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2 noche

f.

night.

a las diez de la noche at ten o'clock at night

al caer o cuando cae la noche at nightfall

ayer (por la) noche last night

esta noche tonight; (próxima) last night (pasada)

hacer noche en to stay the night in

hacerse de noche to get dark

pasar la noche en claro o vela to have a sleepless night

de noche at night (peninsular SpanishAm)

por la noche at night (peninsular SpanishAm)

en la noche at night (peninsular SpanishAm)

trabaja de noche she works nights

buenas noches good evening; (saludo) good night (despedida)

de la noche a la mañana overnight

ser la noche y el día to be as different as night and day

noche de bodas wedding night

noche de gala gala evening

noche de Reyes Twelfth Night

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noche

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) night; (al atardecer) evening

■ esta noche salimos we are going out tonight

■ hasta mañana por la noche see you tomorrow night

■ ¡pero, si son las 10 de la noche! look at the time, it's ten o'clock!

■ llegaremos de noche it'll be dark when we arrive

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FRASEOLOGÍA

ayer (por la) noche last night

buenas noches (saludo) good evening 2 (despedida) good night

de noche todos los gatos son pardos all cats are grey in the dark

hacer noche en to spend the night in

■ hicimos noche en Belfast we stayed overnight in Belfast

hacer turno de noche to work nights

hacerse de noche to grow dark

la noche de los tiempos the dawn of time

noche y día day and night

pasar mala noche to sleep badly, have a bad night

pasar la noche en blanco not to sleep a wink all night

por la noche at night, after dark

■ llegamos por la noche we arrived after dark

■ por la noche no abren it is not open at night

ser de noche to be dark

ser noche cerrada to be pitch dark

ser la noche y el día to be like chalk and cheese

de la noche a la mañana figurado overnight

media noche midnight

noche toledana familiar sleepless night

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noun f.

1) night

2) evening

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- esta noche

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SF

1) (=parte del día) night

a las once de la noche — at eleven o'clock at night

la alarma no dejó de sonar en toda la noche — the alarm didn't stop ringing all night

"Las mil y una noches" — "The Arabian Nights"

• ayer noche — last night

• ¡ buenas noches! — (=al atardecer) good evening!; (=al despedirse o al acostarse) good night!

• de noche — [como adv] at night; [como adj] night antes de s

tiene miedo a salir de noche a la calle — she is afraid to go out after dark o at night

viajaban de noche y dormían durante el día — they travelled by night and slept during the day

crema de noche — night cream

turno de noche — night shift

traje de noche — evening dress

• en la noche de ayer — last night

• en la noche de hoy — tonight

en la noche del martes — on Tuesday night

• hasta muy entrada la noche — till late into the night, into the small hours

• esta noche — (=hoy por la noche) tonight; (=anoche) last night

¿qué hay en la tele esta noche? — what's on TV tonight?

no he podido dormir esta noche — I couldn't sleep last night

• hacer noche en un sitio — to spend the night somewhere

• media noche — midnight

• por la noche o LAm en la noche o Arg, Uru a la noche — at night

cuando se echa una siesta luego por la noche no duerme — when he has a siesta, he doesn't sleep at night

mañana por la noche — tomorrow night

el lunes por la noche — on Monday night

- de la noche a la mañana

- pasar la noche en blanco o de claro en claro o en vela

- perderse en la noche de los tiempos

noche de amor — night of passion

noche de bodas — wedding-night

noche de estreno — (Teat) first night, opening night

noche de los cuchillos largos — night of the long knives

noche toledana — sleepless night

Noche Vieja — New Year's Eve
función 5), gato I, 1., 1)
2) (=oscuridad)

• al caer la noche — at nightfall

• ya es noche cerrada — it's completely dark now

• es de noche — it is dark

ahora es de noche y no se ve nada — it's dark now and you can't see a thing

cuando sea de noche, volveremos al refugio — when night falls o when it's dark, we'll return to the shelter

• hacerse de noche — to get dark

3)

• la noche — (=vida nocturna) nightlife

aquí se vive intensamente la noche — the nightlife is very lively here

es el local de moda de la noche neoyorquina — it is the trendiest nightspot on the New York scene

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femenino

1) ( período de tiempo) night

la noche anterior — the night before, the previous evening

a altas horas de la noche — in the small hours

esta noche — tonight, this evening

a las ocho de la noche — at eight o'clock in the evening o at night

2)

a) ( oscuridad) night

antes de que caiga la noche — before it gets dark, before nightfall

en la noche de los tiempos — (liter) in the mists of time (liter)

b) (liter) ( tristeza) sadness, gloom

3) (en locs)

buenas noches — ( al saludar) good evening; ( al despedirse) goodnight

de noche — <trabajar/conducir> at night

ahora es de noche en el Japón — it's night o nighttime now in Japan

se hizo de noche — it got dark, night fell

en la or (esp Esp) en la or (RPl) a la noche: por la noche fuimos al teatro in the evening we went to the theater; el lunes por la noche on Monday evening/night; de la noche a la mañana overnight; hacer noche to spend the night; pasar la noche en blanco to have a sleepless night; pasar la noche en vela (vigilando, esperando a alguien) to sit o stay up all night; ( no poder dormir) to have a sleepless night; de noche todos los gatos son pardos or (AmL) negros — no one will notice (in the dark)

•

- Noche Vieja

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= night.

Nota: Período del día.

Ex. And two of them I heard two nights ago on 'All in the Family'.

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* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.

* abierto por la noche = late night.

* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.

* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.

* al amparo de la noche = under cover of night.

* al caer la noche = at nightfall.

* aventura de una sola noche = one-night stand.

* bajo el manto de la noche = under the cover of darkness, under the cloak of darkness.

* bien entrada la noche = late at night.

* como barcos que se cruzan (en la noche) = like passing ships (in the night).

* como el día y la noche = worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.

* como la noche y el día = like oil and water, worlds apart, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.

* dama de noche = night jasmine.

* de día y de noche = day and night, night and day.

* de la noche a la mañana = overnight.

* del día o de la noche = day or night.

* de noche = after dark.

* desde la mañana a la noche = from morning to night.

* Día + por la noche = Día + night.

* día y noche = round the clock, day and night, night and day, around the clock.

* dormir la noche = stay overnight.

* durante la noche = overnight, night-time.

* durante toda la noche = all-night, all night long.

* en lo más profundo de la noche = in the dead of night.

* en mitad de la noche = in the dead of night.

* esta noche = tonight, tonite.

* galán de noche = night jasmine, clothes valet, men's valet.

* hacer de la noche día = burn + the candle at both ends.

* lámpara de mesita de noche = bedside lamp.

* ligue de una sola noche = one-night stand.

* lugar donde las aves pasan la noche = roost.

* lunes por la noche, el = Monday night.

* luz de mesita de noche = bedside lamp.

* mañana por la noche = tomorrow night.

* mañana, tarde y noche = around the clock.

* medianoche = midnight.

* mesita de noche = bedside table.

* noche + caer = night + fall.

* noche de bodas = wedding night.

* noche de entre semana = weeknight.

* noche de luna = moonlit night.

* noche de luz de luna = moonlight night.

* noche en blanco = sleepless night.

* noche nupcial = wedding night.

* noche sin poder dormir = sleepless night.

* noche tras noche = night after night.

* noche y día = day and night, night and day.

* pasar la noche = spend + the night, stay overnight.

* por el día o por la noche = day or night.

* por el día y por la noche = night and day.

* por el día y por la noche = day and night.

* por la mañana y por la noche = morning and night.

* por la noche = overnight, at night, night-time, after dark, by night.

* portero de noche = nightman [nightmen, -pl.].

* ruidos de la noche = things that go bump in the night.

* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.

* ser de la noche = night creature.

* tarde noche = late evening.

* toda la noche = all night long.

* trabajar de día y de noche = work + day and night.

* trabajar día y noche = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death, work (a)round + the clock.

* trabajar noche y día = work + day and night.

* traje de noche = evening wear.

* turno de noche = night shift [night-shift].

* una noche tras otra = night after night.

* un + Nombre + a altas horas de la noche = a late night + Nombre.

* vestido de noche = evening dress, evening gown.

* vigilante de noche = nightman [nightmen, -pl.].

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femenino

1) ( período de tiempo) night

la noche anterior — the night before, the previous evening

a altas horas de la noche — in the small hours

esta noche — tonight, this evening

a las ocho de la noche — at eight o'clock in the evening o at night

2)

a) ( oscuridad) night

antes de que caiga la noche — before it gets dark, before nightfall

en la noche de los tiempos — (liter) in the mists of time (liter)

b) (liter) ( tristeza) sadness, gloom

3) (en locs)

buenas noches — ( al saludar) good evening; ( al despedirse) goodnight

de noche — <trabajar/conducir> at night

ahora es de noche en el Japón — it's night o nighttime now in Japan

se hizo de noche — it got dark, night fell

en la or (esp Esp) en la or (RPl) a la noche: por la noche fuimos al teatro in the evening we went to the theater; el lunes por la noche on Monday evening/night; de la noche a la mañana overnight; hacer noche to spend the night; pasar la noche en blanco to have a sleepless night; pasar la noche en vela (vigilando, esperando a alguien) to sit o stay up all night; ( no poder dormir) to have a sleepless night; de noche todos los gatos son pardos or (AmL) negros — no one will notice (in the dark)

•

- Noche Vieja

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= night.

Nota: Período del día.

Ex: And two of them I heard two nights ago on 'All in the Family'.

* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.

* abierto por la noche = late night.

* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.

* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.

* al amparo de la noche = under cover of night.

* al caer la noche = at nightfall.

* aventura de una sola noche = one-night stand.

* bajo el manto de la noche = under the cover of darkness, under the cloak of darkness.

* bien entrada la noche = late at night.

* como barcos que se cruzan (en la noche) = like passing ships (in the night).

* como el día y la noche = worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.

* como la noche y el día = like oil and water, worlds apart, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.

* dama de noche = night jasmine.

* de día y de noche = day and night, night and day.

* de la noche a la mañana = overnight.

* del día o de la noche = day or night.

* de noche = after dark.

* desde la mañana a la noche = from morning to night.

* Día + por la noche = Día + night.

* día y noche = round the clock, day and night, night and day, around the clock.

* dormir la noche = stay overnight.

* durante la noche = overnight, night-time.

* durante toda la noche = all-night, all night long.

* en lo más profundo de la noche = in the dead of night.

* en mitad de la noche = in the dead of night.

* esta noche = tonight, tonite.

* galán de noche = night jasmine, clothes valet, men's valet.

* hacer de la noche día = burn + the candle at both ends.

* lámpara de mesita de noche = bedside lamp.

* ligue de una sola noche = one-night stand.

* lugar donde las aves pasan la noche = roost.

* lunes por la noche, el = Monday night.

* luz de mesita de noche = bedside lamp.

* mañana por la noche = tomorrow night.

* mañana, tarde y noche = around the clock.

* medianoche = midnight.

* mesita de noche = bedside table.

* noche + caer = night + fall.

* noche de bodas = wedding night.

* noche de entre semana = weeknight.

* noche de luna = moonlit night.

* noche de luz de luna = moonlight night.

* noche en blanco = sleepless night.

* noche nupcial = wedding night.

* noche sin poder dormir = sleepless night.

* noche tras noche = night after night.

* noche y día = day and night, night and day.

* pasar la noche = spend + the night, stay overnight.

* por el día o por la noche = day or night.

* por el día y por la noche = night and day.

* por el día y por la noche = day and night.

* por la mañana y por la noche = morning and night.

* por la noche = overnight, at night, night-time, after dark, by night.

* portero de noche = nightman [nightmen, -pl.].

* ruidos de la noche = things that go bump in the night.

* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.

* ser de la noche = night creature.

* tarde noche = late evening.

* toda la noche = all night long.

* trabajar de día y de noche = work + day and night.

* trabajar día y noche = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death, work (a)round + the clock.

* trabajar noche y día = work + day and night.

* traje de noche = evening wear.

* turno de noche = night shift [night-shift].

* una noche tras otra = night after night.

* un + Nombre + a altas horas de la noche = a late night + Nombre.

* vestido de noche = evening dress, evening gown.

* vigilante de noche = nightman [nightmen, -pl.].

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noche

feminine

A [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (período de tiempo) night

el bebé lloró toda la noche the baby cried all night

la noche anterior habíamos cenado juntos we'd had dinner together the night before o the previous evening

a altas horas de la noche late at night, in the small hours

¿tienes ganas de salir esta noche? do you feel like going out tonight o this evening?

a las ocho de la noche at eight o'clock in the evening o at night

a las diez de la noche at ten o'clock at night

B

1 (oscuridad) night

a las seis de la tarde ya es noche cerrada it's completely dark by six o'clock

vuelve antes de que caiga la noche come back before it gets dark o before nightfall

en la noche de los tiempos ( liter); in the mists of time ( liter)

2 ( liter) (tristeza) sadness, gloom

C ( en locs):

buenas noches (al saludar) good evening; (al despedirse) goodnight

de noche: trabajan de noche they work at night

me llamó el jueves de noche she called me on Thursday night/evening

ahora es de noche en el Japón it's night o nighttime now in Japan

se hizo de noche it got dark, night fell

ya es de noche it's already dark

por la noche or ( AmL) en la noche or ( Arg) a la noche: por la noche fuimos al teatro in the evening we went to the theater

el lunes por la noche on Monday evening/night

no me gusta salir sola por la noche I don't like going out on my own at night

de la noche a la mañana overnight

cambió de opinión de la noche a la mañana he changed his mind from one day to the next o overnight

hacer noche to spend the night

pasar la noche en blanco to have a sleepless night

pasé la noche en blanco I had a sleepless night, I didn't sleep a wink ( colloq)

pasar la noche en vela (vigilando, esperando a algn) to sit o stay up all night; (no poder dormir) to have a sleepless night

pasamos la noche en vela esperando que volviera we waited up for him all night

pasar una noche toledana ( Esp fam); to have a terrible night

de noche todos los gatos son pardos no-one will notice (in the dark)

Compuestos:

● noche de bodas

wedding night

● noche de estreno

first night

● Noche Vieja

New Year's Eve ( the evening)

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noche sustantivo femenino
a) night;

◊ la noche anterior the night before, the previous evening;

esta noche tonight, this evening;
¡buenas noches! ( al saludar) good evening!;

( al despedirse) goodnight
b) ( en locs)

◊ de noche ‹trabajar/conducir› at night;

‹vestido/función› evening ( before n);
◊ hacerse de noche to get dark;

en la or (esp Esp) por la or (RPl) a la noche: en la noche fuimos al teatro in the evening we went to the theater;
el lunes en la noche on Monday evening/night;
de la noche a la mañana overnight
noche sustantivo femenino
1 night
2 (espacio de tiempo: antes de las diez) evening
(: después de las diez) night, night-time: me llamó de noche, he phoned me at night
nos veremos por la noche, we'll meet this evening
esta noche, tonight ➣ Ver nota en tarde
♦ Locuciones: hacer noche, to spend the night [en, at/in]
pasar la noche en blanco, to have a sleepless night
ser como la noche y el día, to be like night and day
buenas noches, (saludo) good evening, (despedida) good night
de la noche a la mañana, overnight
traje/vestido de noche, evening dress
' noche' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aciaga
- aciago
- acribillar
- amarrar
- auto
- ayer
- blanca
- blanco
- buena
- bueno
- caer
- calor
- dar
- dado
- de
- destellar
- día
- durante
- empeorar
- fin
- galán
- garito
- gustar
- hacer
- insomnio
- intemperie
- interlunio
- interrogar
- mesilla
- mesita
- plato
- plena
- pleno
- por
- resplandecer
- rondar
- soñar
- tanta
- tanto
- toledana
- toledano
- vagar
- vela
- velador
- bien
- buró
- comer
- comprometer
- doce
- en
English:
ahead
- all
- all-night
- alone
- approve of
- available
- averse
- battle
- bedside lamp
- bedside table
- blunder
- box
- by
- camp out
- clock
- cover
- crack
- cricket
- crying
- day
- dead
- deep
- discuss
- done
- escort
- evening
- evening dress
- evening gown
- far
- flicker
- flurry
- goblin
- grapple
- guest
- have
- informal
- inn
- into
- late
- lentil
- long
- love
- midnight
- mist
- moonlit
- moor
- night
- night-time
- nightlong
- nightly

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noche nf

1. [en oposición al día] night;
[atardecer] evening;
una noche cerrada a dark night;

una noche de perros a foul night;

el turno de noche the night shift;

un lugar clásico de la noche neoyorquina a classic New York nightspot;

a las diez de la noche at ten o'clock at night;

a estas horas de la noche at this time of night;

ayer (por la) noche last night;

bien entrada la noche late at night;

de noche at night;

trabaja de noche she works nights;

esta noche tonight;

de noche, Esp [m5]por la noche, Am [m5]en la noche, Arg [m5] a la noche at night;

mañana/el sábado Esp [m5] por la noche o Am [m5] en la noche o Arg [m5] a la noche tomorrow/Saturday night;

salir de noche o Esp [m5] por la noche o Am [m5] en la noche o Arg [m5] a la noche to go out in the evening;

toda la noche all night;

vemos la tele todas las noches we watch the TV every night;

mi manzanilla de todas las noches my nightly cup of camomile tea;

buenas noches [saludo] good evening;
[despedida] good night;
de la noche a la mañana overnight;

hicimos noche en Puebla we spent the night in Puebla;

noche y día [constantemente] day and night;

Comp

pasar la noche en claro o [m5] vela [sin poder dormir] to have a sleepless night;
[trabajando, cuidando de alguien] to be up all night;
Comp

ser (como) o [m5] parecerse como la noche y el día to be as different as night and day;

Comp
Esp Fam
pasar una noche toledana to have a sleepless night, not to sleep a wink

Comp
noche de bodas wedding night;
la noche del estreno the first o opening night;

noche temática [en televisión] themed evening

2. [oscuridad]
al caer o [m5] cuando cae la noche at nightfall;

antes de que caiga la noche before nightfall, before it gets dark;

hacerse de noche to get dark;

a las cinco ya es de noche it's already dark by five o'clock;
Literario
en la noche de los tiempos in the mists of time

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noche

f night;

¡buenas noches! saludo good evening; despedida good night;

de noche, por la noche, L.Am.

en la noche at night;

hacerse de noche get dark;

muy de noche, muy entrada la noche well into the night;

llegó a casa muy entrada la noche he got home very late;

de la noche a la mañana fig overnight

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noche nf

1) : night, nighttime, evening

2)

buenas noches : good evening, good night

3)

de noche or

por la noche : at night

4)

hacerse de noche : to get dark

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noche n (en general) night

las noches son más cortas en verano the nights are shorter in summer

trabajan de noche they work at night

vamos a bailar los sábados por la noche we go dancing on Saturday nights

Según la época del año y según la hora, teniendo en cuenta si los días son más o menos cortos, se puede decir evening en vez de night

esta noche tonight / this evening

mañana por la noche tomorrow night / tomorrow evening

ayer (por la) noche last night / yesterday evening buenas noches como saludo se traduce por good evening, sea la hora que sea. Como despedida se traduce por good night

de la noche a la mañana overnight

hacerse de noche to get dark

ser de noche to be dark

Spanish-English dictionary > noche
3 prima

1. adv before

( in primo luogo) first

prima di before

prima di fare qualcosa before doing something

prima o poi sooner or later

prima che before

quanto prima as soon as possible

2. f railway first class

motoring first gear

theatre first night

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prima avv.

1 ( precedentemente nel tempo) before: un anno, un mese prima, a year, a month before; alcuni giorni prima, a few days before; l'avevo visto un attimo prima, I had seen him a moment before; molto prima, long before; poco prima, shortly before; avresti dovuto pensarci prima, you should have thought of it before; ne so meno di prima, I know less than I did before; ne so quanto prima, I know just as much as I did before (o I'm as wise as before); tutto è rimasto come prima, everything stayed the same as before; sta peggio di prima, he is worse than he was before; siamo al punto di prima, we're back where we were before (o where we started from) // da prima, before: lo conoscevo da prima, I knew him from before

2 ( in anticipo) beforehand; in advance: se decidi di venire, avvertimi prima, if you decide to come, let me know beforehand (o in advance); l'appuntamento era stato fissato due mesi prima, the appointment had been fixed two months beforehand

3 ( più presto, in anticipo) earlier, sooner; quicker: cercherò di venire qualche giorno prima, I'll try and come a few days earlier; dovresti andare a letto prima, you should go to bed earlier; non puoi venire prima?, can't you come earlier (o sooner)?; se prendi il rapido, arriverai molto prima, if you take the express, you'll get there much sooner (o much quicker); non potremmo vederci un po' prima?, couldn't we meet a bit earlier (o sooner)?; ''Sei già di ritorno?'' ''Sì, ho fatto prima del previsto'', ''Back already?'' ''Yes, I was quicker than I expected'' // prima o poi, sooner or later // quanto prima, ( presto) soon (o presently o before long); ( il più presto possibile) as soon as possible

4 ( un tempo, una volta) once; formerly: prima il collegio era un monastero, the college was formerly (o once) a convent; prima c'era un parco qui, there was a park here once (o formerly) (o there used to be a park here); prima vivevo a Roma, I used to live in Rome (once); prima la casa apparteneva ai miei nonni, the house used to belong to my grandparents (o belonged to my grandparents once); prima questa zona era deserta, oggi ospita un villaggio turistico, this area used to be (o was once) deserted, today it has a tourist village; prima le malattie incurabili erano molte di più di oggi, there used to be many more incurable illnesses than there are today; non è più quello di prima, he's not the man he was (o he used to be); ora siamo più amici di prima, we're better friends than we were before (o we're better friends than ever) ∙ Come si nota dagli esempi, in alcuni casi l'avv. prima non viene tradotto in quanto l'anteriorità dell'azione è espressa dalla forma verbale used to

5 ( per prima cosa, per primo) first; ( in un primo tempo) at first; ( in primo luogo) firstly, first of all: prima mangiamo qualcosa, poi andiamo al cinema, let's get something to eat first, then go to the cinema; prima inserire la spina, poi premere il pulsante, first plug it in, then press the button; prima lo studio, poi il divertimento, study first, then enjoy yourself; chi viene prima?, who's first?; chi è prima nella fila?, who's first in line?; entra prima tu, io ti seguo, you enter first, I'll follow; non ci vado, prima perché sono stanco, poi perché non ho tempo, I'm not going, firstly (o first of all) because I'm tired and then because I haven't got time; prima pensavo che scherzasse, poi mi accorsi che faceva sul serio, I thought he was joking at first, then I realized he was serious

6 ( precedentemente nello spazio) first, before: prima c'è una farmacia, poi c'è l'ufficio postale, first there's a chemist's, then there's the post office; non entreremo in città, ci fermeremo prima, we'll stop before we get to the town; sono sceso alla fermata prima e ho fatto l'ultimo pezzo di strada a piedi, I got off at the stop before and walked the rest of the way.

prima s.f.

1 ( nell'ordinamento scolastico) first class, first year: frequentare la prima elementare, to be in the first class of primary school

2 (ferr.) first-class: viaggiare in prima, to travel first-class

3 (teatr.) first night; (cinem.) 'première': assistere alla prima dell' 'Otello', to attend the first night of 'Othello'

4 ( scherma) basic position, initial position; ( ginnastica) basic position // ( calcio): punizione di prima, direct free kick; giocare ( la palla) di prima, to play the ball first time

5 (eccl.) prime

6 (comm.) prima di cambio, first of exchange

7 (mil.) aiutante maggiore in prima, regimental adjutant.

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I ['prima]
1. avv

1) (in precedenza) before, (una volta) once, formerly

prima non lo sapevo — I didn't know that before

due giorni prima — two days before o earlier

ne so quanto prima — I know as much as I did before, I'm none the wiser

amici come prima! — let's make it up o let's be friends again!

prima non si faceva così — people used not to do that

usanze di prima — former customs

non è più la stessa di prima — she's not the same as she was

2) (in anticipo) beforehand, in advance

un'altra volta dimmelo prima — next time let me know in advance o beforehand

3) (più presto) sooner, earlier

prima o poi — sooner or later

prima possibile — as soon as possible

credevo di fare prima — I thought I'd be finished sooner o earlier

domani devo alzarmi un po' prima — tomorrow I have to get up a bit earlier

è arrivato prima del previsto — he arrived earlier than expected

prima lo farai prima sarai libero di uscire — the sooner you do it the sooner you can go out

chi arriva prima compra i biglietti — whoever arrives first gets the tickets

4) (innanzi) before, (in primo luogo) first

prima la famiglia — family first

prima di tutto — first of all

prima il dovere e poi il piacere — duty before pleasure

2.

prima di prep — (tempo, spazio) before

prima del suo arrivo — before his arrival

sono andati via prima di noi — they left before us

mi sono alzato prima delle sette — I got up before seven

prima d'ora — before now

c'è un cinema prima del semaforo — there's a cinema before the lights

3.

prima di, prima che cong — before

prima di fare/che tu faccia — before doing/you do

pensaci prima che sia troppo tardi — give it some thought before it is too late

dobbiamo decidere prima che Luca parta — we must decide before Luca leaves
II ['prima] sf
1) (gen) first, Teatro opening night, Cine première, Ferr first class, Auto first gear

viaggiare in prima — to travel first class

ingranare la prima — to engage first gear

2) Scol first year, (prima elementare) year two Brit, first grade Am, (prima media) year seven Brit, sixth grade Am, (prima superiore) year ten Brit, tenth grade Am

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I 1. ['prima]
avverbio

1) (nel tempo) before; (in anticipo) beforehand, in advance

molto, poco prima — long, shortly before

due mesi prima — two months before

non ci sono mai stato prima — I had never been there before

lo sapevano già da prima — they knew beforehand

2) (un tempo) once

prima andavo a scuola in bici — once I used to cycle to school

non è più quello di prima — he's a shadow of his former self

3) (per prima cosa) first

prima dobbiamo decidere — first we must decide

prima le signore — ladies before gentlemen

prima le donne e i bambini — women and children first

4) (più presto) earlier, sooner

prima possibile, quanto prima — as soon as possible

prima è meglio è — the sooner the better

prima o poi — sooner or later

non puoi arrivare a casa prima? — can't you get home earlier?

5) (nello spazio) before

due pagine prima — two pages back

6) (in una gerarchia) before

prima tu! — you go first!

7) di prima former, previous

gli inquilini di prima — the former o previous tenants

com'è il tuo lavoro rispetto a quello di prima? — how does this job compare with your last one?

8) prima di before

prima della mia partenza — before my leaving, before I left

prima di andare, vorrei dire che — before I go o before going, I would like to say that

non mi era mai successo prima d'ora — it had never happened before

poco prima di mezzanotte — shortly before midnight

non saprò niente prima di martedì — I won't know until Tuesday

è arrivata mezz'ora prima degli altri — she arrived half an hour in advance of the others

prima di tutto — first (of all)

prima di abitare qui, lui... — previous to living here, he...

per lui il lavoro viene prima di tutto — for him, work comes before everything

9) prima che before

ci volle del tempo prima che tornasse a camminare — it was some time before he was able to walk again

ah, prima che mi dimentichi,... — oh, before I forget
2.
aggettivo invariabile (precedente) before, previous

il giorno, il mese prima — the day, the month before, the previous day, month

la mattina prima — the previous morning

questa pagina e quella prima — this page and the one before

prendere il treno prima — to catch the earlier train
II ['prima]
sostantivo femminile

1) scol. first year, first form BE

fare la prima — to be in the first year o form

2) teatr. cinem. première, opening (night), first (night)

3) aut. first gear, bottom gear BE

ingranare o mettere la prima — to change o shift AE into first (gear)

4) ferr. aer. first class

viaggiare in prima — to travel first class

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prima¹

/'prima/

I avverbio

1 (nel tempo) before; (in anticipo) beforehand, in advance; molto, poco prima long, shortly before; due mesi prima two months before; non ci sono mai stato prima I had never been there before; lo sapevano già da prima they knew beforehand

2 (un tempo) once; prima andavo a scuola in bici once I used to cycle to school; non è più quello di prima he's a shadow of his former self

3 (per prima cosa) first; prima dobbiamo decidere first we must decide; prima le signore ladies before gentlemen; prima le donne e i bambini women and children first

4 (più presto) earlier, sooner; prima possibile, quanto prima as soon as possible; prima è meglio è the sooner the better; prima o poi sooner or later; non puoi arrivare a casa prima? can't you get home earlier?

5 (nello spazio) before; due pagine prima two pages back

6 (in una gerarchia) before; prima tu! you go first!

7 di prima former, previous; gli inquilini di prima the former o previous tenants; com'è il tuo lavoro rispetto a quello di prima? how does this job compare with your last one?

8 prima di before; prima della mia partenza before my leaving, before I left; prima di andare, vorrei dire che before I go o before going, I would like to say that; non mi era mai successo prima d'ora it had never happened before; poco prima di mezzanotte shortly before midnight; non saprò niente prima di martedì I won't know until Tuesday; è arrivata mezz'ora prima degli altri she arrived half an hour in advance of the others; prima di tutto first (of all); prima di abitare qui, lui... previous to living here, he...; per lui il lavoro viene prima di tutto for him, work comes before everything

9 prima che before; ci volle del tempo prima che tornasse a camminare it was some time before he was able to walk again; ah, prima che mi dimentichi,... oh, before I forget,...

II aggettivo invariabile

(precedente) before, previous; il giorno, il mese prima the day, the month before, the previous day, month; la mattina prima the previous morning; questa pagina e quella prima this page and the one before; prendere il treno prima to catch the earlier train.

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prima²

/'prima/

sostantivo f.

1 scol. first year, first form BE; fare la prima to be in the first year o form

2 teatr. cinem. première, opening (night), first (night)

3 aut. first gear, bottom gear BE; ingranare o mettere la prima to change o shift AE into first (gear)

4 ferr. aer. first class; viaggiare in prima to travel first class.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > prima
4 back

back [bæk]

vers l'arrière ⇒ 1 (a) re + verbe ⇒ 1 (b), 1 (c) de derrière ⇒ 2 (a) arrière ⇒ 2 (a), 3 (g) dos ⇒ 3 (a)-(c), 3 (e), 3 (f) fond ⇒ 3 (d) reculer ⇒ 4 (a), 5 (a) financer ⇒ 4 (b) parier sur ⇒ 4 (c)

1 adverb

(a) (towards the rear) vers l'arrière, en arrière;

∎ he stepped back il a reculé d'un pas, il a fait un pas en arrière;

∎ I pushed back my chair j'ai reculé ma chaise;

∎ she tied her hair back elle a attaché ses cheveux;

∎ he glanced back il a regardé derrière lui;

∎ house set or standing back from the road maison écartée du chemin ou en retrait

(b) (into or in previous place)

∎ to come back revenir;

∎ to go back (return) retourner;

∎ to go or turn back (retrace footsteps) rebrousser chemin;

∎ American familiar to go back on sb (betray) doubler qn;

∎ we went back home nous sommes rentrés (à la maison);

∎ my headache's back j'ai de nouveau mal à la tête, mon mal de tête a recommencé;

∎ they'll be back on Monday ils rentrent ou ils seront de retour lundi;

∎ I'll be right back je reviens tout de suite;

∎ I'll be back (threat) vous me reverrez;

∎ we expect him back tomorrow il doit rentrer demain;

∎ as soon as you get back dès votre retour;

∎ is he back at work? a-t-il repris le travail?;

∎ he's just back from Moscow il arrive ou rentre de Moscou;

∎ we went to town and back nous avons fait un saut en ville;

∎ he went to his aunt's and back il a fait l'aller et retour chez sa tante;

∎ the trip to Madrid and back takes three hours il faut trois heures pour aller à Madrid et revenir;

∎ meanwhile, back in Washington entre-temps, à Washington;

∎ back home, there's no school on Saturdays chez moi ou nous, il n'y a pas d'école le samedi;

∎ Commerce the back-to-school sales les soldes fpl de la rentrée

(c) (indicating return to previous state)

∎ she wants her children back elle veut qu'on lui rende ses enfants;

∎ he went back to sleep il s'est rendormi;

∎ business soon got back to normal les affaires ont vite repris leur cours normal;

∎ miniskirts are coming back (in fashion) les minijupes reviennent à la mode

(d) (earlier)

∎ six pages back six pages plus haut;

∎ back in the 17th century au 17ème siècle;

∎ as far back as I can remember d'aussi loin que je m'en souvienne;

∎ back in November déjà au mois de novembre;

∎ familiar ten years back il y a dix ans^□

(e) (in reply, in return)

∎ you should ask for your money back vous devriez demander un remboursement ou qu'on vous rembourse;

∎ I hit him back je lui ai rendu son coup;

∎ if you kick me I'll kick you back si tu me donnes un coup de pied, je te le rendrai;

∎ she smiled back at him elle lui a répondu par un sourire;

∎ to write back répondre (par écrit);

∎ to get one's own back (on sb) prendre sa revanche (sur qn);

∎ that's her way of getting back at you c'est sa façon de prendre sa revanche sur toi

2 adjective

(a) (rear → door, garden) de derrière; (→ wheel) arrière (inv); (→ seat) arrière (inv), de derrière;

∎ the back legs of a horse les pattes fpl arrière d'un cheval;

∎ back entrance entrée f située à l'arrière;

∎ the back room is the quietest la pièce qui donne sur l'arrière est la plus calme;

∎ the back page of the newspaper la dernière page du journal;

∎ to put sth on the back burner remettre qch à plus tard

(b) (quiet → lane, road) écarté, isolé

(c) (overdue) arriéré

(d) Linguistics (vowel) postérieur

3 noun

(a) (part of body) dos m;

∎ back pain mal m de dos;

∎ to have a back problem avoir des problèmes de dos;

∎ she carried her baby on her back elle portait son bébé sur son dos;

∎ I fell flat on my back je suis tombé à la renverse ou sur le dos;

∎ we lay on our backs nous étions allongés sur le dos;

∎ my back aches j'ai mal au dos;

∎ the cat arched its back le chat a fait le gros dos;

∎ I only saw them from the back je ne les ai vus que de dos;

∎ she sat with her back to the window elle était assise le dos tourné à la fenêtre;

∎ sitting with one's back to the light assis à contre-jour;

∎ he was sitting with his back to the wall il était assis, dos au mur;

∎ figurative to have one's back to the wall être au pied du mur;

∎ to turn one's back on sb tourner le dos à qn; figurative abandonner qn;

∎ when my back was turned quand j'avais le dos tourné;

∎ you had your back to me tu me tournais le dos;

∎ they have the police at their backs (in support) ils ont la police avec eux; (in pursuit) ils ont la police à leurs trousses;

∎ with an army at his back (supporting him) soutenu par une armée;

∎ to do sth behind sb's back faire qch dans le dos de qn;

∎ he laughs at you behind your back il se moque de vous quand vous avez le dos tourné ou dans votre dos;

∎ to talk about sb behind their back dire du mal de qn dans son dos;

∎ the decision was taken behind my back la décision a été prise derrière mon dos;

∎ he went behind my back to the boss il est allé voir le patron derrière mon dos ou à mon insu;

∎ to be flat on one's back (bedridden) être alité ou cloué au lit;

∎ familiar get off my back! fiche-moi la paix!;

∎ mind your backs! attention, s'il vous plaît!;

∎ the rich live off the backs of the poor les riches vivent sur le dos des pauvres;

∎ to put sb's back up énerver qn;

∎ to put one's back into sth mettre toute son énergie dans qch;

∎ familiar that's it, put your back into it! allez, un peu de nerf!;

∎ to put one's back out se faire mal au dos;

∎ I'll be glad to see the back of her je serai content de la voir partir ou d'être débarrassé d'elle

(b) (part opposite the front → gen) dos m, derrière m; (→ of coat, shirt, door) dos m; (→ of vehicle, building, head) arrière m; (→ of train) queue f; (→ of book) fin f;

∎ to sit in the back (of car) monter à l'arrière;

∎ to sit at the back (of bus) s'asseoir à l'arrière;

∎ the carriage at the back of the train la voiture en queue de ou du train;

∎ at the back of the book à la fin du livre;

∎ the garden is out or round the back le jardin se trouve derrière la maison;

∎ the dress fastens at the back or American in back la robe s'agrafe dans le dos;

∎ there was an advert on the back of the bus il y avait une publicité à l'arrière du bus;

∎ familiar she's got a face like the back of a bus elle est moche comme un pou

(c) (other side → of hand, spoon, envelope) dos m; (→ of carpet, coin, medal) revers m; (→ of fabric) envers m; (→ of page) verso m; Finance (→ of cheque) dos m, verso m;

∎ I know this town like the back of my hand je connais cette ville comme ma poche;

∎ familiar you'll feel the back of my hand in a minute! tu vas en prendre une!

(d) (farthest from the front → of cupboard, room, stage) fond m;

∎ back of the mouth arrière-bouche f;

∎ back of the throat arrière-gorge f;

∎ we'd like a table at the or in the very back nous voudrions une table tout au fond;

∎ familiar in the back of beyond en pleine brousse, au diable vauvert;

∎ it was always there at the back of his mind that… l'idée ne le quittait pas que…;

∎ it's something to keep at the back of your mind c'est quelque chose à ne pas oublier;

∎ I've had it or it's been at the back of my mind for ages j'y pense depuis longtemps, ça fait longtemps que ça me travaille

(e) (binding) dos m

(f) (of chair) dos m, dossier m

(g) Sport arrière m;

∎ (full) back arrière m;

∎ right/left back arrière m droit/gauche

4 transitive verb

(a) (move backwards → bicycle, car) reculer; (→ horse) faire reculer; (→ train) refouler;

∎ I backed the car into the garage j'ai mis la voiture dans le garage en marche arrière;

∎ she backed him into the next room elle l'a fait reculer dans la pièce d'à côté

(b) Commerce (support financially → company, venture) financer, commanditer; Finance (→ loan) garantir;

∎ Finance to back a bill avaliser ou endosser un effet

(c) (encourage → efforts, person, venture) encourager, appuyer, soutenir; Politics (→ candidate, bill) soutenir;

∎ we backed her in her fight against racism nous l'avons soutenue dans sa lutte contre le racisme;

(d) (bet on) parier sur, miser sur;

∎ Sport to back a winner (horse, team) parier ou miser sur un gagnant; Finance & Commerce (company, stock) bien placer son argent; figurative jouer la bonne carte;

∎ figurative to back the wrong horse parier ou miser sur le mauvais cheval

(e) Textiles (strengthen, provide backing for → curtain, material) doubler; (→ picture, paper) renforcer

(f) Music (accompany) accompagner

(g) Nautical (sail) masquer

5 intransitive verb

(a) (go in reverse → car, train) faire marche arrière; (→ horse, person) reculer;

∎ the car backed into the driveway la voiture est entrée en marche arrière dans l'allée;

∎ I backed into my neighbour's car je suis rentré dans la voiture de mon voisin en reculant;

∎ I backed into a corner je me suis retiré dans un coin

(b) (wind) tourner en sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre

6 back and forth adverb

∎ to go back and forth (person) faire des allées et venues; (machine, piston) faire un mouvement de va-et-vient;

∎ his eyes darted back and forth il regardait de droite à gauche

7 back to front adverb

devant derrière, à l'envers;

∎ you've got your pullover on back to front tu as mis ton pull devant derrière

8 in back of preposition

American derrière

►► Technology back boiler = ballon d'eau chaude situé derrière un foyer;

Press back copy vieux numéro m;

Australian & New Zealand back country campagne f, arrière-pays m inv;

back door (of building) porte f de derrière; Finance financement m déguisé;

∎ figurative to get in through or by the back door être pistonné;

back end

(a) (of car, bus) arrière m; (of train) queue f

(b) North of England (autumn) arrière-saison f, automne m;

∎ the back end of the year l'arrière-saison;

Linguistics back formation dérivation f régressive;

American back haul = trajet de retour d'un camion;

Finance back interest arrérages mpl, intérêts mpl arriérés;

Press back issue vieux numéro m;

Golf the back nine les neuf derniers trous mpl;

Press back number vieux numéro m;

Banking back office back-office m;

back office staff personnels mpl de back-office;

Commerce back orders commandes fpl en souffrance;

back page dernière page f;

Football back pass passe f en retrait;

back passage Anatomy rectum m; (alley) ruelle f;

back pay rappel m de salaire;

Cinema & Theatre back projection rétroprojection f;

back rent arriéré m de loyer;

back road petite route f;

back room (in house) pièce f de derrière; (in shop) arrière-boutique f; (for research) laboratoire m de recherche secret;

back seat siège m arrière;

∎ figurative to take a back seat (job, project) passer au second plan; (person) s'effacer;

back shift (people) = équipe du soir;

∎ I hate the back shift je déteste être du soir;

∎ to work or be on the back shift être (de l'équipe) du soir;

Linguistics back slang ≃ verlan m;

back straight ligne f (droite) d'en face;

back street petite rue f;

∎ I grew up in the back streets of Chicago j'ai été élevé dans les mauvais quartiers de Chicago;

Horseracing back stretch (on race course) ligne f d'en face;

American familiar back talk impertinence^□ f, insolence^□ f;

Finance back taxes arriéré m d'impôts

➲ back away intransitive verb

(a) (car) faire marche arrière

(b) (person) (se) reculer;

∎ she backed away from him elle a reculé devant lui;

∎ figurative they have backed away from making a decision ils se sont abstenus de prendre une décision

➲ back down intransitive verb

(accept defeat → in argument) admettre qu'on est dans son tort; (→ in conflict) faire marche arrière;

∎ he finally backed down on the issue of membership il a fini par céder sur la question de l'adhésion

➲ back off intransitive verb

(a) (withdraw) reculer;

∎ familiar figurative back off, will you! fiche-moi la paix!, lâche-moi les baskets!

(b) American (accept defeat → in argument) admettre qu'on est dans son tort; (→ in conflict) faire marche arrière

➲ back onto inseparable transitive verb

(have back facing towards) donner sur (à l'arrière);

∎ the house backs onto the river l'arrière de la maison donne sur la rivière

➲ back out intransitive verb

(a) (car) sortir en marche arrière; (person) sortir à reculons

(b) figurative (withdraw) se dérober, tirer son épingle du jeu;

∎ don't back out now! ne faites pas marche arrière maintenant!;

∎ they backed out of the deal ils se sont retirés de l'affaire;

∎ to back out of a contract se rétracter ou se retirer d'un contrat;

∎ he's trying to back out (of it) il voudrait se dédire

➲ back up

1 intransitive verb

(a) (car) faire marche arrière

(b) (drain) se boucher; (water) refouler

2 separable transitive verb

(a) (car, horse) faire reculer; (train) refouler

(b) (support → claim, story) appuyer, soutenir; (→ person) soutenir, épauler, seconder;

∎ to back sb up in an argument donner raison à qn;

∎ her story is backed up by eye witnesses sa version des faits est confirmée par des témoins oculaires;

∎ he backed this up with a few facts il a étayé ça avec quelques faits

(c) Computing (data, file) sauvegarder

(d) (accumulate)

∎ traffic is backed up for 5 miles ≃ il y a un embouteillage sur 8 km

3 intransitive verb

Computing sauvegarder

✾ Film 'Back to the Future' Zemeckis 'Retour vers le futur'

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5 night

noun

1) Nacht, die; (evening) Abend, der

the following night — die Nacht/der Abend darauf

the previous night — die vorausgegangene Nacht/der vorausgegangene Abend

one night he came — eines Nachts/Abends kam er

two nights ago — vorgestern nacht/abend

the other night — neulich abends/nachts

far into the night — bis spät od. tief in die Nacht

on Sunday night — Sonntag nacht/[am] Sonntag abend

on Sunday nights — Sonntag abends

[on] the night after/before — die Nacht danach/davor

for the night — über Nacht

late at night — spätabends

take all night — (fig.) den ganzen Abend brauchen

at night — (in the evening, at nightfall) abends; (during the night) nachts; bei Nacht

make a night of it — die Nacht durchfeiern; durchmachen (ugs.)

night and day — Tag und Nacht

as night follows day — so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche

a night off — eine Nacht/ein Abend frei

have a night out — (festive evening) [abends] ausgehen

spend the night with somebody — bei jemandem übernachten; (implying sexual intimacy) die Nacht mit jemandem verbringen

stay the night or over night — über Nacht bleiben

2) (darkness, lit. or fig.) Nacht, die

black as night — schwarz wie die Nacht

3) (nightfall) Einbruch der Dunkelheit

4) (night's sleep)

have a good/bad night — gut/schlecht schlafen

have a sleepless night — eine schlaflose Nacht haben

5) (evening of performance etc.) Abend, der

opening night — Premiere, die

6) attrib. Nacht-/Abend-

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noun

1) (the period from sunset to sunrise: We sleep at night; They talked all night (long); He travelled by night and rested during the day; The days were warm and the nights were cool; ( also adjective) He is doing night work.) die Nacht, Nacht-...

2) (the time of darkness: In the Arctic in winter, night lasts for twenty-four hours out of twenty-four.) die Dunkelheit

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- academic.ru/49920/nightly">nightly
- night-club
- nightdress
- nightgown
- nightfall
- nightmare
- nightmarish
- night-school
- night shift
- night-time
- night-watchman
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night

[naɪt]

I. n

1. (darkness) Nacht f

\night and day Tag und Nacht

to have an early \night früh zu [o SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR ins] Bett gehen

to spend the \night somewhere die Nacht irgendwo verbringen

to spend the \night with sb (as a friend, relation) bei jdm übernachten; (sexually) die Nacht mit jdm verbringen

\night after \night Nacht für Nacht

at \night nachts

2. (evening) Abend m

a \night on the town ein Abend in der Stadt

to have [or go for] a \night on the town abends in der Stadt einen draufmachen fam, ÖSTERR meist eine Lokaltour machen fam

the other \night neulich abends

to have [or go for] a \night out [abends] ausgehen

tomorrow \night morgen Abend

by \night abends

\night after \night Abend für Abend

3. THEAT, FILM

first [or opening] \night Premiere f

last \night letzte [Abend]vorstellung

II. n modifier (ferry, train) Nacht-

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[naɪt]
1. n

1) Nacht f; (= evening) Abend m

night is falling — die Nacht bricht herein

I saw him last night — ich habe ihn gestern Abend gesehen

I'll see him tomorrow night — ich treffe ihn morgen Abend

I stayed with them last night — ich habe heute or letzte Nacht bei ihnen übernachtet

to stay four nights with sb — vier Nächte lang bei jdm bleiben

I'll stay with them tomorrow night — ich übernachte morgen Nacht bei ihnen

to look for somewhere to stay the night — eine Übernachtungsmöglichkeit suchen

on Friday night — Freitagabend/-nacht

on the night of ( Saturday) the 11th — am( Samstag dem) 11. nachts

11 o'clock at night — 11 Uhr nachts

6 o'clock at night — 6 Uhr abends

she works at night —

to travel by night to see Paris by night — nachts reisen Paris bei Nacht sehen

far into the night — bis spät in die Nacht, bis in die späte Nacht

in/during the night — in/während der Nacht

the night before they were... — am Abend/die Nacht zuvor waren sie...

the night before last they were... — vorgestern Abend/vorletzte Nacht waren sie...

to spend the night at a hotel — in einem Hotel übernachten

to have a good/bad night or night's sleep — gut/schlecht schlafen; (patient also) eine gute/schlechte Nacht haben

I need a good night's sleep — ich muss mal wieder ordentlich schlafen

night-night! (inf) — gut Nacht! (inf)

night after night — jede Nacht, Nacht um Nacht (geh)

all night ( long) — die ganze Nacht

night and day (lit, fig) — Tag und Nacht

to have a night out — (abends) ausgehen

or boys — ein Abend mit den Kumpeln

to make a night of it — durchmachen (inf)

to have a late/an early night — spät/früh ins Bett kommen, spät/früh schlafen gehen

too many late nights! — zu wenig Schlaf!

after your early night — nachdem du so früh schlafen gegangen bist

to work nights — nachts arbeiten

to be on nights — Nachtdienst haben; (shift worker)

the dark night of the soul (fig) — die dunkle Nacht der Seele

2) (THEAT) Abend m

the last three nights of... — die letzten drei Abende von...

a Mozart night — ein Mozartabend m

See:

→ first night

2. adv

nights (esp US) — nachts

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night [naıt] s

1. Nacht f:

at night, by night, in the night in der oder bei Nacht, nachts;

bid ( oder wish) sb good night jemandem gute Nacht wünschen;

night’s lodging Nachtquartier n;

night of love Liebesnacht

2. Abend m:

last night gestern Abend;

the night before last vorgestern Abend;

a night of Wagner ein Wagnerabend;

on the night of May 5th am Abend des 5. Mai;

Friday is our card night freitagabends spielen wir immer Karten

3. fig Nacht f, Dunkel n, Dunkelheit fBesondere Redewendungen: night and day Tag und Nacht;

they are like night and day sie sind so verschieden wie Tag und Nacht;

late at night (tief) in der Nacht, spät abends;

over night über Nacht;

night out freier Abend;

have a night out ( oder off)

a) einen Abend lang ausspannen,

b) ausgehen;

have an early (a late) night früh (spät) schlafen gehen;

have a good (bad) night gut (schlecht) schlafen;

make a night of it die Nacht durchfeiern, durchmachen;

stay the night übernachten (at in dat; at sb’s bei jemandem);

I’m looking for somewhere to stay the night ich suche eine Übernachtungsmöglichkeit;

turn night into day die Nacht zum Tage machen

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noun

1) Nacht, die; (evening) Abend, der

the following night — die Nacht/der Abend darauf

the previous night — die vorausgegangene Nacht/der vorausgegangene Abend

one night he came — eines Nachts/Abends kam er

two nights ago — vorgestern nacht/abend

the other night — neulich abends/nachts

far into the night — bis spät od. tief in die Nacht

on Sunday night — Sonntag nacht/[am] Sonntag abend

on Sunday nights — Sonntag abends

[on] the night after/before — die Nacht danach/davor

for the night — über Nacht

late at night — spätabends

take all night — (fig.) den ganzen Abend brauchen

at night — (in the evening, at nightfall) abends; (during the night) nachts; bei Nacht

make a night of it — die Nacht durchfeiern; durchmachen (ugs.)

night and day — Tag und Nacht

as night follows day — so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche

a night off — eine Nacht/ein Abend frei

have a night out — (festive evening) [abends] ausgehen

spend the night with somebody — bei jemandem übernachten; (implying sexual intimacy) die Nacht mit jemandem verbringen

stay the night or over night — über Nacht bleiben

2) (darkness, lit. or fig.) Nacht, die

black as night — schwarz wie die Nacht

3) (nightfall) Einbruch der Dunkelheit

4) (night's sleep)

have a good/bad night — gut/schlecht schlafen

have a sleepless night — eine schlaflose Nacht haben

5) (evening of performance etc.) Abend, der

opening night — Premiere, die

6) attrib. Nacht-/Abend-

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n.

Nacht ¨-e f.

English-german dictionary > night
6 día

m.

day, twenty-four hours, twenty-four-hour period.

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día

► nombre masculino

1 day

■ ¿qué día es hoy? what day is it today?, what's the date today?

2 (con luz) daylight, daytime

■ ya es de día it's daylight

3 (tiempo) day, weather

■ tuvimos un buen día it was a fine day

► nombre masculino plural días

1 (vida) days

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a la luz del día in daylight

a los pocos días a few days later

al caer el día at dusk

al despuntar el día at dawn, at daybreak

al día siguiente / al otro día the following day

¡buenos días! good morning!

cada día / todos los días each day, every day

cualquier día de estos any day now

dar los buenos días to say good morning

de día during the day

de un día para otro from one day to the next, overnight

del día fresh

día a día day by day

el día de mañana figurado in the future

el día menos pensado figurado when you least expect it

estar al día figurado to be up to date

hacer buen/mal día to be a nice/horrible day

hasta el fin de sus días to the end of his days

poner al día to bring up to date

ser de día to be daylight

si algún día if ever

■ si algún día lo ves... if you ever see him...

un buen día figurado one fine day

un día sí y otro no every other day

vivir al día figurado to live from hand to mouth, not to save a penny

día de año nuevo New Year's Day

día de descanso day off

día de fiesta / día festivo holiday, bank holiday

día de paga payday

día entre semana weekday

día lectivo teaching day

día libre day off

■ mañana cogeré el día libre I'll take the day off tomorrow

días alternos every other day sing

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noun m.

1) day

2) daytime

•

- al día
- día festivo
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SM

1) (=período de 24 horas) day

pasaré un par de días en la playa — I'll spend a couple of days at the beach

todos los días — every day

pollitos de un día — day-old chicks

a los pocos días — within o after a few days, a few days later

• día a día — day in day out, day by day

prefiero el día a día — I prefer to do things from one day to the next o on a day-to-day basis

el día a día en la gestión financiera de la empresa — the day-to-day running of the company's financial business

• siete veces al día — seven times a day

tres horas al día — three hours a day

al otro día — the following day

al día siguiente — the following day

• ese problema es ya de días — that's an old problem

menú del día — today's menu

pan del día — fresh bread

• de día en día — from day to day

• día (de) por medio — LAm every other day, on alternate days

• ocho días — a week

• quince días — a fortnight

• un día sí y otro no — every other day

• día tras día — day after day

- a días

- cuatro días

- todo el santo día

- no tener más que el día y la noche

día azul — (Ferro) cheap ticket day

día de asueto — day off

día de ayuno — fast day

día de boda — wedding day

día de detención — quiet day

día de diario, día de entresemana — weekday

día de fiesta — holiday, public holiday

día de inactividad — quiet day

día de la banderita — flag day

Día de la Hispanidad — Columbus Day ( 12 October)

día de la Madre — Mother's Day

Día de la Raza — = Día de la Hispanidad

día del espectador — day each week when cinema tickets are discounted

día del Juicio (Final) — Judgment Day

estaremos aquí hasta el día del Juicio — iró we'll be here till Kingdom come

Día de los Difuntos — All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead

día de los enamorados — St Valentine's Day

día de los inocentes — ≈ April Fools' Day ( 1 April)

Día de (los) Muertos — Méx All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead

día de paga — pay day

Día de Reyes — Epiphany ( 6 January)

día de trabajo — working day

día de tribunales — day on which courts are open

día de vigilia — day of abstinence

día feriado, día festivo — holiday, public holiday

día franco — (Mil) day's leave

día hábil — working day

día inhábil — non-working day

día laborable — working day

día lectivo — teaching day

día libre — day off

día malo, día nulo — off day

días de gracia — (Com) days of grace

día señalado — [gen] special day; [en calendario] red-letter day

día útil — working day, weekday

See:

ver nota culturelle DÍA DE LOS (SANTOS) INOCENTES in inocente,

ver nota culturelle DÍA DE REYES in rey

2) (=no noche) daytime

durante el día — during the day(time)

en pleno día — in broad daylight

hace buen día — the weather's good today, it's a fine day

• ¡ buenos días!, ¡ buen día! — Cono Sur good morning!

dar los buenos días a algn — to say good morning to sb

• de día — by day, during the day

duerme de día y trabaja de noche — he sleeps by day and works by night, he sleeps during the day and works at night

ya es de día — it's already light

mientras sea de día — while it's still light

• día y noche — night and day

3) (=fecha) date

¿qué día es hoy? — [del mes] what's the date today?; [de la semana] what day is it today?

iré pronto, pero no puedo precisar el día — I'll be going soon, but I can't give an exact date

llegará el día dos de mayo — he'll arrive on the second of May

hoy, día cinco de agosto — today, fifth August

día lunes/martes etc — LAm Monday/Tuesday etc

• el día de hoy — today

• el día de mañana — (lit) tomorrow; (fig) at some future date

4) (=momento sin precisar)

algún día — some day

un buen día — one fine day

cada día es peor — it's getting worse every day o by the day

un día de estos — one of these days

el día menos pensado — when you least expect it

en los días de la reina Victoria — in Queen Victoria's day, in Queen Victoria's times

• cualquier día (de estos) — one of these days

cualquier día tendrá un accidente — he's going to have an accident one of these days o any day now

¡cualquier día! — iró not on your life!

cualquier día viene — iró we'll be waiting till the cows come home for him to turn up

¡cualquier día te voy a comprar una casa! — if you think I'm going to buy you a house you've got another think coming!

• en nuestros días — nowadays

la prensa de nuestros días — today's press, the press these days

uno de los principales problemas de nuestros días — one of the major problems of our day o our times

ha durado hasta nuestros días — it has lasted to the present day

• otro día — some other day, another day

dejémoslo para otro día — let's leave it for the moment o for another day

¡hasta otro día! — so long!

- de un día para otro

- en días de Dios o del mundo o de la vida

- en su día

- ¡tal día hará un año!

5) (=actualidad)

• del día — [estilo] fashionable, up-to-date
(=fresco)
pescado del día — fresh fish

• estar al día — (=actualizado) to be up to date; (=de moda) to be with it

quien quiera estar al día en esta especialidad, que lea... — anyone who wishes to keep up to date with this area of study, should read...

está al día vestir así — it's the thing to dress like that

• poner al día — [+ texto, contabilidad] to bring up to date; [+ base de datos] to update; [+ diario] to write up

• ponerse al día (en algo) — to get up to date (with sth)

• vivir al día — to live from one day to the next

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masculino

1)

a) ( veinticuatro horas) day

todos los días — every day

el día anterior — the day before, the previous day

el día siguiente — the next o the following day

el día de ayer/hoy — (frml) yesterday/today

una vez/dos veces al día — once/twice a day

trabaja doce horas por día — she works a twelve-hour day

un día sí y otro no — every other day, on alternate days

día (de) por medio — (AmL) every other day, on alternate days

dentro de quince días — in two weeks o (BrE) a fortnight

cada día — every day

el pan nuestro de cada día — our daily bread

la lucha de cada día — the daily struggle

buenos días or (RPl) buen día — good morning

día a día lo veía envejecer — day by day she saw him getting older

día tras día — day after day

al día: estoy al día en los pagos I'm up to date with the payments; ponerse al día con algo <noticias/trabajo> to get up to date on/with something; ponga al día su correspondencia bring your correspondence up to date; de un día para otro overnight, from one day to the next; día y noche day and night, continually; hoy en día nowadays, these days; mantenerse al día to keep abreast of things, keep up to date; todo el santo día all day long; se pasa todo el santo día en el teléfono he's on the phone all day long; vivir al día — to live from hand to mouth

b) ( jornada) day

trabajan cuatro días a la semana — they work four days a week, they work a four-day week

un día laborable de 8 horas — an eight-hour working day

c) ( fecha)

¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?

empieza el día dos — it starts on the second

hasta el día 5 de junio — until June fifth, until the fifth of June

- día de Año Nuevo

- día de entresemana

- día de la madre

- día del juicio final

- día de los enamorados

- día de los inocentes

- día de los muertos

- día de todos los santos

- día festivo or feriado

- día hábil/laborable

- día lectivo

- día libre

2) ( horas de luz) day

duerme durante el día — it sleeps during the day o daytime

ya era de día — it was already light o day

al caer el día — at dusk, at twilight

nunca ve la luz del día — he never sees the daylight

en pleno día — in broad daylight

de día claro — (Chi) in broad daylight

3) ( tiempo indeterminado) day

pásate por casa un día — why don't you drop in sometime o one day?

ya me lo agradecerás algún día — you'll thank me for it one day

el día que tengas hijos — when you have children of your own

si el plan se realiza algún día — if the plan is ever put into effect

lo haremos otro día — we'll do it some other time

cualquier día de estos — any day now

un día de estos — one of these days

hasta otro día! — so long!, see you!

el día menos pensado — when you least expect it

en su día: se lo contaré en su día I'll tell him in due course; dio lugar a un gran escándalo en su día it caused a huge scandal in its day o time; un buen día — one fine day

4) días masculino plural (vida, tiempo) days (pl)

tiene los días contados — his days are numbered, he won't last long

desde el siglo XVII hasta nuestros días — from the 17th Century to the present day

estar en sus días — (Méx fam) to have one's period

5) ( tiempo atmosférico) day

hace un día nublado/caluroso — it's cloudy/hot
•• Cultural note:
Día de la Hispanidad

&rarrow; Día de la Raza

Día de la Raza

In Latin America, the anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America, October 12. In Spain it is known as día de la Hispanidad. It symbolizes the cultural ties shared by Spanish-speaking countries

Día de los (Santos) Inocentes

On December 28 people in the Spanish-speaking world celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents, a religious festival commemorating the New Testament story of the massacre of the ‘Innocents’, by playing practical jokes, or inocentadas, on one another. The classic inocentada is to hang paper dolls on someone's back without their knowing. Spoof news stories also appear in newspapers and the media

Día del Trabajo

In Latin America and Spain, Labor Day is celebrated on May Day. In many Latin American countries, where workers still suffer greatly from low wages and bad working conditions, May Day celebrations often have strong overtones of protest

Día de todos los Santos or (in Spain) de los Difuntos or (in Latin America) de los Muertos

Celebrated on November 1, is a day on when people place flowers on the graves of loved ones. In Mexico it is common to hold a party by the grave. A feast is prepared, in which the dead person is symbolically included

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* 24 horas al día = around the clock.

* 365 días al año = year-round.

* acabar + Posesivo + días en = end up + Posesivo + days in.

* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.

* a día de hoy = as of today.

* a la luz del día = in the light of day.

* al despuntar el día = at the crack of dawn.

* al día = in step, paid-up, in good standing.

* al día de = in step with.

* al día de hoy = as of today.

* al día siguiente = the next day.

* alegrarle el día a Alguien = brighten up + Posesivo + day, make + Posesivo + day.

* al final del día = at the close of the day.

* algún día = one day.

* al romper el día = at the crack of dawn.

* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.

* a un día de distancia de = one day away from.

* barba de tres días = stubble beard, stubble.

* barba de tres días de moda = designer stubble.

* billete para otro día = rain cheque [rain check, -USA].

* buenos días = good morning.

* cada día = every day.

* cada día que pasa = each passing day.

* cada dos días = every other day.

* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.

* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.

* como el día y la noche = worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.

* como la noche y el día = like oil and water, worlds apart, like apples and oranges.

* conforme + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* conforme + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* conforme + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.

* de cada día = day to day [day-to-day].

* de cinco días de duración = five-day.

* de cuatro días de duración = four-day.

* de día = in the daytime, during the daytime, during daytime.

* de día a día = from day to day.

* de día y de noche = day and night, night and day.

* de dos días de duración = two-day [2-day].

* de hoy día = of today.

* de hoy en día = of today.

* dejar Algo para otro día = take + a rain cheque.

* del día o de la noche = day or night.

* de medio día de duración = half-day [half day].

* de + Número + días de duración = Número + day-long.

* de puesta al día = top-up.

* desde el primer día = from day one.

* desde ese día = since that day.

* desde + Expresión Temporal + hasta hoy día = from + Expresión Temporal + up to the present day.

* de una día de duración = one-day.

* de un día de duración = day-long, full-day.

* día abrasador = scorcher.

* día aburrido = dull day.

* día a día = day by day.

* día a día de, el = day-to-day running of, the.

* día a día, el = daily situation.

* día caluroso = scorcher.

* día corriente = ordinary day.

* Día de Acción de Gracias = Thanksgiving.

* día de compras = shopping trip.

* día de descanso = holiday.

* día de entre semana = weekday.

* día de fiesta = holiday, public holiday.

* día de la apertura = opening day.

* día de la boda = wedding day.

* día de la inauguración = opening day.

* día de la madre, el = Mother's Day, Mothering Sunday.

* día de las elecciones = election day.

* Día de la Tierra = Earth Day.

* día de la votación = election day.

* día del deporte = sports day.

* día del Juicio Final = doomsday, Judgement Day.

* día de lluvia = rainy day.

* Día de los Caídos = Memorial Day.

* día de los enamorados, el = St. Valentine's Day.

* día de los Reyes Magos, el = Epiphany, the.

* Día de los (Santos) Inocentes, el = April Fools' Day.

* día de los trabajadores = Labour Day.

* día del padre, el = Father's Day.

* día del trabajo = Labour Day.

* día de mucho calor = scorcher.

* día de Navidad = Christmas Day.

* día de perros = bad hair day.

* día de San Valentín, el = St. Valentine's Day.

* día de sol = sunny day.

* Día de Todos los Santos = All Saints' Day.

* día de trabajo = working day.

* día de un santo = saint's day.

* día de verano = summer day.

* día escolar = school day.

* día especial = red-letter day.

* día + estar por llegar = day + be + yet to come.

* día festivo = holiday, public holiday, bank holiday.

* día funesto = bad hair day.

* día hábil = business day, workday, weekday, working day.

* día internacional de los trabajadores = Labour Day.

* día internacional del trabajo = Labour Day.

* día laborable = workday, business day, weekday, working day.

* día libre = day off.

* día libre por trabajo extra = compensatory day off.

* día lluvioso = rainy day.

* día malo = bad hair day.

* día memorable = red-letter day.

* día normal = ordinary day.

* día que pasa = passing day.

* día + romper = day + break.

* día señalado = red-letter day.

* día soleado = sunny day.

* días universitarios = school days.

* día tras día = day after day, day in and day out, day by day.

* día veraniego = summer day.

* día y noche = round the clock, day and night, night and day, around the clock.

* durante días = for days.

* durante días y días = for days on end.

* durante el día = by day, by day, daytime [day-time], in the daytime, during the daytime, during daytime.

* durante todo el día = all day long.

* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.

* echársele a Uno el día encima = make + hay while the sun shines.

* el pan nuestro de cada día = all in a day's work.

* en días alternos = every other day.

* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.

* en el orden del día = on the agenda.

* en estos días = today, these days.

* en los próximos días = in the next few days, over the next few days.

* en los últimos días = in recent days.

* en pleno día = in broad daylight.

* en su día = in its day.

* entrada para otro día = rain cheque [rain check, -USA].

* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.

* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estos días = these days.

* excursión de un día de duración = day trip.

* excursionista de día = day hiker.

* excursionista de un día = day-tripper.

* exponer a la luz del día = expose to + daylight.

* flor de un día = flash in the pan.

* ganarse el pan de cada día = get + Posesivo + bread, earn + Posesivo + bread, earn + Posesivo + bread and butter.

* hacer de la noche día = burn + the candle at both ends.

* hace unos cuantos días = a few days ago.

* hace unos días = a few days ago.

* hace unos pocos días = a few days ago.

* hospital de día = day hospital.

* hoy día = nowadays, present day, the, today, in this day and age.

* hoy en día = in this day and age, at the present time.

* inscripción por un día = day registration.

* la pesca del día = the day's catch, the catch of the day.

* leche del día = fresh milk.

* los 365 días del año = year-round.

* los días antes de = leading up to.

* luz del día = daylight.

* mal día = bad hair day.

* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.

* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.

* más largo que un día sin pan = as long as (my/your) arm.

* medio día = one-half day.

* menú del día = table d'hote, set menu.

* noche y día = day and night, night and day.

* Número + al día = Número + a day.

* orden del día = agenda.

* pasar los días = spend + Posesivo + days.

* permanentemente los siete días de la semana = 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

* píldora del día después = morning-after pill.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = catch up on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with.

* por el día = daytime [day-time], during the daytime, in the daytime, during daytime.

* por el día o por la noche = day or night.

* por el día y por la noche = night and day.

* por el día y por la noche = day and night.

* puesta al día = catch-up [catchup], updatability, update [up-date].

* puesta al día del personal = staff development.

* punto del orden del día = agenda item.

* seguir al día = remain on top of.

* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.

* servicio de atención de día = day care.

* servicio de cuidado de día = day care.

* sesión de puesta al día = briefing session.

* sin afeitar desde hace varios días = stubbly [stubblier -comp., stubbliest -sup.].

* tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* tener un buen día = have + a good day.

* tener un día muy largo = have + a long day.

* tener un mal día = have + a bad day.

* ticket para otro día = rain cheque [rain check, -USA].

* todo el día = all day, all day long, around the clock.

* todo el santo día = all day long.

* todos los días = daily, on a daily basis, every day, day in and day out.

* tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off, take + time out, take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de descanso = take + a break from work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso = take + a leave of absence.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off, take + time out.

* tomarse unos días de vacaciones = take + time off, take + time out, take + time off work.

* trabajar de día y de noche = work + day and night.

* trabajar día y noche = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death, work (a)round + the clock.

* trabajar las veinticuatro horas del día = work (a)round + the clock.

* trabajar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.

* trabajar noche y día = work + day and night.

* un día de descanso = a day away from.

* un día fuera = a day out.

* un día haciendo algo diferente = a day away from.

* un día normal = on a typical day.

* un día sí y otro no = every other day.

* un día sí y otro también = day in and day out.

* un día tras otro = day after day.

* un día y medio = one and a half days.

* unos días más tarde = a few days later.

* veinticuatro horas al día, siete días a la semana, 365 días al año = 24/7, 24/7/365.

* ver la luz del día = see + the light of day.

* visitante turístico de un día = day-tripper.

* visita turística de una día de duración = day trip.

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

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masculino

1)

a) ( veinticuatro horas) day

todos los días — every day

el día anterior — the day before, the previous day

el día siguiente — the next o the following day

el día de ayer/hoy — (frml) yesterday/today

una vez/dos veces al día — once/twice a day

trabaja doce horas por día — she works a twelve-hour day

un día sí y otro no — every other day, on alternate days

día (de) por medio — (AmL) every other day, on alternate days

dentro de quince días — in two weeks o (BrE) a fortnight

cada día — every day

el pan nuestro de cada día — our daily bread

la lucha de cada día — the daily struggle

buenos días or (RPl) buen día — good morning

día a día lo veía envejecer — day by day she saw him getting older

día tras día — day after day

al día: estoy al día en los pagos I'm up to date with the payments; ponerse al día con algo <noticias/trabajo> to get up to date on/with something; ponga al día su correspondencia bring your correspondence up to date; de un día para otro overnight, from one day to the next; día y noche day and night, continually; hoy en día nowadays, these days; mantenerse al día to keep abreast of things, keep up to date; todo el santo día all day long; se pasa todo el santo día en el teléfono he's on the phone all day long; vivir al día — to live from hand to mouth

b) ( jornada) day

trabajan cuatro días a la semana — they work four days a week, they work a four-day week

un día laborable de 8 horas — an eight-hour working day

c) ( fecha)

¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?

empieza el día dos — it starts on the second

hasta el día 5 de junio — until June fifth, until the fifth of June

- día de Año Nuevo

- día de entresemana

- día de la madre

- día del juicio final

- día de los enamorados

- día de los inocentes

- día de los muertos

- día de todos los santos

- día festivo or feriado

- día hábil/laborable

- día lectivo

- día libre

2) ( horas de luz) day

duerme durante el día — it sleeps during the day o daytime

ya era de día — it was already light o day

al caer el día — at dusk, at twilight

nunca ve la luz del día — he never sees the daylight

en pleno día — in broad daylight

de día claro — (Chi) in broad daylight

3) ( tiempo indeterminado) day

pásate por casa un día — why don't you drop in sometime o one day?

ya me lo agradecerás algún día — you'll thank me for it one day

el día que tengas hijos — when you have children of your own

si el plan se realiza algún día — if the plan is ever put into effect

lo haremos otro día — we'll do it some other time

cualquier día de estos — any day now

un día de estos — one of these days

hasta otro día! — so long!, see you!

el día menos pensado — when you least expect it

en su día: se lo contaré en su día I'll tell him in due course; dio lugar a un gran escándalo en su día it caused a huge scandal in its day o time; un buen día — one fine day

4) días masculino plural (vida, tiempo) days (pl)

tiene los días contados — his days are numbered, he won't last long

desde el siglo XVII hasta nuestros días — from the 17th Century to the present day

estar en sus días — (Méx fam) to have one's period

5) ( tiempo atmosférico) day

hace un día nublado/caluroso — it's cloudy/hot
•• Cultural note:
Día de la Hispanidad

&rarrow; Día de la Raza

Día de la Raza

In Latin America, the anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America, October 12. In Spain it is known as día de la Hispanidad. It symbolizes the cultural ties shared by Spanish-speaking countries

Día de los (Santos) Inocentes

On December 28 people in the Spanish-speaking world celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents, a religious festival commemorating the New Testament story of the massacre of the ‘Innocents’, by playing practical jokes, or inocentadas, on one another. The classic inocentada is to hang paper dolls on someone's back without their knowing. Spoof news stories also appear in newspapers and the media

Día del Trabajo

In Latin America and Spain, Labor Day is celebrated on May Day. In many Latin American countries, where workers still suffer greatly from low wages and bad working conditions, May Day celebrations often have strong overtones of protest

Día de todos los Santos or (in Spain) de los Difuntos or (in Latin America) de los Muertos

Celebrated on November 1, is a day on when people place flowers on the graves of loved ones. In Mexico it is common to hold a party by the grave. A feast is prepared, in which the dead person is symbolically included

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* 24 horas al día = around the clock.

* 365 días al año = year-round.

* acabar + Posesivo + días en = end up + Posesivo + days in.

* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.

* a día de hoy = as of today.

* a la luz del día = in the light of day.

* al despuntar el día = at the crack of dawn.

* al día = in step, paid-up, in good standing.

* al día de = in step with.

* al día de hoy = as of today.

* al día siguiente = the next day.

* alegrarle el día a Alguien = brighten up + Posesivo + day, make + Posesivo + day.

* al final del día = at the close of the day.

* algún día = one day.

* al romper el día = at the crack of dawn.

* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.

* a un día de distancia de = one day away from.

* barba de tres días = stubble beard, stubble.

* barba de tres días de moda = designer stubble.

* billete para otro día = rain cheque [rain check, -USA].

* buenos días = good morning.

* cada día = every day.

* cada día que pasa = each passing day.

* cada dos días = every other day.

* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.

* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.

* como el día y la noche = worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.

* como la noche y el día = like oil and water, worlds apart, like apples and oranges.

* conforme + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* conforme + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* conforme + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.

* de cada día = day to day [day-to-day].

* de cinco días de duración = five-day.

* de cuatro días de duración = four-day.

* de día = in the daytime, during the daytime, during daytime.

* de día a día = from day to day.

* de día y de noche = day and night, night and day.

* de dos días de duración = two-day [2-day].

* de hoy día = of today.

* de hoy en día = of today.

* dejar Algo para otro día = take + a rain cheque.

* del día o de la noche = day or night.

* de medio día de duración = half-day [half day].

* de + Número + días de duración = Número + day-long.

* de puesta al día = top-up.

* desde el primer día = from day one.

* desde ese día = since that day.

* desde + Expresión Temporal + hasta hoy día = from + Expresión Temporal + up to the present day.

* de una día de duración = one-day.

* de un día de duración = day-long, full-day.

* día abrasador = scorcher.

* día aburrido = dull day.

* día a día = day by day.

* día a día de, el = day-to-day running of, the.

* día a día, el = daily situation.

* día caluroso = scorcher.

* día corriente = ordinary day.

* Día de Acción de Gracias = Thanksgiving.

* día de compras = shopping trip.

* día de descanso = holiday.

* día de entre semana = weekday.

* día de fiesta = holiday, public holiday.

* día de la apertura = opening day.

* día de la boda = wedding day.

* día de la inauguración = opening day.

* día de la madre, el = Mother's Day, Mothering Sunday.

* día de las elecciones = election day.

* Día de la Tierra = Earth Day.

* día de la votación = election day.

* día del deporte = sports day.

* día del Juicio Final = doomsday, Judgement Day.

* día de lluvia = rainy day.

* Día de los Caídos = Memorial Day.

* día de los enamorados, el = St. Valentine's Day.

* día de los Reyes Magos, el = Epiphany, the.

* Día de los (Santos) Inocentes, el = April Fools' Day.

* día de los trabajadores = Labour Day.

* día del padre, el = Father's Day.

* día del trabajo = Labour Day.

* día de mucho calor = scorcher.

* día de Navidad = Christmas Day.

* día de perros = bad hair day.

* día de San Valentín, el = St. Valentine's Day.

* día de sol = sunny day.

* Día de Todos los Santos = All Saints' Day.

* día de trabajo = working day.

* día de un santo = saint's day.

* día de verano = summer day.

* día escolar = school day.

* día especial = red-letter day.

* día + estar por llegar = day + be + yet to come.

* día festivo = holiday, public holiday, bank holiday.

* día funesto = bad hair day.

* día hábil = business day, workday, weekday, working day.

* día internacional de los trabajadores = Labour Day.

* día internacional del trabajo = Labour Day.

* día laborable = workday, business day, weekday, working day.

* día libre = day off.

* día libre por trabajo extra = compensatory day off.

* día lluvioso = rainy day.

* día malo = bad hair day.

* día memorable = red-letter day.

* día normal = ordinary day.

* día que pasa = passing day.

* día + romper = day + break.

* día señalado = red-letter day.

* día soleado = sunny day.

* días universitarios = school days.

* día tras día = day after day, day in and day out, day by day.

* día veraniego = summer day.

* día y noche = round the clock, day and night, night and day, around the clock.

* durante días = for days.

* durante días y días = for days on end.

* durante el día = by day, by day, daytime [day-time], in the daytime, during the daytime, during daytime.

* durante todo el día = all day long.

* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.

* echársele a Uno el día encima = make + hay while the sun shines.

* el pan nuestro de cada día = all in a day's work.

* en días alternos = every other day.

* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.

* en el orden del día = on the agenda.

* en estos días = today, these days.

* en los próximos días = in the next few days, over the next few days.

* en los últimos días = in recent days.

* en pleno día = in broad daylight.

* en su día = in its day.

* entrada para otro día = rain cheque [rain check, -USA].

* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.

* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estos días = these days.

* excursión de un día de duración = day trip.

* excursionista de día = day hiker.

* excursionista de un día = day-tripper.

* exponer a la luz del día = expose to + daylight.

* flor de un día = flash in the pan.

* ganarse el pan de cada día = get + Posesivo + bread, earn + Posesivo + bread, earn + Posesivo + bread and butter.

* hacer de la noche día = burn + the candle at both ends.

* hace unos cuantos días = a few days ago.

* hace unos días = a few days ago.

* hace unos pocos días = a few days ago.

* hospital de día = day hospital.

* hoy día = nowadays, present day, the, today, in this day and age.

* hoy en día = in this day and age, at the present time.

* inscripción por un día = day registration.

* la pesca del día = the day's catch, the catch of the day.

* leche del día = fresh milk.

* los 365 días del año = year-round.

* los días antes de = leading up to.

* luz del día = daylight.

* mal día = bad hair day.

* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.

* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.

* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.

* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.

* más largo que un día sin pan = as long as (my/your) arm.

* medio día = one-half day.

* menú del día = table d'hote, set menu.

* noche y día = day and night, night and day.

* Número + al día = Número + a day.

* orden del día = agenda.

* pasar los días = spend + Posesivo + days.

* permanentemente los siete días de la semana = 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

* píldora del día después = morning-after pill.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = catch up on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with.

* por el día = daytime [day-time], during the daytime, in the daytime, during daytime.

* por el día o por la noche = day or night.

* por el día y por la noche = night and day.

* por el día y por la noche = day and night.

* puesta al día = catch-up [catchup], updatability, update [up-date].

* puesta al día del personal = staff development.

* punto del orden del día = agenda item.

* seguir al día = remain on top of.

* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.

* servicio de atención de día = day care.

* servicio de cuidado de día = day care.

* sesión de puesta al día = briefing session.

* sin afeitar desde hace varios días = stubbly [stubblier -comp., stubbliest -sup.].

* tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* tener un buen día = have + a good day.

* tener un día muy largo = have + a long day.

* tener un mal día = have + a bad day.

* ticket para otro día = rain cheque [rain check, -USA].

* todo el día = all day, all day long, around the clock.

* todo el santo día = all day long.

* todos los días = daily, on a daily basis, every day, day in and day out.

* tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off, take + time out, take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de descanso = take + a break from work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso = take + a leave of absence.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off, take + time out.

* tomarse unos días de vacaciones = take + time off, take + time out, take + time off work.

* trabajar de día y de noche = work + day and night.

* trabajar día y noche = work + Reflexivo + to the ground, work + Reflexivo + to death, work (a)round + the clock.

* trabajar las veinticuatro horas del día = work (a)round + the clock.

* trabajar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.

* trabajar noche y día = work + day and night.

* un día de descanso = a day away from.

* un día fuera = a day out.

* un día haciendo algo diferente = a day away from.

* un día normal = on a typical day.

* un día sí y otro no = every other day.

* un día sí y otro también = day in and day out.

* un día tras otro = day after day.

* un día y medio = one and a half days.

* unos días más tarde = a few days later.

* veinticuatro horas al día, siete días a la semana, 365 días al año = 24/7, 24/7/365.

* ver la luz del día = see + the light of day.

* visitante turístico de un día = day-tripper.

* visita turística de una día de duración = day trip.

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

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día

masculine

A

1 (veinticuatro horas) day

¿qué día es hoy? what day is it today?

todos los días every day

no es algo que pase todos los días it's not something that happens every day, it's not an everyday occurrence

el día anterior the day before, the previous day

el día siguiente era domingo the next o the following day was Sunday

al día siguiente or al otro día volvió a suceder it happened again the following o the next day

el día de ayer/hoy ( frml); yesterday/today

una vez/dos veces al día once/twice a day

trabaja doce horas por día she works twelve hours a day, she works a twelve-hour day

un día sí y otro no every other day, on alternate days

día (de) por medio ( AmL); every other day, on alternate days

dentro de ocho días in a week

dentro de quince días in two weeks o ( BrE) a fortnight

el otro día la vi I saw her the other day

está cada día más delgado he gets thinner every day o with every day that passes

viene cada día a quejarse he comes here every day to complain

el pan nuestro de cada día our daily bread

la lucha de cada día the daily struggle

buenos días or ( RPl) buen día good morning

día a día lo veía envejecer day by day she saw him getting older

le entregaba día a día una cantidad determinada he gave her a certain amount of money every day o daily o on a daily basis

día tras día day after day

al día: ¿tienes el trabajo al día? is your work all up to date?

estoy al día en los pagos I'm up to date with the payments

está siempre al día con las noticias he's always well up on the news

ponga al día su correspondencia bring your correspondence up to date

ponerse al día con algo (con las noticias) to get up to date with sth; (con el trabajo) to catch up on sth

el día a día the daily round o routine

(de) tal día hará un año see if I/we care

de un día para otro overnight, from one day to the next

día y noche day and night, continually

hoy en día nowadays, these days

mantenerse al día to keep abreast of things, keep up to date

todo el santo día all day long

se pasa todo el santo día hablando por teléfono he's on the phone all day long, he spends the whole day on the phone

2 (jornada) day

trabajan cuatro días a la semana they work four days a week, they work a four-day week

un día laborable de 8 horas an eight-hour working day

3 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

(fecha): la reunión que tuvo lugar el día 17 the meeting which took place on the 17th

empieza el día dos it starts on the second

hasta el día 5 de junio until June fifth, until the fifth of June

pan del día fresh bread, bread baked today

vivir al día to live from hand to mouth

orden² (↑ orden (2)), menú

Compuestos:

● día azul

(en Esp) blue day ( when cheaper fares are available)

● día de ajuste de cuentas

day of reckoning

● día de Año Nuevo

el día de Año Nuevo New Year's Day

● día de asueto

day off

● día de diario

weekday

● día de entrega

(de pedido) delivery date; (de trabajo, tarea) deadline; (de solicitudes) closing date

el día de entrega de regalos es el 24 de diciembre the date for giving presents is December 24

● día de entresemana

weekday

● día de la expiación

day of atonement

● día de fiesta

holiday

● día de la Hispanidad

( Esp): el día de la Hispanidad Columbus Day; Día de la Raza (↑ día aa1)

● día de la independencia

independence day

● día de la madre

Mother's Day

● día de la raza

( AmL): el día de la raza Columbus Day

● día del juicio final

el día del juicio final Judgment Day, the Day of Judgment

● día del libro

(national) book day

● día del orgullo gay

gay pride day

● día del Señor

el día del Señor the Lord's Day

● día del trabajo or de los trabajadores

el día del trabajo or de los trabajadores Labor* day

Día del Trabajo (↑ día aaaa1)

● día de los difuntos

( Esp): el día de los difuntos All Souls' Day

Día de todos los Santos or (in Spain) de los Difuntos or (in Latin America) de los Muertos (↑ día aaaaa1)

● día de los enamorados

(St) Valentine's Day

● día de los inocentes

December 28 ( day when people play practical jokes on each other), ≈ April Fool's Day Día de los (Santos) Inocentes (↑ día aaa1)

● día de los muertos

( AmL): el día de los muertos All Souls' Day

Día de todos los Santos or (in Spain) de los Difuntos or (in Latin America) de los Muertos (↑ día aaaaa1)

● día de Reyes

el día de Reyes Epiphany

● día de San Valentín

el día de San Valentín (St) Valentine's Day

● día de todos los santos

el día de todos los santos All Saints' Day

Día de todos los Santos or (in Spain) de los Difuntos or (in Latin America) de los Muertos (↑ día aaaaa1)

● día de vencimiento

(de carnet, licencia) expiration date ( AmE), expiry date ( BrE); (de intereses, letra, pago) due date; (de plazo) closing date

● día festivo or ( AmL tb) feriado

public holiday

● día hábil

working day

● día laborable

working day

● día lectivo

school ( o college etc) day

● día libre

(sin trabajo) day off; (sin compromisos) free day

● día sandwich

(CS) day taken as vacation between two public holidays

● día sidéreo

sidereal day

● día solar

solar day

● días naturales

calendar days

B (horas de luz) day

duerme durante el día it sleeps during the day o daytime

ya era de día it was already light o day

al caer el día at dusk, at twilight

nunca ve la luz del día he never sees the daylight

en pleno día in broad daylight

de día claro ( Chi); in broad daylight

C (tiempo indeterminado) day

tienes que pasar por casa un día you must drop in sometime o some day o one day

si un día te aburres y te quieres ir … if one day you get fed up and you want to leave …

ya me lo agradecerás algún día you'll thank me for it one day

el día que tengas hijos, sabrás lo que es when you have children of your own, you'll know just what it involves

¿cuándo será el día que te vea entusiasmada? when will I ever see you show some enthusiasm?

si el plan se realiza algún día if the plan is ever put into effect, if the plan is one day put into effect

lo haremos otro día we'll do it another o some other time

cualquier día de estos any day now

un día de estos one of these days

¡hasta otro día! so long!, see you!

¡cualquier día! ( iró): podríamos invitarlos a cenar — ¡cualquier día! we could have them round for dinner — over my dead body!

cualquier día vuelvo yo a prestarle el coche that's the last time I lend him the car, no way will I ever lend him the car again! ( colloq)

quizás nos ofrece más dinero — ¡cualquier día! maybe he'll offer us more money — sure, and pigs might fly! ( iro)

el día menos pensado when you least expect it

en su día: compraremos las provisiones en su día we'll buy our supplies later on o in due course

dio lugar a un gran escándalo en su día it caused a huge scandal in its day o time

un buen día one fine day

D días mpl (vida, tiempo) days (pl)

tiene los días contados his days are numbered, he won't last long

desde el siglo XVII hasta nuestros días from the 17th Century to the present day

en días de tu bisabuelo back in your great-grandfather's day o time

estar en sus días ( Méx fam); to have one's period

E (tiempo atmosférico) day

hace un día nublado/caluroso it's a cloudy/hot day, it's cloudy/hot

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día sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( en general) day;

◊ todos los días every day;

día a día day by day;
de or durante el día during the day;
el día anterior the day before, the previous day;
el día siguiente the next o the following day;
trabaja doce horas por día she works twelve hours a day;
un día sí y otro no or (AmL) día (de) por medio every other day, on alternate days;
dentro de quince días in two weeks o (BrE) a fortnight;
cada día every day;
buenos días or (RPl) buen día good morning;
al día: una vez al día once a day;
estoy al día en los pagos I'm up to date with the payments;
poner algo al día to bring sth up to date;
ponerse al día con algo ( con noticias) to get up to date with sth;

( con trabajo) to catch up on sth;
◊ mantenerse al día to keep up to date;

de un día para otro overnight;
hoy en día nowadays, these days
b) ( fecha):

◊ ¿qué día es hoy? what day is it today?;

empieza el día dos it starts on the second;
el día de Año Nuevo New Year's Day;
día de los enamorados (St) Valentine's Day;
día de los inocentes December 28, ≈ April Fool's Day;
día de Reyes Epiphany;
día festivo or (AmL) feriado public holiday;
día laborable working day;
día libre ( sin trabajo) day off;

( sin compromisos) free day
2
a) ( tiempo indeterminado) day;

◊ algún día one day;

lo haremos otro día we'll do it some other time;
un día de estos one of these days;
¡hasta otro día! so long!, see you!;
el día menos pensado when you least expect it
b)

◊ días sustantivo masculino plural (vida, tiempo) days (pl);

tiene los días contados his days are numbered;
hasta nuestros días (up) to the present day
día sustantivo masculino day
una vez al día, once a day
(fecha) ¿qué día es hoy?, what's the date today?
(estado del tiempo) hace buen/mal día, it's a nice/bad day o the weather is nice/bad today
(periodo de luz diurna) daytime, daylight: duerme durante el día y trabaja por la noche, she sleeps during the daytime and works at night
(momento, ocasión) el día que me toque la lotería, the day I win the lottery
se lo diré otro día, I'll tell him some other day
Día de la Madre, Mothers' Day
día festivo, holiday
día hábil/ laborable, working day
día lectivo, school day
día libre, free day, day off
día natural, day
♦ Locuciones: al día, up to date
día a día, day by day
de día, by day, during daylight
de un día para otro, overnight
del día, fresh
día y noche, twenty-four hours a day, constantly
el día de mañana, in the future
el otro día, the other day
hoy (en) día, nowadays
' día' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- actual
- ancha
- ancho
- anochecer
- anterior
- asueto
- barriga
- bastante
- bocado
- bregar
- cada
- caer
- cascar
- cháchara
- comida
- concebir
- danza
- de
- dejar
- descanso
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- después
- despuntar
- devenir
- disgusto
- dos
- durante
- encerrarse
- encima
- estar
- fastidiarse
- festiva
- festivo
- fiesta
- fijar
- flipar
- flor
- gay
- golfa
- golfo
- gozosa
- gozoso
- hasta
- histórica
- histórico
- hoy
- infeliz
- inocentada
English:
A
- abreast
- act up
- adjourn
- after
- agenda
- all
- antisexist
- any
- April Fools' Day
- aspire
- average
- bad
- before
- Boxing Day
- bread
- break
- bright
- brightness
- by
- carry over
- catch up
- Christmas Day
- clear
- clock
- close
- commute
- coop up
- crack
- cranberry
- cream
- daily
- date
- dawn
- day
- day off
- day shift
- day trip
- daylight
- daytime
- delightful
- dinner
- disastrous
- do
- doomsday
- dream
- entire
- eruption
- escape
- event

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día nm

1. [periodo de tiempo] day;

un día de campo a day out in the countryside;

todos los días every day;

tres veces al día three times a day;

iremos unos días a la playa we're going to the seaside for a few days;

el referéndum se celebrará el día 25 de abril the referendum will take place on 25 April;

un día martes one Tuesday;

me voy el día 8 I'm going on the 8th;

me pagan el primer día de cada mes I get paid on the first of each month;

¿a qué día estamos? what day is it today?;

al día siguiente (on) the following day;

a los pocos días a few days later;

al otro día the next day, the day after;

el otro día the other day;

un día sí y otro no every other day;
Fam Hum
un día sí y (el) otro también every blessed day;
Am
día por medio every other day;

un día entre semana a weekday;

algún día me lo agradecerás you'll thank me some day;

tienes que venir por casa algún día you should come round some time o one day;

¡buenos días!, RP [m5]¡buen día! good morning!;

un día me voy a enfadar one of these days I'm going to get angry;

cualquier o [m5] un día de éstos one of these days;

el día de hoy today;

el día de mañana in the future;

el día menos pensado… when you least expect it…;

el día que se entere, nos mata when he finds out, he'll kill us;

de día en día, día a día from day to day, day by day;

se recuperó de un día a o [m5] para otro he recovered overnight o from one day to the next;

día tras día, Méx [m5] día con día day after day;
Méx Fam
estar en sus días to be having one's period;

este pan está seco, no es del día this bread's stale, it's not fresh;

ha sido la noticia del día it was the news of the day;

en su día: en su día te lo explicaré I'll explain it to you in due course;

en su día les advertí que esa inversión sería imposible I told them at the time that the investment would be impossible;

la pintura abstracta no fue valorada en su día in its day abstract art wasn't highly thought of;

hoy (en) día these days, nowadays;

hoy no es mi día, todo me sale mal it isn't my day today, I seem to be doing everything wrong;

mañana será otro día tomorrow's another day;

tener un buen/mal día to have a good/bad day;

has estado todo el (santo) día protestando you've been complaining all day (long), you've spent the whole day complaining;

no ha parado de llover en todo el (santo) día it hasn't stopped raining all day;

Comp
Fam
un día es un día this is a special occasion;

Comp
Fam
tener mis/tus/sus/etc.[m5] días: ¿qué tal es tu compañero de casa? – tiene sus días what's your flatmate like? – he has his moments;

Comp

vivir al día to live from hand to mouth

Comp
día de Año Nuevo New Year's Day; RP Fam el día del arquero when pigs learn to fly;
día de asueto day off;

día de ayuno holy day;
Ferroc día azul = cheap day for rail travel in Spain;
día de baja por enfermedad sick day;
Esp día de la banderita Red Cross Day; RP día del canillita = day on which newspaper sellers do not work;
día de colegio school day;

día D D-day;

día de descanso [en competición deportiva] rest day;
Com día de deuda pay-by date; Esp Día de Difuntos All Souls' Day;
día de los enamorados (St) Valentine's Day;

día del espectador = day when some cinemas sell tickets at a discount;

día festivo (public) holiday;

día de fiesta holiday;
RP Fam día del golero when pigs learn to fly; Com días de gracia days of grace;
día de guardar holy day;

día hábil working day, US workday;

Día de la Hispanidad = day celebrating Columbus's landing in America [12 October], US ≈ Columbus Day;

día de huelga day of action;

Día de los Inocentes 28 December, ≈ April Fools' Day;

el día del Juicio:

Comp
Fam
hasta el día del Juicio until doomsday;

el Día del Juicio Final Judgement Day;

día laborable working day, US workday;

día lectivo school o teaching day;

día libre day off;

día de la madre Mother's Day;
Am Día de los Muertos All Souls' Day;
día del padre Father's Day;

día de pago payday;
Am día patrio national holiday [commemorating important historical event]; Am Día de la Raza = day commemorating Columbus's landing in America [12 October], US ≈ Columbus Day;
Día de Reyes Epiphany [6 January, day on which children receive presents];
Ferroc día rojo = day on which rail travel is more expensive in Spain;
Día de San Valentín (St) Valentine's Day;
RP día sándwich = day between a public holiday and a weekend, which is also taken as a holiday; Esp Día de los Santos Difuntos All Souls' Day;
día señalado red-letter day;

el Día del Señor Corpus Christi;

Día de Todos los Santos All Saints' Day;

día del trabajador Labour Day;

día de trabajo working day, US workday;

me pagan por día de trabajo I get paid for each day's work;

día útil working day, US workday;

día de vigilia day of abstinence

2. [luz diurna] daytime, day;

los días son más cortos en invierno the days are shorter in winter;

al caer el día at dusk;

al despuntar o [m5] romper el día at daybreak o dawn;

día y noche day and night;

en pleno día, a plena luz del día in broad daylight;

de día in the daytime, during the day;

es de día it's daytime;

despierta, ya es de día wake up, it's morning o it's already light;

hacer algo de día to do sth in the daytime o during the day;

Comp

como el día a la noche: son tan parecidos como el día a la noche they are as like as chalk and cheese

3. [tiempo atmosférico] day;

un día lluvioso a rainy day;

hacía un día caluroso/invernal it was a hot/wintry day;

hace un día estupendo para pasear it's a lovely day for a walk, it's lovely weather for walking;

hace buen/mal día it's a lovely/dismal day;

mañana hará un mal día tomorrow the weather will be bad;

¿qué tal día hace? what's the weather like today?

4.
días [tiempo, vida] days;

desde entonces hasta nuestros días from that time until the present;

en los días de la República in the days of the Republic;

en mis días in my day;

en aquellos días no había televisión in those days we didn't have television;

en aquellos días de felicidad in those happy times;

terminó sus días en la pobreza he ended his days in poverty;

Comp

no pasar los días por o [m5]para alguien: los días no pasan por o [m5] para ella she doesn't look her age;

Comp

tener los días contados: el régimen/tigre de Bengala tiene los días contados the regime's/Bengal tiger's days are numbered

5. [tanto, corriente]
estar al día to be up to date;

está al día de todo lo que ocurre en la región she's up to date with everything that's going on in the region;

estamos al día de todos nuestros pagos we're up to date with all our payments;

poner algo/a alguien al día to update sth/sb;

ya me han puesto al día sobre la situación de la empresa they've already updated me o filled me in on the company's situation;

tenemos que poner este informe al día we have to update this report o bring this report up to date;

se ha puesto al día de los últimos acontecimientos he's caught up with the latest developments

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día

m

1 ( veinticuatro horas) day;

¿qué día es hoy?, ¿a qué día estamos? what day is it today?;

al día siguiente the following o next day, the day after;

el otro día the other day;

un día sí y otro no every other day;

un día sí y otro también every day, day in day out;

día por medio every other day;

día tras día day after day;

de un día a o

para otro from one day to the next;

de día en día from day to day;

todo el santo día all day long;

todos los días every day;

de hoy en ocho días a week from today o from now;

a los pocos días a few days later;

mañana será otro día tomorrow’s another day

2 actualidad

:

al día up to date;

poner al día update, bring up to date

3

:

de día by day, during the day;

ya es de día it’s light already;

se hizo de día dawn o day broke;

día y noche night and day;

¡buenos días! good morning!

4

:

hace mal día tiempo it’s a nasty day

5

:

algún día, un día some day, one day;

un día de estos one of these days;

un día es un día this is a special occasion;

el día menos pensado when you least expect it;

el día de mañana in the future, one day;

el día a día the day-to-day routine;

hoy en día nowadays;

en su día in due course;

tiene sus días contados his/her/its days are numbered;

¡hasta otro día! see you around!;

del día pan fresh

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día nm

1) : day

todos los días: every day

2) : daytime, daylight

de día: by day, in the daytime

en pleno día: in broad daylight

3)

al día : up-to-date

4)

en su día : in due time

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día n

1. (en general) day

¿qué día es hoy? what day is it today?

pasamos todo el día de compras we spent the whole day shopping

2. (horas de luz) daytime / daylight

prefiero conducir de día I prefer driving in the daytime

al día siguiente the following day

buenos días good morning

día y noche night and day

estar al día to be up to date

hacer buen día to be a nice day

hoy en día nowadays

ser de día to be light

todos los días every day

día festivo public holiday

día laborable working day

Spanish-English dictionary > día
7 nuit

nuit [nyi]

1. feminine noun

night

• il fait nuit it's dark

• il fait nuit à 5 heures it gets dark at 5 o'clock

• il fait nuit noire it's pitch dark

• la nuit tombe night is falling

• à la nuit tombante at nightfall

• rentrer avant la nuit to come home before dark

• dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi during Thursday night

• bonne nuit ! goodnight!

• nuit blanche sleepless night

• au milieu de la nuit in the middle of the night

• en pleine nuit in the middle of the night

• ouvert la nuit open at night

• travailler la nuit to work at night

• ça remonte à la nuit des temps that's as old as the hills

• leur bébé fait ses nuits (inf) their baby sleeps right through the night (PROV) la nuit porte conseil it's best to sleep on it

► nuit et jour night and day

► cette nuit (passée) last night ; (qui vient) tonight

► de nuit [service, travail, garde, infirmière] night

• conduire de nuit ne me gêne pas I don't mind driving at night

• voyager de nuit to travel by night

• elle est de nuit cette semaine she's working nights this week

2. compounds

► nuit d'hôtel night spent in a hotel

► nuit de noces wedding night

► nuit de Noël Christmas Eve

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nɥi
nom féminin

1) ( période) night

cette nuit — tonight

en pleine nuit — in the middle of the night

au cœur de la nuit — at dead of night

étudier la nuit — to study at night

une nuit d'hôtel — a night in a hotel

voyager de nuit — to travel by night

vol/équipe de nuit — night flight/shift

faire sa nuit — to sleep right through the night

2) ( date) night

par une nuit d'orage — on a stormy night

3) ( obscurité)

la nuit tombe — night is falling

avant la nuit — before dark ou nightfall

à la nuit tombante, à la tombée de la nuit — at nightfall

il fait nuit — it's dark

il faisait nuit noire, il faisait une nuit d'encre — it was pitch dark

ça se perd dans la nuit des temps — it is lost in the mists of time

depuis la nuit des temps — since the dawn of time; gris

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Phrasal Verbs:

- nuit américaine

- nuit blanche

- nuit bleue

••

c'est le jour et la nuit — they're as different as chalk and cheese

attends demain pour donner ta réponse: la nuit porte conseil — wait till tomorrow to give your answer: sleep on it first

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nɥi nf
1) (= moment) night

Ils ont fait du bruit toute la nuit. — They were noisy all night.

dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi — during the whole of Sunday night

bonne nuit! — good night!

cette nuit (= hier) — last night, (= aujourd'hui) tonight

Il va rentrer cette nuit. — He'll be back tonight.

de nuit (vol, service) — night modif

nuit et jour — night and day

2) (= obscurité)

il fait nuit — it's dark

avant la tombée de la nuit — before dark

3) [hôtel] night

payer sa nuit — to pay for one's overnight accommodation

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nuit nf

1 ( période) night; en hiver, les nuits sont longues in winter the nights are long; cette nuit tonight; en une nuit in one night; toute la nuit all night (long); en pleine nuit in the middle of the night; au cœur de la nuit at dead of night; travailler/étudier/conduire la nuit to work/study/drive at night; après une nuit de voiture/train after a night spent travelling^GB in the car/train; une nuit d'hôtel a night in a hotel; une chambre à 50 euros la nuit a room at 50 euros a night; une nuit de débauche/travail a night of debauchery/work; il passe ses nuits à lire he spends his nights reading; ils ont voyagé de nuit they travelled by night; vol/train/équipe de nuit night flight/train/shift; ouvert toute la nuit open all night; il n'a pas dormi de la nuit he didn't sleep a wink last night; elle a passé une nuit d'angoisse she spent an anxious night; une nuit d'attente a night of waiting; faire une nuit complète, faire sa nuit to sleep right through the night; ce malade ne passera pas la nuit this patient won't last (out) the night; nuit et jour night and day; souhaiter bonne nuit à qn to wish sb goodnight;

2 ( date) night; la nuit dernière last night; dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche during the night of Saturday to Sunday; par une nuit d'orage/de pleine lune/d'été on a stormy/moonlit/summer night;

3 ( obscurité) la nuit tombe it's getting dark, night is falling; la nuit tombe vite en décembre night falls quickly in December; la nuit est tombée sur la ville night fell over the town; avant la nuit before dark ou nightfall ; à la nuit tombante or à la tombée de la nuit at nightfall; à la nuit (tombée) after dark ou nightfall; il fait nuit it's dark; il faisait nuit noire, il faisait une nuit d'encre it was pitch dark; ⇒ gris.

Composés

nuit américaine Cin day for night; nuit blanche sleepless night; nuit bleue night of terrorist bomb attacks; la nuit éternelle eternal night; nuit de noces wedding night; la nuit des Rois Théât Twelfth Night; depuis la nuit des temps since the dawn of time; cette tradition se perd dans la nuit des temps this tradition is lost in the mists of time.

Idiomes

c'est le jour et la nuit they're as different as chalk and cheese; attends demain pour donner ta réponse: la nuit porte conseil wait till tomorrow to give your answer: sleep on it first.

[nɥi] nom féminin

1. [obscurité] night (substantif non comptable), dark, darkness

il fait nuit it's dark

il fait nuit noire it's pitch-dark ou pitch-black

la nuit tombe it's getting dark, night is falling (soutenu)

rentrer avant la nuit to get back before nightfall ou dark

à la nuit tombante, à la tombée de la nuit at nightfall, at dusk

la nuit des temps: remonter à/se perdre dans la nuit des temps to go back to the dawn of/to be lost in the mists of time

c'est le jour et la nuit! it's like chalk and cheese! (UK), it's like night and day! (US)

2. [intervalle entre le coucher et le lever du soleil] night, nighttime

je dors la nuit I sleep at ou during the night

une nuit étoilée a starry night

faire sa nuit to sleep through the night

bonne nuit! goodnight!

passer une bonne nuit [malade] to have a comfortable night

une nuit de marche/repos/travail a night's walk/rest/work

une nuit d'extase/de désespoir a night of ecstasy/despair

une nuit d'insomnie a sleepless night

la nuit de noces the wedding night

la nuit porte conseil (proverbe) I'd/you'd etc. better sleep on it

3. [dans des expressions de temps]

cette nuit: que s'est-il passé cette nuit? what happened last night?

nous partons cette nuit we're leaving tonight

des nuits entières nights on end

en pleine nuit in the middle of the night

en une nuit

a. [pendant la nuit] in one night

b. [vite] overnight

il y a deux nuits the night before last

il y a trois nuits three nights ago

la nuit: l'émission passe tard la nuit the programme is on late at night, it's a late-night programme

la nuit de mardi/vendredi Tuesday/Friday night

dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi during Tuesday night, during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday

la nuit où ils ont disparu the night (that) they disappeared

la nuit précédente ou d'avant the previous night, the night before

la nuit suivante ou d'après the next night, the night after

l'autre nuit the other night

nuit et jour, de nuit comme de jour night and day

stationnement interdit nuit et jour no parking day or night

toute la nuit all night (long), through the night

toutes les nuits nightly, every night

la nuit tous les chats sont gris (proverbe) all cats are grey in the dark

4. [dans des noms de dates]

la nuit des longs couteaux the Night of the Long Knives

la nuit de Noël Christmas night

la nuit de la Saint-Sylvestre New Year's Eve night

5. [nuitée]

payer sa nuit to pay for the night

c'est combien la nuit? how much is it for one night?

la chambre est à 130 euros la nuit rooms are 130 euros a night

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de nuit locution adjectivale

1. ZOOLOGIE

animaux/oiseaux de nuit nocturnal animals/birds

2. [pharmacie] night (modificateur), all-night (avant nom), twenty-four hour (avant nom)

3. [qui a lieu la nuit] night (modificateur)

garde/vol de nuit night watch/flight

conduite de nuit night-driving, driving at night

aujourd'hui je suis de nuit à l'hôpital I'm on night-duty at the hospital tonight

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de nuit locution adverbiale

travailler de nuit to work nights ou the night shift ou at night

conduire de nuit to drive at ou by night

nuit américaine nom féminin

CINÉMA day for night

tourné en nuit américaine shot in day for night

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nuit blanche nom féminin

sleepless night

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nuit bleue nom féminin

night of bomb attacks

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8 day

day [deɪ]

jour ⇒ 1 (a), 1 (b) journée ⇒ 1 (a)-(c) époque ⇒ 1 (d)

1 noun

(a) (period of twenty-four hours) jour m; (emphasizing duration) journée f;

∎ it's a nice or fine day c'est une belle journée, il fait beau aujourd'hui;

∎ on a clear day par temps clair;

∎ a summer's/winter's day un jour d'été/d'hiver;

∎ to have a day out aller passer une journée quelque part;

∎ a day at the seaside/the races une journée au bord de la mer/aux courses;

∎ we went to the country for the day nous sommes allés passer la journée à la campagne;

∎ to have a lazy day passer une journée à paresser;

∎ literary when day is done quand le jour s'achève;

∎ what day is it (today)? quel jour sommes-nous (aujourd'hui)?;

∎ what day is she arriving (on)? quel jour arrive-t-elle?;

∎ (on) that day ce jour-là;

∎ (on) the day (that or when) she was born le jour où elle est née;

∎ on the first/last day of the holidays le premier/dernier jour des vacances;

∎ on a day like this/today un jour comme celui-là/aujourd'hui;

∎ the day after, (on) the next or following day le lendemain, le jour suivant;

∎ the day after the party le lendemain de ou le jour d'après la fête;

∎ two days after the party le surlendemain de ou deux jours après la fête;

∎ the day after tomorrow après-demain;

∎ the day before, (on) the previous day la veille, le jour d'avant;

∎ I had first met him two days before je l'avais rencontré l'avant-veille pour la première fois;

∎ the day before yesterday avant-hier;

∎ four days before/later quatre jours plus tôt/tard;

∎ in four days, in four days' time dans quatre jours;

∎ it took me four days to do it ça m'a pris quatre jours pour le faire;

∎ once/twice a day une fois/deux fois par jour;

∎ good day! bonjour!;

∎ have a nice day! bonne journée!;

∎ the other day l'autre jour;

∎ Religion Day of Judgement (jour du) jugement dernier;

∎ Religion day of atonement jour m du Grand Pardon;

∎ dish of the day plat m du jour;

∎ day of reckoning jour de vérité;

∎ any day now d'un jour à l'autre;

∎ day after day, day in day out jour après jour;

∎ for days on end or at a time pendant des jours et des jours;

∎ from day to day de jour en jour;

∎ to live from day to day vivre au jour le jour;

∎ from one day to the next d'un jour à l'autre;

∎ from that day on or onwards à partir de ce jour-là;

∎ from that day to this depuis ce jour-là;

∎ literary from this day forth à partir ou à compter d'aujourd'hui;

∎ to the day I die or my dying day jusqu'à mon dernier jour;

∎ I'd rather work in Madrid any day (of the week) je préférerais largement ou de loin travailler à Madrid;

∎ you've done enough mischief for one day tu as fait assez de bêtises pour une seule journée;

∎ humorous another day, another dollar ≃ c'est le train-train quotidien;

∎ from day one depuis le premier jour;

∎ one day un jour;

∎ one of these days un de ces jours;

∎ some day un jour;

∎ she's seventy if she's a day elle a soixante-dix ans bien sonnés;

∎ he doesn't look a day older than 40/you il n'a pas l'air d'avoir plus de 40 ans/d'être plus vieux que toi;

∎ he doesn't look a day older than when I last saw him il n'a pas vieilli d'un poil depuis la dernière fois que je l'ai vu;

∎ it's been one of those days! tu parles d'une journée!;

∎ on this (day) of all days! justement aujourd'hui!;

∎ of all (the) days to choose for a conference! quelle idée d'avoir choisi de faire une conférence justement aujourd'hui!;

∎ let's make a day of it passons-y la journée;

∎ that really made my day! ça m'a fait très plaisir;

∎ it's not my (lucky) day ce n'est pas mon jour (de chance);

∎ familiar that'll be the day! (it's highly unlikely) il n'y a pas de danger que ça arrive de sitôt!;

∎ at the end of the day à la fin de la journée; figurative en fin de compte, au bout du compte;

∎ to carry or win the day gagner la journée ou la bataille

(b) (hours of daylight) jour m, journée f;

∎ all day (long) toute la journée;

∎ we haven't got all day nous n'avons pas que ça à faire;

∎ to travel during the or by day voyager pendant la journée ou de jour;

∎ to sleep during the or by day dormir le jour;

∎ day and night, night and day jour et nuit, nuit et jour;

∎ in the cold light of day the plan seemed unfeasible avec un peu de distance critique, le projet semblait infaisable

(c) (working hours) journée f;

∎ paid by the day payé à la journée;

∎ to work a seven-hour day travailler sept heures par jour, faire des journées de sept heures;

∎ how was your day?, what kind of day have you had? comment s'est passée ta journée?;

∎ did you have a good day? tu as passé une bonne journée?;

∎ it's been a hard/long day la journée a été dure/longue;

∎ day off jour m de congé;

∎ day of rest jour m de repos;

∎ let's call it a day (stop work) arrêtons-nous pour aujourd'hui; (end relationship) finissons-en;

∎ it's all in a day's work! ça fait partie du travail!

(d) (often pl) (lifetime, era) époque f;

∎ in Caesar's day du temps de César;

∎ in the days of King Arthur, in King Arthur's day du temps du Roi Arthur;

∎ in days to come à l'avenir;

∎ in days gone by par le passé;

∎ in those days à l'époque;

∎ what are you up to these days? qu'est-ce que tu fais de beau ces temps-ci?;

∎ honestly, teenagers these days! vraiment, les adolescents d'aujourd'hui!;

∎ literary or humorous in days of old or yore il y a fort longtemps;

∎ in the good old days dans le temps;

∎ in my/our day de mon/notre temps;

∎ in this day and age de nos jours, aujourd'hui;

∎ he was well-known in his day il était connu de son temps ou à son époque;

∎ in his working/married days du temps où il travaillait/était marié;

∎ in his younger days dans son jeune temps, dans sa jeunesse;

∎ the happiest/worst days of my life les plus beaux/les pires jours de ma vie;

∎ during the early days of the strike/my childhood au tout début de la grève/de mon enfance;

∎ he ended his days in poverty il a fini ses jours dans la misère;

∎ her day will come son heure viendra;

∎ to have had its day (theory, fashion etc) être démodé; (car, TV) avoir fait son temps;

∎ he's had his day il a eu son heure;

∎ he's/this chair has seen better days il/cette chaise a connu des jours meilleurs;

∎ those were the days c'était le bon temps

(e) (battle, game)

∎ to win or to carry the day l'emporter;

∎ to lose the day perdre la partie

2 days adverb

∎ to work days travailler de jour

3 this day week adverb

dans huit jours aujourd'hui

4 to the day adverb

jour pour jour;

∎ it's a year ago to the day il y a un an jour pour jour ou aujourd'hui

5 to this day adverb

à ce jour, aujourd'hui encore

►► day bed lit m de repos;

American day camp centre m aéré;

day care (for elderly, disabled) service m d'accueil de jour; (for children) service m de garderie;

∎ the children go to day care les enfants vont à la garderie;

day centre = centre d'animation et d'aide sociale;

day cream crème f de jour;

day job travail m principal;

∎ familiar humorous don't give up the day job (to aspiring artist etc) je ne crois pas que tu es prêt pour une carrière professionnelle;

day labourer journalier(ère) m,f;

day nurse infirmier(ère) m,f qui est de service de jour;

day nursery garderie f;

Stock Exchange day order ordre m valable pour la journée;

day pass (for skiing) forfait m journalier;

School day pupil (élève mf) externe mf;

British Industry day release formation f continue en alternance;

∎ to be on day release être en formation continue en alternance;

Railways day return aller-retour m valable pour la journée;

day room salle f commune;

day school externat m;

day shift (period worked) service m de jour; (workers) équipe f de jour;

∎ to work the day shift travailler de jour, être (dans l'équipe) de jour;

∎ when do you go on day shift? quand est-ce que tu prends le service de jour?;

Stock Exchange day trade opération f de journée;

Stock Exchange day trader spéculateur(trice) m,f à la journée;

day trip excursion f;

day tripper excursionniste mf;

day work travail m de jour

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9 late

leit
1. adjective
1) (coming etc after the expected or usual time: The train is late tonight; I try to be punctual but I am always late.) tarde, atrasado

2) (far on in the day or night: late in the day; late at night; It was very late when I got to bed.) tarde

3) (dead, especially recently: the late king.) difunto, fallecido

4) (recently, but no longer, holding an office or position: Mr Allan, the late chairman, made a speech.) anterior

2. adverb
1) (after the expected or usual time: He arrived late for his interview.) tarde

2) (far on in the day or night: They always go to bed late.) tarde

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- lateness
- lately
- later on
- of late

late¹ adj

1. tarde

you're late, we've missed the plane llegas tarde, hemos perdido el avión

2. a finales de

sow the seed in late spring siembra las semillas a finales de primavera

she's in her late twenties tiene casi treinta años

late² adv

1. tarde

he went to bed late se acostó tarde

2. con retraso

the train arrived five minutes late el tren llegó con cinco minutos de retraso

to get late hacerse tarde

late

tr[leɪt]

adjective

1 (not on time) tardío,-a

■ you're ten minutes late llegas diez minutos tarde

■ it was late llegó con retraso

2 (far on in time) tarde

■ in late May a finales de mayo

■ it's getting late se hace tarde

■ he's in his late thirties tiene cerca de cuarenta años

3 euphemistic use (dead) difunto,-a, fallecido,-a

■ the late minister el ministro fallecido

4 (former) anterior

5 (last-minute) de última hora

adverb

1 tarde

■ I stayed up late last night anoche me acosté muy tarde

■ late in life a una edad avanzada

■ late at night a altas horas de la noche

2 (recently) recientemente

■ as late as yesterday ayer mismo

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

of late últimamente

to be late in doing something tardar en hacer algo

to keep late hours acostarse tarde

late ['leɪt] adv, later ; latest

1) : tarde

to arrive late: llegar tarde

to sleep late: dormir hasta tarde

2) : a última hora, a finales

late in the month: a finales del mes

3) recently: recién, últimamente

as late as last year: todavía en el año pasado

late adj, later ; latest

1) tardy: tardío, de retraso

to be late: llegar tarde

2) : avanzado

because of the late hour: a causa de la hora avanzada

3) deceased: difunto, fallecido

4) recent: reciente, último

our late quarrel: nuestra última pelea

late

adj.

• antiguo, -a adj.

• atrasado, -a adj.

• avanzado, -a adj.

• de fines de adj.

• difunto, -a adj.

• fallecido, -a adj.

• finado, -a adj.

• malogrado, -a adj.

• moderno, -a adj.

• reciente adj.

• tarde adj.

• tardío, -a adj.

adv.

• tarde adv.

I leɪt
adjective later, latest

1) (after correct, scheduled time)

the late arrival/departure of the train — el retraso en la llegada/salida del tren

late applications will not be accepted — no se aceptarán las solicitudes que lleguen fuera de plazo or con retraso

to be late — \<\<person\>\> llegar* tarde

I'm sorry I'm late — perdón por llegar tarde

the train was an hour late — el tren llegó con una hora de retraso

to make something/somebody late: she made me late for my class me hizo llegar tarde a clase; the accident made the train late el accidente hizo que el tren se retrasara; to be late FOR/WITH something: you'll be late for work/the train vas a llegar tarde al trabajo/perder el tren; I'm late with the rent — estoy atrasado con el alquiler

2)

a) ( after usual time)

to have a late night/breakfast — acostarse*/desayunar tarde

Spring is late this year — la primavera se ha atrasado este año

late opening Thursdays till 8 pm — jueves abierto hasta las 8 de la noche

b) <chrysanthemum/potatoes> tardío

he was a late developer — ( physically) se desarrolló tarde; ( intellectually) maduró tarde

3)

a) ( far on in time)

it's late — es tarde

it's getting late — se está haciendo tarde

b) (before n) <shift/bus> último

the late film — la película de la noche or (CS) de trasnoche

at this late hour — a estas horas

to keep late hours — trasnochar

at this late stage — a estas alturas

they scored a late equalizer — marcaron el tanto del empate en los últimos minutos del partido

in late April/summer — a finales or fines de abril/del verano

the late 1950s — el final de la década del cincuenta

she's in her late forties — tiene cerca de cincuenta años

we caught a later train — tomamos un tren que salía más tarde

4) (before n)

a) ( deceased) difunto (frml)

the late John Doe — el difunto John Doe

b) ( former) antiguo

II

adverb later, latest

1) (after correct, scheduled time) <arrive/leave> tarde

the trains are running 20 minutes late — los trenes llevan 20 minutos de retraso

better late than never — más vale tarde que nunca

2) ( after usual time) <work/sleep> hasta tarde; <mature/bloom> tarde, más tarde de lo normal

I'll be home late today — hoy llegaré tarde (a casa)

3)

a) ( recently)

as late as the thirteenth century — aún en el siglo trece

b)

of late — últimamente, en los últimos tiempos

4) ( toward end of period)

late in the morning/afternoon — a última hora de la mañana/tarde

late in the week/year — a finales de la semana/del año

he married late (in life) — se casó mayor or tarde

late in her career — hacia el final de su carrera

5) ( far on in time) tarde

don't leave it too late — no lo dejes para muy tarde

we stayed up late — nos quedamos levantados hasta tarde

late at night — tarde por la noche, bien entrada la noche

late into the night — hasta muy entrada la noche

[leɪt] (compar later) (superl latest)
1. ADV

1) (=towards end of period, day, month etc)

he had arrived late the previous evening — había llegado tarde la noche anterior

• late at night — muy de noche, ya entrada la noche

• late in the morning — a última hora de la mañana

late in the afternoon — a media tarde

late in the year — a finales del año

late in 1992/May — a finales del año 1992/de mayo

symptoms appear only late in the disease — los síntomas aparecen solo cuando la enfermedad ya está muy avanzada

it wasn't until late in his career that he became famous — solo al final de su carrera se hizo famoso, solo en los últimos años de su carrera se hizo famoso

they scored late in the second half — metieron un gol ya bien entrado el segundo tiempo

• late into the night — hasta bien entrada la noche

• late that night I got a phone call — ya entrada la noche recibí una llamada de teléfono

• too late — demasiado tarde

- late in the day
(=too late)
it's a bit late in the day to be changing your mind — es un poco tarde para cambiar de opinión

2) (=after the usual time) [get up, go to bed] tarde

the chemist is open late on Thursdays — la farmacia cierra tarde los jueves

everything is flowering very late this year — todo está floreciendo tardísimo este año

• she came late to acting — empezó a actuar ya mayor

• Liz had started learning German quite late in life — Liz había empezado a aprender alemán ya mayor

• to sleep late — levantarse tarde

• to stay up late — irse a la cama tarde, trasnochar

• to work late — trabajar hasta tarde

3) (=after arranged/scheduled time) [arrive] tarde, con retraso

he arrived ten minutes late — llegó con diez minutos de retraso, llegó diez minutos tarde

• they arrived late for dinner — llegaron tarde or con retraso a la cena

• we're running late this morning — llevamos retraso esta mañana

we're running about 40 minutes late — llevamos unos 40 minutos de retraso, llevamos un retraso de unos 40 minutos

- better late than never

4) (=recently)

• as late as — aún en

as late as 1950 — aún en 1950

• of late — frm últimamente, recientemente

Jane Smith, late of Bristol — frm Jane Smith, domiciliada hasta hace poco en Bristol

2. ADJ

1) (=towards end of period, day, month etc)

late morning — última hora f de la mañana

late afternoon — media tarde f

late evening — última hora f de la tarde

late 1989 — finales de 1989

it was very late and I was tired — era muy tarde y estaba cansado

in late September/spring — a finales de septiembre/de la primavera

in the late 1960s — a finales de los años sesenta

in the late 18th century — a fines del siglo XVIII

to be in one's late thirties/forties — rondar los cuarenta/cincuenta, tener cerca de cuarenta/cincuenta años

• it's getting late — se está haciendo tarde

• late goal — gol m de última hora

• I apologize for arriving at this late hour — siento llegar a estas horas

• even at this late stage — incluso a estas alturas

2) (=after arranged or scheduled time)

I apologize for my late arrival — perdone/perdonen mi retraso

we apologize for the late arrival/departure of this train — les rogamos disculpen el retraso en la llegada/salida de este tren

it was postponed to allow for late arrivals — se aplazó por si alguien llegaba tarde or con retraso

our train was late again — nuestro tren se retrasó otra vez, nuestro tren llegó con retraso otra vez

as usual, Jim was late — como siempre, Jim llegó tarde or con retraso, como siempre, Jim se retrasó

sorry I'm late! — ¡siento llegar tarde or con retraso!

you're late! — ¡llegas tarde!

the train is 20 minutes late — el tren llega con 20 minutos de retraso, el tren lleva un retraso de 20 minutos

she's 20 minutes late — lleva 20 minutos de retraso

I was already ten minutes late — ya llegaba diez minutos tarde, ya llevaba diez minutos de retraso

both my babies were late — mis dos hijos nacieron más tarde de la fecha prevista

he was late (in) finishing his essay — terminó la redacción con retraso

she was late (in) returning from work — regresó tarde del trabajo

I was late (in) paying my phone bill — me retrasé en pagar la factura del teléfono

• I'm late for my train — voy a perder el tren

I'm late for work — voy a llegar tarde al trabajo

I was half an hour late for my appointment — llegué con media hora de retraso a la cita

• a fault on the plane made us two hours late — una avería en el avión nos retrasó dos horas

you're going to make me late for my appointment — vas a hacer que llegue tarde a la cita

• we got off to a late start — empezamos tarde or con retraso

• I was late with the payments — me había retrasado en los pagos

3) (=after usual or normal time) [reservation, booking] de última hora; [crop, flowers] tardío

• we had a late breakfast/ lunch — desayunamos/comimos tarde

• Easter is late this year — la Semana Santa cae tarde este año

• "late opening till ten pm on Fridays" — "los viernes cerramos a las diez"

• my period is late — se me está retrasando la regla

• spring is late this year — la primavera llega tarde este año
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4)

• too late — demasiado tarde

they tried to operate, but it was too late — intentaron operar, pero era demasiado tarde

it's too late to change your mind — es demasiado tarde para cambiar de opinión

it's not too late (for you) to change your mind — aún estás a tiempo para cambiar de opinión

it's never too late to... — nunca es demasiado tarde para...
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5) (Hist, Art)

late Baroque — barroco m tardío

the late Middle Ages — la baja edad media

a late Georgian house — una casa de finales del periodo Georgiano

Beethoven's late symphonies — las últimas sinfonías de Beethoven

Rembrandt's late work — las últimas obras de Rembrandt

6) (=dead) difunto

the late Harry Brown — el difunto Harry Brown

7) frm (=former) antiguo

the late Prime Minister — el antiguo primer ministro

3.

CPD

late edition N — edición f de última hora
developer
late trading N — (St Ex) operaciones fpl tras el cierre

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I [leɪt]
adjective later, latest

1) (after correct, scheduled time)

the late arrival/departure of the train — el retraso en la llegada/salida del tren

late applications will not be accepted — no se aceptarán las solicitudes que lleguen fuera de plazo or con retraso

to be late — \<\<person\>\> llegar* tarde

I'm sorry I'm late — perdón por llegar tarde

the train was an hour late — el tren llegó con una hora de retraso

to make something/somebody late: she made me late for my class me hizo llegar tarde a clase; the accident made the train late el accidente hizo que el tren se retrasara; to be late FOR/WITH something: you'll be late for work/the train vas a llegar tarde al trabajo/perder el tren; I'm late with the rent — estoy atrasado con el alquiler

2)

a) ( after usual time)

to have a late night/breakfast — acostarse*/desayunar tarde

Spring is late this year — la primavera se ha atrasado este año

late opening Thursdays till 8 pm — jueves abierto hasta las 8 de la noche

b) <chrysanthemum/potatoes> tardío

he was a late developer — ( physically) se desarrolló tarde; ( intellectually) maduró tarde

3)

a) ( far on in time)

it's late — es tarde

it's getting late — se está haciendo tarde

b) (before n) <shift/bus> último

the late film — la película de la noche or (CS) de trasnoche

at this late hour — a estas horas

to keep late hours — trasnochar

at this late stage — a estas alturas

they scored a late equalizer — marcaron el tanto del empate en los últimos minutos del partido

in late April/summer — a finales or fines de abril/del verano

the late 1950s — el final de la década del cincuenta

she's in her late forties — tiene cerca de cincuenta años

we caught a later train — tomamos un tren que salía más tarde

4) (before n)

a) ( deceased) difunto (frml)

the late John Doe — el difunto John Doe

b) ( former) antiguo

II

adverb later, latest

1) (after correct, scheduled time) <arrive/leave> tarde

the trains are running 20 minutes late — los trenes llevan 20 minutos de retraso

better late than never — más vale tarde que nunca

2) ( after usual time) <work/sleep> hasta tarde; <mature/bloom> tarde, más tarde de lo normal

I'll be home late today — hoy llegaré tarde (a casa)

3)

a) ( recently)

as late as the thirteenth century — aún en el siglo trece

b)

of late — últimamente, en los últimos tiempos

4) ( toward end of period)

late in the morning/afternoon — a última hora de la mañana/tarde

late in the week/year — a finales de la semana/del año

he married late (in life) — se casó mayor or tarde

late in her career — hacia el final de su carrera

5) ( far on in time) tarde

don't leave it too late — no lo dejes para muy tarde

we stayed up late — nos quedamos levantados hasta tarde

late at night — tarde por la noche, bien entrada la noche

late into the night — hasta muy entrada la noche

English-spanish dictionary > late
10 move

[muːv] 1. гл.
1)

а) двигать, передвигать, перемещать; изменять положение (чего-л.)

She moved the tray, and put the table back in its place. — Она отодвинула поднос и вернула столик на место.

Oh, you've moved the furniture around again! — А, ты снова передвинул мебель!

She moved her lips but could not speak. — Она шевелила губами, но не могла говорить.

б) двигаться, передвигаться, перемещаться

Please move out of the way. — Пожалуйста, отойди с дороги.

The old man had difficulty in moving down the stairs. — Старик с трудом сходил вниз по лестнице.

Losing interest, the crowd moved slowly away. — Теряя интерес, толпа медленно расходилась.

Move back! The roof is falling! — Назад! Крыша обваливается!

There's room for three if you move over. — Если ты подвинешься, хватит места на троих.

в) делать ход; перемещать фигуры ( в настольных играх)

•

Syn:

shift 2., stir I 2., budge I, transpose, carry 1., pass 1., remove 2., transport 2., switch 2., bear II, convey, transmit

2) переезжать; переселяться

She just moved here at the beginning of the term. — Она переехала сюда в начале семестра.

We've bought our new house, but we can't move in till the end of the month. — Мы купили новый дом, но не можем въехать в него до конца месяца.

Syn:

transplant, shift, transfer, relocate

Ant:

remain, rest, stop

3)

а) действовать, функционировать

The clock doesn't move. — Часы не идут.

Syn:

go 1., function 2., operate

б) физиол. действовать ( о кишечнике)

4) побуждать; приводить в движение; заставлять, вынуждать

Curiosity moved me to open the box. — Любопытство заставило меня открыть ящик.

Syn:

cause 2., influence 2., induce, lead II 2., impel, prompt II 2., incite, drive 2., inspire, provoke, persuade, stimulate, motivate, excite, stir up

5)

а) трогать, волновать; вызывать (какие-л. чувства, эмоции)

I was truly moved by his tears. — Я был по-настоящему растроган его слезами.

Syn:

touch 2., affect I 2., arouse, rouse I 1., excite, stir I 2., sway 2., interest 2., impress I 2., impassion, fire 2., strike I 1.

б) уст. гневить, вызывать гнев

6)

а) вносить (предложение, резолюцию); делать заявление

I move that we accept the proposal. — Я предлагаю принять это предложение.

The opposition moved the previous question. — Оппозиция внесла предложение по предыдущему вопросу.

Syn:

propose, suggest, recommend, request, urge, exhort

б) ( move for) обращаться в связи с (чем-л.), ходатайствовать о (чём-л.)

The defence lawyer moved for a new trial because he had discovered some important new witnesses. — Адвокат защиты ходатайствовал о новом разбирательстве в связи с обнаружением новых важных свидетелей.

7)

а) начинать действовать; принимать меры

Let's move before it's too late. — Давайте действовать, а то будет слишком поздно.

б) развиваться ( о событиях); идти, подвигаться ( о делах)

The story moves far too slowly. — События (в рассказе) разворачиваются слишком медленно.

Syn:

go

в) продвигаться вперёд (об армии, войсках)

8) бывать, вращаться (в каких-л. кругах, обществе)

He moved in the first circles of Edinburgh. — Он вращался в высших кругах Эдинбургского общества.

9)

а) продавать

Booksellers should easily be able to move this slender "autobiography" of Lincoln. — Книготорговцам не должно составить никакого труда распродать эту скудную "автобиографию" Линкольна.

б) продаваться; находить покупателей

•

Syn:

sell 1.

10) разг. снимать шляпу ( в знак приветствия)

We move when we meet one another. — Мы снимаем шляпы в знак приветствия, когда встречаемся друг с другом.

•

- move away
- move in
- move on
- move over
- move up
••

to move heaven and earth — пустить всё в ход; сделать всё возможное
2. сущ.
1)

а) движение; перемена места

Get a move on! — разг. Поторопись!

One move and I'll shoot! — Одно движение - и я стреляю!

- on the move

Syn:

movement, motion 1., gesture 1.

б) движение, развитие, совершенствование

Civilization is always on the move. — Цивилизация постоянно развивается.

2) переезд (на другую квартиру, в другой город, в другое место)

The first holiday-seekers are making a move to the seaside. — Первые отдыхающие переезжают к морю.

3) ход ( в игре)

It's your move. — Твой ход.

This is a peculiar move permitted to the king once in the game. — Это особый ход, который король может сделать только один раз за всю игру.

Syn:

turn 1., opportunity, go 2.

4)

а) акт, действие, поступок, шаг

brilliant move — блестящий шаг

clever / smart move — разумный поступок

decisive move — решительный шаг

Selling your car was a good move. — Ты правильно поступил, что продал автомобиль.

One false move would be costly. — Любой неверный шаг будет дорого стоить.

б) акция, действие

•

Syn:

action, deed 1., act 1., maneuver, manoeuvre 1., ploy I, measure 1., stroke 1., step 1.

5) уст. побуждение, предложение

He tried to make many different moves. — Он пытался подступиться со множеством разных предложений.

Syn:

motion 1., proposal

Англо-русский современный словарь > move
11 za1

Ⅰ praep. 1. (dalej, z tyłu) behind (kimś/czymś sb/sth)
- przekroczył linię mety dwie sekundy za zwycięzcą he crossed the line two seconds behind the winner

- zajęli drugie miejsce za drużyną z Krakowa they came in second place behind the Cracow team

- stała za młodym mężczyzną she was standing behind a young man

- autobus jechał za ciężarówką the bus was travelling behind a lorry

- pies biegł za tramwajem a dog was running behind the tram

- jeden za drugim one after the other a. another

- zamknij drzwi za sobą close the door after you

- brama powoli zamknęła się za nimi the gate slowly closed behind them

- oglądać się za kimś to look back at sb

- mieć coś za sobą (w przeszłości) to have sth behind one

- mieć kogoś za sobą (mieć poparcie) to have sb behind one

- najgorsze jest już za nami the worst is behind us a. is over

- ma za sobą trzyletnie doświadczenie he has three years’ experience behind him

- rząd ma za sobą policję i wojsko the government have the police and the military behind them

- za czyimiś plecami behind sb’s back także przen.
2. (poza) za murami miasta beyond city walls
- mieszkają za miastem they live outside town a. the city

- wyjechać za miasto to go out of town
3. (po przeciwnej stronie) [znajdować się] behind, beyond (kimś/czymś sb/sth)
- za biurkiem/ladą behind the desk/counter

- za oceanem beyond the ocean
4. (na przeciwną stronę) [udać się] behind, beyond (coś sth)
- słońce schowało się za chmury the sun hid behind some clouds

- włożyła banknoty za stanik she hid the banknotes in her bra

- pojechać za granicę to go abroad

- wyrzucić kogoś za drzwi to throw sb out

- patrzyć za siebie to look back
5. (wskazuje na sposób) by (coś sth)
- wziąć kogoś za rękę to take sb by the hand

- trzymała torbę za pasek she held her bag by the strap
6. (z określeniem kwoty) for (coś sth)
- 10 jajek za dwa złote 10 eggs for two zlotys

- kupić/sprzedać coś za 100 złotych to buy/sell sth for 100 zlotys

- za nic bym tego nie zrobił I wouldn’t do that a. it for anything

- za darmo for free

- za wszelką cenę przen. at any price

- za żadną cenę not at any price
7. (wskazuje na przedmiot transakcji) for (coś sth)
- ile płacisz za telefon? how much do you pay for your telephone?

- cennik opłat za świadczone przez nas usługi a list of fees for services we provide
8. (wskazuje na powód kary, nagrody) for (coś sth)
- kara/nagroda za coś a penalty/reward for sth

- ukarać/nagrodzić kogoś za coś to punish/reward sb for sth

- skazać kogoś za kradzież to sentence sb for theft

- pogniewała się na niego za spóźnienie she was cross with him for being late

- dostał medal za uratowanie tonącego he got a medal for saving a drowning man
9 (wskazuje na cel) for (coś sth)
- naprawdę chcesz umrzeć za ojczyznę? do you really want to die for your country?

- modlić się za kogoś/za czyjąś duszę to pray for sb/for sb’s soul

- (wypijmy) za zdrowie młodej pary! (let’s drink) to the bride and groom!
10 (wskazuje na warunek, okoliczności) on, at (czymś sth/doing sth)
- wejście tylko za przepustką a. okazaniem przepustki entry on presentation of a valid pass

- za czyjąś zgodą with sb’s permission a. consent

- wyszedł za kaucją he was released on bail

- oddaj mu to za pokwitowaniem give it to him and ask for a receipt

- za czyjąś radą on sb’s advice

- za czyjąś namową at sb’s instigation
11 (wskazuje na powtarzające się okoliczności) at (czymś sth)
- za pierwszym/drugim razem (the) first/second time round

- za każdym razem each a. every time

- trafił do tarczy dopiero za trzecim razem he only managed to hit the target on the third go

- zdał egzamin za trzecim podejściem he passed the exam at the third attempt
12 (w zastępstwie) for, instead of (kogoś sb)
- napisał za nią wypracowanie he wrote her essay for her

- wzięła dyżur za chorą koleżankę she covered her sick friend’s shift

- pracować za dwóch to do enough work for two

- pił za trzech he drank enough for three (people)

- gadać za dziesięciu to talk nineteen to the dozen GB pot., to run off at the mouth US pot.
13 (wskazujące na upływ czasu) in
- za godzinę in an hour a. an hour’s time

- za trzy lata in three years a. three year’s time

- za chwilę wybije północ it’ll be midnight in a minute
14 (w określeniach czasu) za pięć szósta (at) five to six
- „która godzina?” – „za dziesięć pierwsza” ‘what’s the time?’ – ‘ten to one’

- pociąg odchodzi za dwadzieścia trzecia the train leaves at twenty to three
15 (wskazuje na okres) during, in
- za jej życia during a. in her lifetime

- za króla Kazimierza Wielkiego during a. in the reign of Casimir the Great

- za komuny pot. during a. in communist times

- za kadencji poprzedniego prezydenta during the term of office of the previous president

- za czasów Księstwa Warszawskiego during the period of the Duchy of Warsaw

- za młodu sporo podróżował in his youth he did quite a bit a. a fair bit of travelling

- dzień za dniem/rok za rokiem one day/year after another

- wynagrodzenie za trzy miesiące three months’ wages

- zapłacić czynsz za styczeń to pay the rent for January
16 (wskazuje na właściwość) as
- uważano go za ekscentryka he was regarded as an eccentric

- przebrała się za Kopciuszka she dressed up as Cinderella

- klucz posłużył mu za narzędzie do otwarcia butelki he used the key as a bottle opener

- z krótkimi włosami można ją wziąć za chłopca with her short hair she could be taken for a boy
17 (wskazuje na upodobania) przepadać za czymś to go in for a. be fond of sth
- tęsknić za kimś to miss sb; to yearn for sb książk.

- szaleć za kimś to be mad about sb

- uganiać się a. latać za babami pot. to chase (after) women
18 pot. biegać a. chodzić za czymś (umieć załatwiać) to run around after sth pot.
- jeździł po Polsce za towarem he travelled around Poland looking for goods
Ⅱ adj. argumenty za i przeciw pros and cons
- wyważyć wszystkie za i przeciw to weigh up (all) the pros and cons

- 20 głosów za i 5 przeciw 20 votes for and 5 against

- jestem za I’m in favour
Ⅲ za to but, yet
- tani, za to pożywny cheap but a. yet nourishing

The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > za1
12 día

día sustantivo masculino 1
a) ( en general) day;

◊ todos los días every day;
día a día day by day; de or durante el día during the day; el día anterior the day before, the previous day; el día siguiente the next o the following day; trabaja doce horas por día she works twelve hours a day; un día sí y otro no or (AmL) día (de) por medio every other day, on alternate days; dentro de quince días in two weeks o (BrE) a fortnight; cada día every day; buenos días or (RPl) buen día good morning; al día: una vez al día once a day; estoy al día en los pagos I'm up to date with the payments; poner algo al día to bring sth up to date; ponerse al día con algo ( con noticias) to get up to date with sth; ( con trabajo) to catch up on sth;
◊ mantenerse al día to keep up to date;
de un día para otro overnight; hoy en día nowadays, these days
b) ( fecha):

◊ ¿qué día es hoy? what day is it today?;
empieza el día dos it starts on the second; el día de Año Nuevo New Year's Day; día de los enamorados (St) Valentine's Day; día de los inocentes December 28, ≈ April Fool's Day; día de Reyes Epiphany; día festivo or (AmL) feriado public holiday; día laborable working day; día libre ( sin trabajo) day off; ( sin compromisos) free day 2
a) ( tiempo indeterminado) day;

◊ algún día one day;
lo haremos otro día we'll do it some other time; un día de estos one of these days; ¡hasta otro día! so long!, see you!; el día menos pensado when you least expect it
b)

◊ días sustantivo masculino plural (vida, tiempo) days (pl);
tiene los días contados his days are numbered; hasta nuestros días (up) to the present day
día sustantivo masculino day
una vez al día, once a day (fecha) ¿qué día es hoy?, what's the date today? (estado del tiempo) hace buen/mal día, it's a nice/bad day o the weather is nice/bad today (periodo de luz diurna) daytime, daylight: duerme durante el día y trabaja por la noche, she sleeps during the daytime and works at night (momento, ocasión) el día que me toque la lotería, the day I win the lottery
se lo diré otro día, I'll tell him some other day
Día de la Madre, Mothers' Day
día festivo, holiday
día hábil/ laborable, working day
día lectivo, school day
día libre, free day, day off
día natural, day Locuciones: al día, up to date
día a día, day by day
de día, by day, during daylight
de un día para otro, overnight
del día, fresh
día y noche, twenty-four hours a day, constantly
el día de mañana, in the future
el otro día, the other day
hoy (en) día, nowadays ' día' also found in these entries: Spanish: A - actual - ancha - ancho - anochecer - anterior - asueto - barriga - bastante - bocado - bregar - cada - caer - cascar - cháchara - comida - concebir - danza - de - dejar - descanso - desgraciada - desgraciado - después - despuntar - devenir - disgusto - dos - durante - encerrarse - encima - estar - fastidiarse - festiva - festivo - fiesta - fijar - flipar - flor - gay - golfa - golfo - gozosa - gozoso - hasta - histórica - histórico - hoy - infeliz - inocentada English: A - abreast - act up - adjourn - after - agenda - all - antisexist - any - April Fools' Day - aspire - average - bad - before - Boxing Day - bread - break - bright - brightness - by - carry over - catch up - Christmas Day - clear - clock - close - commute - coop up - crack - cranberry - cream - daily - date - dawn - day - day off - day shift - day trip - daylight - daytime - delightful - dinner - disastrous - do - doomsday - dream - entire - eruption - escape - event

English-spanish dictionary > día
13 afternoon

afternoon, US [transcription][%_f-] ⇒ The clock

A n après-midi m or f inv ; in the afternoon (dans) l'après-midi ; at 2.30 in the afternoon à 2 h 30 de l'après-midi ; in the early/late afternoon en début/en fin d'après-midi ; this afternoon cet après-midi ; later/earlier this afternoon plus tard/plus tôt dans l'après-midi ; the following ou next afternoon le lendemain après-midi ; the previous afternoon, the afternoon before l'après-midi d'avant ; every afternoon tous les après-midi ; on Friday afternoons le vendredi après-midi ; every Saturday afternoon tous les samedis après-midi ; to work afternoons travailler l'après-midi.

B modif [shift, train] de l'après-midi.

C excl ( also good afternoon) bonjour!

Big English-French dictionary > afternoon
14 conservador

adj.

1 conservative, discreet, moderate, restrained.

2 conservative, orthodox, rightist, right-wing.

3 Conservative.

m.

1 conservative, praetorian, rightist, right-winger.

2 preservative, preserver.

3 Conservative.

4 curator.

* * *

conservador

► adjetivo

1 PLÍTICA conservative

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 PLÍTICA conservative

2 (de museos) curator

* * *
1. (f. - conservadora)
noun

1) conservative

2) curator
2. (f. - conservadora)
adj.

conservative

* * *
conservador, -a
1. ADJ

1) (Pol) conservative, Tory

2) (Culin) preservative

2. SM / F

1) (Pol) conservative, Tory

2) [de museo] curator, keeper

conservador adjunto — assistant keeper

* * *
I
- dora adjetivo conservative
II
- dora masculino, femenino

a) (Pol) conservative

b) ( de museo) curator

* * *

= conservative, conservator, curator, custodian, standpatter, preserver, ingrown, old-fashioned, backward-looking, keeper, custodial, Luddite, laggard, conservationist, conservative, illiberal, risk-averse, tweedy [tweedier -comp., tweediest -sup.], safekeeper [sake-keeper], dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.], straitlaced [strait-laced].

Ex. There is a tendency to advance propositions premised upon the assumption that SLIS are staffed by inherently conservative, where they are not simply obtuse, individuals.

Ex. The benefits of an on-site conservation laboratory and conservator are underlined.

Ex. In her previous vocation she served as curator of History at the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences and later as Assistant to the Director of Johns Hopkins University, Institute of History and Medicine.

Ex. This article maintains that archivists as custodians of the records have an ethical obligation to support the freest possible access to public records.

Ex. The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Ex. He also lumps himself and librarians together as 'devoted and in some instances veteran pursuers, preservers, and disseminators of truth'.

Ex. Book clubs need not be enclosed, much less ingrown = Los clubs de lectores no deben ser cerrados y mucho menos conservadores.

Ex. One is tempted to say that the enthusiasts for postcoordinate systems, being forced to admit reluctantly that control was necessary, couldn't bear to use the old-fashioned term 'list of subject headings'.

Ex. The book is essentially backward-looking rather than forward-looking in content.

Ex. Vervliet's involvement with books began with his appointment in 1949 as keeper at the Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, where he acquired a wide knowledge of the history of printing in the Low Countries.

Ex. Broadly, one can distinguish, then, between what one might call the ' custodial' or 'warehouse' aspects of the librarian's task, and the 'communications' aspect.

Ex. Librarians who have reservations about the spread of electronically based services are not Luddites.

Ex. Individuals are distributed along a normal bell-shaped curve, with the majority in the large center and innovators and laggards a the the two extremes.

Ex. The present conservationist approach to librarianship reflects Victorian priorities.

Ex. He ends his book with a discussion of the politicizing effects of the actions of conservatives and loyalists at the end of the century.

Ex. It is argued that Israel, in spite of its free elections, is an illiberal democracy.

Ex. This is typical of the old corporate forms of hierarchy-based processes and of the ' risk-averse systems that crush new ideas'.

Ex. No bright new digital firm can do without at least some of the supposedly decrepit bureaucracy it so abhors in the old tweedy institutions it wants to replace.

Ex. Libraries find themselves frustrated in their role as safekeepers of science: how can they ensure optimal access and availability if they do not control the access systems?.

Ex. This article shows how the dowdy and boring image of the stereotypical librarian as presented in fiction, taints the portrayal of all who work in libraries.

Ex. Three years later, when he was fifteen, he slipped into Rachel's bedroom and her straitlaced mother caught them petting and giggling on the side of the bed.

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* conservador de documentos = records custodian.

* conservador del archivo = archives custodian.

* de un modo conservador = conservatively.

* neoconservador = neoconservative [neo-conservative], neoconservative [neo-conservative].

* partido conservador = conservative party.

* * *
I
- dora adjetivo conservative
II
- dora masculino, femenino

a) (Pol) conservative

b) ( de museo) curator

* * *

= conservative, conservator, curator, custodian, standpatter, preserver, ingrown, old-fashioned, backward-looking, keeper, custodial, Luddite, laggard, conservationist, conservative, illiberal, risk-averse, tweedy [tweedier -comp., tweediest -sup.], safekeeper [sake-keeper], dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.], straitlaced [strait-laced].

Ex: There is a tendency to advance propositions premised upon the assumption that SLIS are staffed by inherently conservative, where they are not simply obtuse, individuals.

Ex: The benefits of an on-site conservation laboratory and conservator are underlined.

Ex: In her previous vocation she served as curator of History at the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences and later as Assistant to the Director of Johns Hopkins University, Institute of History and Medicine.

Ex: This article maintains that archivists as custodians of the records have an ethical obligation to support the freest possible access to public records.

Ex: The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Ex: He also lumps himself and librarians together as 'devoted and in some instances veteran pursuers, preservers, and disseminators of truth'.

Ex: Book clubs need not be enclosed, much less ingrown = Los clubs de lectores no deben ser cerrados y mucho menos conservadores.

Ex: One is tempted to say that the enthusiasts for postcoordinate systems, being forced to admit reluctantly that control was necessary, couldn't bear to use the old-fashioned term 'list of subject headings'.

Ex: The book is essentially backward-looking rather than forward-looking in content.

Ex: Vervliet's involvement with books began with his appointment in 1949 as keeper at the Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, where he acquired a wide knowledge of the history of printing in the Low Countries.

Ex: Broadly, one can distinguish, then, between what one might call the ' custodial' or 'warehouse' aspects of the librarian's task, and the 'communications' aspect.

Ex: Librarians who have reservations about the spread of electronically based services are not Luddites.

Ex: Individuals are distributed along a normal bell-shaped curve, with the majority in the large center and innovators and laggards a the the two extremes.

Ex: The present conservationist approach to librarianship reflects Victorian priorities.

Ex: He ends his book with a discussion of the politicizing effects of the actions of conservatives and loyalists at the end of the century.

Ex: It is argued that Israel, in spite of its free elections, is an illiberal democracy.

Ex: This is typical of the old corporate forms of hierarchy-based processes and of the ' risk-averse systems that crush new ideas'.

Ex: No bright new digital firm can do without at least some of the supposedly decrepit bureaucracy it so abhors in the old tweedy institutions it wants to replace.

Ex: Libraries find themselves frustrated in their role as safekeepers of science: how can they ensure optimal access and availability if they do not control the access systems?.

Ex: This article shows how the dowdy and boring image of the stereotypical librarian as presented in fiction, taints the portrayal of all who work in libraries.

Ex: Three years later, when he was fifteen, he slipped into Rachel's bedroom and her straitlaced mother caught them petting and giggling on the side of the bed.

* conservador de documentos = records custodian.

* conservador del archivo = archives custodian.

* de un modo conservador = conservatively.

* neoconservador = neoconservative [neo-conservative], neoconservative [neo-conservative].

* partido conservador = conservative party.

* * *

conservador¹ - dora

adjective

1 ( Pol) ‹partido/gobierno› conservative

2 (tradicional) ‹persona/ideas› conservative

es muy conservador en sus gustos he's very conservative in his tastes

conservador² - dora

masculine, feminine

1 ( Pol) conservative

2 (de un museo) curator

3

conservador masculine ( Coc) preservative

* * *

conservador
◊ - dora adjetivo

conservative
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
a) (Pol) conservative

b) ( de museo) curator

conservador,-ora
I adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino conservative
Pol Conservative
II sustantivo masculino y femenino
1 Pol Conservative
2 (de un museo, una biblioteca) curator
' conservador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
barrer
- bloque
- conservadora
- europeísta
English:
conservative
- keeper
- seat
- Tory
- wet
- Conservative
- curator
- custodian
- round

* * *

conservador, -ora

♦ adj

1. [tradicionalista] conservative;

es un entrenador muy conservador he's a very conservative manager

2. [del partido conservador] Conservative

♦ nm,f

1. [tradicionalista] conservative

2. [miembro del partido conservador] Conservative

3. [de museo] curator;
[de biblioteca] librarian; [de parque natural] keeper
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conservador

I adj conservative

II m, conservadora f

1 de museo curator

2 POL conservative

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conservador, - dora adj & n

: conservative

conservador nm

: preservative

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conservador adj n conservative

Spanish-English dictionary > conservador
15 swing

swiŋ
1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb
1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) balancearse; girar, doblar

2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) caminar a zancadas, caminar a paso ligero

3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) girar(se); cambiar

2. noun
1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) balanceo, vaivén, oscilación; (golf) swing

2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) vaivén, balanceo, oscilación

3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) ritmo; (jazz) swing

4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) giro, viraje, cambio

5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) columpio

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- swinging
- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing

swing¹ n columpio

be careful on the swing, you might fall off cuidado en el columpio, puedes caerte

swing² vb

1. columpiarse

the boy was swinging on a rope el chico se columpiaba en una cuerda

2. mecerse / oscilar / balancearse

the door was swinging in the wind la puerta se mecía con el viento

El pasado y participio pasado de swing es swung

swing m inv
1 Mús (estilo de jazz) swing
2 fig (tensión interpretativa) ese cantante tiene mucho swing, this singer has got rhythm
3 Dep (efecto de golpear la pelota de golf) ese jugador tiene muy buen swing, this player has a good swing ' swing' also found in these entries: Spanish: balancear - balancearse - bambolearse - columpiar - columpiarse - columpio - desplazarse - mecerse - oscilar - vaivén - contonearse - hamaca - hamacar - mecer - puente English: cat - follow through - forehand - swing - swing door - swung - swinging - wave

swing

tr[swɪŋ]

noun

1 (movement) balanceo, vaivén nombre masculino; (of pendulum) oscilación nombre femenino, vaivén nombre masculino; (of hips) contoneo

2 (plaything) columpio

3 (change, shift) giro, viraje nombre masculino, cambio

4 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (in golf, boxing) swing nombre masculino

5 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL (jazz style) swing nombre masculino; (rhythm) ritmo

intransitive verb (pt & pp swung tr[swʌŋ])

1 (hanging object) balancearse, bambolearse; (pendulum) oscilar; (arms, legs) menearse; (child on swing) columpiarse; (on a pivot) mecerse

■ the lightbulb was swinging from a flex la bombilla se balanceaba de un cable

■ the gate was swinging in the wind la puerta se mecía con el viento

2 (drive) girar, doblar; (walk) caminar con energía; (jump) saltar

■ the car swung into the drive el coche dobló por el camino de entrada

■ the monkey swung from tree to tree el mono saltaba de árbol en árbol

3 (shift) cambiar, oscilar, virar

■ the electorate has swung to the right el electorado ha virado a la derecha

■ her moods swing drastically tiene muchos cambios de humor

4 (music, band) tener ritmo; (party) estar muy animado,-a

transitive verb

1 (gen) balancear, bambolear; (arms, legs) balancear; (child on swing) columpiar, balancear; (object on rope) hacer oscilar

■ she swung her bag as she walked along balanceaba la bolsa al andar

■ she swings her hips se contonea

2 (cause to move) hacer girar

■ he swung the rucksack onto his back se echó la mochila a la espalda

3 (change) cambiar

■ they are trying to swing public opinion intentan cambiar la opinión pública

4 familiar (arrange, achieve) arreglar

■ I'll see if I can swing it for you to come miraré de arreglarlo para que puedas venir

■ he managed to swing the deal logró cerrar el trato

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

in full swing en plena marcha, en pleno apogeo

it's swings and roundabouts lo que se pierde acá se gana allá

to get into the swing of something coger el ritmo de algo, cogerle el tranquillo a algo

to go with a swing ir sobre ruedas

to swing for something colgarle algo a alguien

to swing into action ponerse en marcha

to swing open/shut (door) abrirse/cerrarse (de golpe)

to swing the lead (intentar) escaquearse, poner excusas para no trabajar

to take a swing at somebody/something asestar un golpe a alguien/algo, intentar darle a alguien/algo

swing bridge puente nombre masculino giratorio

swing door puerta giratoria

swing ['swɪŋ] v, swung ['swʌŋ] ; swinging vt

1) : describir una curva con

he swung the ax at the tree: le dio al arbol con el hacha

2) : balancear (los brazos, etc.), hacer oscilar

3) suspend: colgar

swing vi

1) sway: balancearse (dícese de los brazos, etc.), oscilar (dícese de un objeto), columpiarse, mecerse (en un columpio)

2) swivel: girar (en un pivote)

the door swung shut: la puerta se cerró

3) change: virar, cambiar (dícese de las opiniones, etc.)

swing n

1) swinging: vaivén m, balanceo m

2) change, shift: viraje m, movimiento m

3) : columpio m (para niños)

4)

to take a swing at someone : intentar pegarle a alguien

swing

n.

• balanceo s.m.

• columpio s.m.

• oscilación s.f.

• vaivén s.m.

v.

(§ p.,p.p.: swung) = balancear v.

• balancearse v.

• bambalear v.

• cimbrar v.

• columpiar v.

• girar v.

• hacer oscilar v.

• hamaquear v.

• mecer v.

• menear v.

• ondear v.

• remecer v.

I
1. swɪŋ
(past & past p swung) intransitive verb

1)

a) (hang, dangle) balancearse; ( on a swing) columpiarse or (RPl) hamacarse*; \<\<pendulum\>\> oscilar

b) ( convey oneself)

the monkeys swung from tree to tree — los monos saltaban de árbol en árbol colgados or (Col, Méx, Ven) guindados de las ramas (or de las lianas etc)

2)

a) ( move on pivot)

the door swung open/shut o to — la puerta se abrió/se cerró

the door was swinging in the wind — la puerta se mecía con el viento

b) ( turn) girar or doblar ( describiendo una curva)

the ball swung away — la pelota salió desviada

3) (shift, change) \<\<opinion/mood\>\> cambiar, oscilar

his views swing from one extreme to another — sus ideas pasan de un extremo a otro

the country is swinging to the left — el país está virando or dando un viraje hacia la izquierda

4)

a)

to swing into something — \<\<into action/operation\>\>

the emergency plans swung into operation/action — se pusieron en marcha los planes de emergencia

b) ( attempt to hit)

to swing AT somebody/something — intentar pegarle or darle a alguien/algo

5) (be lively, up to date) (colloq) \<\<party\>\> estar* muy animado

2.

vt

1) ( move to and fro) \<\<arms/legs\>\> balancear; \<\<object on rope\>\> hacer* oscilar

to swing one's hips — contonearse, contonear or menear las caderas

2)

a) ( convey)

he swung himself into the saddle — se montó en la silla de un salto

he swung his suitcase up onto the rack — subío la maleta al portaequipaje de un envión

b) (wave, brandish) \<\<club/hammer\>\> blandir

3)

a) (colloq) ( manage) arreglar

if you want that job, I think I can swing it — si quieres ese puesto, creo que puedo arreglarlo

b) ( shift)

this could swing the vote our way — esto podría inclinar la votación a nuestro favor

he managed to swing public opinion behind him — logró poner a la opinión pública de su lado

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Phrasal Verbs:

- swing around

II

noun

1)

a) c u ( movement) oscilación f, vaivén m

b) c ( distance) arco que describe un objeto que oscila

c) c (blow, stroke) golpe m; (in golf, boxing) swing m

to take a swing at somebody/something — intentar darle a alguien/algo (con un palo, una raqueta etc)

2) c

a) ( shift) cambio m

a swing in public opinion — un cambio or un viraje en la opinión pública

a swing back to traditional values — una vuelta a los valores tradicionales

the swings of the market — ( Fin) las fluctuaciones del mercado

b) ( Pol) viraje m

a swing to the Democrats of 4% — un viraje del 4% en favor de los demócratas

3)

a) u c (rhythm, vitality)

there was a swing in her step — andaba con brío

to be in full swing — estar* en pleno desarrollo

the party was in full swing — la fiesta estaba ya muy animada

exams are in full swing — estamos (or están etc) en plena época de exámenes

to get into the swing of something — agarrarle el ritmo or (Esp) cogerle* el tranquillo a algo

to go with a swing — \<\<business/conference\>\> marchar sobre ruedas; \<\<party\>\> estar* muy animado

b) u ( Mus) swing m

4) c ( Leisure) columpio m or (RPl) hamaca f

to have a swing — columpiarse or (RPl) hamacarse*

it's a question of swings and roundabouts — (BrE) lo que se pierde en una cosa se gana en la otra

[swɪŋ] (vb: pt, pp swung)
1. N

1) (=movement) [of needle, pointer, boom] movimiento m ; [of pick, axe] movimiento m (amplio); [of pendulum] oscilación f, movimiento m ; (Boxing, Cricket, Golf) (=technique) swing m

with a quick swing of his axe he felled the young tree — con un amplio y rápido movimiento del hacha taló el arbolito

he was out on the course practising his swing — estaba en el campo de golf practicando su swing

• to take a swing at sb * — (with fist) intentar darle un puñetazo a algn; (with weapon) intentar darle un golpe a algn

the golfer took a swing at the ball — el golfista intentó darle a la pelota

2) (=change) (in opinion) cambio m ; (in vote) desplazamiento m

• a sudden swing in opinion — un cambio repentino de opinión

• they need a swing of 5% to win — necesitan un desplazamiento de los votos de un 5% para ganar

the swings of the market — las fluctuaciones del mercado

• a swing to the left — un viraje or desplazamiento hacia la izquierda

3) (=rhythm) (in dance etc) ritmo m

to walk with a swing (in one's step) — andar rítmicamente

music/poetry with a swing to it or that goes with a swing — música/poesía con ritmo or que tiene ritmo

- go with a swing

- be in full swing

- get into the swing of things

4) (also: swing music) swing m, música f swing

5) (=scope, freedom)

• he was given full swing to make decisions — le dieron carta blanca para que tomara decisiones

he gave his imagination full swing — dio rienda suelta a su imaginación

6) (=garden swing) columpio m

• to have a swing — columpiarse

- it's swings and roundabouts

2. VI

1) (=move to and fro) [hanging object, hammock] balancearse; [pendulum, pointer] oscilar; [person] (on swing, hammock) columpiarse

it swings in the wind — se balancea al viento

he was sitting on the end of the table, his legs swinging — estaba sentado en el borde de la mesa, columpiando las piernas

• her handbag swung back and forth or to and fro as she walked — su bolso se balanceaba (de un lado al otro) al andar

the pendulum swung back and forth or to and fro — el péndulo oscilaba or se movía de un lado para otro

• a revolver swung from his belt — un revólver colgaba de su cinturón

he was swinging from a trapeze — se columpiaba colgado de un trapecio

2) (=pivot) girar

the door swings on its hinges — la puerta gira sobre sus goznes

• he was hit by the car door as it swung back — la puerta del coche le golpeó al volver a cerrarse

• to swing open/ shut — abrirse/cerrarse

• the bar swung round and hit him in the jaw — la barra giró y le dio en la mandíbula

- now the pendulum has swung back the other way

3)

• to swing at sb (with one's fist) — intentar dar un puñetazo a algn

he swung at me with an axe — intentó darme (un golpe) con un hacha

he swung at the ball — intentó dar a la pelota

4) (=turn)

• the car swung into the square — el coche viró or dio un viraje y entró en la plaza

he swung out to overtake — viró or dio un viraje para adelantar
swing round
5) (=jump)

• he swung across the river on a rope — cruzó el río colgado de una cuerda

• I swung down from my bunk — salté de mi litera

• the orang-utang swung from tree to tree — el orangután se columpiaba de árbol en árbol

- swing into action

6) (=move rhythmically)

a group of schoolchildren were swinging along up the road — un grupo de colegiales subían por la calle, andando al compás

as the military band went swinging along up the road... — a medida que la banda militar marchaba siguiendo el compás calle arriba...

music that really swings — música que tiene mucho ritmo

7) * (=be hanged)

he'll swing for it — le colgarán por eso

8) (=change)

• local opinion could swing against the company — la opinión local podría cambiar y ponerse en contra de la empresa

• the balance of power is swinging away from him — la balanza del poder se está inclinando hacia el lado contrario al suyo

• the currency should swing back to its previous level — es de esperar que las divisas vuelvan a su nivel anterior

• to swing to the left/right — dar un viraje hacia la izquierda or derecha

9) (Psych) [mood] cambiar

his mood swings wildly — le cambia el humor de forma descontrolada

10) * (=be lively) [entertainment, party] ambientarse; [place] tener ambiente

the party's beginning to swing — la fiesta está empezando a ambientarse

11) ** (sexually)

everyone seemed to be swinging in those days — en aquellos tiempos parecía que a todo el mundo le iba la marcha **

- swing both ways

3. VT

1) (=move to and fro) [+ bag, arms, legs] columpiar, balancear

• he was swinging his bag back and forth or to and fro — columpiaba or balanceaba la bolsa de un lado al otro

• to swing one's hips — andar contoneándose

- there isn't enough room in here to swing a cat

- swing the lead

2) (=pivot) [+ door]

he swung the door open/closed — abrió/cerró la puerta de un golpe

3) (=move)

a) [+ weapon] blandir

• he swung his sword above his head — blandió la espada por encima de la cabeza

• he swung his axe at the tree — blandió el hacha con intención de darle al árbol

he swung his racket at the ball — intentó darle a la pelota con la raqueta

• he swung his case down from the rack — bajó su maleta de la rejilla portaequipajes con un rápido movimiento del brazo

• Roy swung his legs off the couch — Roy quitó rápidamente las piernas del sofá

• he swung the box up onto the roof of the car — con un amplio movimiento de brazos, puso la caja en el techo del coche

he swung the case up onto his shoulder — se echó la maleta a los hombros

b) (reflexive)

• he swung himself across the stream — cruzó el arroyo de un salto

• to swing o.s. (up) into the saddle — subirse a la silla de montar de un salto

• he swung himself over the wall — saltó la tapia apoyándose en un brazo

4) (=turn)

• he swung the car off the road — viró con el coche y se salió de la carretera

5) (=influence) [+ opinion, decision, vote, voters] decidir; [+ outcome] determinar, decidir

• his speech swung the decision against us — su discurso dio un giro a la decisión desfavorable para nosotros

• the promised tax cuts could swing the vote in our favour — los recortes prometidos en los impuestos podrían hacer cambiar el voto a nuestro favor

• she managed to swing it so that we could all go — consiguió arreglarlo para que todos pudiéramos ir

what swung it for me was... — lo que me decidió fue...

• it could swing the election his way — podría decidir el resultado de las elecciones a su favor

6) (Mus) [+ tune] tocar con swing

4.

CPD

swing band N — (Mus) banda f de música swing

swing bin N — cubo m de la basura (con tapa oscilante)

swing bridge N — puente m giratorio

swing door N — puerta f de batiente, puerta f de vaivén

swing music N — música f swing

swing vote N — (esp US) voto m de los indecisos

swing voter N — (esp US) indeciso(-a) m / f

- swing by

- swing round

- swing to

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I
1. [swɪŋ]
(past & past p swung) intransitive verb

1)

a) (hang, dangle) balancearse; ( on a swing) columpiarse or (RPl) hamacarse*; \<\<pendulum\>\> oscilar

b) ( convey oneself)

the monkeys swung from tree to tree — los monos saltaban de árbol en árbol colgados or (Col, Méx, Ven) guindados de las ramas (or de las lianas etc)

2)

a) ( move on pivot)

the door swung open/shut o to — la puerta se abrió/se cerró

the door was swinging in the wind — la puerta se mecía con el viento

b) ( turn) girar or doblar ( describiendo una curva)

the ball swung away — la pelota salió desviada

3) (shift, change) \<\<opinion/mood\>\> cambiar, oscilar

his views swing from one extreme to another — sus ideas pasan de un extremo a otro

the country is swinging to the left — el país está virando or dando un viraje hacia la izquierda

4)

a)

to swing into something — \<\<into action/operation\>\>

the emergency plans swung into operation/action — se pusieron en marcha los planes de emergencia

b) ( attempt to hit)

to swing AT somebody/something — intentar pegarle or darle a alguien/algo

5) (be lively, up to date) (colloq) \<\<party\>\> estar* muy animado

2.

vt

1) ( move to and fro) \<\<arms/legs\>\> balancear; \<\<object on rope\>\> hacer* oscilar

to swing one's hips — contonearse, contonear or menear las caderas

2)

a) ( convey)

he swung himself into the saddle — se montó en la silla de un salto

he swung his suitcase up onto the rack — subío la maleta al portaequipaje de un envión

b) (wave, brandish) \<\<club/hammer\>\> blandir

3)

a) (colloq) ( manage) arreglar

if you want that job, I think I can swing it — si quieres ese puesto, creo que puedo arreglarlo

b) ( shift)

this could swing the vote our way — esto podría inclinar la votación a nuestro favor

he managed to swing public opinion behind him — logró poner a la opinión pública de su lado

•

Phrasal Verbs:

- swing around

II

noun

1)

a) c u ( movement) oscilación f, vaivén m

b) c ( distance) arco que describe un objeto que oscila

c) c (blow, stroke) golpe m; (in golf, boxing) swing m

to take a swing at somebody/something — intentar darle a alguien/algo (con un palo, una raqueta etc)

2) c

a) ( shift) cambio m

a swing in public opinion — un cambio or un viraje en la opinión pública

a swing back to traditional values — una vuelta a los valores tradicionales

the swings of the market — ( Fin) las fluctuaciones del mercado

b) ( Pol) viraje m

a swing to the Democrats of 4% — un viraje del 4% en favor de los demócratas

3)

a) u c (rhythm, vitality)

there was a swing in her step — andaba con brío

to be in full swing — estar* en pleno desarrollo

the party was in full swing — la fiesta estaba ya muy animada

exams are in full swing — estamos (or están etc) en plena época de exámenes

to get into the swing of something — agarrarle el ritmo or (Esp) cogerle* el tranquillo a algo

to go with a swing — \<\<business/conference\>\> marchar sobre ruedas; \<\<party\>\> estar* muy animado

b) u ( Mus) swing m

4) c ( Leisure) columpio m or (RPl) hamaca f

to have a swing — columpiarse or (RPl) hamacarse*

it's a question of swings and roundabouts — (BrE) lo que se pierde en una cosa se gana en la otra

English-spanish dictionary > swing
16 acallar

v.

1 to silence.

2 to calm, to hush, to quiet, to appease.

Sus palabras acallaron su miedo His words calmed her fear.

3 to shut up.

Ricardo acalló a los chicos Richard shut up the kids.

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acallar

► verbo transitivo

1 to silence, hush

2 figurado (persona) to pacify; (críticas) to silence

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verb

to quiet, silence

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VT

1) (=silenciar) to silence, quieten, quiet (EEUU)

2) (=calmar) [+ furia] to assuage, pacify; [+ crítica, duda] to silence

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verbo transitivo <voces/gritos> to silence, to quiet (AmE), to quieten (BrE); <rumor/clamor> to quieten down; <críticas/protestas> to silence

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= drown out, mute, quiet, outface, silence, quash, steamroller, hush, still, quieten.

Ex. A recitation of the best thought out principles for a cataloging code is easily drowned out by the clatter of a bank of direct access devices vainly searching for misplaced records.

Ex. The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Ex. This trepidation is somewhat quieted when students discover the abundance of bibliographical guides that list and describe reference works.

Ex. Feaver was not about to be outfaced and she retaliated with the view that time management techniques run counter to the ideal balance of concern for production coupled with concern for people.

Ex. Some children go through a process of silencing their inner voice and projecting an outward self that conforms to society's expectations.

Ex. The author brazenly insists that Woodman's family has compromised the documentation of the photographer's life by effectively quashing most of her work.

Ex. When push comes to shove, it seems that short-term economic interests steamroller scientific arguments.

Ex. The paintings depict subjects such as terrorists and mothers hushing children.

Ex. And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled.

Ex. Sadly, you can't quieten the console using methods other than turning up the volume on your TV or wearing headphones.

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* acallar el debate = stifle + debate.

* acallar la conciencia = stifle + Posesivo + conscience.

* acallar la voz de + Posesivo + conciencia = salve + the conscience.

* acallar una emoción = bruise + emotion.

* dinero para acallar la conciencia = conscience money.

* dinero para acallar la consciencia = conscience money.

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verbo transitivo <voces/gritos> to silence, to quiet (AmE), to quieten (BrE); <rumor/clamor> to quieten down; <críticas/protestas> to silence

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= drown out, mute, quiet, outface, silence, quash, steamroller, hush, still, quieten.

Ex: A recitation of the best thought out principles for a cataloging code is easily drowned out by the clatter of a bank of direct access devices vainly searching for misplaced records.

Ex: The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Ex: This trepidation is somewhat quieted when students discover the abundance of bibliographical guides that list and describe reference works.

Ex: Feaver was not about to be outfaced and she retaliated with the view that time management techniques run counter to the ideal balance of concern for production coupled with concern for people.

Ex: Some children go through a process of silencing their inner voice and projecting an outward self that conforms to society's expectations.

Ex: The author brazenly insists that Woodman's family has compromised the documentation of the photographer's life by effectively quashing most of her work.

Ex: When push comes to shove, it seems that short-term economic interests steamroller scientific arguments.

Ex: The paintings depict subjects such as terrorists and mothers hushing children.

Ex: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled.

Ex: Sadly, you can't quieten the console using methods other than turning up the volume on your TV or wearing headphones.

* acallar el debate = stifle + debate.

* acallar la conciencia = stifle + Posesivo + conscience.

* acallar la voz de + Posesivo + conciencia = salve + the conscience.

* acallar una emoción = bruise + emotion.

* dinero para acallar la conciencia = conscience money.

* dinero para acallar la consciencia = conscience money.

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acallar [A1 ]

vt

‹voces/gritos› to silence, to quiet ( AmE), to quieten ( BrE); ‹rumor/clamor› to quieten down; ‹críticas/protestas› to silence

no lograba acallar la voz de su conciencia she couldn't silence the voice of her conscience

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acallar verbo transitivo to silence: el ministro no podía acallar su conciencia, the minister could not silence his conscience
' acallar' also found in these entries:
English:
quieten
- silence
- squash
- still
- hush
- move
- quash
- quell
- quiet
- salve
- scotch
- shush

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acallar vt
[protestas, críticas, armas] to silence; [rumores] to put an end to; [miedos] to calm;
una propuesta para acallar a los rebeldes en el partido a proposal designed to silence the party rebels

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acallar

v/t tb fig

silence

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acallar vt

: to quiet, to silence

Spanish-English dictionary > acallar
17 ruptura

f.

1 break (rotura).

2 division, bust-up.

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ruptura

► nombre femenino

1 (rotura) breaking, breakage, break

2 figurado breaking-off, break-up

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SF

1) [de cable, cerco]

tenemos que encontrar el punto de ruptura del cable — we need to find the point where the cable broke

la ofensiva de ruptura del cerco de Sarajevo — the attack to break the siege of Sarajevo

2) (=interrupción) [de pacto, contrato] breaking; [de relaciones, negociaciones] breaking-off

la construcción de la autopista puede llevar a la ruptura del equilibrio ecológico — the construction of the motorway could upset the ecological balance

el incidente causó la ruptura de los lazos políticos entre ambos países — the incident led to the breaking-off of diplomatic ties between the two countries

3) (=disolución) break-up

la ruptura de la unidad familiar — the break-up of the family unit

los motivos de su ruptura matrimonial — the reasons for the break-up of their marriage

la ruptura de la coalición electoral — the break-up of the electoral coalition

4) (=división) split, rupture frm

las diferencias entre ambos líderes pueden provocar una ruptura interna — the differences between the two leaders could cause an internal split o frm a rupture within the party

5) [con el pasado] break

este cambio supone una ruptura con todo lo anterior — this change means a break with everything that went before

6) (Tenis) break

seis puntos de ruptura — six break points

ruptura de servicio — break of service, service break

* * *

femenino

a) ( de relaciones) breaking-off; ( de contrato) breach, breaking; ( de matrimonio) breakup

eso provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas — that led to a break in diplomatic relations

ésa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones — that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

su ruptura con Ernesto — her breakup with Ernesto

esta ruptura con el pasado — this break with the past

b) (Dep) ( en tenis) service break

* * *

= disruption, dislocation, discontinuity, shift away from, breakup [break-up], severance, break, breach, rupture.

Ex. An academic library should be extendible to permit future growth with minimum disruption.

Ex. SDC's ORBIT software is a variation on the ELHILL software used with MEDLINE, so users of that data base can move across to SDC with a minimum of dislocation.

Ex. New strategies have to be invented by libraries to cope with a period of transition and discontinuity.

Ex. This article discusses the effects of changes in the economy on the distribution of work in libraries which indicate a shift away from its female origins.

Ex. This concern will likely increase due to the breakup of the Soviet Union and dispersal of its nuclear arsenal and the growth of global nuclear smuggling rings.

Ex. Examples can be found where exchange of publications remains as the only form of contact after severance of diplomatic and trade relations.

Ex. In terms of the reference process a break in the chain has occurred between the information need and the initial question.

Ex. The key is through controls, which must be built in so that breaches are detected.

Ex. Nosebleeds are caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel called a capillary in the nose.

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* ruptura con el pasado = break with the past, break from the past.

* ruptura de lazos = severing of ties, breaking of ties.

* * *

femenino

a) ( de relaciones) breaking-off; ( de contrato) breach, breaking; ( de matrimonio) breakup

eso provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas — that led to a break in diplomatic relations

ésa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones — that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

su ruptura con Ernesto — her breakup with Ernesto

esta ruptura con el pasado — this break with the past

b) (Dep) ( en tenis) service break

* * *

= disruption, dislocation, discontinuity, shift away from, breakup [break-up], severance, break, breach, rupture.

Ex: An academic library should be extendible to permit future growth with minimum disruption.

Ex: SDC's ORBIT software is a variation on the ELHILL software used with MEDLINE, so users of that data base can move across to SDC with a minimum of dislocation.

Ex: New strategies have to be invented by libraries to cope with a period of transition and discontinuity.

Ex: This article discusses the effects of changes in the economy on the distribution of work in libraries which indicate a shift away from its female origins.

Ex: This concern will likely increase due to the breakup of the Soviet Union and dispersal of its nuclear arsenal and the growth of global nuclear smuggling rings.

Ex: Examples can be found where exchange of publications remains as the only form of contact after severance of diplomatic and trade relations.

Ex: In terms of the reference process a break in the chain has occurred between the information need and the initial question.

Ex: The key is through controls, which must be built in so that breaches are detected.

Ex: Nosebleeds are caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel called a capillary in the nose.

* ruptura con el pasado = break with the past, break from the past.

* ruptura de lazos = severing of ties, breaking of ties.

* * *

ruptura

feminine

1 (de relaciones) breaking-off; (de un contrato) breach, breaking

el incidente provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas the incident led to a break in o to the breaking-off of diplomatic relations, the incident led to diplomatic relations being broken off

ésa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

una ruptura entre ambas empresas a break o ( frml) rupture between the two companies

la ruptura del contrato traería consecuencias muy graves breaking the contract would have very serious consequences

su ruptura con Ernesto her breakup with Ernesto

tras la ruptura de su matrimonio after the breakup of his marriage

esta ruptura con el pasado this break with the past

2 ( Dep) (en tenis) service break, break of serve

* * *

ruptura sustantivo femenino
a) (de relaciones, negaciones) breaking-off;

( de contrato) breach, breaking;
( de matrimonio) breakup;
(con pasado, tradición) break;
◊ esa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

b) (Dep) ( en tenis) service break

ruptura f (de relaciones) breaking-off
(de amistad, matrimonio, etc) break-up
' ruptura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
morbosa
- morboso
English:
breach
- break
- bust-up
- distress
- miserable
- rupture
- split
- bust
- rift
- severance

* * *

ruptura nf
[de relaciones, conversaciones] breaking-off; [de pareja] break-up; [de contrato] breach;
se han lamentado de la ruptura del consenso entre los partidos políticos they have lamented the breakdown of the consensus among the political parties;

acusan al ejército de la ruptura de la tregua they are accusing the army of breaking the truce;

su separación fue una ruptura amistosa they remained friends after breaking up;

su última novela marca una ruptura con su estilo anterior his latest novel marks a break with his previous style

* * *

ruptura

f de relaciones breaking off; de pareja break-up

* * *

ruptura nf

1) : break

2) : breaking, breach (of a contract)

3) : breaking off, breakup

* * *

ruptura n break up

Spanish-English dictionary > ruptura
18 silenciar

v.

1 to hush up, to keep quiet.

2 to silence, to quiet, to hush, to keep quiet.

Su mirada silencia a los chicos His look silences the kids.

Ella silenció el asesinato She silenced the killing.

Ellos silenciaron el rifle They silenced the rifle.

3 to hide, to blank out, to black out, to seal.

Ella silenció el pasado She hid the past.

* * *

silenciar

Conjugation model [ CAMBIAR], like cambiar

► verbo transitivo

1 (ocultar) to hush up

2 (pasar por alto) not to mention

3 (las armas) to silence

* * *

verb

to silence

* * *

1. VT

1) [+ suceso] to hush up; [+ hecho] to keep silent about

2) [+ persona] to silence

3) (Téc) to silence

2.

See:

silenciarse

* * *

verbo transitivo

a) <persona/opinión/prensa> to silence

b) (period) < suceso> to keep... secret, hush up (colloq)

c) < motor> to muffle (AmE), to silence (BrE), to fit a muffler o silencer to

d) < pistola> to silence, fit a silencer to

* * *

= mute, quiet, gag, silence.

Ex. The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Ex. This trepidation is somewhat quieted when students discover the abundance of bibliographical guides that list and describe reference works.

Ex. Judges in many states have gagged the news media prohibiting them from reporting a criminal proceedings thus suggesting that a gag order is the preferred option rather than a last resort.

Ex. Some children go through a process of silencing their inner voice and projecting an outward self that conforms to society's expectations.

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* silenciar las críticas = silence + criticism.

* * *

verbo transitivo

a) <persona/opinión/prensa> to silence

b) (period) < suceso> to keep... secret, hush up (colloq)

c) < motor> to muffle (AmE), to silence (BrE), to fit a muffler o silencer to

d) < pistola> to silence, fit a silencer to

* * *

= mute, quiet, gag, silence.

Ex: The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Ex: This trepidation is somewhat quieted when students discover the abundance of bibliographical guides that list and describe reference works.

Ex: Judges in many states have gagged the news media prohibiting them from reporting a criminal proceedings thus suggesting that a gag order is the preferred option rather than a last resort.

Ex: Some children go through a process of silencing their inner voice and projecting an outward self that conforms to society's expectations.

* silenciar las críticas = silence + criticism.

* * *

silenciar [A1 ]

vt

1 ‹persona› to silence

2 ‹opinión/prensa› to silence

3 ( period); ‹suceso› to keep … secret, hush up ( colloq)

4 ‹motor› to muffle ( AmE), to silence ( BrE), to fit a muffler o silencer to

5 ‹pistola› to silence, fit a silencer to

* * *

silenciar verbo transitivo
1 (hacer callar) to silence
2 (ocultar un hecho, una noticia) to keep quiet about: los informativos silenciaron la manifestación, the news hushed up the demonstration
' silenciar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amordazar
- callar
English:
silence

* * *

silenciar vt

1. [acallar] [persona, protestas] to silence;

silenciaron a los testigos ofreciéndoles dinero they silenced the witnesses with bribes, they bought the witnesses off;

los bombarderos silenciaron las baterías enemigas the bombers silenced the enemy batteries

2. [ocultar, omitir] [hecho, escándalo] to hush up;

la prensa silenció el atentado the press hushed up the attack

* * *

silenciar

v/t silence

* * *

silenciar vt

1) : to silence

2) : to muffle

Spanish-English dictionary > silenciar
19 habitante de Junctionville

(adj.) = Junctionvillers

Ex. The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

* * *

(adj.) = Junctionvillers

Ex: The 'standpatters' have seen power shift away from themselves to the newcomers and other lifelong 'progressive' Junctionvillers, who were muted under previous administrations.

Spanish-English dictionary > habitante de Junctionville
20 ground

past tense, past participle; = grind

bakgrunn
--------
grunn
--------
jord
--------
mark
--------
terreng
--------
årsak

I
subst. \/ɡraʊnd\/

1) bakke, jord, grunn, mark

• he worships the ground she treads on

han tilber marken hun trår på

2) mark, terreng, område, plass

• classic ground

klassisk område

• we have covered a lot of ground today

vi har tilbakelagt et godt stykke i dag \/ vi har kommet langt i dag

3) ( overført) område

• religion and politics were forbidden grounds in their conversation

4) havbunn, bunn

5) (amer., elektronikk) jordledning

6) bunn, underlag, grunn, fundament, grunnlag

7) ( maleri) grunnfarge, grunning

8) ( maleri) bakgrunn

• a design of pink roses on a white ground

et mønster med lyserøde roser på hvit bunn

9) grunn, årsak, motiv

• main ground

hovedårsak

• have good ground(s) for believing

ha god grunn til å tro \/ ha all grunn til å tro

• you haven't much ground\/many grounds for complaint

du har ingen grunn til å klage \/ du trenger ikke å beklage deg

• there is no ground\/are no grounds for anxiety

det er ingen grunn til å engste seg

• on religious grounds

av religiøse grunner

10) ( sport) bane

above ground ( overført) i live, levende

below ground ( overført) død og begravet, gjemt og glemt

break fresh ground eller break new ground legge nytt land under plogen, dyrke ny jord ( overført) pløye ny mark, utføre pionerarbeid, gjøre noe banebrytende

break ground grave, pløye, bryte jord (amer.) grave ut tomt ( sjøfart) lette anker

cover much ground eller cover a lot of ground ( også overført) dekke et stort område tilbakelegge et stort område, legge mange meter bak seg ( overført) komme langt, få mye unna

cover the ground behandle et emne, dekke et emne

cut the ground from under somebody eller cut the ground from under somebody's feet slå beina (vekk) under noen, ta grunnen vekk under føttene på noen

down to the ground jordnær, realistisk fullt og helt, tvers igjennom

• it suits me down to the grown

det passer meg helt perfekt

fall to the ground eller be dashed to the ground falle overende, dette rett i bakken, falle til jorden, falle om kull mislykkes, legges i grus, bli knust

• the scheme fell to the ground

planen mislyktes

• our hopes were dashed to the ground

håpet vårt falt i grus \/ alt håp var ute

from the ground up helt fra bunnen av

gain ground få fotfeste, vinne innpass

gain ground on somebody ta innpå noen

get off the ground ( om fly) lette ( hverdagslig) komme i gang

give ground vike for, bane vei for, trekke seg tilbake

give ground(s) for gi anledning til

go over the ground again ( overført) gå igjennom tingene på nytt

go to ground gå under jorden, holde seg borte, gjemme seg, gå i skjul

ground for divorce ( jus) skilsmissegrunn

ground for enforcement ( jus) tvangsgrunnlag

ground for\/of something motivene for, grunnlaget for

• our grounds for an action

våre motiver for å handle som vi gjør

ground of appeal ( jus) ankegrunn

grounds tomt, eiendom

• the house and grounds

huset og eiendommen

parkanlegg

• well-kept grounds

velholdte parkanlegg

bunnfall, grums

• coffee grounds

kaffegrut

grounds of judgement ( jus) domsgrunner, avgjørelsesgrunner, domspremisser

ground under repair eller GUR ( golf) bane under reparasjon, GUR

have\/keep an\/one's ear to the ground se ➢ ear, 1

have one's feet on the ground ( overført) ha begge bena på jorda, holde seg på jorda

hold\/stand\/keep\/maintain one's ground holde stand, greie seg

level ground flatt terreng

lose ground tape terreng til, gå tilbake

lose one's ground miste fotfeste, tape terreng (til)

be on firm ground ( også overført) være på trygg grunn, ha bena plantet på jorda

on grounds of fact på saklig grunnlag, av saklige grunner

on the ground(s) of på grunn av, som følge av

rising ground stigende terreng

run something\/somebody into the ground slite ut noe\/noen, gjøre noe\/noen helt utslitt, kjøre noe\/noen helt på felgen

• he's running himself into the ground with work

han sliter seg fullstendig ut med arbeid

run to ground se ➢ run, 2

shift one's ground skifte ståsted, forandre synspunkt

stand one's ground ikke gi etter, holde stand

strike ground ( sjøfart) grunnstøte, ta bunnen

be sure of one's ground ( overført) være sikker i sin sak

take ground innta sin plass ( om prosjektiler) slå ned

take the ground gå på grunn, grunnstøte

touch ground gå på grunn, grunnstøte ( overført) komme til sakens kjerne

without ground(s) helt uten grunn, uten skjellig grunn
II
verb \/ɡraʊnd\/

1) ( om meninger e.l.) bygge, basere

• his views ground on previous experience

synet hans bygger på tidligere erfaringer

• ill-grounded

ubegrunnet

• well grounded

velbegrunnet

2) (kunst, maleri) grunne

3) legge på bakken, legge ned

4) ( sjøfart) grunnstøte, gå på grunn

5) ( luftfart) tvinge til å lande

6) ( luftfart) få startforbud

• all aircrafts are grounded

alle fly har startforbud

7) (luftfart, pilot) bli overført til bakketjeneste

8) ( luftfart) konfiskere flysertifikat til pilot

9) ( hestesport) gi startforbud, få startforbud, utestenge

10) (amer., elektronikk) jorde, lede ned i jorden

11) gi husarrest, sette i husarrest

• my parents grounded me for the rest of the month

foreldrene mine gav meg husarrest ut måneden

• I couldn't come because I was grounded

jeg kunne ikke komme fordi jeg hadde fått husarrest

ground arms legge på bakken, legge ned, legge ned våpen, gi seg (overgi seg)

ground arms! ( kommando) ved foten gevær!

grounded in grunnfestet i, forankret i

be grounded in få innføring i

ground on bygge på, basere på

ground somebody in something gi noen en innføring i noe

• ground oneself in a subject

lære seg det mest grunnleggende innenfor et fag

be well grounded in ha gode kunnskaper i
III
verb \/ɡraʊnd\/

pret. og perf. partisipp av ➢ grind

English-Norwegian dictionary > ground

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