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121 oferta de trabajo
(n.) = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted noticeEx. In the past 20 years many important changes have occurred in libraries and information centres and job advertisements are indicators of change in the information world.Ex. Good candidates know their own worth and are choosy about job offers.Ex. The lessons included: reading help wanted ads, following directions, asking for advice, bagging groceries, teaching someone, decision making, and helping others.Ex. People are checking over the giant noticeboard of community events, 'for sale,' 'ads,' and 'help wanted' notices.* * *(n.) = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted noticeEx: In the past 20 years many important changes have occurred in libraries and information centres and job advertisements are indicators of change in the information world.
Ex: Good candidates know their own worth and are choosy about job offers.Ex: The lessons included: reading help wanted ads, following directions, asking for advice, bagging groceries, teaching someone, decision making, and helping others.Ex: People are checking over the giant noticeboard of community events, 'for sale,' 'ads,' and 'help wanted' notices. -
122 prestar ayuda
v.to give help, to give aid.* * *to help (a, -)* * *(v.) = provide + assistance, render + assistance, offer + guidance, offer + assistance, lend + a (helping) handEx. Its purpose is to provide advice and on-site salvage assistance to those organisations having documentary resources that are damaged in a natural or man-made disaster.Ex. These vital human needs may not feature prominently in the curriculum, and a society in moral disarray may offer insufficient guidance.Ex. These two functions of the library have often been at cross purposes to one another, because each has been associated with a conflicting view of the kind and amount of assistance to be offered to the reader.Ex. In a small shop the master would lend a hand with the work, certainly as a corrector and often as a compositor as well.* * *(v.) = provide + assistance, render + assistance, offer + guidance, offer + assistance, lend + a (helping) handEx: Its purpose is to provide advice and on-site salvage assistance to those organisations having documentary resources that are damaged in a natural or man-made disaster.
Ex: There are obvious limits to the assistance which a librarian can undertake to render.Ex: These vital human needs may not feature prominently in the curriculum, and a society in moral disarray may offer insufficient guidance.Ex: These two functions of the library have often been at cross purposes to one another, because each has been associated with a conflicting view of the kind and amount of assistance to be offered to the reader.Ex: In a small shop the master would lend a hand with the work, certainly as a corrector and often as a compositor as well. -
123 mano
f.1 hand.hecho a mano handmade¿tienes el encendedor a mano? have you got your lighter handy o to hand?votación a mano alzada show of handsa mano armada armeddar o estrechar la mano a alguien to shake hands with somebodydarse o estrecharse la mano to shake handslavarse las manos to wash one's hands¡manos arriba!, ¡arriba las manos! hands up!2 forefoot (zoology) (en general).3 coat.4 pestle.5 game (partida de naipes).ser mano to (be the) lead6 series (serie, tanda).7 handball (sport) (falta).8 coat of paint.9 dealer, hand, lead.10 buddy, pal.m.pal(informal). ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: manar.* * *1 ANATOMÍA hand3 (lado) side4 (de reloj) hand5 (de pintura) coat6 (de jabón) soaping7 (habilidad) skill8 (influencia) influence9 (ayuda) hand10 (de mortero) pestle11 (de naipes - jugada, conjunto de cartas) hand; (- jugador) leader12 DEPORTE (en futból) handball\a mano (escrito) handwritten, by hand 2 (hecho) handmade, by hand 3 (lavado) by hand 4 (cerca) to hand, handy, nearabrir la mano to become more flexible, become more lenienta mano armada armeda manos llenas generouslyalzar/levantar la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebodybajo mano underhandedlycogidos,-as de la mano hand-in-handcon el corazón en la mano sincerely, with one's heart on one's sleevecon las manos en la masa red-handedcon las manos vacías empty-handedcon una mano detrás y otra delante familiar without a penny to one's namedejar de la mano to abandonechar mano de algo to resort to something, draw on somethingechar una mano to give a hand, lend a handen buenas manos in good handsestar en las manos de alguien to be in somebody's handshecho,-a a mano handmade¡las manos quietas! familiar hands off!lavarse las manos figurado to wash one's handsllegar a las manos to come to blowsllevarse las manos a la cabeza to be horrifiedmano sobre mano idle, twiddling one's thumbs¡manos arriba! hands up!meter la mano en algo to get involved in something, intervene in somethingpedir la mano de alguien to ask for somebody's handponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand on somebodyponer la mano en el fuego por alguien to risk one's neck for somebodyponer manos a la obra to get down to work, get crackingquedar algo muy a mano to be very nearser la mano derecha de alguien to be somebody's right handser mano de santo to work wonderstener algo a mano to have something handytener buena mano para algo to have a knack for something, be a dab hand at somethingtener buenas manos to be good with one's handstener la mano (muy) larga (para pegar) to be quick to lift a hand 2 (para robar) to be light-fingered, have sticky fingerstener las manos limpias to be cleantener mano de hierro to rule with an iron fisttener mano izquierda to have a lot of tacttraerse algo entre manos to be planning something, be up to somethingmano de cerdo pig's trottermano de obra labourmano dura a firm hand* * *noun f.1) hand2) coat•- mano de obra* * *I1. SUSTANTIVO FEMENINOPara las expresiones manos arriba, al alcance de la mano, frotarse las manos, ver la otra entrada.1) (Anat) handlo hice con mis propias manos — I made it with my own hands, I made it myself
el asesino salió con las manos en alto — the murderer came out with his hands up {o} with his hands in the air
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votar a mano [alzada] — to vote by a show of hands•
[dar] la mano a algn — [para saludar] to shake hands with sb; [para andar, apoyarse] to take sb by the hand•
[darse] la mano {o} las manos — to shake hands•
recibir algo [de] manos de algn — to receive sth from sb•
los dos iban [de la] mano — the two were walking hand-in-hand, the two were walking along holding hands•
¡manos a la [obra]! — [como orden] to work!; [para darse ánimo] let's get on with it!, (let's) get down to work!•
¡las manos [quietas]! — hands off!, keep your hands to yourself!a mano (=sin máquina) by hand; (=cerca) handy, at hand; (=asequible) handy, to hand•
¡[venga] esa mano! — shake!, put it there!cosió los pantalones a mano — she sewed the trousers by hand, she hand-sewed the trousers
escribir a mano — to write in longhand, write out (by hand)
¿tienes un bolígrafo a mano? — have you got a pen handy {o} to hand?
en manola tienda me queda {o} me pilla * muy a mano — the shop is very handy for me, the shop is very close {o} nearby
se presentó en el ayuntamiento pistola en mano — he turned up at the town hall with a gun in his hand
estrechar 1., 3), levantar 1., 1), b), robo 1)piso disponible, llave en mano — [para alquilar] flat available for immediate occupancy; [para comprar] flat available for immediate possession
2)en ese colegio le cargan la mano — they ask too much of her {o} put too much pressure on her at that school
mano a mano —
meter mano a algo —
hay que meterle mano a la corrupción — we have to deal with {o} tackle corruption
ponerle a algn la mano encima —
¡como me pongas la mano encima...! — if you lay one finger on me...!
poner la mano en el fuego —
yo no pondría la mano en el fuego por Juan — I wouldn't risk my neck for Juan, I wouldn't put myself on the line for Juan
traerse algo entre manos —
¿qué os traéis entre manos? — what are you up to?
- vivir de la mano a la bocafue mano de santo — it came just right, it was just what the doctor ordered
mano dura — harsh treatment; (Pol) firm hand
3) (=posesión) hand•
[cambiar] de manos — to change handsla casa ha cambiado varias veces de mano — the house has changed hands several times, the house has had several owners
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de [primera] mano — (at) first-hand•
de [segunda] mano — second-handropa de segunda mano — second-hand {o} used clothes
4) (=control)ha hecho cuanto ha estado en su mano — he has done all {o} everything in his power
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[de buena] mano — on good authoritya manos de at the hands of•
[en buenas] manos — in good handsen manos de in the hands ofla carta nunca llegó a manos del jefe — the letter never reached the boss, the letter never came into the hands of the boss
írsele a algn la mano con algo —
írsele algo de las manos a algn —
5) (=habilidad)¡qué manos tiene! — he's so clever with his hands!
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tener [buena] mano, tiene buena mano para aparcar — she's good at parking•
tener [mala] mano — to be clumsy, be awkwardmano izquierda, tiene mano izquierda con los animales — he's got a way with animals
6) (=lado) side7) (=trabajadores)pl manos hands, workerscontratar manos — to sign up {o} take on workers
mano de obra — labour, labor (EEUU), manpower
8) (Dep) handling, handball¡mano! — handball!
9) (Zool) [de mono] hand; [de perro, gato, oso, león] front paw; [de caballo] forefoot, front hoof; [de ave] foot; (=trompa) trunkmanos de cerdo — (Culin) pig's trotters
10) (=instrumento) [de reloj] handmano de almirez, mano de mortero — pestle
11) (=capa) [de pintura] coat; [de jabón] wash, soapingdar una mano de jabón a la ropa — to give the clothes a wash {o} soaping
12) (Juegos, Naipes) (=partida) round, game; (=conjunto de cartas) handechar una mano de mus — to have a game {o} round of mus
ser {o} tener la mano — to lead
13) (=lote) lot, series; And, CAm, Cono Sur, Méx group of things of the same kind ; LAm [de plátanos] bunch, hand14) (Mús) scale16) LAm (=suerte)¡qué mano! — what a stroke of luck!
17) LAm (Aut) direction2.SUSTANTIVO MASCULINOmano a mano, hubo un mano a mano entre los dos políticos en el parlamento — the two politicians slogged it out between them in parliament
IIla corrida será un mano a mano entre los dos toreros — the bullfight will be a two-way contest with the two bullfighters
SM Méx [en conversación] mate *, pal ** * *I1)a) (Anat) handle dijo or hizo adiós con la mano — he waved goodbye to her
en su mano — (Corresp) by hand
levantar la mano — to raise one's hands, put one's hand up
lo hice yo, con mis propias manos — I did it myself, with my own two hands
manos arriba! or arriba las manos! — hands up!
darle la mano a alguien — ( para saludar) to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give somebody one's hand
dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita — hold my hand
me tendió or me ofreció la mano — he held out his hand to me
b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw; ( de mono) hand; (Equ) forefoot, front foot2) (control, posesión) genharé todo lo que esté en mis manos or (RPl) de mi mano — I will do everything in my power
3) ( en fútbol) handball4) ( del mortero) pestle5)a) ( de papel) quireb) ( de plátanos) hand6) (de pintura, barniz) coat7) (Jueg)a) (vuelta, juego) hand¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? — how about a game of dominoes?
b) ( conjunto de cartas) handc) ( jugador)soy/eres mano — it's my/your lead
tener la mano — (Andes) to lead
ganarle por la mano or (RPl) de mano a alguien (fam): César me ganó por la mano — César just beat me to it (colloq)
8) (en locs)a mano — ( no a máquina) by hand; ( cerca) at hand (AmE), to hand (BrE)
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano — the shops are very close by o near o handy
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano — I always keep a dictionary by me o at hand o to hand
a la mano — (AmL) close at hand
de mano — hand (before n)
en mano — <lápiz/copa> in hand
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien con las manos en la masa — to catch somebody red-handed
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo — (CS fam) to get the hang of something (colloq)
a mano alzada — < votación> by a show of hands; < dibujo> freehand; < dibujar> freehand
a manos llenas — < dar> generously; < gastar> lavishly
pedir/conceder la mano de alguien — to ask for/give somebody's hand in marriage
bajo mano — on the quiet, on the sly (colloq)
caérsele la mano a alguien — (Méx fam & pey) to be a fairy (colloq & pej)
cargar la mano — (fam) to overdo
cargarle la mano a alguien — ( en el precio) to overcharge somebody; ( pegar) to hit somebody
con una mano atrás y otra delante — without a penny to one's name
dar la mano derecha por algo — to give one's right arm for something
darse la mano — ( para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together
de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand; iban (tomados) de la mano they walked hand in hand; de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly; de primera mano (at) first hand; de segunda mano < ropa> secondhand; < coche> used, secondhand; < información> secondhand; echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand; echarle mano a alguien (fam) to lay o get one's hands on somebody (colloq); echar mano a algo (fam) to grab something; echar mano de algo to resort to something; echamos mano de nuestros ahorros we dipped into our savings; echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza ( literal) to put one's hands on one's head; ( horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror; embarrarle la mano a alguien (Méx fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); ensuciarse las manos ( literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands; estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas ( literal) to have one's hands tied; ( no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied; estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq); frotarse las manos ( literal) to rub one's hands together; ( regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee; írsele la mano a alguien: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in; le cobré $1.000 - se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 - that was a bit steep, wasn't it? (colloq); se te fue la mano al contestarle así you went too far answering her back like that; lavarse las manos to wash one's hands; les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile; levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody; llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows; meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till; meterle mano a alguien (fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel somebody up (colloq); ( por un delito) to collar somebody (colloq); meterle mano a algo (fam) to get to work on something; poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por alguien to stick one's neck out for somebody; ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand o finger on somebody; ponerse manos a la obra to get down to work; por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands; quitarle algo de las manos a alguien: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands; tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes (colloq); saber alguien dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about; ser mano ancha (Arg) to be generous; ser mano de santo to work wonders; ser mano larga ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tenderle una mano a alguien to offer somebody a (helping) hand; tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on something; tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas (fam) ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed; tener mano de seda to have a light touch; tener mano para algo to be good at something; traerse algo entre manos to be up to something (colloq); untarle la mano a alguien (fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato — too many cooks spoil the broth
9)a) ( lado) sideb) (Auto) side of the roadII* * *I1)a) (Anat) handle dijo or hizo adiós con la mano — he waved goodbye to her
en su mano — (Corresp) by hand
levantar la mano — to raise one's hands, put one's hand up
lo hice yo, con mis propias manos — I did it myself, with my own two hands
manos arriba! or arriba las manos! — hands up!
darle la mano a alguien — ( para saludar) to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give somebody one's hand
dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita — hold my hand
me tendió or me ofreció la mano — he held out his hand to me
b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw; ( de mono) hand; (Equ) forefoot, front foot2) (control, posesión) genharé todo lo que esté en mis manos or (RPl) de mi mano — I will do everything in my power
3) ( en fútbol) handball4) ( del mortero) pestle5)a) ( de papel) quireb) ( de plátanos) hand6) (de pintura, barniz) coat7) (Jueg)a) (vuelta, juego) hand¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? — how about a game of dominoes?
b) ( conjunto de cartas) handc) ( jugador)soy/eres mano — it's my/your lead
tener la mano — (Andes) to lead
ganarle por la mano or (RPl) de mano a alguien (fam): César me ganó por la mano — César just beat me to it (colloq)
8) (en locs)a mano — ( no a máquina) by hand; ( cerca) at hand (AmE), to hand (BrE)
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano — the shops are very close by o near o handy
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano — I always keep a dictionary by me o at hand o to hand
a la mano — (AmL) close at hand
de mano — hand (before n)
en mano — <lápiz/copa> in hand
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien con las manos en la masa — to catch somebody red-handed
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo — (CS fam) to get the hang of something (colloq)
a mano alzada — < votación> by a show of hands; < dibujo> freehand; < dibujar> freehand
a manos llenas — < dar> generously; < gastar> lavishly
pedir/conceder la mano de alguien — to ask for/give somebody's hand in marriage
bajo mano — on the quiet, on the sly (colloq)
caérsele la mano a alguien — (Méx fam & pey) to be a fairy (colloq & pej)
cargar la mano — (fam) to overdo
cargarle la mano a alguien — ( en el precio) to overcharge somebody; ( pegar) to hit somebody
con una mano atrás y otra delante — without a penny to one's name
dar la mano derecha por algo — to give one's right arm for something
darse la mano — ( para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together
de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand; iban (tomados) de la mano they walked hand in hand; de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly; de primera mano (at) first hand; de segunda mano < ropa> secondhand; < coche> used, secondhand; < información> secondhand; echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand; echarle mano a alguien (fam) to lay o get one's hands on somebody (colloq); echar mano a algo (fam) to grab something; echar mano de algo to resort to something; echamos mano de nuestros ahorros we dipped into our savings; echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza ( literal) to put one's hands on one's head; ( horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror; embarrarle la mano a alguien (Méx fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); ensuciarse las manos ( literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands; estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas ( literal) to have one's hands tied; ( no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied; estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq); frotarse las manos ( literal) to rub one's hands together; ( regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee; írsele la mano a alguien: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in; le cobré $1.000 - se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 - that was a bit steep, wasn't it? (colloq); se te fue la mano al contestarle así you went too far answering her back like that; lavarse las manos to wash one's hands; les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile; levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody; llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows; meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till; meterle mano a alguien (fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel somebody up (colloq); ( por un delito) to collar somebody (colloq); meterle mano a algo (fam) to get to work on something; poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por alguien to stick one's neck out for somebody; ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand o finger on somebody; ponerse manos a la obra to get down to work; por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands; quitarle algo de las manos a alguien: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands; tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes (colloq); saber alguien dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about; ser mano ancha (Arg) to be generous; ser mano de santo to work wonders; ser mano larga ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tenderle una mano a alguien to offer somebody a (helping) hand; tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on something; tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas (fam) ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed; tener mano de seda to have a light touch; tener mano para algo to be good at something; traerse algo entre manos to be up to something (colloq); untarle la mano a alguien (fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato — too many cooks spoil the broth
9)a) ( lado) sideb) (Auto) side of the roadII* * *mano11 = hand.Ex: Even with such a limitation and many later supplementations by various hands, by way of addition, correction and amplification, it falls far short of completeness.
* accionado a mano = hand-powered.* agresión a mano armada = armed assault.* ahorrar mano de obra = save + manpower.* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* alargar la mano = reach out.* alargar la mano para coger = reach for.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manos de = at the hands of.* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.* apretón de manos = handshake.* arreglarse las manos = manicure.* asalto a mano armada = armed robbery, armed assault, heist.* asignado a mano = manually assigned.* atar de pies y manos = hogtie.* atraco a mano armada = armed robbery, heist, daylight robbery.* batidora de mano = food mincer.* bolsa de mano = flight bag, carryall bag, travelbag, soft bag.* bomba de mano = hand pump.* borrador escrito a mano = manuscript draft.* caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.* caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.* cambiar de manos = change + hands.* cambio de manos = change of hands.* carretilla de mano = pushcart.* coche de segunda mano = used car, second-hand car.* codificar a mano = hand-code.* coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the act.* coger de la mano = hold + Posesivo + hand.* coger la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.* cogerse de la mano = hold + hands.* cogerse la mano = join + hands.* cogido a mano = hand-picked.* confeccionar a mano = handcraft.* con las dos manos = two handed [two-handed].* con las manos muy largas = light-fingered.* con las manos vacías = empty-handed.* conocer Algo como la palma de + Posesivo + mano = know + Algo + like the back of + Posesivo + hand.* conocer de primera mano = know + first-hand.* con una mano delante y otra detrás = penniless, broke, skint.* corregir a mano = hand-correct.* costes de mano de obra = labour costs.* crema de manos = hand cream.* crema limpiadora de manos = handcleaner.* croché a mano = hand crochet.* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.* cultivado a mano = hand-reared.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* decir adiós con la mano = wave + goodbye.* dedicación de mano de obra = expenditure of manpower.* dejado de la mano de Dios = God-forsaken.* dejar las manos de uno libres de = free + Posesivo + hands from.* de mano = hand-held [handheld].* de primera mano = at first hand, first-hand [firsthand], first-person.* de segunda mano = second-hand [secondhand].* despedir mano de obra = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* de tercera mano = third-hand.* de tirar la piedra y esconder la mano = hit-and-run.* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.* echar mano a/de = leverage.* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.* el mundo en la palma de la mano = the world in the palm of + Posesivo + hand.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.* en mano = in hand.* en manos de = in the hands of.* en manos de extranjeros = foreign-owned.* en manos del enemigo = at the hands of enemies, at the hands of the enemy.* en manos enemigas = at the hands of enemies, at the hands of the enemy.* en + Posesivo + manos = at + Posesivo + hands.* entre manos = at hand, in hand.* equipaje de mano = carry-on luggage, cabin baggage, cabin luggage.* escalera de mano = stepladder.* escaparse de las manos de = slip beyond + the grasp of.* escasez de mano de obra = labour shortage.* escribir a mano = handletter.* escrito a mano = handwritten [hand-written], in black and white, in handwriting, longhand [long-hand].* escritura a mano = handwriting.* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.* experiencia de primera mano = first-hand experience.* extender la mano = put out + Posesivo + hand, reach out, put forth + Posesivo + hand.* extender la mano para coger algo = hand + reach for.* fabricado a mano = hand-made.* falta de mano de obra = labour shortage.* freno de mano = hand brake [handbrake].* futuro + estar + en + Posesivo + manos = future + be + in + Posesivo + hands.* ganarle la mano a Alguien = steal + a march on.* ganchillo a mano = hand crochet.* golpeo a mano = hand-beating.* granada de mano = hand grenade.* hacer a mano = handcraft.* hacer todo lo que está en nuestras manos = pull out + all the stops.* hecho a mano = hand-made, hand-drawn, handcrafted.* hilado a mano = handspinning.* impulsado a mano = hand-powered.* ir de la mano = go + hand in hand (with), be hand in hand.* írsele a Uno Algo de las manos = get out of + hand, get out of + hand.* írsele la mano a Uno = overplay + Posesivo + hand.* juego de manos = sleight-of-hand.* juegos de manos = fingergame.* labores de croché a mano = hand-crochet work.* labores de ganchillo a mano = hand-crochet work.* la mano que mece la cuna es la mano que domina el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.* levantar la mano = raise + Posesivo + hand.* mano amiga = helping hand.* ¿mano blanda o mano dura? = the carrot vs. the stick, the carrot vs. the stick.* mano blanda y mano dura = carrots and sticks.* mano de hierro = iron fist, iron hand.* mano de obra = labour [labor, -USA], manpower, manpower force, work-force [workforce], work-force, labour force, manual labour.* mano de obra del campo = farm labour force.* mano de obra extranjera = foreign labour.* mano de obra infantil = child labour.* mano de obra inmigrante = foreign labour.* mano derecha = right hand.* mano dura = iron fist, iron hand.* mano fría de, la = cold hand of, the.* mano invisible, la = invisible hand, the.* mano negra = schemer.* manos libres = free hand, hands-free.* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.* más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando = a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick.* mercadillo de prendas de segunda mano = rummage sale.* meter las manos en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meterse mano = pet.* moder la mano del que + dar de comer = bite + the hand that feeds + Pronombre.* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.* ordenador de mano = Palm Pilot.* palma de la mano = palm of hand, palm.* papel a mano-máquina = mouldmade paper.* papel hecho a mano = hand-made paper.* pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed.* pintado a mano = hand-painted.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* que necesita bastante mano de obra = labour-intensive [labour intensive].* quitar de las manos = snap up.* realizado a mano = hand-made.* recogido a mano = hand-picked.* relato de primera mano = eyewitness report, eyewitness account, first-hand account.* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.* retorcerse las manos = wring + Posesivo + hands.* robo a mano armada = armed robbery, highway robbery.* ropa de segunda mano = second-hand clothes.* separar las manos = spread out + hands.* ser torpe con las manos = be all thumbs.* sierra de mano = handsaw.* sistema de llave en mano = turnkey system, turnkey software system.* situación + irse de las manos = things + get out of hand.* tallado a mano = hand-carved.* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb.* tener entre manos = be up to.* todos manos a la obra = all hands on deck, all hands to the pump(s).* tomar la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.* trabajo entre manos, el = work at hand, the.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* untar la mano = grease + Posesivo + palm, oil + Posesivo + palm.* vendedor de coches de segunda mano = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.mano22 = coat.Ex: We will not accomplish that by being timid or by giving our profession a fresh coat of paint.
* mano de pintura = paint job, lick of paint, coat of paint.mano33 = quire.Nota: Unidad de venta del papel compuesta de 25 pliegos o la vigésima parte de una resma.Ex: The finished paper was sorted for imperfections and told out into quires and reams for sale.
* mano de papel = quire.* * *mano1A1 Anatomía2 Zoología: de un oso, perroB indicando posesión, controlC en fútbolD del morteroE1 de papel2 de plátanosF de pintura, cera, barnizG1 vuelta, juego2 conjunto de cartas3 jugadorHCompuestos:1 lado2 AutomovilismoSentido III obrerosA1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) handtengo las manos sucias my hands are dirtyno tengo más que dos manos I only have one pair of handsle dijo or hizo adiós con la mano he waved goodbye to hercon las dos manos with both handsentrégaselo en sus propias manos give it to him in person[ S ] en su mano ( Corresp) by handlevanten la mano los que estén de acuerdo all those in favor raise their hands o please show ( frml)los que hayan terminado que levanten la mano put your hand up if you've finishedlo hice yo, con mis propias manos I did it myself, with my own two handssalió con las manos en alto he came out with his hands in the air o up¡manos arriba! or ¡arriba las manos! hands up!habla con las manos she talks with her handscon la mano en el corazón hand on heartse nota la mano de una mujer you can see the feminine touch¡las manos quietas! keep your hands to yourself!su carta pasó de mano en mano her letter was passed aroundrecibió el premio de manos del Rey she received the prize from the King himselfdarle la mano a algn (para saludar) to shake hands with sb, to shake sb's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give sb one's handdame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita hold my handle estreché la mano I shook hands with him, I shook his handme tendió or me ofreció la mano he held out his hand to mehacerse las manos to have a manicureme leyó las manos she read my palmtocaron la pieza a cuatro manos they played the piece as a duetel perro se puso de manos the dog stood on its hind legsmanos hands (pl)ha cambiado de manos varias veces it has changed hands several timescayó en manos del enemigo it fell into enemy hands o into the hands of the enemynueve de estas ciudades están en manos de los socialistas nine of these cities are held by the socialistsel asunto está en manos de mis abogados the matter is in the hands of my lawyersel negocio está en buenas manos the business is in good handsharé todo lo que esté en mis manos or ( RPl) de mi mano I will do everything in my powermi mensaje nunca llegó a sus manos my message never reached himla muerte de José Ruiz a manos de la policía secreta the death of José Ruiz at the hands of the secret policela situación se nos va de las manos the situation is getting out of hand¡qué oportunidad se nos ha ido de las manos! what an opportunity we let slip through our fingers!C (en fútbol) handballD (del mortero) pestleE1 (de papel) quire2 (de plátanos) handF (de pintura, cera, barniz) coatG ( Jueg)1 (vuelta, juego) handno gané ni una mano I didn't win a single hand¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? how about a game of dominoes?2 (conjunto de cartas) handme ha tocado una mano muy mala I've got a very bad hand o very bad cards3(jugador): soy/eres mano it's my/your leadtener la mano ( Col); to leadganarle por la manoor (CS) de or la mano a algn ( fam): César me ganó por la mano César just beat me to it ( colloq)H ( en locs):hecho a mano handmadepintado a mano hand-paintedescrito a mano handwrittenun tapiz tejido a mano a handwoven tapestryzapatos cosidos a mano hand-stitched shoestuve que batir las claras a mano I had to beat the egg whites by handlas tiendas me quedan muy a mano the shops are very close by o near o handysiempre tengo un diccionario a mano I always keep a dictionary handy o by me o ( BrE) to handen mano ‹lápiz/copa› in handcayó fusil en mano he fell gun in hand[ S ] llave en mano immediate possessionagarrar or ( esp Esp) coger a algn con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handeda mano alzada ‹votación› by a show of hands;‹dibujo› freehand; ‹dibujar› freehanda manos llenas ‹dar› generously;‹gastar› lavishlyaspirar a/pedir/conceder la mano de algn to aspire to/ask for/give sb's hand in marriagele concedió la mano de su hija en matrimonio he gave him his daughter's hand in marriageno cargues la mano con la sal don't overdo the salt, go easy on the saltme cargó la mano en el precio she overcharged mele están cargando la mano en el trabajo they are asking too much of her o putting too much pressure on her at workdesde que me cargó la mano no le he vuelto a hablar I haven't spoken to him since he hit mecon una mano atrás y otra delante without a penny to one's namedar la mano derecha por algo to give one's right arm for sthdarse la mano (para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come togetherel cristianismo y el paganismo se dan la mano en estos ritos Christianity and paganism come together in these ritesdejado de la mano de Dios godforsakenla miseria de aquellas tierras dejadas de la mano de Dios the poverty of that godforsaken o desolate regionse sentía totalmente dejado de la mano de Dios he felt utterly forlornde la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand, she took my handiban (cogidos) de la mano they walked hand in handde la mano de Mao under Mao's leadershipde manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedlyde primera mano (at) first handde segunda mano ‹ropa› secondhand;‹coche› used, secondhand; ‹información› secondhandechar or dar una mano to give o lend a handechar mano a algo ( fam); to grab sthechar mano de algo: tuvimos que echar mano de nuestros ahorros we had to dip into our savingsla gente de quien podía echar mano the people I could turn to for helpecharse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza (literal) to put one's hands on one's head; (horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horrorestar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas (literal) to have one's hands tied(no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tiedírsele or ( Chi) pasársele la mano a algn: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt inle cobré $1.000 — se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 — that was a bit steep, wasn't it? ( colloq)se te fue la mano, no deberías haberle contestado así you went too far o ( colloq) a bit over the top, you shouldn't have answered her back like thatjugar a lo que hace la mano, hace la tras ( Méx); to play follow-the-leaderlavarse las manos (literal) to wash one's handsyo me lavo las manos de todo este asunto I wash my hands of the whole affairles das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a milelevantarle la mano a algn to raise one's hand to sbllegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blowsmano a mano: nos comimos cuatro raciones de setas, mano a mano we polished off four dishes of mushrooms, just the two of us o between the two of us(ver tb mano a mano m)meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till, put one's hand in the till ( BrE)meterle mano a algn ( fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel sb up ( colloq); (por un delito) to collar sb ( colloq)meterle mano a algo ( fam); to get to work on sthponer la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por algn to stick one's neck out for sb, put one's head on the block for sbponerle la mano encima a algn to lay a hand o finger on sbponer manos a la obra to get down to work¡manos a la obra! let's get down to it!por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own handsquitarle algo de las manos a algn: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my handstuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes ( colloq)saber algn dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is aboutser mano ancha ( Arg); to be generousser mano de santo to work wonderstenderle una mano a algn to offer sb a (helping) handtener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on sthtener (la) mano larga or las manos largas ( fam) (para pegar) to be free with one's hands; (para robar) to be light-fingeredtener la mano pesada to be heavy-handedtener mano de seda to have a light touchtener mano para algo to be good at sthtiene mano para la cocina/el dibujo he's very good at cooking/drawingtraerse algo entre manos: los niños están muy callados, algo se traen entre manos the children are very quiet, they must be up to something ( colloq)muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato too many cooks spoil the brothCompuestos:en un mano a mano se terminaron una botella de ginebra ( fam); between the two of them they got through a bottle of ginjugamos un mano a mano y gané yo it was him against me and I wonel debate se convirtió en un mano a mano entre los dos líderes the debate turned into a contest between the two leaderslabor*wage labor, wage labour ( BrE)right-hand man/womanfirm handhay que tener mano dura con ellos you have to be firm with themtiene mucha mano izquierda con sus hijos he knows how to handle his childrenen esa quiebra hubo mano negra there was something fishy about the way that company went bankrupt ( colloq)fpl:tierras en manos muertas lands held in mortmain1 (lado) side¿queda de esta mano o tengo que cruzar? is it on this side of the street or do I have to cross?tome la segunda calle a mano derecha take the second street on the rightla casa queda a mano derecha the house is on the right o on the right-hand side2 ( Auto):yo iba por mi mano I was on my side of the road, I was on the right side of the roadmasculine, feminine* * *
Del verbo manar: ( conjugate manar)
mano es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
manó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
manar
mano
manar ( conjugate manar) verbo intransitivo
to pour
mano 1 sustantivo femenino
1a) (Anat) hand;
levantar la mano to raise one's hands, put one's hand up;
¡manos arriba! or ¡arriba las manos! hands up!;
con la mano en el corazón hand on heart;
le hizo adiós con la mano he waved goodbye to her;
su carta pasó de mano en mano her letter was passed around;
darle la mano a algn ( para saludar) to shake hands with sb, to shake sb's hand;
(para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give sb one's hand;
me tendió la mano he held out his hand to me;
me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand;
ir (tomados) de la mano to walk hand in hand;
mano de obra labor
( de mono) hand;
(Equ) forefoot, front foot
2 (control, posesión) gen
ha cambiado de manos it has changed hands;
cayó en manos del enemigo it fell into the hands of the enemy;
haré todo lo que esté en mis manos I will do everything in my power;
la oportunidad se nos fue de las manos we let the opportunity slip through our fingers;
se tomó la justicia por su propia mano he took the law into his own hands
3 ( en fútbol) handball
4 ( del mortero) pestle
5 (de pintura, barniz) coat
6 (Jueg) (vuelta, juego) hand;
( conjunto de cartas) hand;
( jugador):◊ soy/eres mano it's my/your lead
7 ( en locs)
hecho a mano handmade;
escrito a mano handwritten;
tejido a mano handwoven;
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano the shops are very close by o near;
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano I always keep a dictionary by me;
a la mano (AmL) close at hand;
de mano hand ( before n);
en mano ‹lápiz/copa› in hand;
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a algn con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handed;
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo (CS fam) to get the hang of sth (colloq);
bajo mano on the quiet, on the sly (colloq);
con las manos vacías empty-handed;
darse la mano ( para saludar) to shake hands;
(para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands;
echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand;
echar mano a algo (fam) to grab sth;
estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq);
lavarse las manos to wash one's hands;
levantarle la mano a algn to raise one's hand to sb;
llegar or pasar a las manos to come to blows;
pedir la mano de algn to ask for sb's hand in marriage;
ser la mano derecha de algn to be sb's right-hand man/woman;
tenderle una mano a algn to offer sb a (helping) hand;
tener mano dura to have a firm hand;
tener mano para algo to be good at sth;
traerse algo entre manos to be up to sth (colloq)
8
a mano derecha on the rightb) (Auto) side of the road
mano 2
manar
I verbo intransitivo to flow [de, from]
II verbo transitivo to flow with: la cañería está manando agua, the pipe is pouring with water
mano sustantivo femenino
1 hand
(de animal) forefoot
(de perro, gato) paw
(de cerdo) trotter
2 (autoría, estilo) influence: se ve su mano en el asunto, he obviously has a hand in this business
3 (maña) skill: tiene mucha mano con los niños, he's very good with children
4 (capa) coat
dos manos de pintura, two coats of paint
5 (lado) a mano derecha/izquierda, on the right/left (hand side)
6 (poder) (usu pl) hand: dejo todo en tus manos, I leave everything in your hands
está en su mano, it's in his power
7 (del almirez) pestle
8 mano de obra, labour (force)
♦ Locuciones: a mano, (sin máquina) by hand
(asequible) at hand
a mano alzada, by a show of hands
a mano armada, armed
de mano, hand: bolso de mano, hand luggage
de primera mano, fist-hand
de segunda mano, second-hand
echar una mano a alguien, to give sb a hand
estrechar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
¡manos a la obra!, shoulders to the wheel!
¡manos arriba!, hands up!
meter mano, (a un problema) to tackle
vulgar to touch up
pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, to catch sb red-handed
' mano' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- alzada
- alzado
- anda
- antes
- armada
- armado
- artesanía
- atraco
- azotar
- azote
- barrena
- caligrafía
- canto
- chocar
- cogerse
- cuenco
- dar
- dedo
- dejada
- dejado
- derecha
- echar
- esconder
- escrita
- escrito
- estrechar
- estrecharse
- extender
- fastidiarse
- freno
- fuego
- holgazanear
- imputar
- izquierda
- izquierdo
- justicia
- levantar
- literalmente
- manca
- mancha
- manco
- motricidad
- ortopédica
- ortopédico
- palma
- pañuelo
- peldaño
- picar
- proyectar
English:
add on
- armed robbery
- back
- bird
- bite
- blow-dry
- brake
- brush
- by
- cart
- catapult
- chronic
- circle
- clammy
- coat
- colour
- dip
- dip into
- extend
- finger
- first-hand
- fit into
- gash
- give
- godforsaken
- govern
- grip
- grope
- guitar
- hand
- hand-held
- hand-luggage
- handbrake
- handmade
- handwritten
- handy
- hankie
- hanky
- have
- heavy-handed
- hold
- hold on
- hold out
- hold up
- impression
- imprint
- inch
- join
- jumble
- junk shop
* * *mano1♦ nf1. [de persona] hand;le dije adiós con la mano I waved goodbye to him;equipaje de mano hand luggage;paseaban de la mano they were walking along hand in hand;ir de la mano [asuntos, problemas] to go hand in hand;entregar algo a alguien en mano to deliver sth to sb in person;frotarse las manos [por frío, entumecimiento] to rub one's hands (together);[regocijarse] to rub one's hands (with glee);hecho a mano handmade;lo tuve que hacer a mano I had to do it by hand;lavarse las manos [literalmente] to wash one's hands;¡yo me lavo las manos! [me desentiendo] I wash my hands of it!;leerle la mano a alguien to read sb's palm;¡manos arriba!, ¡arriba las manos! hands up!;¡manos a la obra! let's get down to it!;pedir la mano de una mujer to ask for a woman's hand (in marriage);robo a mano armada armed robbery;votación a mano alzada show of handsmano derecha [persona] right-hand man/woman;ser la mano derecha de alguien to be sb's right-hand man/woman;Der manos muertas mortmain2. [de animal] forefoot;[de perro, gato] (front) paw; [de cerdo] (front) trotter3. [de pintura, barniz] coat;dar una mano de pintura a algo to give sth a coat o lick of paint4. [de mortero] pestle5. [de naipes] [partida] game;[ronda] hand;eres mano it's your lead6. [en deportes] [falta] handball;el árbitro pitó mano the referee blew for handball7. [deporte] pelota [played with hand rather than with hand-held basket]8. [serie, tanda] series9. [lado]a mano derecha/izquierda (de) on the right/left (of);gire a mano derecha turn right10. Andes, CAm, Méx [objetos] = group of four or five objects11. Am [de plátanos] bunch12. CAm, Chile, Méx [accidente] mishap, accident13. RP [dirección] direction [of traffic];calle de una/doble mano one-/two-way street14. [influencia] influence;tener mano con alguien to have influence with sb15. [intervención] hand;la mano de la CIA está detrás de todo esto you can see the hand of the CIA in this affairmano negra hidden hand;mano oculta hidden hand¡que mano tienes para las plantas! you've really got Br green fingers o US a green thumb!mano izquierda:tener mano izquierda con algo/alguien to know how to deal with sth/sbde manos de alguien: recibió la medalla de manos del ministro he received the medal from the minister himself;cambiar de manos to change hands;en manos de: caer en manos de alguien to fall into sb's hands;dejar algo en manos de alguien to leave sth in sb's hands;estar en manos de alguien to be in sb's hands;estar en buenas manos to be in good hands;haré lo que esté en mi mano I'll do everything within my power;ponerse en manos de alguien to put oneself in sb's hands;de primera mano [vehículo] brand new;[noticias] first-hand;de segunda mano second-hand18.manos [ayudantes] helpers;nos van a hacer falta varias manos para mover el piano we're going to need several people to move the piano19. Compabrir la mano to be more lenient;alzar la mano contra alguien to raise one's hand to sb;CSuragarrar la mano a algo to get the hang of sth;bajo mano secretly;de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly;cargar la mano to go over the top;RP Famcon una mano en la cintura: esto lo hago con una mano en la cintura I can do this with my hands tied behind my back;con la mano en el corazón: te lo digo con la mano en el corazón I'm being perfectly honest with you;Famcon una mano delante y otra detrás: está en la ruina, con una mano delante y otra detrás he hasn't got a penny to his name;estar dejado de la mano de Dios [lugar] to be godforsaken;[persona] to be a total failure;echar mano a algo: echó mano al bolso y se marchó she took her bag and left;echar mano de algo [recurrir a] to make use of sth, to resort to sth;echar mano de alguien [recurrir a] to turn to sb;echar una mano a alguien to give sb a hand;ensuciarse las manos to get one's hands dirty;escaparse o [m5]irse de las manos: se me escapó o [m5] fue de las manos una oportunidad excelente an excellent chance slipped through my hands;írsele la mano a alguien: se le fue la mano [perdió el control] she lost control;[exageró] she went too far;se me fue la mano con la sal I overdid the salt;levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to sb;llegar a las manos (por algo) to come to blows (over sth);a manos llenas generously;llevarse las manos a la cabeza [gesticular] to throw one's hands in the air (in horror);[indignarse, horrorizarse] to be horrified; Fammano a mano: se bebieron la botella mano a mano they drank the bottle between the two of them;estar mano sobre mano to be sitting around doing nothing;Esp Fammeter mano a alguien [investigar] to get onto sb;[sobar sin consentimiento] to grope sb; [sobar con consentimiento] to pet sb; Fammeter mano a algo to tackle sth;meter la mano en algo [intervenir] to poke one's nose into sth, to meddle in sth;RP Famponerle la mano encima a alguien: ¡como te ponga la mano encima…! if I lay o get my hands on you…!;¡no me pongas las manos encima! don't you touch me o lay a finger on me!;poner la mano en el fuego: creo que es así, pero no pondría la mano en el fuego I think that's the case, but I couldn't vouch for it;Famser mano de santo to work wonders;tender una mano a alguien to give/offer sb one's hand;Fam Humtener manos de árbol to be ham-fisted o ham-handed;tengo las manos atadas my hands are tied;tener las manos muy largas [aficionado a pegar] to be fond of a fight;[aficionado a robar] to be light-fingered;tener manos libres para hacer algo to have a free rein to do sth;tengo las manos limpias my hands are clean;tener manos de mantequilla to be butter-fingered;traerse algo entre manos to be up to sth;untarle la mano a alguien to grease sb's palm;con las manos vacías empty-handedmano de obra [trabajadores] labour, workers; [trabajo manual] labour;la mano de obra barata atrae a los inversores investors are attracted by the cheap labour costs;mano de obra cualificada skilled labour o workers;mano de obra especializada skilled labour o workers;mano de obra semicualificada semi-skilled labour o workers♦ nmfRP Famser un mano abierta to be open-handed;es un mano larga [toquetón] he's always poking around where he shouldn't;[con las mujeres] he has wandering-hand trouble♦ a mano loc adv1. [cerca] at o to hand, handy;¿tienes el encendedor a mano? have you got your lighter handy?;mi casa es muy a mano de todo my house is very handy for everything♦ mano a mano nmun mano a mano entre los dos candidatos a head-to-head between the two candidates♦ manos libres nm inv[teléfono] hands free setmano2 nmAm salvo RP Fam pal, Br mate, US buddy* * *I f(dispositivo) manos libres TELEC hands-free (kit);¡manos arriba! hands up!;lo hicieron mano a mano they did it between them;un mano a mano a contest;de mano en mano from hand to hand;a cuatro manos MÚS for four hands;a mano derecha/izquierda on the right/ lefthand side;a manos llenas fig generously;con las manos vacías fig empty-handed;ser mano de santo work wonders;bajo mano on the quiet;de segunda mano second-hand;de primera mano first-hand;ser la mano derecha de alguien fig be s.o.’s right hand;tener mucha mano izquierda be very skillful o Br skilful;atar las manos a alguien fig tie s.o.’s hands;dejado de la mano de Dios fig godforsaken;echar mano a fam grab;echar mano de fig use, make use of;echar una mano a alguien give s.o. a hand;estar a manos L.Am. fam be even, be quits;hecho a mano hand-made;llegar ovenir a las manos come to blows;pedir la mano de alguien ask for s.o.’s hand in marriage;poner la mano en el fuego fig swear to it;poner manos a la obra get down to work;se le fue la mano con fig he overdid it with;tender la mano a alguien fig hold out a helping hand to s.o.;tener a mano have to hand;tener buena/mala mano para (hacer) algo be good/bad at (doing) sth;de hierro with a firm hand o with an iron fist;estar en buenas manos be in good hands;lo dejo en sus manos I’ll leave it in your hands;traerse algo entre manos be plotting sth;alzar oa alguien raise one’s hand to s.o.;llevarse las manos a la cabeza fig throw up one’s hands (in horror);andar cogidos de la mano walk hand in hand;tomar a alguien de la mano take s.o. by the hand, take s.o.’s hand;meter mano a alguien fam feel s.o. up fam, grope s.o. fam ;dar la última mano a algo finish sth offII m Méx fampal fam, buddy fam* * *mano nf1) : hand2) : coat (of paint or varnish)3)a mano : by hand4)a mano ora la mano : handy, at hand, nearby5)darse la mano : to shake hands6)de la mano : hand in handla política y la economía van de la mano: politics and economics go hand in hand7)de primera mano : firsthand, at firsthand8)de segunda mano : secondhandropa de segunda mano: secondhand clothing9)mano a mano : one-on-onemano de obra : labor, manpowermano de mortero : pestleechar una mano : to lend a hand¡oye, mano!: hey man!* * *mano n1. (en general) hand2. (de pintura) coata mano derecha / a mano izquierda on the right / on the left -
124 prestare
lendprestare ascolto/aiuto a qualcuno listen to/help someoneprestare un servizio provide a service* * *prestare v.tr.1 ( dare in prestito) to lend*; (spec. denaro) to loan: prestare denaro, un libro a qlcu., to lend money, a book to s.o. (o to lend s.o. money, a book); prestare denaro a interesse, to lend (o to loan) money on (o at) interest; prestare denaro senza interesse, to lend (o to loan) money free of interest; prestare denaro a usura, to lend (o to loan) money on usury // farsi prestare qlco. da qlcu., to borrow sthg. from s.o.2 ( dare) to give*, to lend*: prestare aiuto, man forte, una mano a qlcu., to lend s.o. a (helping) hand; prestare attenzione, to pay attention; prestare giuramento, to swear (o to take an oath); prestare fede a qlcu., to believe s.o.; prestare obbedienza a qlcu., to obey s.o.; prestare omaggio a qlcu., to pay homage to s.o.; prestare orecchio, ascolto a qlco., qlcu., to lend an ear (o to listen) to sthg., s.o.; prestare delle cure a qlcu., to give treatment to s.o. (o to give s.o. treatment); prestare la propria opera, to give one's services; prestare servizio, to work (o to be employed) // (dir.) prestare garanzia, to give security // prestare il fianco alle critiche, (fig.) to lay oneself open to criticism.◘ prestarsi v.rifl.1 ( prodigarsi, adoperarsi) to put* oneself out, to help (s.o.): chiediglielo pure, il professore si presta volentieri per i suoi alunni, don't hesitate to ask him, the professor is happy to put himself out for (o to help) his students; è sempre pronto a prestare quando c'è bisogno, he is always ready to help in case of need2 ( essere disponibile) to lend* oneself, to favour (sthg.); ( acconsentire) to consent (to sthg.): si presta sempre a iniziative del genere, he always lends himself to (o favours) such initiatives; non si presterebbe mai a un inganno, he would never lend himself to (o he would never countenance) deception; non credo che si presterà a fare una cosa del genere, I don't think he will consent to do such a thing◆ v.intr.pron. ( essere adatto) to be fit (for sthg., for doing), to lend* oneself: questo palcoscenico non si presta per grandi spettacoli, this stage is not fit (o suitable) for big shows; questo attore non si presta a ruoli comici, this actor isn't suited (o doesn't lend himself) to comic roles; l'alluminio si presta a molti usi, aluminium lends itself to many uses; questa stoffa non si presta per fare tende, this material isn't suitable for making curtains (o doesn't make good curtains) // questa frase si presta facilmente a un malinteso, this sentence lays itself open to misinterpretation.* * *[pres'tare]1. vtprestare qc a qn — to lend sb sth, lend sth to sb
prestare aiuto a qn — to give sb a helping hand, lend sb a hand
prestare ascolto o orecchio a — to listen to
2. vr (prestarsi)3. vip (prestarsi)prestarsi per o a — to lend itself to, be suitable for
la frase si presta a molteplici interpretazioni — the phrase lends itself to numerous interpretations
* * *[pres'tare] 1.verbo transitivo1) to lend*prestare qcs. a qcn. — to lend sb. sth.
farsi prestare qcs. da qcn. — to borrow sth. from sb
2) (accordare)prestare assistenza a qcn. — to give assistance to sb.
2.prestare i primi soccorsi a qcn. — to give sb. first aid
verbo pronominale prestarsi1) (accondiscendere) to offer oneself-rsi a qcs. — to make oneself available for sth
- rsi a due diverse interpretazioni — [frase, testo] to permit of two interpretations form.
* * *prestare/pres'tare/ [1]1 to lend*; prestare qcs. a qcn. to lend sb. sth.; farsi prestare qcs. da qcn. to borrow sth. from sb.2 (accordare) prestare assistenza a qcn. to give assistance to sb.; prestare i primi soccorsi a qcn. to give sb. first aid; prestare attenzione a to pay attention toII prestarsi verbo pronominale1 (accondiscendere) to offer oneself; -rsi a qcs. to make oneself available for sth.2 (essere adatto) - rsi a to lend oneself to; - rsi a due diverse interpretazioni [frase, testo] to permit of two interpretations form.; - rsi all'adattamento televisivo to be adaptable for TV. -
125 bieten
to offer; to afford; to bid* * *bie|ten ['biːtn] pret bot, [boːt] ptp geboten1. vt[gə'boːtn] auf +acc for); Möglichkeit, Gelegenheit to offer, to give (jdm etw sb sth, sth to sb)jdm die Hand bíéten — to hold out one's hand to sb, to offer sb one's hand; (fig auch) to make a conciliatory gesture to sb
jdm den Arm bíéten — to offer sb one's arm
wer bietet mehr? — will anyone offer me etc more?; (bei Auktion) any more bids?
mehr bietet dir niemand — no-one will give or offer you more, no-one will make you a higher offer
diese Stadt/dieser Mann hat nichts zu bíéten — this town/man has nothing to offer
2) (= geben) to give (jdm etw sb sth); Gewähr, Sicherheit, Anlass etc auch to provide (etw sth, jdm etw sb with sth); Asyl to grant (jdm etw sb sth)das Hochhaus bietet Wohnungen für fünfzig Familien — the tower block (Brit) or apartment building (US) provides accommodation for fifty families
die Mannschaft bot den Zuschauern ein hervorragendes Spiel — the team put on an excellent game for the spectators
See:→ Blöße5)so etwas könnte man mir nicht bíéten — I wouldn't stand for that sort of thing
ist dir so etwas schon einmal geboten worden? — have you ever known the like (inf) or anything like it?
6) (geh = sagen)jdm einen Gruß bíéten — to greet sb
jdm einen guten Morgen bíéten — to bid sb good morning (old, liter)
•See:2. vi (CARDS)to bid; (bei Auktion auch) to make a bid ( auf +acc for)3. vr(Gelegenheit, Lösung, Anblick etc) to present itself (jdm to sb)ein grauenhaftes Schauspiel bot sich unseren Augen — a terrible scene met our eyes
* * *(- past tense, past participle bid - to offer (an amount of money) at an auction: John bid ($1,000) for the painting.) bid* * *bie·ten<bot, geboten>[ˈbi:tn̩]I. vt1. (als Zahlungsangebot machen)er hat 2.000 Euro auf das Gemälde geboten he bid 2,000 euros for the paintingwer bietet mehr? any more bids?mehr/weniger \bieten als jd to outbid/underbid sb2. (anbieten)▪ [jdm] etw \bieten to offer [sb] sth, to offer sth [to sb]die Leute wollen, dass ihnen Nervenkitzel, Spannung und Sensationen geboten werden people want [to be offered] thrills, spills and excitementjdm etwas/nichts zu \bieten haben to have something/nothing to offer [to] sb3. (gewähren)▪ [jdm] etw \bieten to give [sb] stheine Gelegenheit/Möglichkeit \bieten to offer [or give] an opportunity/a possibilityGewähr \bieten to provide guaranteeSicherheit/Schutz \bieten to provide security/safety4. (aufweisen)▪ etw \bieten to have sthdas Haus bietet Wohnraum für zwei Familien the building has [or provides] living space for two familiesdiese Häuser \bieten eine Menge Luxus für betuchte Kunden these houses offer well-to-do buyers a lot of luxuryProbleme/Schwierigkeiten \bieten to present problems/difficulties5. (zeigen, darbieten)▪ etw \bieten to present stheinen erfreulichen/furchtbaren Anblick \bieten to be a welcoming/terrible sighteinen Film/ein Theaterstück \bieten to show [or put on] a film/theatre [or AM -er] productioneine hervorragende/überzeugende Leistung \bieten to give [or put on] a superb/convincing performance▪ jdm etw \bieten to present sb [with] sthdie Dokumentation bot uns eine ausgewogene Darstellung des Themas the documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue▪ jdm etw \bieten to serve sth up to sbwas einem heutzutage an Kitsch geboten wird! the rubbish that's served up [or that we're expected to put up with] today! famso etwas ließe ich mir nicht \bieten! I wouldn't stand for [or put up with] it!II. vi2. (bei Auktionen) to [make a] bidIII. vr▪ sich \bieten to present itselfplötzlich bot sich eine Gelegenheit an opportunity suddenly presented itself, sb is presented with sthmir bot sich eine einmalige Chance I was presented with a unique opportunity▪ sich jdm \bieten to present itself to sbsich jds Augen \bieten to meet sb's eyesein herrliches Schauspiel bot sich unseren Augen a spectacular sight met our eyes▪ etw bietet sich jdm sb is presented with sthden Feuerwehrleuten bot sich ein Bild des Schreckens the firemen were confronted with a horrendous sight* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) offer; put on <programme etc.>; provide <shelter, guarantee, etc.>; (bei Auktionen, Kartenspielen) bid (für, auf + Akk. for)jemandem Geld/eine Chance bieten — offer somebody money/a chance
jemandem den Arm bieten — (geh.) offer somebody one's arm
das bietet keine Schwierigkeiten — that presents no difficulties
das Stadion bietet 40 000 Personen Platz — the stadium has room for or can hold 40,000 people
2)ein schreckliches/gespenstisches usw. Bild bieten — present a terrible/eerie etc. picture; be a terrible/eerie etc. sight
einen prächtigen Anblick bieten — look splendid; be a splendid sight
3) (zumuten)2.das lasse ich mir nicht bieten — I won't put up with or stand for that
3.hier bietet sich dir eine Chance — this is an opportunity for you; this offers you an opportunity
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb bid (auf + Akk. for)* * *bieten; bietet, bot, hat gebotenA. v/t1. (anbieten) offer (jemandem etwas sb sth); (Anblick, Schwierigkeiten, Möglichkeit) present;was hast du mir zu bieten? what can you offer me?jemandem Hilfe/Trost bieten help/comfort sb;einem Flüchtling Asyl bieten grant asylum to a refugee3. (gewähren) afford;das neue Büro bietet uns mehr Platz the new office is more spacious;dieser Wagen bietet mehr Komfort this car is more comfortable4. (Programm) show;im Kino etcwas hast du uns heute zu bieten? auch iron what have you got to offer us today?, what have you got lined up for us today?;dieser Ort hat viele Ausflugsmöglichkeiten zu bieten this spot is perfect for a wide variety of day trips5. (darbieten) present;der Garten bot einen traurigen Anblick the garden looked a sorry sight;die Unfallstelle bot ein Bild des Grauens the scene of the accident was a horrific sight6.sich (dat)etwas bieten lassen (Frechheit) stand for sth;das lässt er sich nicht bieten he won’t stand for that;von dir, ihr etc)das solltest du dir nicht bieten lassen I wouldn’t stand for it if I were you;du hast dir genug von ihr bieten lassen you’ve put up with enough from her already;und das lässt du dir einfach bieten? and you just sit back and take it?B. v/t & v/i1. auf Auktion: bid;mehr/weniger bieten als outbid/underbid;wer bietet mehr? any more bids?;bis zu 50 000 Euro bieten go as high as 50,000 euros2. Karten: bidC. v/r Gelegenheit: come up, present itself;so eine Gelegenheit bietet sich dir nie wieder! it’s the chance of a lifetime;es bot sich ihr ein traumhafter Anblick a wonderful scene unfolded before her eyes;eine grauenvolle Szene bot sich i-n Augen she was met with ( oder confronted by) a scene of horror* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) offer; put on <programme etc.>; provide <shelter, guarantee, etc.>; (bei Auktionen, Kartenspielen) bid (für, auf + Akk. for)jemandem Geld/eine Chance bieten — offer somebody money/a chance
jemandem den Arm bieten — (geh.) offer somebody one's arm
das Stadion bietet 40 000 Personen Platz — the stadium has room for or can hold 40,000 people
2)ein schreckliches/gespenstisches usw. Bild bieten — present a terrible/eerie etc. picture; be a terrible/eerie etc. sight
einen prächtigen Anblick bieten — look splendid; be a splendid sight
3) (zumuten)2.das lasse ich mir nicht bieten — I won't put up with or stand for that
3.hier bietet sich dir eine Chance — this is an opportunity for you; this offers you an opportunity
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb bid (auf + Akk. for)* * *-reien n.bid n. -
126 Arm
m; -(e)s, -e1. arm; ein / zwei Arm voll Bücher an armful / two armfuls of books; am Arm führen / nehmen lead / take s.o. by the arm; auf den Arm nehmen (Kind) (hochheben) pick up; (tragen) carry; fig. pull s.o.’s leg; jemanden im Arm oder in den Armen halten embrace s.o., hold s.o. in one’s arms; in die Arme nehmen oder schließen hug, embrace; den Arm um jemanden legen put one’s arm (a)round s.o.; seine Arme um jemandes Hals schlingen hug s.o., put ( oder wrap) one’s arms around s.o.; jemandem in die Arme laufen fig. bump ( oder run) into s.o.; jemandem in den Arm fallen hold s.o. back, stop s.o.; sich jemandem in die Arme werfen throw o.s. into s.o.’s arms; sich einer Sache in die Arme werfen fig. launch into s.th. with a vengeance; jemanden einer Sache / jemandem in die Arme treiben fig.: drive s.o. to s.th. / into s.o.’s arms; jemandem unter die Arme greifen fig. help s.o. out ( mit with); jemanden mit offenen Armen empfangen fig. welcome s.o. with open arms; jemanden am ausgestreckten Arm verhungern lassen fig. put the screws ( oder squeeze) on s.o. umg.; einen langen Arm haben fig. have a lot of pull ( oder clout); den längeren Arm haben fig. have more pull (Am. clout) ( oder the whip hand); jemandes verlängerter Arm fig. the tool ( oder instrument) of s.o.; der Arm des Gesetzes fig. the (long) arm of the law2. (Ärmel) sleeve3. ZOOL. (Fangarm) tentacle* * *der Arm(Fluss) branch;(Körperteil) arm* * *Ạrm [arm]m -(e)s, -e(ANAT, TECH fig)arm; (von Fluss, Baum) branch; (von Waage) beam; (= Ärmel) sleeveArm in Arm — arm in arm
über/unter den Arm — over/under one's arm
die Arme voll haben — to have one's arms full
jds Arm nehmen — to take sb's arm, to take sb by the arm
or reichen — to offer sb one's arm
jdn im Arm or in den Armen halten — to hold sb in one's arms
jdn am Arm führen — to lead sb by the arm
jdm/sich in die Arme fallen or sinken — to fall into sb's/each other's arms
jdn auf den Arm nehmen — to take sb onto one's arm; (fig inf) to pull sb's leg (inf)
jdm in die Arme laufen (fig inf) — to run or bump (inf) into sb
jdm in den Arm fallen (fig) — to put a spoke in sb's wheel (Brit), to spike sb's guns (Brit), to throw sb a curve ball (US)
sich jdm/einer Sache in die Arme werfen (fig) — to throw oneself at sb/into sth
jdn am steifen Arm verhungern lassen (lit hum) — to get sb in an armlock; (fig) to put the screws on sb (inf)
der Arm des Gesetzes — the long arm of the law
der Arm der Gerechtigkeit (fig) — justice
jds verlängerter Arm — an extension of sb
* * *der1) (the part of the body between the shoulder and the hand: He has broken both his arms.) arm2) (anything shaped like or similar to this: She sat on the arm of the chair.) arm3) (having little money or property: She is too poor to buy clothes for the children; the poor nations of the world.) poor4) (deserving pity: Poor fellow!) poor* * *<-[e]s, -e>[arm]m1. ANAT armjdn am \Arm führen to lead sb by the armjdn im \Arm [o in den \Armen] halten to embrace sb, to hold sb in one's armsein Kind/ein Tier auf den \Arm nehmen to pick up a child/an animaljdn in die \Arme nehmen to take sb in one's armsjdn in die \Arme schließen (geh) to embrace sbjdm den \Arm umdrehen to twist sb's armmit den \Armen rudern [o die \Arme schwenken] to wave one's arms\Arm in \Arm arm in arm2. (Zugriff) grip3. (Flussarm) arm [or branch] of a river5.▶ jdm in den \Arm fallen to get in sb's way, to spike sb's guns▶ jdn jdm in die \Arme treiben to drive sb into the arms of sb▶ jdn mit offenen \Armen empfangen to welcome sb with open arms▶ jds verlängerter \Arm sb's right-hand man* * *der; Arm[e]s, Arme1) armjemandes Arm nehmen — take somebody's arm; take somebody by the arm
sich (Dat.) in den Armen liegen — lie in each other's or one another's arms
den längeren Arm haben — (fig. ugs.) have more clout (coll.)
jemandes verlängerter Arm sein — (fig.) be somebody's tool or instrument
jemanden auf den Arm nehmen — (fig. ugs.) have somebody on (Brit. coll.); pull somebody's leg
jemandem in die Arme laufen — bump or run into somebody
jemandem [mit etwas] unter die Arme greifen — help somebody out [with something]; s. auch Bein 1)
2) (armartiger Teil) arm3) (Ärmel) arm; sleeveein Hemd/eine Bluse mit halbem Arm — a short-sleeved shirt/blouse
* * *1. arm;am Arm führen/nehmen lead/take sb by the arm;in den Armen halten embrace sb, hold sb in one’s arms;schließen hug, embrace;den Arm um jemanden legen put one’s arm (a)round sb;seine Arme um jemandes Hals schlingen hug sb, put ( oder wrap) one’s arms around sb;jemandem in den Arm fallen hold sb back, stop sb;sich jemandem in die Arme werfen throw o.s. into sb’s arms;sich einer Sache in die Arme werfen fig launch into sth with a vengeance;jemanden einer Sache/jemandem in die Arme treiben fig: drive sb to sth/into sb’s arms;jemandem unter die Arme greifen fig help sb out (mit with);jemanden mit offenen Armen empfangen fig welcome sb with open arms;der Arm des Gesetzes fig the (long) arm of the law;2. (Ärmel) sleeve* * *der; Arm[e]s, Arme1) armjemandes Arm nehmen — take somebody's arm; take somebody by the arm
sich (Dat.) in den Armen liegen — lie in each other's or one another's arms
den längeren Arm haben — (fig. ugs.) have more clout (coll.)
jemandes verlängerter Arm sein — (fig.) be somebody's tool or instrument
jemanden auf den Arm nehmen — (fig. ugs.) have somebody on (Brit. coll.); pull somebody's leg
jemandem in die Arme laufen — bump or run into somebody
jemandem [mit etwas] unter die Arme greifen — help somebody out [with something]; s. auch Bein 1)
2) (armartiger Teil) arm3) (Ärmel) arm; sleeveein Hemd/eine Bluse mit halbem Arm — a short-sleeved shirt/blouse
* * *-e m.arm n. -
127 brindar
v.1 to drink a toast.brindar por algo/alguien to drink to something/somebodybrindar a la salud de alguien to drink to somebody's health2 to offer.me brindó su casa he offered me the use of his houseel ayuntamiento brindó todos los medios a su disposición the town council made available all the means at its disposalquiero agradecer la confianza que me brindan I would like to thank you for the confidence you are showing in mebrindar el triunfo a alguien to dedicate one's victory to somebodysu visita me brindó la ocasión de conocerlo mejor his visit gave me the opportunity to get to know him betterMaría le ofrece comida a Ricardo Mary offers Richard food.3 to make a toast, to toast, to celebrate.* * *■ ¡brindemos por el futuro! let's drink to the future!1 (ofrecer) to offer, provide1 to offer (a, to), volunteer (a, to)* * *verb1) to toast2) offer* * *1. VT1) (=ofrecer) to offer, affordle brinda la ocasión — it gives o affords him the opportunity
bríndame un cigarro — hum give me a cigarette
2) (=dedicar) to dedicate (a to)2.VIbrindar por algn/algo — to drink to sb/sth, toast sb/sth
¡brindemos por la unidad! — here's to unity!
3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo to drink a toast2.brindar por alguien/algo — to drink a toast to somebody/something, to toast somebody/something
brindar vt1) (frml) ( proporcionar) (+ me/te/le etc) to give, to afford (frml)me brindó su apoyo — she gave o (frml) lent me her support
me brindó una oportunidad única — it gave o afforded me a unique opportunity
2) < toro> to dedicate3.brindarse v pron (frml) to volunteerbrindarse a + inf — to offer to + inf, volunteer to + inf
se brindó a acompañarme — he offered o volunteered to accompany me
* * *= raise + Posesivo + glass, provide, offer, toast.Ex. And when the New Year celebrations were in full swing at the moment Britain entered the Community, how many people remember raising their glasses to Europe?.Ex. To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.Ex. Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Ex. Mr Luo Gan and Robert Wedgeworth toasted the success of the IFLA Conference.----* brindar por = toast, drink + toast to.* brindar por la salud de Alguien = drink to + Posesivo + health.* canción para brindar = drinking song.* * *1.verbo intransitivo to drink a toast2.brindar por alguien/algo — to drink a toast to somebody/something, to toast somebody/something
brindar vt1) (frml) ( proporcionar) (+ me/te/le etc) to give, to afford (frml)me brindó su apoyo — she gave o (frml) lent me her support
me brindó una oportunidad única — it gave o afforded me a unique opportunity
2) < toro> to dedicate3.brindarse v pron (frml) to volunteerbrindarse a + inf — to offer to + inf, volunteer to + inf
se brindó a acompañarme — he offered o volunteered to accompany me
* * *= raise + Posesivo + glass, provide, offer, toast.Ex: And when the New Year celebrations were in full swing at the moment Britain entered the Community, how many people remember raising their glasses to Europe?.
Ex: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.Ex: Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Ex: Mr Luo Gan and Robert Wedgeworth toasted the success of the IFLA Conference.* brindar por = toast, drink + toast to.* brindar por la salud de Alguien = drink to + Posesivo + health.* canción para brindar = drinking song.* * *brindar [A1 ]vito drink a toast brindar POR algn/algo to toast sb/sth, to drink a toast TO sb/sth■ brindarvtno me brindaron los medios necesarios they did not provide me with o afford me the necessary resourcesla confianza que me brindan the trust they are placing in meme brindó su apoyo incondicional she gave o ( frml) lent me her unconditional supportles agradezco las atenciones que me han brindado thank you for the kindness you have shown o afforded meme brindó una oportunidad única it gave o offered o afforded me a unique opportunityla protección que les brindaba la organización the protection that the organization gave them o provided o ( frml) afforded themaquel bigotito le brindaba un aire anticuado that mustache gave o ( liter) lent him an old-fashioned airse le brindó un homenaje especial they paid special tribute to himB ‹toro› to dedicate( frml); to volunteer brindarse A + INF to offer to + INF, volunteer to + INFse brindó a acompañarme he offered o volunteered to accompany me* * *
brindar ( conjugate brindar) verbo intransitivo
to drink a toast;
brindar por algn/algo to drink a toast to sb/sth
verbo transitivo (frml) ( proporcionar) to give;
brindarse verbo pronominal (frml) brindarse a hacer algo to offer o volunteer to do sth;
se brindó a acompañarme he offered o volunteered to accompany me
brindar
I verbo intransitivo to drink a toast: brindo por los novios, here's to the bride and groom
II verbo transitivo
1 (ofrecer) to offer, provide
2 Taur to dedicate
' brindar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
beber
- salud
English:
drink
- extend
- offer
- raise
- toast
- give
* * *♦ vito drink a toast;brindar por algo/alguien to drink to sth/sb;brindar a la salud de alguien to drink to sb's health♦ vt1. [ofrecer] to offer;me brindó su casa he offered me the use of his house;el ayuntamiento brindó todos los medios a su disposición the Br town o US city council made available all the means at its disposal;quiero agradecer la confianza que me brindan I would like to thank you for the confidence you are showing in me;su visita me brindó la ocasión de conocerlo mejor his visit gave me the opportunity to get to know him better2. Taurom to dedicate;brindar el triunfo a alguien [en deportes, competiciones] to dedicate one's victory to sb* * *I v/t1 oportunidad, ayuda offer2 TAUR dedicate (a to)II v/i drink a toast ( por to)* * *brindar vi: to drink a toastbrindó por los vencedores: he toasted the victorsbrindar vtofrecer, proporcionar: to offer, to provide* * *brindar vb -
128 apporter
apporter [apɔʀte]➭ TABLE 1 transitive verbto bring ; [+ preuve, solution] to provide━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► apporter se traduira par to bring ou par to take suivant que le locuteur se trouve ou non à l'endroit en question.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• apporter du soin à qch/à faire qch to exercise care in sth/in doing sth━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━* * *apɔʀte1) ( transporter) ( en venant) to bring; ( en allant) to takeapporter quelque chose à quelqu'un — ( en venant) to bring somebody something; ( en allant) to take somebody something
2) ( fournir) to give [soutien, explication, sensation]; to bring [savoir-faire, amélioration, nouvelle, gloire, liberté, maladie]; to bring in [fonds, revenus]; to bring about [changement, révolution]* * *apɔʀte vt1) [objet, marchandises] to bring2) [investissement, contribution] to make, [soutien] to give3) [preuve] to provide4) [modification] to make* * *apporter verb table: aimer vtr1 ( transporter) to bring; apporte ton livre bring your book; apporte-moi mon livre bring me my book; apporte-leur un livre take them a book; apporté par avion [primeurs, produits exotiques] brought in by plane, flown in;2 ( fournir pour sa part) to give [soutien, aide, coopération technique]; to bring [savoir-faire]; to bring in [fonds, revenus]; apporter de l'aide à qn to help sb; apporter son concours à qch to help with sth; apporter sa contribution à qch to contribute to sth;3 ( fournir en plus) to give [précision, explication, raisons] (à qn to sb); to bring [idées nouvelles, amélioration, bonnes nouvelles] (à qn/qch to sb/sth); apporter la preuve de qch to bring proof of sth; apporter des modifications à qch to modify sth; les modifications apportées the modifications made;4 ( créer) to bring [gloire, ennuis] (à qn to sb); to produce [émotions fortes] (à qn in sb); apporter une sensation de bien-être to give a feeling of well-being; ce stage ne m'a rien apporté I didn't get anything out of this course; cet homme ne peut rien t'apporter this man has nothing to offer you;5 ( employer) to bring [courage, sensibilité] (à qch to sth); apporter beaucoup de soin à son travail to do one's work with great care;[apɔrte] verbe transitif1. [objet] to bringje t'ai apporté un cadeau I've brought you a present ou a present for youapportez vos livres avec vous bring your books along, bring your books with you2. [fournir - message, nouvelle] to give ; [ - preuve] to give, to provide, to supply ; [ - résultat] to produce ; [ - soulagement, satisfaction] to bring ; [ - modification] to introduceapporter de l'attention ou du soin à (faire) quelque chose to exercise care in (doing) something
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