bank draft
letra de cambio — bill (of exchange), draft
5) [de canción] words pl, lyrics plprimeras letras — elementary education, the three Rs
7) pl letras (Escol, Univ) (=humanidades) arts* * *1)a) (Impr, Ling) letterla letra con sangre entra — spare the rod, spoil the child
b) ( caligrafía) writing, handwritingc) letras femenino plural ( carta breve)sólo unas letras para decirte que... — just a few lines to let you know that...
2) ( sentido)3) (Mús) ( de canción) words (pl), lyrics (pl)4) (Fin) tbletra de cambio — bill of exchange, draft
5) letras femenino plural (Educ) arts (pl), liberal arts (pl) (AmE)licenciado en Filosofía y Letras — ≈arts graduate
* * *= character, letter, script, sorts, sort, letter-form.Ex. A fixed length field is a field which has the same length, that is, contains the same number of characters in each record.Ex. There are only two sets of symbols whose orders are reasonably universally recognised: the letters of the Roman alphabet (either small or capitals), and Arabic numerals.Ex. Schoolchildren, students, and other whose native language is written in a non-Roman script may find alphabetical order according to Roman characters an almost insurmountable hurdle in the use of catalogues and indexes.Ex. Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman because of the addition of extra ligatures and decorated (or 'swash') capitals.Ex. Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.Ex. They were used for elaborate illustrations, stylized ornaments, initial letters, and for words in large or complex letter-forms that were not available as type = Se utilizaban para ilusraciones compicadas, adornos estilizados, letras iniciales y para letras grandes o complejas que no se podían conseguir en tipos.----* al pie de la letra = to the letter.* de dos letras = two-letter.* de puño y letra = in black and white, in handwriting.* dominado por la letra impresa = print-dominated.* filosofía y letras = arts and humanities, the, arts and letters.* hombre de letras = man of letters.* imprimir en letra realzada = print in + double density.* juego de letras = letter set.* la clave está en la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* las triquiñuelas de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* letra adornada = swash letter.* letra a letra = letter-perfect.* letra bastarda = bastarda.* letra bastardilla = italics.* letra contraccional = contraction.* letra cursiva = italics.* letra cuya impresión en papel no está completa = broken letter.* letra de cambio = bill of exchange.* letra de canción = song lyrics.* letra de imprenta = block capital, block letter.* letra del alfabeto = alphabet letter, alphabetic letter.* letra de la música = music lyrics.* letra del Tesoro = Treasury bill.* letra de madera = wood letter.* letra de molde = block capital, block letter.* letra desbordante = kerned letter.* letra de signatura = signature-letter.* letra egipcia = slab serif.* letra gótica = gothic type, black letter.* letra inicial decorada = decorated capital, swash capital.* letra itálica = italic fount, italic type.* letra, la = lyrics, the.* letra ligada = diagraph.* letra mayúscula = capital letter, upper case letter, block capital, block letter.* letra mecana = slab serif.* letra minúscula = lower case letter, small, small letter.* letra moderna = modern face.* letra negrita = bold print, bold type, bold letters.* letra normal = light type, light face type.* letra pequeñita, la = fine detail(s), fine points, the.* letra por letra = literatim.* letra romana = roman, roman type.* letra romana aldina = Aldine roman.* letra romana cursiva = sloped roman.* letra romana de Caslon = Caslon roman.* letra rota o a medio imprimir = broken letter.* letras adornadas = swash sorts.* letra saliente = kerned letter.* letras conjuntas = tied letters.* letras, las = arts, the.* letra versalita = small capital.* los detalles de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* los pormenores de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* método de ordenación letra a letra = letter by letter method, all-through method.* mundo de la letra impresa, el = print world, the.* mundo de las letras, el = world of letters, the.* no creerse Algo al pie de la letra = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.* ordenación alfabética letra a letra = letter by letter alphabetisation.* ordenación letra a letra = letter-by-letter filing, all through filing, letter by letter arrangement, all through arrangement.* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.* remate de una letra = serif.* revoltijo de letras = jumbled letters.* seguir Algo al pie de la letra = follow + Nombre + to the letter.* seguir al pie de la letra = keep + strictly to the letter.* sopa de letras = alphabet soup.* tamaño de letra = font size.* texto con letras grandes = large print.* tipo de letra = type face [typeface], typing, type font [typefont], fount, type specimen [type-specimen], fount of type.* uso de la letra cursiva = italicisation [italicization, -USA].* * *1)a) (Impr, Ling) letterla letra con sangre entra — spare the rod, spoil the child
b) ( caligrafía) writing, handwritingc) letras femenino plural ( carta breve)sólo unas letras para decirte que... — just a few lines to let you know that...
2) ( sentido)3) (Mús) ( de canción) words (pl), lyrics (pl)4) (Fin) tbletra de cambio — bill of exchange, draft
5) letras femenino plural (Educ) arts (pl), liberal arts (pl) (AmE)licenciado en Filosofía y Letras — ≈arts graduate
* * *la letra= lyrics, theEx: The database contains 12 of the most requested songs and screens the lyrics in time with the music = La base de datos contiene 12 de las canciones más solicitadas y muestra en pantalla las letras junto con la música.
= character, letter, script, sorts, sort, letter-form.Ex: A fixed length field is a field which has the same length, that is, contains the same number of characters in each record.
Ex: There are only two sets of symbols whose orders are reasonably universally recognised: the letters of the Roman alphabet (either small or capitals), and Arabic numerals.Ex: Schoolchildren, students, and other whose native language is written in a non-Roman script may find alphabetical order according to Roman characters an almost insurmountable hurdle in the use of catalogues and indexes.Ex: Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman because of the addition of extra ligatures and decorated (or 'swash') capitals.Ex: Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.Ex: They were used for elaborate illustrations, stylized ornaments, initial letters, and for words in large or complex letter-forms that were not available as type = Se utilizaban para ilusraciones compicadas, adornos estilizados, letras iniciales y para letras grandes o complejas que no se podían conseguir en tipos.* al pie de la letra = to the letter.* de dos letras = two-letter.* de puño y letra = in black and white, in handwriting.* dominado por la letra impresa = print-dominated.* filosofía y letras = arts and humanities, the, arts and letters.* hombre de letras = man of letters.* imprimir en letra realzada = print in + double density.* juego de letras = letter set.* la clave está en la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* las triquiñuelas de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* letra adornada = swash letter.* letra a letra = letter-perfect.* letra bastarda = bastarda.* letra bastardilla = italics.* letra contraccional = contraction.* letra cursiva = italics.* letra cuya impresión en papel no está completa = broken letter.* letra de cambio = bill of exchange.* letra de canción = song lyrics.* letra de imprenta = block capital, block letter.* letra del alfabeto = alphabet letter, alphabetic letter.* letra de la música = music lyrics.* letra del Tesoro = Treasury bill.* letra de madera = wood letter.* letra de molde = block capital, block letter.* letra desbordante = kerned letter.* letra de signatura = signature-letter.* letra egipcia = slab serif.* letra gótica = gothic type, black letter.* letra inicial decorada = decorated capital, swash capital.* letra itálica = italic fount, italic type.* letra, la = lyrics, the.* letra ligada = diagraph.* letra mayúscula = capital letter, upper case letter, block capital, block letter.* letra mecana = slab serif.* letra minúscula = lower case letter, small, small letter.* letra moderna = modern face.* letra negrita = bold print, bold type, bold letters.* letra normal = light type, light face type.* letra pequeñita, la = fine detail(s), fine points, the.* letra por letra = literatim.* letra romana = roman, roman type.* letra romana aldina = Aldine roman.* letra romana cursiva = sloped roman.* letra romana de Caslon = Caslon roman.* letra rota o a medio imprimir = broken letter.* letras adornadas = swash sorts.* letra saliente = kerned letter.* letras conjuntas = tied letters.* letras, las = arts, the.* letra versalita = small capital.* los detalles de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* los pormenores de la letra pequeña = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* método de ordenación letra a letra = letter by letter method, all-through method.* mundo de la letra impresa, el = print world, the.* mundo de las letras, el = world of letters, the.* no creerse Algo al pie de la letra = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.* ordenación alfabética letra a letra = letter by letter alphabetisation.* ordenación letra a letra = letter-by-letter filing, all through filing, letter by letter arrangement, all through arrangement.* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.* remate de una letra = serif.* revoltijo de letras = jumbled letters.* seguir Algo al pie de la letra = follow + Nombre + to the letter.* seguir al pie de la letra = keep + strictly to the letter.* sopa de letras = alphabet soup.* tamaño de letra = font size.* texto con letras grandes = large print.* tipo de letra = type face [typeface], typing, type font [typefont], fount, type specimen [type-specimen], fount of type.* uso de la letra cursiva = italicisation [italicization, -USA].* * *Aaprender/saber las primeras letras to learn/know how to read and writela letra con sangre entra spare the rod, spoil the child2 (caligrafía) writing, handwritingescríbelo con buena letra write it neatlytienes una letra muy clara your writing o handwriting is very clearno entiendo tu letra I can't read your writing o handwritingdespacito y buena letra slowly and carefully(carta breve): sólo cuatro or unas letras para decirte que … just a note o just a few lines to let you know that …Compuestos:● letra bastardilla or cursivaitalic script, italics (pl)( RPl) small print● letra de molde or imprentaprintescriba el nombre completo en letra de molde or imprenta please print your full namedouble letterGothic scriptitalic script, italics (pl)capital letter, uppercase lettercon or en letras mayúsculas in capital letters, in upper case ( tech)lowercase letter, small lettercon or en letras minúsculas in small letters, in lower case ( tech)dead letter● letra negrita or negrillaboldface, bold typesmall printroman typeB(sentido): la letra de la ley the letter of the lawateniéndonos a la letra, el texto dice que … if we read it absolutely literally, the text appears to say that …D ( Fin) tbletra de cambio bill of exchange, draftaceptar/girar una letra to accept/present a bill of exchange o a draftdevolver/protestar una letra to dishonor/protest a bill of exchange o a draftme quedan tres letras por pagar ≈ I still have three installments to pay o three payments to makelicenciado en Filosofía y Lletras ≈ arts graduate* * *
letra sustantivo femenino
1a) (Impr, Ling) letter;
letra bastardilla or cursiva italic script, italics (pl);
letra negrita boldface, bold type;
letra pequeña or (AmS) chica small print
c)◊ letras sustantivo femenino plural ( carta breve): solo unas letras para decirte que … just a few lines to let you know that …
2 (Mús) ( de canción) words (pl), lyrics (pl)
3 (Fin) tb
me quedan tres letras por pagar I still have three payments to make
4
letra sustantivo femenino
1 letter
letra de molde, print letter
letra pequeña, small print
2 (manera de escribir) (hand) writing: me gusta tu letra, I like your writing
3 Mús lyrics pl: no se sabe la letra, he hasn't learnt the words
4 Fin letra (de cambio), bill of exchange
(de un pago aplazado) instalment: aún nos quedan varias letras por pagar, we've still got a few instalments left to pay
5 Univ mi hermana es de Letras, my sister is studing Arts o my sister did an Arts degree
♦ Locuciones: al pie de la letra, literally: sigue mis instrucciones al pie de la letra, follow my instructions precisely
ser letra muerta, to be a dead letter
' letra' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- B
- C
- cursiva
- D
- desojarse
- E
- ese
- F
- G
- girar
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- minúscula
- minúsculo
- muda
- mudo
- N
- Ñ
- O
- P
- pie
- puño
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- tilde
- tipo
- trazo
- U
- V
- vencer
- vencida
- vencido
- vencimiento
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
- comer
- delta
- descontar
- descuento
- desigual
- devolver
English:
A
- B
- book
- C
- capital
- carve
- close
- cramped
- cursive
- D
- draft
- E
- F
- feminine
- G
- H
- handwriting
- I
- initial
- italicize
- J
- K
- L
- lest
- letter
- lower case
- lyric
- M
- manage
- masculine
- N
- neat
- O
- P
- print
- q
- R
- read
- S
- salt
- silent
- small print
- T
- typeface
- U
- unintelligible
- upper case
- V
- W
- word
* * *letra nf1. [signo] letterletra doble double letter2. [escritura, caligrafía] handwriting;escribe la carta con buena letra write the letter in neat handwriting;no entiendo su letra I can't read her writing o handwriting;mandar cuatro letras a alguien to drop sb a line;la letra con sangre entra spare the rod and spoil the childAm letra chica small print;letra pequeña small print3. [en imprenta] type, typefaceletra bastardilla italic type, italics;letra capitular drop cap;letra cursiva italic type, italics;letra de imprenta [impresa] print;[en formulario] block capitals;escriba en letra de imprenta please write in block capitals;letra itálica italic type, italics;letra mayúscula capital letter, Espec upper-case letter;letra minúscula small letter, Espec lower-case letter;en letra(s) minúscula(s) in small letters, Espec in lower case;letra de molde [impresa] print;[en formulario] block capitals;letra muerta dead letter;letra negrita bold (face);letra redonda roman type;letra redondilla roman type;letra versalita small capital4. [texto de canción] lyricsgirar una letra to draw a bill of exchange;protestar una letra to protest a billletra avalada guaranteed bill of exchange;letra de cambio a la vista sight bill;letra del Tesoro treasury bill6. [sentido] literal meaning;nos atuvimos a la letra del contrato we abided by the contract word for word;seguir instrucciones al pie de la letra to follow instructions to the lettersoy de letras I studied arts;una asignatura de letras an arts subjectletras mixtas = secondary school course comprising mainly arts subjects but including some science subjects;letras puras = secondary school course comprising arts subjects only* * *f1 letter;escribir en letras de molde print;menuda fig the fine print, Brthe small print;al pie de la letra word for word2 de canción lyrics pl3:4:tener buena/mala letra have good/bad handwriting* * *letra nf1) : letter2) caligrafía: handwriting, lettering3) : lyrics pl4)al pie de la letra : word for word, by the book5) letras nfpl: arts (in education)* * *letra n1. (signo) letterla palabra "mosca" tiene cinco letras the word "mosca" has five letters2. (manera de escribir) handwriting3. (de canción) lyrics / words¿entiendes la letra? do you understand the words? -
19 limpieza
f.1 cleanliness.2 cleaning.hacer la limpieza to do the cleaninglimpieza en seco dry-cleaninglimpieza étnica ethnic cleansing3 skill, cleanness (destreza).4 housekeeping.5 cleanout, grooming, cleanup.* * *1 (ausencia de suciedad) cleanliness2 (acción de limpiar) cleaning3 (pureza) purity4 (honradez) honesty, fairness5 (precisión) precision, accuracy\hacer limpieza general to have a spring clean, have a general clean-up, US do a spring-cleaninglimpieza de sangre purity of bloodlimpieza en seco dry-cleaninglimpieza étnica ethnic cleansingseñor de la limpieza cleanerseñora de la limpieza cleaner, cleaning lady* * *SF1) (=acción) cleaningla mujer o señora de la limpieza — the cleaning lady
2) (Pol) purge; (Mil) mopping-up; (Policía) clean-up3) (=estado) cleanness4)con limpieza — (=con integridad) fair and square
5) (=destreza) skillhace las jugadas con mucha limpieza — he makes the moves with great skill, he makes the moves very neatly
* * *1) (estado, cualidad) cleanliness2) ( acción) cleaning3) (honradez, rectitud)4) ( por la policía) clean-up operation; (Pol) purge•* * *= cleaning, clearance, cleanliness, cleansing, cleanup [clean-up].Ex. This article describes how Naval War College Library set about restoring the print to book spines that were damaged by smoke or soot during a fire, or during the cleaning process which followed.Ex. Most of the larger cities have set up wholesale slum clearance programmes and rehousing in council housing and high-rise flats.Ex. The duties of the librarian -- to maintain cleanliness, and update lists of all works in the collection -- were initially prescribed by state legislation.Ex. This article discusses the extent of the damage, the cleansing operation by library staff and by specialist cleaners, and problems experienced.Ex. In the clean-up operation that you just described you recalled a figure of approximately 11,000 transactions.----* caja de accesorios de limpieza = cleaning kit.* de mantenimiento y limpieza = janitorial.* empresa de la limpieza = cleaning firm.* empresa de liempza = cleaning business.* empresa de limpieza = janitorial business.* limpieza a fondo = clear-out, spring cleaning.* limpieza de cutis = facial.* limpieza de datos = data cleaning.* limpieza de la sangre = racial purity.* limpieza del polvo = dusting.* limpieza de malas hierbas = weeding.* limpieza en seco = dry cleaning.* limpieza interna = internal cleansing.* limpieza racial = ethnic cleansing.* limpieza total = clean sweep.* muchacha de la limpieza = cleaning lady, cleaning woman.* mujer de la limpieza = cleaning lady, cleaning woman.* producto de limpieza = cleaning product, cleanser, cleaner.* señora de la limpieza = cleaning lady, cleaning woman, housekeeper.* servicio de limpieza = janitorial services.* * *1) (estado, cualidad) cleanliness2) ( acción) cleaning3) (honradez, rectitud)4) ( por la policía) clean-up operation; (Pol) purge•* * *= cleaning, clearance, cleanliness, cleansing, cleanup [clean-up].Ex: This article describes how Naval War College Library set about restoring the print to book spines that were damaged by smoke or soot during a fire, or during the cleaning process which followed.
Ex: Most of the larger cities have set up wholesale slum clearance programmes and rehousing in council housing and high-rise flats.Ex: The duties of the librarian -- to maintain cleanliness, and update lists of all works in the collection -- were initially prescribed by state legislation.Ex: This article discusses the extent of the damage, the cleansing operation by library staff and by specialist cleaners, and problems experienced.Ex: In the clean-up operation that you just described you recalled a figure of approximately 11,000 transactions.* caja de accesorios de limpieza = cleaning kit.* de mantenimiento y limpieza = janitorial.* empresa de la limpieza = cleaning firm.* empresa de liempza = cleaning business.* empresa de limpieza = janitorial business.* limpieza a fondo = clear-out, spring cleaning.* limpieza de cutis = facial.* limpieza de datos = data cleaning.* limpieza de la sangre = racial purity.* limpieza del polvo = dusting.* limpieza de malas hierbas = weeding.* limpieza en seco = dry cleaning.* limpieza interna = internal cleansing.* limpieza racial = ethnic cleansing.* limpieza total = clean sweep.* muchacha de la limpieza = cleaning lady, cleaning woman.* mujer de la limpieza = cleaning lady, cleaning woman.* producto de limpieza = cleaning product, cleanser, cleaner.* señora de la limpieza = cleaning lady, cleaning woman, housekeeper.* servicio de limpieza = janitorial services.* * *A (estado, cualidad) cleanlinessCompuestos:puritypurity of bloodB (acción) cleaningyo cocino y él se encarga de la limpieza I do the cooking and he does the cleaningla señora de la limpieza the cleaning ladyCompuestos:(acción) skin cleansing; (tratamiento) facial● limpieza en or a secodrycleaningvoy a hacer una limpieza general I'm going to do some spring-cleaning o a spring-clean o to have a general cleanupC1 ( Dep) (de un salto, movimiento) cleannessel caballo saltó la valla con toda limpieza the horse cleared the fence easily o jumped the fence cleanly2 (de un movimiento de las manos) dexterityD(honradez, rectitud): les ganó con limpieza she beat them fair and squarelas elecciones se llevaron a cabo con limpieza the elections were conducted fairlyE (por la policía) clean-up operation; ( Pol) purgeCompuesto:ethnic cleansing* * *
limpieza sustantivo femenino
1 (estado, cualidad) cleanliness
2 ( acción) cleaning;
limpieza de cutis skin cleansing;
limpieza en seco drycleaning;
limpieza general spring-cleaning (AmE), spring-clean (BrE);
limpieza étnica ethnic cleansing
3 ( por la policía) clean-up operation;
(Pol) purge
limpieza sustantivo femenino
1 (aseo, pulcritud) cleanliness
2 (acción de limpiar) cleaning
limpieza en seco, dry cleaning
mujer de la limpieza, cleaning lady, housecleaner
3 (precisión) neatness
con limpieza, neatly
' limpieza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
contingente
- depuración
- étnica
- étnico
- saneamiento
- zafarrancho
- aseo
- encima
- fiebre
- fondo
- hacer
- manía
- mujer
- ordenado
- seco
English:
bustle
- clean
- clean-up
- cleaning
- cleanliness
- cleanser
- cleansing
- clearout
- ethnic cleansing
- fastidious
- hype
- land
- material
- purity
- spring-cleaning
- cleaner
- cold
- ethnic
- house
- maid
- spring
* * *limpieza nf1. [cualidad] cleanlinessHist limpieza de sangre racial purity2. [acción] cleaning;hacer la limpieza to do the cleaning;esta oficina necesita una limpieza general this office could do with a good spring-clean;hacer limpieza general to spring-cleanlimpieza de cutis facial;limpieza étnica ethnic cleansing;limpieza en seco dry-cleaning3. [destreza] skill, cleanness;sobrepasó el listón con limpieza she cleared the bar cleanly;le quitó la pelota con limpieza he took the ball off him cleanly4. [honradez] honesty;ganaron con limpieza they won fair and square* * *hacer la limpieza do the cleaning;limpieza en seco dry-cleaning* * *limpieza nf1) : cleanliness, tidiness2) : cleaning3) honradez: integrity, honesty4) destreza: skill, dexterity* * *limpieza n cleaning -
20 manera
f.1 way, manner.a manera de as, by way of (como)a la manera de in the style of, after the fashion ofa mi manera de ver the way I see itde esta manera in this waylo hice de la misma manera que ayer/tú I did it the same way as yesterday/youde manera que so (that)de ninguna manera, en manera alguna by no means, under no circumstances; (refuerza negación) no way!, certainly not! (respuesta exclamativa)de todas maneras anywayde una manera o de otra one way or anotheren cierta manera in a wayno hay manera there is no way, it's impossible¡contigo no hay manera! you're impossible!¡qué manera de llover! just look at that rain!manera de pensar way of thinkingmanera de ser way of being, nature2 fashion, style.* * *1 (gen) way, manner1 (educación) manners\a manera de by way ofa la manera de in the style ofa mi (tu etc) manera my (your etc) wayde cualquier manera (en cualquier caso) in any case 2 (sin cuidado, consideración, interés) carelesslyde manera que so thatde ninguna manera certainly notde todas maneras in any case, anyhow¡de una manera! in such a way!de una manera o de otra whatever wayen cierta manera in a wayen gran manera enormouslyno hay manera it's impossible¡qué manera de... ! what a way to... !manera de ser character* * *noun f.way, manner- de ninguna manera
- de todas maneras* * *SF1) (=modo) wayeso no es manera de tratar a un animal — that's not the way to treat an animal, that's no way to treat an animal
hazlo de la manera que sea — do it however o the way you like
¡llovía de una manera! — it was really pouring down!
¡nunca he visto nevar de esta manera! — I've never seen it snow like this!
no hubo manera de convencerla — there was no convincing her, there was no way we could convince her
a mi manera de ver, tenemos dos opciones — the way I see it, we have two options
•
a la manera de algn/algo, siguen arando a la manera de sus abuelos — they still plough as o in the way their grandfathers diduna novela escrita a la manera de Kafka — a novel written in a Kafkaesque manner o in the style of Kafka
•
de manera perfecta — perfectly, in a perfect waynos recibió de manera cortés — he received us courteously o in a courteous way
•
de esta manera — (in) this way, (in) this fashion•
de la misma manera — (in) the same way, (in) the same fashionmanera de ser, es su manera de ser — that's the way she is
2) [locuciones]•
de alguna manera — (=en cierto modo) to some extent; (=de cualquier modo) somehow; [al principio de frase] in a way, in some ways•
en cierta manera — in a way, to a certain extent•
en gran manera — to a large extent•
de mala manera, le pegó de mala manera — he hit her really hardlo estafaron de mala manera — * they really ripped him off *
ese tío se enrolla de mala manera — * that guy just can't stop jabbering *
•
de ninguna manera, eso no lo vamos a aceptar de ninguna manera — there's no way we are going to accept that¡de ninguna manera! — certainly not!, no way!
de otra manera, no es posible entender su actitud — otherwise, it's impossible to understand his attitude
dicho de otra manera — in other words, to put it another way
•
sobre manera — exceedingly•
de tal manera que... — in such a way that...•
de todas maneras — anyway, in any case3)• de manera que — [antes de verbo] so; [después de verbo] so that
¿de manera que esto no te gusta? — so you don't like this?
4) pl maneras (=modales) mannersmalas maneras — bad manners, rudeness
tener maneras — LAm to have good manners, be well-mannered
5) liter (=tipo) kind6) (Arte, Literat) (=estilo) styleMANERA, FORMA, MODO De manera + ((adjetivo)) ► Cuando de manera + ((adjetivo)) añade información sobre una acción, la traducción más frecuente al inglés es un adverbio terminado en -ly. En inglés este tipo de adverbio es mucho más común que el equivalente - mente español: Todos estos cambios ocurren de manera natural All these changes happen naturally La Constitución prohíbe de manera expresa la especulación inmobiliaria The Constitution expressly forbids speculation in real estate ► De manera + ((adjetivo)) también se puede traducir por in a + ((adjetvo)) + way si no existe un adverbio terminado en -ly que equivalga al adjetivo: Se lo dijo de manera amistosa He said it to her in a friendly way ► En los casos en que se quiere hacer hincapié en la manera de hacer algo, se puede utilizar tanto un adverbio en -ly como la construcción in a + ((adjetivo)) + way, aunque esta última posibilidad es más frecuente: Tienes que intentar comportarte de manera responsable You must try to behave responsibly o in a responsible way Ellos podrán ayudarte a manejar tu negocio de manera profesional They'll be able to help you run your business professionally o in a professional way Para otros usos y ejemplos ver manera, forma, modo* * *1)a) (modo, forma) wayyo lo hago a mi manera — I do it my way, I have my own way of doing it
¿qué manera de comer es ésa? — that's no way to eat your food
comimos de una manera...! — you should have seen the amount we ate!
no saldrás a la calle vestida de esa manera ¿no? — you're not going out dressed like that, are you?
no lo pongas así de cualquier manera, dóblalo — don't just put it in any which way (AmE) o (BrE) any old how, fold it up
no hay/hubo manera — it is/it was impossible
b) (en locs)de cualquier manera or de todas maneras — anyway
de manera que — ( así que) (+ indic) so; ( para que) (+ subj) so that, so
de ninguna manera: ¿me lo das? - de ninguna manera will you give it to me? - certainly not; de ninguna manera lo voy a permitir there's no way I'm going to allow it; no son de ninguna manera inferiores they are in no way inferior; sobre manera sobremanera; de mala manera: me contestó de muy mala manera she answered me very rudely; la trataba de mala manera he used to treat her badly; los precios han subido de mala manera (Esp) prices have shot up (colloq); lo malcrió de mala manera (Esp) she spoiled him terribly o (colloq) rotten; querer algo de mala manera — (Esp fam) to want something really badly
* * *= approach [approaches, -pl.], avenue, form, guise, means, way, manner, fashion.Ex. During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.Ex. In the attempt to match the above criteria, there are two fundamentally distinct avenues to the construction of the schedules of a classification scheme.Ex. It is under the chosen form of heading that the catalogue entry for a particular document is filed and hence located.Ex. In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.Ex. The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex. City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.Ex. It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.----* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* buscar la manera de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* conseguido de manera dudosa = ill-gotten.* de alguna manera = in some sense, in some way, somehow, in any sense, some way.* de buena manera = good-humouredly, good-humoured.* de cualquier manera = anyhow, higgledy-piggledy, willy-nilly, in any way at all, in any way [in anyway].* de esta manera = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.* de igual manera = by the same token, in like fashion, in like manner, in like vein, in equal measure(s).* dejar que Alguien haga las cosas a su manera = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* de la manera normal = in the normal manner.* de la mejor manera posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.* de la misma manera = by the same token.* de la misma manera (que) = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as).* de la otra manera = the other way (a)round.* de las dos maneras = in both ways.* de la siguiente manera = in the following terms.* de manera amena = pleasantly.* de manera clara = distinctly, clearly.* de manera confusa = hazily.* de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.* de manera constructiva = constructively.* de manera decepcionante = disappointingly.* de manera deprimente = sombrely [somberly, -USA].* de manera despreocupada = casually.* de manera desproporcionada = disproportionately.* de manera divertida = funnily.* de manera encantadora = winningly.* de manera escandalosa = outrageously.* de manera especial = in a certain way, in a special way.* de manera esquemática = briefly.* de manera estupenda = marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* de manera extraña = oddly, funnily.* de manera global = holistically.* de manera graciosa = funnily.* de manera grotesca = grotesquely.* de manera humillante = abjectly.* de manera inconsecuente = inconsistently.* de manera informal = casually.* de manera inquietante = eerily.* de manera insinuante = suggestively.* de manera intermitente = intermittently.* de manera involuntaria = involuntarily.* de manera lamentable = lamentably, miserably.* de manera lógica = in a meaningful way.* de manera maravillosa = marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* de manera marginal = tangentially.* de manera memorable = memorably.* de manera misteriosa = eerily.* de manera muy clara = in no uncertain terms.* de manera muy similar a = in much the same way as.* de manera muy superficial = sketchily.* de manera negativa = in a negative light.* de manera obsesiva = neurotically.* de manera óptima = optimally.* de manera poco convincente = lamely.* de manera poco ética = unethically.* de manera poco profesional = unprofessionally.* de manera positiva = in a positive light.* de manera precisa = precisely.* de manera preocupante = disturbingly.* de manera previsible = predictably.* de manera protectora = protectively.* de manera provocativa = suggestively.* de manera que = in a form that.* de manera rara = oddly, funnily.* de manera realista = realistically.* de manera semipermanente = on a semi-permanent basis.* de manera significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.* de manera similar = in a similar way.* de manera similar a = in a similar manner to.* de manera sofisticada = sophisticatedly.* de manera sorprendente = shockingly.* de manera sutil = subtly.* de manera tangencial = tangentially.* de manera uniforme = evenly.* de manera vaga = hazily.* de mejor manera = best.* de muchas maneras = in every way, in more ways than one.* de ninguna manera = at all, in any sense of the word, not at all, under no/any circumstances, on no account, not on any account, in any way at all.* !de ninguna manera! = Not on your life!, over + Posesivo + dead body.* de nuevas maneras = in new ways.* de tal manera que = so that.* de todas maneras = at any rate.* de una manera + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + fashion, in a + Adjetivo + manner, in + Adjetivo + manner, in a + Adjetivo + vein.* de una manera eficaz = competently.* de una manera extraña = strangely.* de una manera genial = in a masterful way.* de una manera lógica = logically.* de una manera más sencilla = in digestible form.* de una manera rara = strangely.* de una manera satisfactoria = neatly.* de una manera seductora = seductively.* de una manera significativa = meaningfully.* de una manera simple = in a simple manner.* de una manera solemne = solemnly.* de una manera tentad = seductively.* de una manera tentadora = seductively.* de una manera torpe = awkwardly, cumbrously.* de una misma manera = in a similar fashion.* de una nueva manera = in a new way.* estudiar la manera de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* expresar de otra manera = rephrase.* fracasar de manera lamentable = fail + miserably, fail + dismally.* justo de la misma manera que = in just the same way as.* la manera de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.* la mejor manera = how best.* la mejor manera de = the best way of.* manera de actuar = line of attack.* manera de pensar = way of thinking.* manera de trabajar = work practice.* manera de tratar = avenue of approach.* manera de ver las cosas = line of thought.* no haber manera de = there + be + no way.* no hay manera de que = for the life of me.* pero no hubo manera = but no dice.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* por decirlo de alguna manera = so to speak.* por la manera = by the way.* presentar de manera esquemática = give + overview.* redactar de otra manera = reword.* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.* una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.* usar de manera general = be in general use.* ver las cosas de diferente manera = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de una manera diferente = see + things differently.* * *1)a) (modo, forma) wayyo lo hago a mi manera — I do it my way, I have my own way of doing it
¿qué manera de comer es ésa? — that's no way to eat your food
comimos de una manera...! — you should have seen the amount we ate!
no saldrás a la calle vestida de esa manera ¿no? — you're not going out dressed like that, are you?
no lo pongas así de cualquier manera, dóblalo — don't just put it in any which way (AmE) o (BrE) any old how, fold it up
no hay/hubo manera — it is/it was impossible
b) (en locs)de cualquier manera or de todas maneras — anyway
de manera que — ( así que) (+ indic) so; ( para que) (+ subj) so that, so
de ninguna manera: ¿me lo das? - de ninguna manera will you give it to me? - certainly not; de ninguna manera lo voy a permitir there's no way I'm going to allow it; no son de ninguna manera inferiores they are in no way inferior; sobre manera sobremanera; de mala manera: me contestó de muy mala manera she answered me very rudely; la trataba de mala manera he used to treat her badly; los precios han subido de mala manera (Esp) prices have shot up (colloq); lo malcrió de mala manera (Esp) she spoiled him terribly o (colloq) rotten; querer algo de mala manera — (Esp fam) to want something really badly
* * *= approach [approaches, -pl.], avenue, form, guise, means, way, manner, fashion.Ex: During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.
Ex: In the attempt to match the above criteria, there are two fundamentally distinct avenues to the construction of the schedules of a classification scheme.Ex: It is under the chosen form of heading that the catalogue entry for a particular document is filed and hence located.Ex: In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.Ex: The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex: City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.Ex: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* buscar la manera de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* conseguido de manera dudosa = ill-gotten.* de alguna manera = in some sense, in some way, somehow, in any sense, some way.* de buena manera = good-humouredly, good-humoured.* de cualquier manera = anyhow, higgledy-piggledy, willy-nilly, in any way at all, in any way [in anyway].* de esta manera = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.* de igual manera = by the same token, in like fashion, in like manner, in like vein, in equal measure(s).* dejar que Alguien haga las cosas a su manera = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* de la manera normal = in the normal manner.* de la mejor manera posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.* de la misma manera = by the same token.* de la misma manera (que) = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as).* de la otra manera = the other way (a)round.* de las dos maneras = in both ways.* de la siguiente manera = in the following terms.* de manera amena = pleasantly.* de manera clara = distinctly, clearly.* de manera confusa = hazily.* de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.* de manera constructiva = constructively.* de manera decepcionante = disappointingly.* de manera deprimente = sombrely [somberly, -USA].* de manera despreocupada = casually.* de manera desproporcionada = disproportionately.* de manera divertida = funnily.* de manera encantadora = winningly.* de manera escandalosa = outrageously.* de manera especial = in a certain way, in a special way.* de manera esquemática = briefly.* de manera estupenda = marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* de manera extraña = oddly, funnily.* de manera global = holistically.* de manera graciosa = funnily.* de manera grotesca = grotesquely.* de manera humillante = abjectly.* de manera inconsecuente = inconsistently.* de manera informal = casually.* de manera inquietante = eerily.* de manera insinuante = suggestively.* de manera intermitente = intermittently.* de manera involuntaria = involuntarily.* de manera lamentable = lamentably, miserably.* de manera lógica = in a meaningful way.* de manera maravillosa = marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* de manera marginal = tangentially.* de manera memorable = memorably.* de manera misteriosa = eerily.* de manera muy clara = in no uncertain terms.* de manera muy similar a = in much the same way as.* de manera muy superficial = sketchily.* de manera negativa = in a negative light.* de manera obsesiva = neurotically.* de manera óptima = optimally.* de manera poco convincente = lamely.* de manera poco ética = unethically.* de manera poco profesional = unprofessionally.* de manera positiva = in a positive light.* de manera precisa = precisely.* de manera preocupante = disturbingly.* de manera previsible = predictably.* de manera protectora = protectively.* de manera provocativa = suggestively.* de manera que = in a form that.* de manera rara = oddly, funnily.* de manera realista = realistically.* de manera semipermanente = on a semi-permanent basis.* de manera significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.* de manera similar = in a similar way.* de manera similar a = in a similar manner to.* de manera sofisticada = sophisticatedly.* de manera sorprendente = shockingly.* de manera sutil = subtly.* de manera tangencial = tangentially.* de manera uniforme = evenly.* de manera vaga = hazily.* de mejor manera = best.* de muchas maneras = in every way, in more ways than one.* de ninguna manera = at all, in any sense of the word, not at all, under no/any circumstances, on no account, not on any account, in any way at all.* !de ninguna manera! = Not on your life!, over + Posesivo + dead body.* de nuevas maneras = in new ways.* de tal manera que = so that.* de todas maneras = at any rate.* de una manera + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + fashion, in a + Adjetivo + manner, in + Adjetivo + manner, in a + Adjetivo + vein.* de una manera eficaz = competently.* de una manera extraña = strangely.* de una manera genial = in a masterful way.* de una manera lógica = logically.* de una manera más sencilla = in digestible form.* de una manera rara = strangely.* de una manera satisfactoria = neatly.* de una manera seductora = seductively.* de una manera significativa = meaningfully.* de una manera simple = in a simple manner.* de una manera solemne = solemnly.* de una manera tentad = seductively.* de una manera tentadora = seductively.* de una manera torpe = awkwardly, cumbrously.* de una misma manera = in a similar fashion.* de una nueva manera = in a new way.* estudiar la manera de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* expresar de otra manera = rephrase.* fracasar de manera lamentable = fail + miserably, fail + dismally.* justo de la misma manera que = in just the same way as.* la manera de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.* la mejor manera = how best.* la mejor manera de = the best way of.* manera de actuar = line of attack.* manera de pensar = way of thinking.* manera de trabajar = work practice.* manera de tratar = avenue of approach.* manera de ver las cosas = line of thought.* no haber manera de = there + be + no way.* no hay manera de que = for the life of me.* pero no hubo manera = but no dice.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* por decirlo de alguna manera = so to speak.* por la manera = by the way.* presentar de manera esquemática = give + overview.* redactar de otra manera = reword.* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.* una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.* usar de manera general = be in general use.* ver las cosas de diferente manera = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de una manera diferente = see + things differently.* * *A1 (modo, forma) wayyo lo hago a mi manera I do it my way, I have my own way of doing it¿qué manera de comer es ésa? that's no way to eat your food¡comimos de una manera …! you should have seen the amount we ate!¡qué manera de llover! it's absolutely pouring (with rain)¡qué manera de malgastar el dinero! what a waste of money!no saldrás a la calle vestida de esa manera ¿no? you're not going out dressed like that, are you?se puede ir vestido de cualquier manera you can dress however you want, you can wear whatever you likeno lo pongas así, de cualquier manera, dóblalo don't just put it in any which way ( AmE) o ( BrE) any old how o way, fold it upde esta manera iremos más cómodos we'll be more comfortable this way o like thisde alguna manera tendré que conseguir el dinero I'll have to get the money somehow (or other)sus novelas son, de alguna manera, un reflejo de su propia juventud her novels are, to some extent o in some ways, a reflection of her own youthde una manera u otra habrá que terminarlo it'll have to be finished one way or anotherno hay/hubo manera it is/was impossible2 ( en locs):a manera de by way ofa manera de ejemplo by way of examplese levantó el sombrero a manera de saludo he lifted his hat in greetingde cualquier manera or de todas maneras anywayde cualquier manera or de todas maneras ya tenía que lavarlo I had to wash it anyway o in any casede todas maneras prefiero que me llames por teléfono antes I'd rather you called me first anyway(para que) (+ subj) so that, so¿de manera que te casas en julio? so you're getting married in July, are you?dilo en voz alta, de manera que todos te oigan say it out loud, so (that) everyone can hear youde ninguna manera: ¿me lo das? — de ninguna manera will you give it to me? — certainly notde ninguna manera lo voy a permitir there's no way I'm going to allow itno son de ninguna manera inferiores they are in no way inferiorde mala manera: me contestó de muy mala manera she answered me very rudelyla trataba de mala manera he used to treat her badlylos precios han subido de mala manera ( Esp); prices have shot up ( colloq), prices have risen exorbitantlyquerer algo de mala manera ( Esp fam); to want sth really badly, want sth in the worst way ( AmE colloq)Compuesto:su manera de ser the way she istiene una manera de ser que se lleva bien con todos she has a nice way about her, she gets on well with everyone ( colloq)su manera de ser le acarrea muchos problemas his manner o the way he comes across causes him a lot of problems* * *
manera sustantivo femenino
1 (modo, forma) way;
a manera de by way of;
de todas maneras anyway;
su manera de ser the way she is;
se puede ir vestido de cualquier manera you can dress however you want;
no lo pongas así, de cualquier manera don't just put it in any which way (AmE) o (BrE) any old how;
de ninguna manera lo voy a permitir there's no way I'm going to allow it;
de alguna manera tendré que conseguirlo I'll have to get it somehow (or other);
no hay/hubo manera it is/it was impossible;
de manera que so;
de mala manera ‹ contestar› rudely;
‹ tratar› badly
2
manera
I sustantivo femenino
1 way, manner: hagámoslo a nuestra manera, let's do it our way
lo hace todo de cualquier manera, he does everything any old how
no hay manera de que me escuche, there is no way to make him listen to me
me disgusta su manera de ser, I don't like the way he behaves
II fpl maneras, manners: contestó con malas maneras, she answered rudely
♦ Locuciones: a manera de, as: se puso una cacerola a manera de casco, she used a cooking pot as a helmet
de cualquier manera/de todas maneras, anyway, at any rate, in any case
de manera que, so (that)
de ninguna manera, in no way, certainly not: no pienso disculparme de ninguna manera, there's no way that I'm going to apologise
de tal manera que, in such a way that
en cierta manera, in some sense: en cierta manera todos somos responsables de ella, to a certain degree we are all responsible for her
' manera' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- arrancar
- categórica
- categórico
- como
- como quiera
- comoquiera
- cortante
- despatarrarse
- despeluchar
- encantar
- enfocar
- escritura
- expiar
- igual
- inri
- letra
- mal
- ninguna
- ninguno
- peculiar
- perfectamente
- precisamente
- tal
- tener
- tuntún
- bien
- cómo
- en
- escándalo
- forma
- fórmula
- habla
- hacer
- ilegal
- inconsciente
- índole
- inesperado
- interesado
- medio
- modo
- norma
- ordinariez
- otro
- plantear
- seguir
- temperamento
- tirar
- torpe
- trato
English:
abrupt
- abusive
- accusingly
- angrily
- as
- brittle
- by
- certainly
- challenging
- conciliatory
- decidedly
- definitive
- differently
- distant
- dramatically
- effective
- elaborately
- fashion
- friendly
- gait
- impersonally
- impossibly
- in
- intimidate
- jabber
- jangle
- logical
- manner
- means
- mimic
- miserably
- mismanage
- naturally
- nice
- not
- oddly
- originally
- other
- otherwise
- persuasively
- pleasantly
- practically
- pretence
- pretense
- propose
- radiantly
- realistically
- reception
- remotely
- should
* * *manera nf1. [forma] way, manner;manera de pensar way of thinking;tiene una manera de ser muy agradable she has a very pleasant nature;no me gusta su manera de ser I don't like the way he is;no encuentro la manera de dejar el tabaco whatever I do, I just can't seem to give up smoking;esa no es manera de decir las cosas that's no way to speak;¿has visto la manera en que o [m5] la manera como te mira? have you seen how o the way he's looking at you?;esta vez lo haremos a mi manera this time we'll do it my way;a la manera de in the style of, after the fashion of;a manera de [como] as, by way of;a mi manera de ver the way I see it;de alguna manera somehow;se le cayó el botón porque lo cosió de cualquier manera the button fell off because he sewed it on carelessly o any old how;hazlo de cualquier manera do it however you like;no te preocupes, de cualquier manera no pensaba ir don't worry, I wasn't going to go anyway;de esta/esa manera this/that way;trata a su hijo de mala manera he treats his son badly;lo dijo de mala manera she said it very rudely;Esp Fam Esp Famse pusieron a beber de mala manera they started a serious drinking session;Esp Famtu hermana se enrolla de mala manera your sister goes on a bit;de la misma manera similarly, in the same way;lo hice de la misma manera que ayer/tú I did it the same way as yesterday/you;lo organizaron de manera que acabara antes de las diez they organized it so (that) it finished before ten;¿de manera que no te gusta? so, you don't like it (then)?;de ninguna manera o [m5] en manera alguna deberíamos dejarle salir under no circumstances should we let her out;¿te he molestado? – de ninguna manera o [m5] en manera alguna did I annoy you? – not at all o by no means;¿quieres que lo invitemos? – ¡de ninguna manera! shall we invite him? – no way o certainly not!;de otra manera… [si no] otherwise…;de tal manera (que) [tanto] so much (that);de todas maneras anyway;de todas maneras, ¿qué es eso que decías de un viaje? anyway, what's that you were saying about going away?;de una manera o de otra one way or another;en cierta manera in a way;Formalla ópera me aburre en gran manera I find opera exceedingly tedious;no hay manera there is no way, it's impossible;no hay manera de que haga los deberes it's impossible to get him to do his homework;¡contigo no hay manera! you're impossible!;¡qué manera de hacer las cosas! that's no way to do things!;¡qué manera de llover! just look at that rain!;Formalme place sobre manera que recurran a nuestros servicios I'm exceedingly pleased that you should have decided to use our services2.maneras [modales] manners;buenas/malas maneras good/bad manners;de muy buenas maneras nos dijo que saliéramos she very politely asked us to leave;atiende a los clientes de malas maneras he's rude to the customers;Espde aquella manera: lo hicieron de aquella manera they did it any old how;¿crees en Dios? – de aquella manera do you believe in God? – well, sort of* * *f way;esa es su manera de ser that’s the way he is;maneras pl manners;lo hace a su manera he does it his way;a manera de like;un cuadro a la manera de los cubistas a Cubist-style picture;no hay manera de it is impossible to;de manera que so (that);de ninguna manera certainly not;en gran manera greatly;sobre manera exceedingly;de todas maneras anyway, in any case;de alguna manera somehow;de cualquier manera anyway, anyhow;de la misma manera que in the same way that;de otra manera if not;de tal manera que in such a way that, so that* * *manera nf1) modo: way, manner, fashion2)de todas maneras : anyway, anyhow3)de manera que : so, in order that4)de ninguna manera : by no means, absolutely not5)manera de ser : personality, demeanor* * *manera n wayde manera extraña in a strange way / strangely
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Neatly — Neat ly, adv. In a neat manner; tidily; tastefully. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
neatly — [adv] tidily accurately, adeptly, adroitly, aptly, cleanly, efficiently, expertly, fastidiously, handily, methodically, nicely, orderly, precisely, skillfully, sprucely; concepts 326,485,585,589 … New thesaurus
neatly — adverb 1) neatly arranged papers Syn: tidily, methodically, systematically; smartly, sprucely 2) the point was neatly put Syn: cleverly, aptly, elegantly 3) a neatly executed turn … Thesaurus of popular words
neatly — adv. Neatly is used with these adjectives: ↑organized Neatly is used with these verbs: ↑arrange, ↑capture, ↑cut, ↑demonstrate, ↑divide, ↑dress, ↑evade, ↑execute, ↑fit, ↑f … Collocations dictionary
neatly — neat ► ADJECTIVE 1) tidy or carefully arranged. 2) done with or demonstrating skill or efficiency. 3) (of a drink of spirits) not diluted or mixed with anything else. 4) N. Amer. informal excellent. DERIVATIVES neatly adverb neatness noun … English terms dictionary
neatly — adverb with neatness (Freq. 6) she put the slippers under the bed neatly • Derived from adjective: ↑neat … Useful english dictionary
neatly clipped — adj. Neatly clipped is used with these nouns: ↑beard … Collocations dictionary
neatly trimmed — adj. Neatly trimmed is used with these nouns: ↑beard … Collocations dictionary
neatly combed — well groomed, brushed neatly, groomed nicely … English contemporary dictionary
neatly — adverb see neat II … New Collegiate Dictionary
neatly — See neat1. * * * … Universalium