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41 a partir de + Fecha
(adj.) = from + Fecha, effective + FechaEx. This was a spur to several other London boroughs who set up shop-front consumer advice centres from 1972.Ex. We will be on red alert effective today, which means that we will place on stand-by at least 2,000 soldiers to prepare for any incident in the Labor Day holiday.* * *(adj.) = from + Fecha, effective + FechaEx: This was a spur to several other London boroughs who set up shop-front consumer advice centres from 1972.
Ex: We will be on red alert effective today, which means that we will place on stand-by at least 2,000 soldiers to prepare for any incident in the Labor Day holiday. -
42 acertado
adj.correct, right, well-chosen.past part.past participle of spanish verb: acertar.* * *1→ link=acertar acertar► adjetivo1 (opinión etc) right, correct; (comentario) fitting; (idea, decisión) clever; (color) well-chosen; (palabra) exact2 (conveniente) suitable\estar acertado,-a to be wise* * *(f. - acertada)adj.correct, accurate* * *ADJ1) (=correcto) [diagnóstico, respuesta] right, correct; [descripción, resumen] accuratehan sido tres respuestas acertadas — you had three right o correct answers
estuvieron acertados en su elección — they made the right o correct choice
el portero estuvo muy acertado en la segunda mitad — the goalkeeper didn't put a foot wrong in the second half
2) (=apropiado) [comentario, título, regalo] appropriate3) (=sensato) [juicio, consejo, idea] wise* * *- da adjetivo < comentario> pertinent; <solución/elección> goodno estuviste muy acertado en decirle eso — it wasn't very clever o smart of you to tell her that
* * *= fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], judicious, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], wise [wiser -comp., wisest -sup.], successful.Ex. The solution is fine when the qualifying term that the user seeks is present, and is used relatively consistently.Ex. They can also alert the user to unexpected filing orders by the judicious use of references.Ex. Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex. Just as in the establishment of headings for use in catalogues and indexes a code was deemed useful so a code is a wise precaution in any search for standard filing orders.Ex. Someone's off-the-cuff idea may be the clue that will tap another's thought and lead to a successful solution.----* estar acertado = be right on track.* hacer lo más acertado dadas las circunstancias = do + the best thing in the circumstances.* metodología acertada = lessons learned [lessons learnt].* no muy acertado = wide of the mark.* poco acertado = injudicious.* ser acertado = be spot on.* tomar la decisión más acertada dadas las circunstancias = do + the best thing in the circumstances.* * *- da adjetivo < comentario> pertinent; <solución/elección> goodno estuviste muy acertado en decirle eso — it wasn't very clever o smart of you to tell her that
* * *= fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], judicious, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], wise [wiser -comp., wisest -sup.], successful.Ex: The solution is fine when the qualifying term that the user seeks is present, and is used relatively consistently.
Ex: They can also alert the user to unexpected filing orders by the judicious use of references.Ex: Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex: Just as in the establishment of headings for use in catalogues and indexes a code was deemed useful so a code is a wise precaution in any search for standard filing orders.Ex: Someone's off-the-cuff idea may be the clue that will tap another's thought and lead to a successful solution.* estar acertado = be right on track.* hacer lo más acertado dadas las circunstancias = do + the best thing in the circumstances.* metodología acertada = lessons learned [lessons learnt].* no muy acertado = wide of the mark.* poco acertado = injudicious.* ser acertado = be spot on.* tomar la decisión más acertada dadas las circunstancias = do + the best thing in the circumstances.* * *acertado -dael suyo fue un comentario muy acertado his remark was very much to the point o was very relevantno me parece muy acertada su decisión I don't think it was a very good decisionno estuviste muy acertado en decirle eso it wasn't very clever o smart of you to tell her that¡qué poco acertados estuvimos en la elección! we didn't make a very good choice at allha sido la compra más acertada que he hecho en mi vida it's the best buy I've ever made* * *
Del verbo acertar: ( conjugate acertar)
acertado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
acertado
acertar
acertado◊ -da adjetivo ‹ comentario› pertinent;
‹solución/elección› good
acertar ( conjugate acertar) verbo transitivo ‹respuesta/resultado› to get … right;
verbo intransitivo
1
2 ( lograr) acertado a hacer algo to manage to do sth
acertado,-a adjetivo
1 (hipótesis, respuesta) right, correct
2 (iniciativa, decisión) wise: no estuviste muy acertado al elegir, you didn't make a very good choice
acertar
I verbo transitivo
1 (dar con la solución) to get right
2 (adivinar) to guess correctly
3 acertar la quiniela, to win the pools
II verbo intransitivo
1 (decidir correctamente) to be right
2 (encontrar) cuando por fin acertó con la llave..., when she finally found the right key...
' acertado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acertada
- feliz
- Tiro
English:
accurate
- apt
- shrewd
- wise
- judicious
- right
* * *acertado, -a adj1. [certero] [respuesta] correct;[disparo] on target; [comentario] appropriate2. [oportuno] good, clever;estuvo muy acertado en su elección he made a very clever choice* * *I adj1 comentario apt2 elección good, wise;estar acertado fam be right;estar muy acertado fam be dead right famII part → acertar* * *acertado, -da adjcorrecto: accurate, correct, on target♦ acertadamente adv* * *acertado adj1. (correcto) right / correct -
43 actitud
f.1 attitude.con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude2 posture, position (postura).el león estaba en actitud vigilante the lion had adopted an alert pose* * *1 (disposición) attitude; (postura) position\estar en actitud de + inf to be getting ready to + inf* * *noun f.1) attitude2) posture* * *SF1) (=comportamiento, disposición) attitudehan adoptado una actitud firme — they have taken a firm stand o a tough stance
2) (=postura física) posturetenía el mentón levantado, en actitud desafiante — he had his chin raised in a defiant posture
en actitud de: estaba en actitud de absoluta concentración — he was in state of total concentration
3) (=estado de ánimo) frame of mind, mooden actitud resignada — in a resigned mood o frame of mind
* * *a) ( disposición) attitude¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?
b) ( postura)* * *= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.Ex. One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.Ex. A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.Ex. The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex. The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.Ex. Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.----* actitud abierta = open mind.* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.* actitud ante los libros = set about books.* actitud belicista = warmongering.* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.* actitud crítica = critical eye.* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.* actitud del personal = staff attitude.* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.* actitud distante = aloofness.* actitud imparcial = open mind.* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.* actitud mental = set of mind.* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.* actitud personal = personal attitude.* actitud positiva = positive attitude.* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.* actitud social = social attitude.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* * *a) ( disposición) attitude¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?
b) ( postura)* * *= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.Ex: One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.
Ex: A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.Ex: The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex: The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.Ex: Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.* actitud abierta = open mind.* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.* actitud ante los libros = set about books.* actitud belicista = warmongering.* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.* actitud crítica = critical eye.* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.* actitud del personal = staff attitude.* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.* actitud distante = aloofness.* actitud imparcial = open mind.* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.* actitud mental = set of mind.* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.* actitud personal = personal attitude.* actitud positiva = positive attitude.* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.* actitud social = social attitude.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* * *1 (disposición) attitudetiene una actitud muy negativa hacia su trabajo he has a very negative attitude to his work¿cuál fue su actitud cuando se lo planteaste? what was his reaction when you put it to him?necesitamos adoptar una nueva actitud frente a este problema we need to adopt o take a new approach to this problemsu actitud lo hace parecer más joven he seems younger because of his outlook on life o his attitude to lifesi no adoptas una actitud más firme no te obedecerá if you're not firmer she won't do what you sayactitudes que revelan una absoluta falta de ideales attitudes o views which reveal a total lack of idealism2(postura): estaban todos en actitud de estudiar they were all bending over their workpasaba horas en el sillón en actitud pensativa he would spend hours sitting in the armchair looking pensive o in a thoughtful poseadoptó una actitud de amenaza he adopted a threatening attitude o stance* * *
actitud sustantivo femenino ( disposición) attitude;
actitud sustantivo femenino
1 (postura ante algo) attitude
2 (postura física) posture
una actitud amenazante, a threatening posture
' actitud' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
almibarada
- almibarado
- compeler
- conducir
- crispar
- desdecir
- desesperante
- endémica
- endémico
- escéptica
- escéptico
- exhortar
- hipócrita
- impertinencia
- instar
- masculina
- masculino
- orientar
- origen
- pábulo
- perseverar
- pose
- protagonismo
- prudente
- rebelde
- reflexiva
- reflexivo
- rozar
- ruborizar
- sabia
- sabio
- salvajada
- severa
- severo
- simbólica
- simbólico
- simpleza
- solidaria
- solidario
- suave
- sumisión
- suya
- suyo
- trasfondo
- tripa
- adoptar
- apertura
- asumir
- avasallador
- burlón
English:
aback
- aggravate
- apathetic
- attitude
- benign
- come
- deeply
- flippant
- in-your-face
- intolerable
- make for
- manner
- nice
- nonchalant
- object
- patronizing
- pose
- positive
- puzzle
- resent
- settle
- spirit
- studied
- superior
- supportively
- suspicion
- it
- open
- toward
* * *actitud nf1. [disposición de ánimo] attitude;con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude;mostró una actitud muy abierta a las sugerencias she was very open to suggestions;llegó en actitud de criticar todo he arrived ready to find fault with everything;la actitud ante la muerte the way one faces one's death* * *f1 ( disposición) attitude2 ( posición) position* * *actitud nf1) : attitude2) : posture, position* * *actitud n attitude -
44 advertencia
f.warning.una advertencia a word of warningservir de advertencia to serve as a warningadvertencia previa advance warning* * *1 warning2 (consejo) piece of advice3 (nota) notice\hacer una advertencia to warn* * *noun f.warning, caution* * *SF1) (=aviso) warning2) (=consejo)hacer una advertencia — to give some advice, give a piece of advice
una advertencia: conviene llevar ropa de abrigo — a word of advice: take warm clothes with you
3) (=prefacio) preface, foreword* * *femenino warning* * *= word of caution, warning, word of warning, caveat, admonition, proviso, cautionary note, cautionary word, wake-up call, admonishment, alert, heads up, warning label.Ex. Finally a word of caution: do not expect too much.Ex. No, he was not one to take off like a deer at the first warning of certain dangers.Ex. One word of warning before starting: products, concepts, applications of information technology are currently in a state of rapid evolution.Ex. But no litany of caveats should be allowed to obscure the fact that on-line searching has added a major weapon to the reference librarian's arsenal.Ex. One of George Santayana's dicta, which is engraved as a guiding principle in my mind, is his admonition that 'Those who ignore the past are condemned to repeat it'.Ex. The term thesaurus will be used here to denote such lists, with the proviso that this is strictly speaking a misuse of the term.Ex. The different standards involved are described with cautionary notes on their limitations and the balance between standardisation and innovation.Ex. The article 'A few cautionary words about electronic publishing' argues that advances in microform technology have obviously fallen far behind their potential.Ex. These incidents should serve as a wake-up call for libraries planning a move.Ex. He chose not to abide by the admonishments who warned that serving simultaneously as politician and journalist would call into question their ability to act in the best interests of the public.Ex. The author reviews a number of Web sites that offer product warnings and business scam alerts.Ex. The article is entitled ' Heads up: confronting the selection and access issues of electronic journals'.Ex. But one Michigan woman says the candies are so chewy, they should come with a warning label.----* advertencia de suspensión = caveat emptor.* advertencia sanitaria = health warning.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* aviso de advertencia = warning label.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* disparo de advertencia = warning shot.* etiqueta de advertencia = warning label.* hacer una advertencia = raise + caveat.* llamada de advertencia = wake-up call.* nota de advertencia = warning label.* señal de advertencia = safety notice.* * *femenino warning* * *= word of caution, warning, word of warning, caveat, admonition, proviso, cautionary note, cautionary word, wake-up call, admonishment, alert, heads up, warning label.Ex: Finally a word of caution: do not expect too much.
Ex: No, he was not one to take off like a deer at the first warning of certain dangers.Ex: One word of warning before starting: products, concepts, applications of information technology are currently in a state of rapid evolution.Ex: But no litany of caveats should be allowed to obscure the fact that on-line searching has added a major weapon to the reference librarian's arsenal.Ex: One of George Santayana's dicta, which is engraved as a guiding principle in my mind, is his admonition that 'Those who ignore the past are condemned to repeat it'.Ex: The term thesaurus will be used here to denote such lists, with the proviso that this is strictly speaking a misuse of the term.Ex: The different standards involved are described with cautionary notes on their limitations and the balance between standardisation and innovation.Ex: The article 'A few cautionary words about electronic publishing' argues that advances in microform technology have obviously fallen far behind their potential.Ex: These incidents should serve as a wake-up call for libraries planning a move.Ex: He chose not to abide by the admonishments who warned that serving simultaneously as politician and journalist would call into question their ability to act in the best interests of the public.Ex: The author reviews a number of Web sites that offer product warnings and business scam alerts.Ex: The article is entitled ' Heads up: confronting the selection and access issues of electronic journals'.Ex: But one Michigan woman says the candies are so chewy, they should come with a warning label.* advertencia de suspensión = caveat emptor.* advertencia sanitaria = health warning.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* aviso de advertencia = warning label.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* disparo de advertencia = warning shot.* etiqueta de advertencia = warning label.* hacer una advertencia = raise + caveat.* llamada de advertencia = wake-up call.* nota de advertencia = warning label.* señal de advertencia = safety notice.* * *1 (amonestación) warninges la última advertencia que te hago this is your last warningque les sirva de advertencia let it be a warning to them2(consejo): no hizo caso de mis advertencias he ignored my advice* * *
advertencia sustantivo femenino
warning;
advertencia sustantivo femenino warning
' advertencia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aviso
- no
- atender
- eh
English:
caution
- tip-off
- warning
- word
* * *advertencia nfwarning;servir de advertencia to serve as a warning;hacer una advertencia a alguien to warn sb;los expertos han lanzado una advertencia preocupante the experts have issued a worrying warning;no hizo caso de mi advertencia she ignored my warning* * *f warning* * *advertencia nfaviso: warning* * *advertencia n warning -
45 al
al(Contraction of a + el)1→ link=a a\al + inf on + gerund■ me lo encontré al salir de casa I met him when I was leaving, I met him on leaving■ al quedarse sin dinero, tuvo que ponerse a trabajar when he ran out of money, he had to get down to workestá al caer it's about to happen————————alon + gerund■ me lo encontré al salir de casa I met him when I was leaving, I met him on leaving■ al quedarse sin dinero, tuvo que ponerse a trabajar when he ran out of money, he had to get down to work* * *cont.(See a. Contraction of a and el)* * ** * ** * *----* al abrigo de = on the lee side of.* al actuar de este modo = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.* al agua = water-based, overboard.* al aire libre = open-air, outdoors, in the open, out of doors.* al alcance = within reach, within easy reach, within sight, within gunshot, within range.* al alcance de = available at the fingertips of.* al alcance de cualquiera = within anyone's reach, within anybody's reach.* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.* al alcance del oído = within earshot of.* al alcance de todos = within everybody's reach, within everyone's reach, accessible to everyone, accessible to everybody.* al amanecer = at the crack of dawn.* al amor de la lumbre = round-the-fireside.* al amparo de la noche = under cover of night.* al amparo de la oscuridad = under cover of darkness.* al analizar Algo más detenidamente = on closer examination, on closer inspection.* al anochecer = at twilight, at nightfall.* al año = per annum, per year.* al arrancar = at startup.* al atardecer = at twilight.* al azar = at random, by chance, haphazardly, indiscriminate, indiscriminately, random, randomly, pot luck, hit (and/or) miss, odd, by a fluke, by luck, by a stroke of (good) luck.* al borde de = on the verge of, on the brink of, at the side of, on the edge of.* al borde de la carretera = at the roadside, at the roadside.* al borde de la extinción = on the verge of extinction, on the edge of extinction.* al borde de la ley = on the edge of the law.* al borde del camino = at the roadside.* al borde del mar = at the seaside.* al caer la noche = at nightfall.* al calor de la lumbre = round-the-fireside.* al chi cuadrado = chi-squared.* al comenzar = at startup.* al comienzo = early on, at the outset, to start with, at startup.* al comienzo de = at the start (of), in the early days (of), at the outbreak of, at the onset of, early in.* al compás de = in tandem with, in unison with.* al contado = cash value.* al contrapunto = contrapuntal.* al contrario = vice versa, to the contrary, contrariwise, quite the opposite, quite the contrary, quite the reverse.* al corriente = in step, au courant, paid-up, in good standing.* al corriente de = in step with.* al cumplir la fecha = at term.* al descubierto = exposed, wide open.* al despuntar el alba = at the crack of dawn.* 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.* al dorso = overleaf.* al empezar = first off.* al entrar = on entry.* al escuchar = at the sound of.* al este de = east of.* al estilo de = a la, along the lines, in the mould of.* al estilo de los índices de materia = subject-type.* al estilo de + Nombre = in a + Nombre + sort of way.* al estilo militar = military-style.* al estudiar Algo más detenidamente = on closer examination, on closer inspection.* al examinar Algo de cerca = on closer examination, on closer inspection.* al + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* al extremo = to the extreme.* al filo de = on the brink of, on the edge of, on the verge of.* al filo de la acera = kerbside [curbside, -USA], curbside [kerbside, -UK].* al fin = at last, at long last.* al final = in the end, eventually, in the final count, terminally, ultimately, at the end of the day.* al final (de) = at the end (of).* al final de cuentas = when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* al final del día = at the end of the day, at the close of the day.* al final de su mandato = lame duck.* al final resultó que = in the event.* al fin y al cabo = in the end, after all, all in all, after all is said and done, when all is said and done.* al fondo (de) = at the bottom (of).* al frente de = in the forefront of/in, at the forefront of.* al frente (de) = in charge (of).* al hacer esto = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.* al igual que = as with, like, in common with, much as, equalling that, after the fashion of, so too, similar to, much like.* al igual que con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.* al igual que + Nombre = not unlike + Nombre.* al incluirse en = on admission to.* al + Infinitive = by + Gerundio.* al + Infinitivo = in + Gerundio, on + Gerundio, when + Gerundio, while + Gerundio, on + Nombre, upon + Gerundio, as + Nombre + Verbo, as + Sujeto + Verbo.* al infinito = ad infinitum.* al inicio = at startup.* al instante = on-the-fly, instantly, on the spot, straight away, on the double, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], right away, at once.* al intentar + Infinitivo = in the attempt to.* al lado de = beside, at the side of, by the side of.* al llegar = on arrival.* al loro = in the know.* al mando = in the saddle.* al mando (de) = at the helm (of), in charge (of).* al margen = on the sidelines, tangential.* al margen de = divorced from, untouched, outside the purview of, other than, in spite of, despite, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* al margen de la ley = extra-judicial.* al máximo = to the full, to the utmost, to the hilt, to the extreme, at full stretch.* al mediodía = at midday, at high noon.* al mejor precio = at the best price.* al mejor precio posible = at the best possible price.* al menos = at least, at the very least.* al mes = per month.* al mismo nivel de = flush with.* al mismo nivel que = on a par with, in the same league as.* al mismo tiempo = at once, at the same time, concurrently, in the process, simultaneously, contemporaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, concomitantly, at the one time, all the while.* al mismo tiempo que = in parallel to/with, while, as the same time as, cum, in conjunction with.* al mismo tiempo que + Indicativo = whilst + Gerundio.* al modo de = a la.* al momento = while-you-wait [while-u-wait].* al nacer = at birth.* al norte de = north of.* al oeste de = west of.* al oír = at the sound of.* al óleo = oil-based.* al otro extremo = at the receiving end.* al otro lado de = across.* al otro lado de la barrera = on the other side of the fence.* al otro lado de la ciudad = cross-town.* al otro lado del mundo = half way (a)round the world.* al parecer = apparently, apparently, it seems that..., supposedly, allegedly, it appeared that....* al pie (de) = at the bottom (of), at the foot (of).* al pie de la letra = to the letter.* al pisar = underfoot.* al por mayor = in bulk.* al principio = at first, at the outset, early [earlier -comp., earliest -sup.], in the early years, originally, to start with, early on, at startup.* al principio de = at the beginning (of), at the dawn of, at the onset of, early in.* al principio de la imprenta = early printing.* al principio y al final = both ends.* al principio y al final de = at each end of.* al propio ritmo de Uno = in + Posesivo + own time, at + Posesivo + own pace.* al pulsar un botón = at the push of a button.* al que no se puede dejar de faltar = unmissable.* al que pertenece = parent.* al que se le hado mucha publicidad = heavily promoted.* al rayar el alba = at the crack of dawn.* al recibir = upon + receipt.* al respecto = in this connection, in this respect.* al revés = vice versa, in reverse, mirror-fashion, wrong way round, the, inside-out.* al romper el día = at the crack of dawn.* al servicio de = at the service of.* al servicio de la nación = uniformed.* al sol = in the sun.* al sur de = south of.* al tacto = to the touch.* al tanto = au fait, in the know, in step.* al tanto de = on the lookout for, on the alert for, in step with.* al teléfono = on the line.* al timón = in the saddle, at the wheel.* al timón (de) = at the helm (of).* al trasluz = against the light.* al unísono = in concert, unison, with one voice, in unison.* al unísono con = in unison with.* al usarse = in use.* al vapor = steamed.* al ver = at the sight of.* al volante = at the wheel.* al vuelo = on-the-fly.* * ** * ** al abrigo de = on the lee side of.* al actuar de este modo = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.* al agua = water-based, overboard.* al aire libre = open-air, outdoors, in the open, out of doors.* al alcance = within reach, within easy reach, within sight, within gunshot, within range.* al alcance de = available at the fingertips of.* al alcance de cualquiera = within anyone's reach, within anybody's reach.* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.* al alcance del oído = within earshot of.* al alcance de todos = within everybody's reach, within everyone's reach, accessible to everyone, accessible to everybody.* al amanecer = at the crack of dawn.* al amor de la lumbre = round-the-fireside.* al amparo de la noche = under cover of night.* al amparo de la oscuridad = under cover of darkness.* al analizar Algo más detenidamente = on closer examination, on closer inspection.* al anochecer = at twilight, at nightfall.* al año = per annum, per year.* al arrancar = at startup.* al atardecer = at twilight.* al azar = at random, by chance, haphazardly, indiscriminate, indiscriminately, random, randomly, pot luck, hit (and/or) miss, odd, by a fluke, by luck, by a stroke of (good) luck.* al borde de = on the verge of, on the brink of, at the side of, on the edge of.* al borde de la carretera = at the roadside, at the roadside.* al borde de la extinción = on the verge of extinction, on the edge of extinction.* al borde de la ley = on the edge of the law.* al borde del camino = at the roadside.* al borde del mar = at the seaside.* al caer la noche = at nightfall.* al calor de la lumbre = round-the-fireside.* al chi cuadrado = chi-squared.* al comenzar = at startup.* al comienzo = early on, at the outset, to start with, at startup.* al comienzo de = at the start (of), in the early days (of), at the outbreak of, at the onset of, early in.* al compás de = in tandem with, in unison with.* al contado = cash value.* al contrapunto = contrapuntal.* al contrario = vice versa, to the contrary, contrariwise, quite the opposite, quite the contrary, quite the reverse.* al corriente = in step, au courant, paid-up, in good standing.* al corriente de = in step with.* al cumplir la fecha = at term.* al descubierto = exposed, wide open.* al despuntar el alba = at the crack of dawn.* 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.* al dorso = overleaf.* al empezar = first off.* al entrar = on entry.* al escuchar = at the sound of.* al este de = east of.* al estilo de = a la, along the lines, in the mould of.* al estilo de los índices de materia = subject-type.* al estilo de + Nombre = in a + Nombre + sort of way.* al estilo militar = military-style.* al estudiar Algo más detenidamente = on closer examination, on closer inspection.* al examinar Algo de cerca = on closer examination, on closer inspection.* al + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* al extremo = to the extreme.* al filo de = on the brink of, on the edge of, on the verge of.* al filo de la acera = kerbside [curbside, -USA], curbside [kerbside, -UK].* al fin = at last, at long last.* al final = in the end, eventually, in the final count, terminally, ultimately, at the end of the day.* al final (de) = at the end (of).* al final de cuentas = when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* al final del día = at the end of the day, at the close of the day.* al final de su mandato = lame duck.* al final resultó que = in the event.* al fin y al cabo = in the end, after all, all in all, after all is said and done, when all is said and done.* al fondo (de) = at the bottom (of).* al frente de = in the forefront of/in, at the forefront of.* al frente (de) = in charge (of).* al hacer esto = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.* al igual que = as with, like, in common with, much as, equalling that, after the fashion of, so too, similar to, much like.* al igual que con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.* al igual que + Nombre = not unlike + Nombre.* al incluirse en = on admission to.* al + Infinitive = by + Gerundio.* al + Infinitivo = in + Gerundio, on + Gerundio, when + Gerundio, while + Gerundio, on + Nombre, upon + Gerundio, as + Nombre + Verbo, as + Sujeto + Verbo.* al infinito = ad infinitum.* al inicio = at startup.* al instante = on-the-fly, instantly, on the spot, straight away, on the double, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], right away, at once.* al intentar + Infinitivo = in the attempt to.* al lado de = beside, at the side of, by the side of.* al llegar = on arrival.* al loro = in the know.* al mando = in the saddle.* al mando (de) = at the helm (of), in charge (of).* al margen = on the sidelines, tangential.* al margen de = divorced from, untouched, outside the purview of, other than, in spite of, despite, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* al margen de la ley = extra-judicial.* al máximo = to the full, to the utmost, to the hilt, to the extreme, at full stretch.* al mediodía = at midday, at high noon.* al mejor precio = at the best price.* al mejor precio posible = at the best possible price.* al menos = at least, at the very least.* al mes = per month.* al mismo nivel de = flush with.* al mismo nivel que = on a par with, in the same league as.* al mismo tiempo = at once, at the same time, concurrently, in the process, simultaneously, contemporaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, concomitantly, at the one time, all the while.* al mismo tiempo que = in parallel to/with, while, as the same time as, cum, in conjunction with.* al mismo tiempo que + Indicativo = whilst + Gerundio.* al modo de = a la.* al momento = while-you-wait [while-u-wait].* al nacer = at birth.* al norte de = north of.* al oeste de = west of.* al oír = at the sound of.* al óleo = oil-based.* al otro extremo = at the receiving end.* al otro lado de = across.* al otro lado de la barrera = on the other side of the fence.* al otro lado de la ciudad = cross-town.* al otro lado del mundo = half way (a)round the world.* al parecer = apparently, apparently, it seems that..., supposedly, allegedly, it appeared that....* al pie (de) = at the bottom (of), at the foot (of).* al pie de la letra = to the letter.* al pisar = underfoot.* al por mayor = in bulk.* al principio = at first, at the outset, early [earlier -comp., earliest -sup.], in the early years, originally, to start with, early on, at startup.* al principio de = at the beginning (of), at the dawn of, at the onset of, early in.* al principio de la imprenta = early printing.* al principio y al final = both ends.* al principio y al final de = at each end of.* al propio ritmo de Uno = in + Posesivo + own time, at + Posesivo + own pace.* al pulsar un botón = at the push of a button.* al que no se puede dejar de faltar = unmissable.* al que pertenece = parent.* al que se le hado mucha publicidad = heavily promoted.* al rayar el alba = at the crack of dawn.* al recibir = upon + receipt.* al respecto = in this connection, in this respect.* al revés = vice versa, in reverse, mirror-fashion, wrong way round, the, inside-out.* al romper el día = at the crack of dawn.* al servicio de = at the service of.* al servicio de la nación = uniformed.* al sol = in the sun.* al sur de = south of.* al tacto = to the touch.* al tanto = au fait, in the know, in step.* al tanto de = on the lookout for, on the alert for, in step with.* al teléfono = on the line.* al timón = in the saddle, at the wheel.* al timón (de) = at the helm (of).* al trasluz = against the light.* al unísono = in concert, unison, with one voice, in unison.* al unísono con = in unison with.* al usarse = in use.* al vapor = steamed.* al ver = at the sight of.* al volante = at the wheel.* al vuelo = on-the-fly.* * *al* * *
al contraction of a and el
al (contracción de a & el)
1 ➣ a
2 (+ infinitivo) los invitados están al caer, the guests are about to arrive
cierren la puerta al salir, close the door on leaving
al parecer, apparently
'al' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abandonarse
- abierta
- abierto
- abismo
- abogada
- abogado
- abordaje
- abrigar
- abrigo
- acalorada
- acalorado
- acceder
- acecho
- acertada
- acertado
- acomodar
- acosar
- acre
- actual
- adaptar
- adicta
- adicto
- adiós
- adscribir
- adscribirse
- agua
- aire
- ajillo
- alcance
- aleatoria
- aleatorio
- alimón
- almacén
- alquilar
- alta
- altar
- alteza
- alto
- amanecer
- amor
- amparo
- ancha
- ancho
- anochecer
- antojarse
- aparato
- apercibirse
- aprieto
- arriar
English:
A
- aboard
- abreast
- abroad
- absolve
- accessible
- accompany
- accustom
- acquaint
- across
- address
- adrift
- advise
- after
- afterwards
- agree
- aim at
- alarm
- all
- allocate
- alongside
- also
- amenable
- amends
- analytic
- analytical
- anchor
- another
- antisocial
- anyhow
- appeal
- applicant
- appointment
- apprehend
- arm
- Armageddon
- arouse
- as
- ascend
- aside
- assume
- asymmetric
- asymmetrical
- at
- attendant
- augment
- authenticity
- authoritarian
- available
- average
* * ** * *al* * ** * *al prep1. (justo después) when2. (al mismo tiempo) as -
46 alerta informativa
(n.) = news alerts, information alertEx. The system was used for news alerts, research tracking, and newsletter production.Ex. Subscribers can even receive information alerts via pager or electronic mail.* * *(n.) = news alerts, information alertEx: The system was used for news alerts, research tracking, and newsletter production.
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47 alerta terrorista
(n.) = terror alertEx. Efforts to train thousands of federal agents to protect commercial flights during heightened terror alerts have been abandoned.* * *(n.) = terror alertEx: Efforts to train thousands of federal agents to protect commercial flights during heightened terror alerts have been abandoned.
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48 alertar de
(v.) = alert toEx. Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.* * *(v.) = alert toEx: Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.
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49 amarillo
adj.yellow, xanthous.m.1 yellow, yellow colour, yellow color.2 Amarillo.* * *► adjetivo1 yellow1 yellow\prensa amarilla sensationalist press————————1 yellow* * *1. (f. - amarilla)adj.2. noun m.* * *1.ADJ [color] yellow; [semáforo] amber, yellow (EEUU)prensa, sindicato2. SM1) (=color) yellowamarillo paja — straw colour o (EEUU) color
2) Caribe ripe bananaamarilla* * *I- lla adjetivo1) <color/blusa> yellowel semáforo estaba (en) amarillo — the light was yellow (AmE), the lights were (on) amber (BrE)
amarillo claro/fuerte — pale/bright yellow
2)a) < piel> ( de raza oriental) yellowb) <piel/cara> ( por enfermedad) yellow, jaundicedIImasculino yellow* * *= yellow.Ex. If the spot stays yellow the paper is decidedly acid; an in-between colour (green, grey, grey-green, yellow-green) indicates mild acidity; while if the spot goes purple, the paper is near-neutral or alkaline.----* alerta amarilla = yellow alert.* amarillo anaranjado = orange-yellow.* amarillo chillón = bright yellow.* amarillo fuerte = bright yellow.* amarillo intenso = bright yellow.* amarillo naranja = orange-yellow.* fiebre amarilla = yellow fever.* Páginas Amarillas = Yellow Pages.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* prensa amarilla, la = popular press, the.* tarjeta amarilla = yellow card.* * *I- lla adjetivo1) <color/blusa> yellowel semáforo estaba (en) amarillo — the light was yellow (AmE), the lights were (on) amber (BrE)
amarillo claro/fuerte — pale/bright yellow
2)a) < piel> ( de raza oriental) yellowb) <piel/cara> ( por enfermedad) yellow, jaundicedIImasculino yellow* * *= yellow.Ex: If the spot stays yellow the paper is decidedly acid; an in-between colour (green, grey, grey-green, yellow-green) indicates mild acidity; while if the spot goes purple, the paper is near-neutral or alkaline.
* alerta amarilla = yellow alert.* amarillo anaranjado = orange-yellow.* amarillo chillón = bright yellow.* amarillo fuerte = bright yellow.* amarillo intenso = bright yellow.* amarillo naranja = orange-yellow.* fiebre amarilla = yellow fever.* Páginas Amarillas = Yellow Pages.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* prensa amarilla, la = popular press, the.* tarjeta amarilla = yellow card.* * *1 ‹color/blusa› yellow2 (modificado por otro adj: inv) yellowuna camisa amarillo claro/fuerte a pale/bright yellow shirtB1 ‹piel› (de raza oriental) yellow2 ‹piel/cara› (por enfermedad) yellow, jaundicedyellowel amarillo combina bien con el azul yellow goes well with blue, yellow and blue go well togetherun tapizado de un amarillo intenso deep yellow upholsteryCompuestos:1 masculine canary yellow2 adj inv canary-yellow● amarillo patito or pollito1 masculine canary yellow2 adj inv canary-yellow1 masculine lemon yellow2 adj inv lemon-yellowunos calcetines amarillo limón lemon-yellow socks* * *
amarillo 1◊ - lla adjetivo
1 ‹color/blusa› yellow;
2
amarillo 2 sustantivo masculino
yellow
amarillo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino yellow
prensa amarilla, yellow press, gutter press, tabloid press ➣ Ver nota en broadsheet
' amarillo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amarilla
- bofetada
- ligeramente
- narciso
- color
- güero
- limón
English:
grapefruit
- lemon
- obtainable
- yellow
- amber
* * *amarillo, -a♦ adj1. [color] yellow2. [raza] yellow-skinned3. [pálido] sallow;te veo un poco amarillo you're looking a bit pale4. [prensa] sensationalist5. [sindicato] yellow, = that leans towards the employers' interests♦ nm[color] yellow;el amarillo es mi color favorito yellow is my favourite colouramarillo limón lemon (yellow);una camiseta amarillo limón a lemon (yellow) T-shirt* * *m/adj yellow* * *: yellowamarillo nm: yellow* * *amarillo adj n yellow -
50 amenaza
f.threat.amenaza de bomba bomb scareamenaza de muerte death threatpres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: amenazar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: amenazar.* * *1 threat, menace* * *noun f.menace, threat* * *SF threat* * *femenino threatamenaza de algo: amenaza de bomba/muerte bomb/death threat; respondieron con amenaza de huelga — they responded by threatening to strike
* * *= threat, menace.Ex. The ' threat' is less tangible when viewed from the standpoint of providers and consumers of such courses.Ex. Fears in the late 1960s about the menace of pollution led to the creation of programmes on environmental protection.----* amenaza asimétrica = asymmetric threat.* amenaza comunista, la = red scare, the, red menace, the.* amenaza de bomba = bomb threat.* amenaza de guerra = threat of war.* amenaza de tormenta = gathering storm.* amenaza ficticia = bogeyman [bogeymen], bogey [bogie].* amenaza militar = military threat.* amenaza nuclear = nuclear threat.* amenaza terrorista = terror threat.* bajo amenaza = under threat.* estado de amnaza terrorista = terror alert.* hacer frente a una amenaza = address + threat.* ¿incentivos o amenazas? = the carrot vs. the stick.* incentivos y amenazas = carrots and sticks.* insultos y amenazas racistas = hate speech.* lanzar amenazas = rattle + Posesivo + saber.* libre de la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* presentar una amenaza = pose + threat.* romper con una amenaza = slay + dragon.* sin la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* * *femenino threatamenaza de algo: amenaza de bomba/muerte bomb/death threat; respondieron con amenaza de huelga — they responded by threatening to strike
* * *= threat, menace.Ex: The ' threat' is less tangible when viewed from the standpoint of providers and consumers of such courses.
Ex: Fears in the late 1960s about the menace of pollution led to the creation of programmes on environmental protection.* amenaza asimétrica = asymmetric threat.* amenaza comunista, la = red scare, the, red menace, the.* amenaza de bomba = bomb threat.* amenaza de guerra = threat of war.* amenaza de tormenta = gathering storm.* amenaza ficticia = bogeyman [bogeymen], bogey [bogie].* amenaza militar = military threat.* amenaza nuclear = nuclear threat.* amenaza terrorista = terror threat.* bajo amenaza = under threat.* estado de amnaza terrorista = terror alert.* hacer frente a una amenaza = address + threat.* ¿incentivos o amenazas? = the carrot vs. the stick.* incentivos y amenazas = carrots and sticks.* insultos y amenazas racistas = hate speech.* lanzar amenazas = rattle + Posesivo + saber.* libre de la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* presentar una amenaza = pose + threat.* romper con una amenaza = slay + dragon.* sin la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* * *1 (aviso, intimidación) threatno me vengas con amenazas don't threaten meamenaza DE algo:intentó asustarlos con amenazas de cerrar la fábrica he tried to frighten them by threatening to o with threats to close down the factoryla amenaza de bomba the bomb threat o warningamenaza de muerte death threat2 (peligro, riesgo) threatcon amenaza de lluvias en el oeste with a threat of rain in the west* * *
Del verbo amenazar: ( conjugate amenazar)
amenaza es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
amenaza
amenazar
amenaza sustantivo femenino
threat;
amenaza de bomba/muerte bomb/death threat
amenazar ( conjugate amenazar) verbo transitivo
b) ( dar indicios de):
verbo intransitivo amenaza con hacer algo to threaten to do sth
amenaza v impers (Meteo):
amenaza lluvia it's threatening to rain
amenaza sustantivo femenino threat, menace: estas medidas son una amenaza para el futuro de la empresa, these measures are a threat to the future of the company
amenazar verbo transitivo to threaten: los secuestradores le amenazaron de muerte, the kidnappers threatened to kill him
' amenaza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amago
- fantasma
- O
- peligro
- velada
- velado
- amenazar
- ay
- eh
- espectro
- responder
- ruina
English:
danger
- implicit
- menace
- pose
- settle
- stave off
- threat
- utter
- veiled
- bomb
- scare
- whole
* * *amenaza nfthreat;proferir amenazas contra alguien to threaten sb;una amenaza para el medio ambiente a threat to the environment, an environmental hazard;lo hizo bajo amenaza she did it under duressamenaza de bomba bomb scare;amenaza de muerte death threat* * *f threat* * *amenaza nf: threat, menace* * *amenaza n threat -
51 apático
adj.1 apathetic, indifferent, lackadaisical, disinterested.2 apathic.* * *► adjetivo1 apathetic► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 apathetic person* * *ADJ (=abúlico) apathetic; (Med) listless* * *- ca adjetivo apathetic* * *= listless, unresponsive, plateaued, lethargic, impassive, apathetic, feckless.Ex. Rejuvenation of listless, stagnant, or failing library operations is possible through renewal methods dependent on strengthening the communication function.Ex. A class may be keen, alert, contributive, except for one child who is withdrawn, distracted, unresponsive.Ex. This article suggests strategies which managers can adopt to assist passively plateaued individuals who are discontented with their situation and lack interest or motivation.Ex. Learning disabled and mentally retarded children have limited attention span and may be hyperactive or lethargic.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. In World War 2 librarians generally sympathised with Britain, but many were isolationist or apathetic during the early years = En la Segunda Guerra Mundial los bibliotecarios generalmente simpatizaban con Gran Bretaña, aunque muchos mantuvieron una actitud no intervencionista o indiferente durante los primeros años.Ex. The author wrings sick humor from its feckless heroes' forlorn attempts to escape from a drug habit that they do not really enjoy any longer.----* de un modo apático = listlessly.* * *- ca adjetivo apathetic* * *= listless, unresponsive, plateaued, lethargic, impassive, apathetic, feckless.Ex: Rejuvenation of listless, stagnant, or failing library operations is possible through renewal methods dependent on strengthening the communication function.
Ex: A class may be keen, alert, contributive, except for one child who is withdrawn, distracted, unresponsive.Ex: This article suggests strategies which managers can adopt to assist passively plateaued individuals who are discontented with their situation and lack interest or motivation.Ex: Learning disabled and mentally retarded children have limited attention span and may be hyperactive or lethargic.Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex: In World War 2 librarians generally sympathised with Britain, but many were isolationist or apathetic during the early years = En la Segunda Guerra Mundial los bibliotecarios generalmente simpatizaban con Gran Bretaña, aunque muchos mantuvieron una actitud no intervencionista o indiferente durante los primeros años.Ex: The author wrings sick humor from its feckless heroes' forlorn attempts to escape from a drug habit that they do not really enjoy any longer.* de un modo apático = listlessly.* * *apático -caapathetic* * *
apático◊ -ca adjetivo
apathetic
apático,-a
I adjetivo apathetic
II sustantivo masculino y femenino apathetic person
' apático' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apática
- desganado
English:
apathetic
- lethargic
- listless
* * *apático, -a♦ adjapathetic♦ nm,fapathetic person* * *adj apathetic* * *apático, -ca adj: apathetic -
52 asistir a una clase
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53 atento1
1 = careful, observant, vigilant, watchful, alert.Nota: Adjetivo.Ex. The format of the description in an analytical entry requires careful consideration.Ex. Every member of staff has a duty to be observant where safety is concerned.Ex. After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.Ex. Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.Ex. The alert interviewer may secure valuable unsolicited information as a by-product.----* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground. -
54 carillón
m.carillon, chime.* * *1 carillon* * *SM carillon* * ** * *= wind chimes, door chimes.Nota: Instrumento compuesto de varias piezas que se cuelga y que tañe con el viento o al abrir una puerta.Ex. The resonance of the wind chimes calms the mind and relieves stress.Ex. Door chimes alert you anytime someone opens the door they are attached to, making them excellent for small shops.----* carillón de viento = wind chimes, door chimes.* * ** * *= wind chimes, door chimes.Nota: Instrumento compuesto de varias piezas que se cuelga y que tañe con el viento o al abrir una puerta.Ex: The resonance of the wind chimes calms the mind and relieves stress.
Ex: Door chimes alert you anytime someone opens the door they are attached to, making them excellent for small shops.* carillón de viento = wind chimes, door chimes.* * *1 (de campanas) carillon2 (instrumento) glockenspiel* * *carillón nm1. [reloj] grandfather clock2. [instrumento] [con tubos] tubular bells;[con planchas] glockenspiel* * *1) : carillon2) : glockenspiel -
55 carillón de viento
(n.) = wind chimes, door chimesEx. The resonance of the wind chimes calms the mind and relieves stress.Ex. Door chimes alert you anytime someone opens the door they are attached to, making them excellent for small shops.* * *(n.) = wind chimes, door chimesEx: The resonance of the wind chimes calms the mind and relieves stress.
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56 chequera
f.chequebook (British), checkbook (United States).* * *SF LAm cheque book, checkbook (EEUU)* * *femenino checkbook (AmE), cheque book (BrE)* * *= chequebook [checkbook, -USA].Ex. In the meanwhile, librarians could fight back by means of their chequebooks but need to be alert to the strategies by which vendors could take over their functions.* * *femenino checkbook (AmE), cheque book (BrE)* * *= chequebook [checkbook, -USA].Ex: In the meanwhile, librarians could fight back by means of their chequebooks but need to be alert to the strategies by which vendors could take over their functions.
* * ** * *
chequera sustantivo femenino
checkbook (AmE), chequebook (BrE)
' chequera' also found in these entries:
English:
cheque book
- check
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57 coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa
(v.) = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the actEx. It's the first time that Geller, who has always stated that he has never used any trickery, is so clearly caught red-handed on tape.Ex. Two criminals are off the street and behind bars thanks to an alert officer who caught them in the act.* * *(v.) = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the actEx: It's the first time that Geller, who has always stated that he has never used any trickery, is so clearly caught red-handed on tape.
Ex: Two criminals are off the street and behind bars thanks to an alert officer who caught them in the act.Spanish-English dictionary > coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa
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58 coger a Alguien in fraganti
(v.) = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the actEx. It's the first time that Geller, who has always stated that he has never used any trickery, is so clearly caught red-handed on tape.Ex. Two criminals are off the street and behind bars thanks to an alert officer who caught them in the act.* * *(v.) = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the actEx: It's the first time that Geller, who has always stated that he has never used any trickery, is so clearly caught red-handed on tape.
Ex: Two criminals are off the street and behind bars thanks to an alert officer who caught them in the act. -
59 colaborador
adj.collaborating, contributing, collaborative.m.1 collaborator, assistant, helper, cooperator.2 associate.* * *► adjetivo1 collaborating► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 collaborator2 (prensa) contributor* * *(f. - colaboradora)noun1) contributor2) collaborator* * *colaborador, -aSM / F1) [en trabajo, misión] collaborator, co-worker2) [en periódico, revista] contributor3) [en congreso] contributor4) [con dinero] contributor* * ** * *= collaborating, collaborative, collaborator, contributor, stakeholder, partner, cooperating [co-operating], contributive, cooperator, aid worker, supporting.Ex. This is a truly collaborative effort involving the Council on Library Resources (CLR) as the management and funding agency and 12 participants from the research library community.Ex. A collaborator is a person who works with one or more associates to produce a work; all may make the same kind of contribution, as in the case of shared responsibility, or they may make different kinds of contributions, as in the case of collaboration between an artist and a writer.Ex. Contributors may be informed of standards to which they are expected to adhere either by word of mouth or through the agency of formal written instructions.Ex. This has two purposes: as an assessment of how the service is performing, and as an accountability factor to the stakeholders.Ex. Under this agreement, UTLAS has a Quebec partner with the exclusive right to offer UTLAS' services and products in that province.Ex. One organizational model would be to establish a honeycomb structure of cooperating regional consortia.Ex. A class may be keen, alert, contributive, except for one child who is withdrawn, distracted, unresponsive.Ex. The article is entitled 'The industrial librarian as cooperator'.Ex. Canadian humanitarian aid worker gives first hand account of the situation in Northern Iraq.Ex. However, it doesn't take very long before the supporting machine file attains greater importance than the manual catalog.----* colaborador de investigación = research fellow.* poco colaborador = unresponsive.* * ** * *= collaborating, collaborative, collaborator, contributor, stakeholder, partner, cooperating [co-operating], contributive, cooperator, aid worker, supporting.Ex: For collaborating corporate bodies the same rules apply as for collaborating personal authors.
Ex: This is a truly collaborative effort involving the Council on Library Resources (CLR) as the management and funding agency and 12 participants from the research library community.Ex: A collaborator is a person who works with one or more associates to produce a work; all may make the same kind of contribution, as in the case of shared responsibility, or they may make different kinds of contributions, as in the case of collaboration between an artist and a writer.Ex: Contributors may be informed of standards to which they are expected to adhere either by word of mouth or through the agency of formal written instructions.Ex: This has two purposes: as an assessment of how the service is performing, and as an accountability factor to the stakeholders.Ex: Under this agreement, UTLAS has a Quebec partner with the exclusive right to offer UTLAS' services and products in that province.Ex: One organizational model would be to establish a honeycomb structure of cooperating regional consortia.Ex: A class may be keen, alert, contributive, except for one child who is withdrawn, distracted, unresponsive.Ex: The article is entitled 'The industrial librarian as cooperator'.Ex: Canadian humanitarian aid worker gives first hand account of the situation in Northern Iraq.Ex: However, it doesn't take very long before the supporting machine file attains greater importance than the manual catalog.* colaborador de investigación = research fellow.* poco colaborador = unresponsive.* * *masculine, feminine(en una revista) contributor; (en una tarea) collaborator, coworker* * *
colaborador
( en tarea) collaborator
colaborador,-ora
I sustantivo masculino y femenino
1 collaborator
2 Prensa contributor
II adjetivo collaborating
' colaborador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
colaboradora
English:
co-worker
- contributor
- collaborator
- coworker
* * *colaborador, -ora♦ adjcooperative♦ nm,f1. [compañero] associate, colleague2. [de prensa] contributor, writer3. colaborador externo freelancer* * ** * *colaborador, - dora n1) : contributor (to a periodical)2) : collaborator -
60 connotación
f.1 connotation, implied meaning, undertone.2 remote resemblance, connotation.* * *1 connotation* * *SF1) (=sentido) connotation2) (=parentesco) distant relationship* * *femenino connotation* * *= connotation, overtone, innuendo [innuendoes, -pl.], undertone, subtext, tinge.Ex. In establishing subdivisions for use with the names of people or peoples consider the connotation, in addition to the denotation, of the wording and structure of the subdivision.Ex. Those materials they describe as ephemera must be collected and despite the derogatory overtones of the descriptor, carefully organized.Ex. However, some of the central premises of the film are flawed, and the risqué touches, whether racial or erotic innuendo, are primarily there to titillate and make the film seem hot and controversial.Ex. Speakers covered the history of the campaign to alert parents to racist undertones in children's books.Ex. Another subtext is the tendency for the sensationalist Japanese media to blow things out of all proportion.Ex. This crass suggestion carries with it more than a tinge of suburban elitism.----* connotaciones = suggestiveness.* * *femenino connotation* * *= connotation, overtone, innuendo [innuendoes, -pl.], undertone, subtext, tinge.Ex: In establishing subdivisions for use with the names of people or peoples consider the connotation, in addition to the denotation, of the wording and structure of the subdivision.
Ex: Those materials they describe as ephemera must be collected and despite the derogatory overtones of the descriptor, carefully organized.Ex: However, some of the central premises of the film are flawed, and the risqué touches, whether racial or erotic innuendo, are primarily there to titillate and make the film seem hot and controversial.Ex: Speakers covered the history of the campaign to alert parents to racist undertones in children's books.Ex: Another subtext is the tendency for the sensationalist Japanese media to blow things out of all proportion.Ex: This crass suggestion carries with it more than a tinge of suburban elitism.* connotaciones = suggestiveness.* * *connotationesta palabra tiene connotaciones peyorativas this word has pejorative connotations* * *
connotación sustantivo femenino
connotation
connotación sustantivo femenino connotation
' connotación' also found in these entries:
English:
connotation
* * *connotación nfconnotation;una connotación irónica a hint of irony* * *f connotation* * *
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