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adj.1 good, fine, okay.2 good-hearted, decent, kind, good.3 good, suitable, wholesome.4 favorable, good.intj.1 okay.2 now then.3 hello.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) good2 (persona - amable) kind; (- agradable) nice, polite3 (tiempo) good, nice4 (apropiado) right, suitable; (correcto) right5 (de salud) well■ ¿ya estás buena? are you better now?6 (grande) big; (considerable) considerable► interjección ¡bueno!1 (sorpresa) well, very well; (de acuerdo) all right!\de buenas a primeras familiar all of a sudden, just like thatestar bueno,-a to be in good health 2 familiar to be good-lookingestar de buen ver to be good-lookingpor la buenas willingly¡ésta sí que es buena! familiar that's a good one!buen humor good humour (US humor)buenas noches good eveningbuenas tardes good afternoonbuenos días good morningla buena mesa good food* * *(f. - buena)adj.1) good2) kind, nice3) large, considerable4) healthy, well* * *bueno, -a1. ADJ( antes de sm sing buen)1) [gen] good; [tiempo] fine, good, fairestá muy bueno este bizcocho — this sponge cake is lovely o really good
hace buen tiempo — the weather's fine o good o fair
la mano buena — hum the right hand
¡bueno está! — LAm that's enough!
¡qué bueno! — esp LAm excellent!, great!
lo bueno es que... — the best thing is that..., the best part is that...
lo bueno fue que ni siquiera quiso venir — the best thing o part was that he didn't even want to come
2) (=bondadoso) [persona] kind, goodfue muy bueno conmigo — he was very kind o good to me
es buena persona — he's a nice person, he's a good sort
3) (=apropiado) good4) [de salud]5) * (=atractivo)está muy bueno — he's a bit of all right *, he's gorgeous *
6) (=considerable) good, largeun buen número de... — a good o large number of...
un buen trozo de... — a nice big piece of...
7) iró¡buen conductor! — a fine driver you are!, some driver you are!
¡esa sí que es buena! — that's a good one!
¡buena la has liado o hecho! — you've really gone and done it now!
¡en buen lío me he metido! — I've got myself into a fine mess!
¡estaría bueno! — * I should hope not!
estaría bueno que... — it would be just great if...
luego verás lo que es bueno — * then you'll see
le pusieron bueno — * (=lo pegaron) they beat the living daylights out of him *; (=lo criticaron) they slagged him off *
8) [en saludos]¡buenas! — hello!
buenas tardes — [a primera hora] good afternoon; [más tarde] good evening
¿qué hay de bueno? — what's new?
9)por las buenas —
si no me obedeces por las buenas, tendrás que hacerlo por las malas — you can either do as I say willingly, or I'll have to force you to do it
2.ADV¡bueno! — all right!, O.K.!; Méx (Telec) hello!
bueno, pues... — well...
bueno, resulta que... — well, it so happens that...
bueno, ¿y qué? — well, so what?, well?
¡pero bueno, cómo puedes ser tan bruto! — honestly, how can you be so stupid!
pero bueno, no nos vamos a meter en historias — but anyway, let's not go into this
3. SM / F1)el bueno — [de la película] the goody *, the good guy *
2)* * *I- na adjetivo[ buen is used before masculine singular nouns]1)a) [ser] ( de calidad) <hotel/producto> goodb) ( valioso) goodbuenos consejos — good o useful advice
c) (válido, correcto) <razón/excusa> goodbueno está lo bueno (pero no lo demasiado) — (fam) you can have too much of a good thing
2)a) [ser] ( competente) <médico/alumno> goodser bueno para algo: es muy buena para los negocios — she's got a very good head for business
b) <padre/marido/amigo> goodc) (eficaz, efectivo) <remedio/método> goodes bueno para la gripe/los dolores de cabeza — it's good for the flu/headaches
3) ( favorable) <oferta/suerte> gooden las buenas — (CS) in the good times
estar de buenas — ( de buen humor) (fam) to be in a good mood; ( afortunado) (Col fam) to be lucky
4) [ser] ( conveniente) good5) (ingenioso, divertido) <chiste/idea> good, great (colloq)lo bueno fue que... — the funny thing was...
6)a) ( agradable) niceser bueno — to be good, be nice; (- de algo en particular)
estar bueno — to be good, be nice
c)qué bueno! — (AmL) great!
7) [estar] ( en buen estado)esta leche no está buena — this milk is off o sour
¿este pescado estará bueno? — do you think this fish is all right?
8) [estar] (fam) ( sexualmente atractivo)está muy buena — she's gorgeous (colloq)
está buenísimo — he's really gorgeous o hunky (colloq)
9) (saludable, sano) <costumbre/alimentación> goodbueno y sano — (Chi) ( sin novedad) safe and sound; ( sobrio) sober
10) (en fórmulas, saludos) goodbuenos días! or (RPl) buen día! — good morning
buenas tardes! — ( temprano) good afternoon; ( más tarde) good evening
buenas noches! — ( al llegar) good evening; ( al despedirse) good night
buen provecho! — enjoy your meal, bon appetit
de buenas a primeras — ( de repente) suddenly
11)a) [ser] ( en sentido ético) goodb) [ser] < niño> good12) (iró & fam)estaría bueno que ahora dijera que no! — it'd be just great if he said no now! (iro & colloq)
de los buenos/de las buenas — (fam)
13) (delante del n) ( uso enfático)14)un buen día se va a cansar y... — one day o one of these days she's going to get fed up and...
un buen día llegó y dijo... — one (fine) day she came home and said...
•II- na masculino, femeninoa) (hum o leng infantil) (en películas, cuentos) goody (colloq)b) (bonachón, buenazo)IIIel bueno de Juan/la buena de Pilar — good old Juan/Pilar
1)a) (expresando conformidad, asentimiento) OK (colloq), all right¿un café? - bueno — coffee? - OK o all right
b) (expresando duda, indecisión, escepticismo) wellbueno... ¿qué quieres que te diga? — well... what can I say?
c) ( expresando resignación)bueno, otra vez será — never mind, maybe next time
2)a) ( expresando irritación)bueno, se acabó a la cama! — right, that's it, bed!
pero, bueno ¿lo quiere o no? — well, do you want it or not?
y bueno! ¿qué querías que hiciera? — (RPl) well, what did you expect me to do?
b) (expresando sorpresa, desagrado) (well) really!bueno! esto era lo único que faltaba — (iró) oh, great! that's all we needed (iro)
3)a) ( introduciendo o reanudando un tema) now then, right thenbueno, ¿dónde estábamos? — now (then) o right (then), where were we?
b) ( calificando lo expresado) wellno es un lugar turístico, bueno, no lo era — it isn't a tourist resort, well o at least, it didn't use to be
4) (Méx) ( al contestar el teléfono)* * *= fantastic, good [better -comp., best -sup.], neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], nice, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], seemly, decent, creditable, fantastical, good-natured, good-hearted, kind [kinder -comp., kindest -sup.].Ex. GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.Ex. A good thesaurus is a list that has been compiled to serve in the retrieval environment in which it is called upon to operate.Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.Ex. One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said ' Nice tits, uh?'.Ex. Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex. They were the first cloth bindings that were intended to compete with paper boards as seemly but inexpensive covers for ordinary books.Ex. At present, the Internet's international expansion is hampered by the lack of a good supporting infrastructure, namely a decent telephone system.Ex. Maybe there is not creditable model, but a lot of publishers are trying to be the onw who discovers the best approach.Ex. Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex. The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.Ex. Relaxing, joking and just being around guys and gals who are good-hearted people was just the ticket we needed.Ex. I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.----* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* acabarse la buena racha = the good times + run out.* acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* actuar de buena fe = act in + good faith.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* algo bueno = a good thing.* amante de la buena bebida = drink enthusiast.* amante de la buena mesa = food enthusiast.* apartarse del buen camino = go off + the rails, stray from + the straight and narrow.* buen = good [better -comp., best -sup.].* buena calidad = goodness.* buena causa = good cause.* buena comida, la = good food.* buena compañía = good company.* buena compra = good buy.* buena condición física = physical fitness.* buena decisión = good judgement.* buena disposición = good nature, goodwill [good will], readiness.* Posesivo + buena estrella = Posesivo + lucky star.* buena fama = well respected, good repute, good reputation.* buena fe = goodwill [good will].* buena forma física = fitness, physical fitness.* buena fortuna = good fortune.* buena idea = cool idea.* buena influencia = good influence.* buen ajuste = good fit.* buen amigo = good friend.* buena oferta = good deal.* buena racha = winning streak.* buena relación = rapport.* buena relación calidad-precio = value for money.* buena reputación = well respected, good repute, good reputation.* buena salud = good health.* buenas costumbres = propriety, mores, decorum.* buenas noticas, las = good word, the.* buenas noticias = glad tidings.* buenas prácticas = best practices.* buena suerte = good luck!, good fortune, good luck.* ¡buena suerte! = break a leg!.* buena suma de dinero = hefty sum of money.* buenas vibraciones = vibrations, good vibes.* buena tierra = good soil.* buena vecindad = neighbourliness [neighborliness, -USA].* buena vida = good life.* buena voluntad = goodwill [good will].* buen camino, el = straight and narrow (path), the.* buen carácter = good humour.* buen comedor = hearty eater.* buen estado físico = fitness, physical fitness.* buen funcionamiento = smooth-running.* buen gusto, el = good taste.* buen humor = cheerfulness, good humour.* buen juicio = good judgement.* bueno de la película, el = good guy, the.* bueno, el = good guy, the.* Buenos Aires = Buenos Aires.* buenos días = good morning.* buenos, los = goodies, the.* buenos propósitos de Año Nuevo = New Year's resolution.* buenos tiempos = good times.* buen partido = eligible party, eligible bachelor.* buen ritmo de aprendizaje = learning curve.* buen rollo = good vibes.* buen samaritano = good samaritan.* buen sitio para pescar = fishing spot.* buen tiempo = fair weather.* buen tirador = good shot.* buen tocho de dinero = hefty sum of money.* buen trabajador = hard worker.* causar buena impresión = impress, come across.* causar una buena primera impresión = make + a good first impression.* código de buenas prácticas = code of practice, code of good practice.* comenzar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* comenzar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing.* con buena fama = respected.* con buena reputación = respected, reputable.* con buenas conexiones = well-connected.* con buenas intenciones = in good faith, well-intentioned, well-intended, well-meaning.* con buen gusto = tastefully.* con buen humor = good-humouredly.* con buenos contactos = well-connected.* con buenos modales = politely.* conseguir una buena formación en = get + a good grounding on.* con tan buenos resultados = to such good effect.* contar con el visto bueno = meet with + approval.* contar con + Posesivo + visto bueno = meet + Posesivo + approval.* continuar con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* con una buena financiación = well-funded.* con una buena plantilla = well-staffed.* con un buen nivel = fluent.* cosecha extraordinariamente buena = bumper crop.* crear una buena impresión en = make + a good impression on.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar el visto bueno = approve.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* de buena calidad = good-quality.* de buena disposición = good-natured.* de buena fama = of good repute.* de buena fe = bona fide, in good faith.* de buena manera = good-humouredly, good-humoured.* de buena reputación = of good repute.* de buenas = on good terms.* de buenas a primeras = right off the bat, suddenly, without warning, all of a sudden, just like that.* de buena vecindad = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].* de buena voluntad = in good faith.* de buen corazón = kind-hearted, good-hearted, big-hearted.* de buen grado = willing, good-humouredly, good-humoured, good-naturedly.* de buen gusto = tasteful.* de buen humor = good-humouredly, good-humoured, in good humour.* de buenos modales = well-mannered.* de buen vecino = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].* de buen ver = good looking.* dejar a la buena de Dios = leave + Nombre + out in the cold.* dejar (un) buen sabor de boca = leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth.* desempeñar una buena función = produce + the goods.* desviarse del buen camino = go off + the rails.* difundir buena imagen de = earn + credit for.* disfrutar de buena salud = be in good health.* echar una buena bronca = give + Nombre + a good roasting.* el bueno de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.* el cielo rojo al atardecer augura buen tiempo, el cielo rojo al amanecer aug = red sky at night, (shepherd/sailor)'s delight, red sky in the morning, (shepherd/sailor)'s warning.* empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buena forma = in good nick.* en buena parte = for the most part.* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.* en sus buenos tiempos = in + Posesivo + heyday.* entrar con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* estar de buen humor = be high.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar en estado de buena esperanza = have + a bun in the oven, be up the spout.* estar tan bueno que no se puede dejar de comer = moreish.* estudiante con buenas notas = high achiever.* ganar un buen sueldo = make + good money, earn + good money.* hacer buenas migas = hit it off.* hacer buen uso de Algo = put to + good use.* hacer un buen trabajo = do + a good job.* ir por buen camino = be on the right track.* ir por el buen camino = be right on track.* la buena noticia = the good news.* llever a buen término = bring to + a close.* lo bueno de = the beauty of.* lo bueno es que = the good news is (that)..., on the positive side, on the bright side.* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.* lo bueno y lo malo = the rights and wrongs.* lo que es bueno para uno es bueno para otro = what's good for the goose is good for the gander, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.* los buenos tiempos = the good old days.* luchar por una buena causa = fight + the good fight.* mamá pija y tía buena = yummy mummy.* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.* más bueno que un pan = as good as gold.* más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer = better the devil you know (than the devil you don't).* no andar en nada bueno = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* no apartarse del buen camino = keep on + the right track.* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.* no ser tan bueno como se dice = not + it's cracked up to be.* no tan bueno = not-so-good.* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* no ver buenos ojos = not take + kindly to.* obrar de buena fe = act in + good faith.* obras son amores y no buenas razones = actions speak louder than words.* otro bueno + Nombre = the next best + Nombre.* parecer bueno = look + good.* Participio Pasado + bastante bueno = decently + Participio Pasado.* pasar un buen rato = disport + Reflexivo.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* por buena dirección = a step in the right direction.* por buen camino = a step in the right direction.* por las buenas o por las malas = by hook or by crook.* presentar un buen aspecto = look + good.* provisto de buenos fondos = stockholding.* que no haya noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* quitarse un (buen) peso de encima = get + a (real) weight off + Posesivo + chest.* racha de buena suerte = winning streak.* realizar una buena labor = produce + the goods.* recibir + Posesivo + visto bueno = meet + Posesivo + approval.* saber de buena boca = have + it on good word.* saber de buena tinta = have + it on good word.* seguir con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* seguir el buen camino = keep on + the right track, keep on + the straight and narrow.* seguir por el buen camino = keep out of + trouble, keep on + the right track.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.* ser bueno en = be good at.* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* ser muy buena señal = bode + well.* ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.* ser una buena época = be a good time.* ser una buena ocasión para + Infinitivo = be a good time to + Infinitivo.* ser un buen chico = be a sport.* ser un buen comedor = be a hearty eater.* ser un momento tan bueno como cualqu = be as good a time as any.* si hace buen tiempo = weather permitting.* tan bueno como ningún otro = as good as any.* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.* tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.* tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.* tener una buena disposición = be well disposed.* tener un buen aspecto = look + good.* tener un buen concepto de Alguien = hold in + high regard.* tener un buen día = have + a good day.* tener un buen saque = be a hearty eater.* terminarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* tía buena = hottie [hotty], crumpet.* tierra buena = good soil.* tío bueno = stud, hunk, hunk of a man, hottie [hotty].* tomarse Algo de buen grado = take + Nombre + in good humour.* una buena alternativa a = the next best thing to.* una buena cantidad de = a fair amount of.* una buena cosa = a good thing.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* una buena parte de = a large measure of, a good deal of, a great deal of.* una buena pesca = a good catch.* un buen lugar de partida = a good place to start.* un buen número de = a good number of.* un buen partido = a good catch.* usar Algo con buen provecho = use + Nombre + to good advantage.* venir con buenas intenciones = come in + peace.* visto bueno = approval, endorsement, seal of approval.* * *I- na adjetivo[ buen is used before masculine singular nouns]1)a) [ser] ( de calidad) <hotel/producto> goodb) ( valioso) goodbuenos consejos — good o useful advice
c) (válido, correcto) <razón/excusa> goodbueno está lo bueno (pero no lo demasiado) — (fam) you can have too much of a good thing
2)a) [ser] ( competente) <médico/alumno> goodser bueno para algo: es muy buena para los negocios — she's got a very good head for business
b) <padre/marido/amigo> goodc) (eficaz, efectivo) <remedio/método> goodes bueno para la gripe/los dolores de cabeza — it's good for the flu/headaches
3) ( favorable) <oferta/suerte> gooden las buenas — (CS) in the good times
estar de buenas — ( de buen humor) (fam) to be in a good mood; ( afortunado) (Col fam) to be lucky
4) [ser] ( conveniente) good5) (ingenioso, divertido) <chiste/idea> good, great (colloq)lo bueno fue que... — the funny thing was...
6)a) ( agradable) niceser bueno — to be good, be nice; (- de algo en particular)
estar bueno — to be good, be nice
c)qué bueno! — (AmL) great!
7) [estar] ( en buen estado)esta leche no está buena — this milk is off o sour
¿este pescado estará bueno? — do you think this fish is all right?
8) [estar] (fam) ( sexualmente atractivo)está muy buena — she's gorgeous (colloq)
está buenísimo — he's really gorgeous o hunky (colloq)
9) (saludable, sano) <costumbre/alimentación> goodbueno y sano — (Chi) ( sin novedad) safe and sound; ( sobrio) sober
10) (en fórmulas, saludos) goodbuenos días! or (RPl) buen día! — good morning
buenas tardes! — ( temprano) good afternoon; ( más tarde) good evening
buenas noches! — ( al llegar) good evening; ( al despedirse) good night
buen provecho! — enjoy your meal, bon appetit
de buenas a primeras — ( de repente) suddenly
11)a) [ser] ( en sentido ético) goodb) [ser] < niño> good12) (iró & fam)estaría bueno que ahora dijera que no! — it'd be just great if he said no now! (iro & colloq)
de los buenos/de las buenas — (fam)
13) (delante del n) ( uso enfático)14)un buen día se va a cansar y... — one day o one of these days she's going to get fed up and...
un buen día llegó y dijo... — one (fine) day she came home and said...
•II- na masculino, femeninoa) (hum o leng infantil) (en películas, cuentos) goody (colloq)b) (bonachón, buenazo)IIIel bueno de Juan/la buena de Pilar — good old Juan/Pilar
1)a) (expresando conformidad, asentimiento) OK (colloq), all right¿un café? - bueno — coffee? - OK o all right
b) (expresando duda, indecisión, escepticismo) wellbueno... ¿qué quieres que te diga? — well... what can I say?
c) ( expresando resignación)bueno, otra vez será — never mind, maybe next time
2)a) ( expresando irritación)bueno, se acabó a la cama! — right, that's it, bed!
pero, bueno ¿lo quiere o no? — well, do you want it or not?
y bueno! ¿qué querías que hiciera? — (RPl) well, what did you expect me to do?
b) (expresando sorpresa, desagrado) (well) really!bueno! esto era lo único que faltaba — (iró) oh, great! that's all we needed (iro)
3)a) ( introduciendo o reanudando un tema) now then, right thenbueno, ¿dónde estábamos? — now (then) o right (then), where were we?
b) ( calificando lo expresado) wellno es un lugar turístico, bueno, no lo era — it isn't a tourist resort, well o at least, it didn't use to be
4) (Méx) ( al contestar el teléfono)* * *el bueno(n.) = good guy, theEx: From the viewpoint of periodical prices, learned society publishers are the ' good guys' and libraries should switch from commercial publishers to learned society publishers in order to reduce costs.
= fantastic, good [better -comp., best -sup.], neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], nice, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], seemly, decent, creditable, fantastical, good-natured, good-hearted, kind [kinder -comp., kindest -sup.].Ex: GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.
Ex: A good thesaurus is a list that has been compiled to serve in the retrieval environment in which it is called upon to operate.Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.Ex: One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said ' Nice tits, uh?'.Ex: Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex: They were the first cloth bindings that were intended to compete with paper boards as seemly but inexpensive covers for ordinary books.Ex: At present, the Internet's international expansion is hampered by the lack of a good supporting infrastructure, namely a decent telephone system.Ex: Maybe there is not creditable model, but a lot of publishers are trying to be the onw who discovers the best approach.Ex: Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex: The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.Ex: Relaxing, joking and just being around guys and gals who are good-hearted people was just the ticket we needed.Ex: I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* acabarse la buena racha = the good times + run out.* acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* actuar de buena fe = act in + good faith.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* algo bueno = a good thing.* amante de la buena bebida = drink enthusiast.* amante de la buena mesa = food enthusiast.* apartarse del buen camino = go off + the rails, stray from + the straight and narrow.* buen = good [better -comp., best -sup.].* buena calidad = goodness.* buena causa = good cause.* buena comida, la = good food.* buena compañía = good company.* buena compra = good buy.* buena condición física = physical fitness.* buena decisión = good judgement.* buena disposición = good nature, goodwill [good will], readiness.* Posesivo + buena estrella = Posesivo + lucky star.* buena fama = well respected, good repute, good reputation.* buena fe = goodwill [good will].* buena forma física = fitness, physical fitness.* buena fortuna = good fortune.* buena idea = cool idea.* buena influencia = good influence.* buen ajuste = good fit.* buen amigo = good friend.* buena oferta = good deal.* buena racha = winning streak.* buena relación = rapport.* buena relación calidad-precio = value for money.* buena reputación = well respected, good repute, good reputation.* buena salud = good health.* buenas costumbres = propriety, mores, decorum.* buenas noticas, las = good word, the.* buenas noticias = glad tidings.* buenas prácticas = best practices.* buena suerte = good luck!, good fortune, good luck.* ¡buena suerte! = break a leg!.* buena suma de dinero = hefty sum of money.* buenas vibraciones = vibrations, good vibes.* buena tierra = good soil.* buena vecindad = neighbourliness [neighborliness, -USA].* buena vida = good life.* buena voluntad = goodwill [good will].* buen camino, el = straight and narrow (path), the.* buen carácter = good humour.* buen comedor = hearty eater.* buen estado físico = fitness, physical fitness.* buen funcionamiento = smooth-running.* buen gusto, el = good taste.* buen humor = cheerfulness, good humour.* buen juicio = good judgement.* bueno de la película, el = good guy, the.* bueno, el = good guy, the.* Buenos Aires = Buenos Aires.* buenos días = good morning.* buenos, los = goodies, the.* buenos propósitos de Año Nuevo = New Year's resolution.* buenos tiempos = good times.* buen partido = eligible party, eligible bachelor.* buen ritmo de aprendizaje = learning curve.* buen rollo = good vibes.* buen samaritano = good samaritan.* buen sitio para pescar = fishing spot.* buen tiempo = fair weather.* buen tirador = good shot.* buen tocho de dinero = hefty sum of money.* buen trabajador = hard worker.* causar buena impresión = impress, come across.* causar una buena primera impresión = make + a good first impression.* código de buenas prácticas = code of practice, code of good practice.* comenzar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* comenzar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing.* con buena fama = respected.* con buena reputación = respected, reputable.* con buenas conexiones = well-connected.* con buenas intenciones = in good faith, well-intentioned, well-intended, well-meaning.* con buen gusto = tastefully.* con buen humor = good-humouredly.* con buenos contactos = well-connected.* con buenos modales = politely.* conseguir una buena formación en = get + a good grounding on.* con tan buenos resultados = to such good effect.* contar con el visto bueno = meet with + approval.* contar con + Posesivo + visto bueno = meet + Posesivo + approval.* continuar con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* con una buena financiación = well-funded.* con una buena plantilla = well-staffed.* con un buen nivel = fluent.* cosecha extraordinariamente buena = bumper crop.* crear una buena impresión en = make + a good impression on.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar el visto bueno = approve.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* de buena calidad = good-quality.* de buena disposición = good-natured.* de buena fama = of good repute.* de buena fe = bona fide, in good faith.* de buena manera = good-humouredly, good-humoured.* de buena reputación = of good repute.* de buenas = on good terms.* de buenas a primeras = right off the bat, suddenly, without warning, all of a sudden, just like that.* de buena vecindad = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].* de buena voluntad = in good faith.* de buen corazón = kind-hearted, good-hearted, big-hearted.* de buen grado = willing, good-humouredly, good-humoured, good-naturedly.* de buen gusto = tasteful.* de buen humor = good-humouredly, good-humoured, in good humour.* de buenos modales = well-mannered.* de buen vecino = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].* de buen ver = good looking.* dejar a la buena de Dios = leave + Nombre + out in the cold.* dejar (un) buen sabor de boca = leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth.* desempeñar una buena función = produce + the goods.* desviarse del buen camino = go off + the rails.* difundir buena imagen de = earn + credit for.* disfrutar de buena salud = be in good health.* echar una buena bronca = give + Nombre + a good roasting.* el bueno de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.* el cielo rojo al atardecer augura buen tiempo, el cielo rojo al amanecer aug = red sky at night, (shepherd/sailor)'s delight, red sky in the morning, (shepherd/sailor)'s warning.* empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buena forma = in good nick.* en buena parte = for the most part.* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.* en sus buenos tiempos = in + Posesivo + heyday.* entrar con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.* estar de buen humor = be high.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar en estado de buena esperanza = have + a bun in the oven, be up the spout.* estar tan bueno que no se puede dejar de comer = moreish.* estudiante con buenas notas = high achiever.* ganar un buen sueldo = make + good money, earn + good money.* hacer buenas migas = hit it off.* hacer buen uso de Algo = put to + good use.* hacer un buen trabajo = do + a good job.* ir por buen camino = be on the right track.* ir por el buen camino = be right on track.* la buena noticia = the good news.* llever a buen término = bring to + a close.* lo bueno de = the beauty of.* lo bueno es que = the good news is (that)..., on the positive side, on the bright side.* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.* lo bueno y lo malo = the rights and wrongs.* lo que es bueno para uno es bueno para otro = what's good for the goose is good for the gander, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.* los buenos tiempos = the good old days.* luchar por una buena causa = fight + the good fight.* mamá pija y tía buena = yummy mummy.* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.* más bueno que un pan = as good as gold.* más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer = better the devil you know (than the devil you don't).* no andar en nada bueno = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* no apartarse del buen camino = keep on + the right track.* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.* no ser tan bueno como se dice = not + it's cracked up to be.* no tan bueno = not-so-good.* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* no ver buenos ojos = not take + kindly to.* obrar de buena fe = act in + good faith.* obras son amores y no buenas razones = actions speak louder than words.* otro bueno + Nombre = the next best + Nombre.* parecer bueno = look + good.* Participio Pasado + bastante bueno = decently + Participio Pasado.* pasar un buen rato = disport + Reflexivo.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* por buena dirección = a step in the right direction.* por buen camino = a step in the right direction.* por las buenas o por las malas = by hook or by crook.* presentar un buen aspecto = look + good.* provisto de buenos fondos = stockholding.* que no haya noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* quitarse un (buen) peso de encima = get + a (real) weight off + Posesivo + chest.* racha de buena suerte = winning streak.* realizar una buena labor = produce + the goods.* recibir + Posesivo + visto bueno = meet + Posesivo + approval.* saber de buena boca = have + it on good word.* saber de buena tinta = have + it on good word.* seguir con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* seguir el buen camino = keep on + the right track, keep on + the straight and narrow.* seguir por el buen camino = keep out of + trouble, keep on + the right track.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.* ser bueno en = be good at.* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* ser muy buena señal = bode + well.* ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.* ser una buena época = be a good time.* ser una buena ocasión para + Infinitivo = be a good time to + Infinitivo.* ser un buen chico = be a sport.* ser un buen comedor = be a hearty eater.* ser un momento tan bueno como cualqu = be as good a time as any.* si hace buen tiempo = weather permitting.* tan bueno como ningún otro = as good as any.* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.* tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.* tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.* tener una buena disposición = be well disposed.* tener un buen aspecto = look + good.* tener un buen concepto de Alguien = hold in + high regard.* tener un buen día = have + a good day.* tener un buen saque = be a hearty eater.* terminarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* tía buena = hottie [hotty], crumpet.* tierra buena = good soil.* tío bueno = stud, hunk, hunk of a man, hottie [hotty].* tomarse Algo de buen grado = take + Nombre + in good humour.* una buena alternativa a = the next best thing to.* una buena cantidad de = a fair amount of.* una buena cosa = a good thing.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* una buena parte de = a large measure of, a good deal of, a great deal of.* una buena pesca = a good catch.* un buen lugar de partida = a good place to start.* un buen número de = a good number of.* un buen partido = a good catch.* usar Algo con buen provecho = use + Nombre + to good advantage.* venir con buenas intenciones = come in + peace.* visto bueno = approval, endorsement, seal of approval.* * *A1 [ SER] (de calidad) ‹hotel/producto› goodtiene buena memoria she has a good memorysiempre lleva ropa buena he always wears good-quality clotheshizo un buen trabajo she did a good job¿es bueno o de bisutería? is it real or imitation?lo bueno si breve dos veces bueno brevity is the soul of wit2 (valioso) good¡qué buena idea! what a good idea!me dio muy buenos consejos she gave me (some) very good o useful advice3 (válido, correcto) ‹razón/excusa› good¿tienes buena hora or hora buena? do you have the right o correct time?la bola fue buena the ball was inbueno está lo bueno (pero no lo demasiado) ( fam); you can have too much of a good thingB1 [ SER] (competente) ‹médico/alumno› goodcomo secretaria es muy buena she's a very good secretaryes muy buena en francés she's very good at French2 ‹padre/marido/amigo› good3 (eficaz, efectivo) ‹remedio/método› good ser bueno PARA algo to be good for sthes bueno para el hígado it's good for the liverC (favorable) ‹oferta/suerte› goodtraigo buenas noticias I have good news (for you)la novela tuvo muy buena crítica the novel got very good reviews o was very well reviewedestán en buena posición económica they're comfortably offen las buenas (CS); in the good timesestar en la buena (CS); to be having a lucky streak, be on a run of good luckhoy no estoy en la buena it's not my lucky daypor las buenas: si no lo hace por las buenas … if he won't do it willingly …intenta convencerlo por las buenas try persuading him nicelyD [ SER] (conveniente) goodno es buena hora para llamar it's not a good time to phonesería bueno que hablaras con él it would be a good idea o thing if you spoke to himno es bueno comer tanto it isn't good for you to eat so muchE (ingenioso, divertido) ‹chiste/idea› good, great ( colloq)lo bueno fue que ella tampoco tenía ni idea the funny thing was she didn't have a clue eitherF1 (agradable) nice¡qué buena pinta tiene esa ensalada! that salad looks delicious o really goodhace muy buen tiempo the weather's lovely o very nicehace bueno ( Esp); it's a nice day2 (agradable al paladar — en general) ser bueno; to be delicious, be nice (— de algo en particular) estar bueno; to be good, be delicious, be niceel guacamole es buenísimo guacamole is delicious o really nice¡qué buena está la carne/esta pera! the meat/this pear is deliciousla paella no te quedó or salió tan buena como la última vez the paella didn't turn out as well as last time3¡qué bueno! ( AmL); great!¡qué bueno que se te ocurrió traerlo! it's a good thing you thought of bringing itG [ ESTAR](en buen estado): esta leche no está buena this milk is off o has gone offestos zapatos todavía están buenos these shoes are still OK o still have some wear in them¿este pescado estará bueno? do you think this fish is all right?H [ ESTAR] ( fam)(sexualmente atractivo): está muy buena she's quite a looker (sl), she's gorgeous ( colloq), she's a bit of all right ( BrE sl)está buenísimo he's really gorgeous o dishy o hunky ( colloq), he's a real looker (sl), he's a bit of all right ( BrE sl)I(saludable, sano): tiene muy buen semblante she looks very wellháblale por el oído bueno speak to him in his good earaún no está bueno del todo ( Esp); he still hasn't recovered completely o isn't completely betterJ (en fórmulas, saludos) good¡buenos días! or ( RPl) ¡buen día! good morning¡buenas tardes! (temprano) good afternoon; (más tarde) good evening¡buenas noches! (al llegar) good evening; (al despedirse) good nightdale las buenas noches a la abuela say good night to Grandma¡buen viaje! have a good journey!¡buen provecho! enjoy your meal, bon appetitde buenas a primeras (de repente) suddenly, all of a sudden, without warningno lo puedo decidir así, de buenas a primeras I can't make up my mind just like thatA [ SER] (en sentido ético) ‹persona› good; ‹conducta/obra/acción› goodfueron muy buenos conmigo they were very good to meun buen hombre a good mandígame, buen hombre … tell me, my good man …B [ SER] ‹niño› goodsé buenito y no hagas ruido be a good little boy and don't make any noiseA ( iró fam):¡estás tú buena si crees que te va a ayudar! you must be crazy if you think he's going to help you¡estaría bueno que ahora dijera que no! it'd be just great if he said no now! ( iro colloq)¡en buena nos hemos metido! this is a fine mess we've got(ten) ourselves intode los buenos/de las buenas ( fam): nos echó un sermón de los buenos she gave us a real dressing-down ( colloq)B ( delante del n)(uso enfático): se llevó un buen susto she got a terrible frightlo que necesita es una buena paliza what he needs is a good thrashingse metió en un buen lío he got himself into a fine messtodavía nos falta un buen trecho we still have a fair way to gouna buena cantidad a lot, a fair amountCun buen día one dayun buen día se va a cansar y … one day o one of these days she's going to get fed up and …un buen día llegó y dijo … one (fine) day she came home and said …Compuestos:feminine physical fitnessestá en muy buenoa forma she's very fit, she's in very good shapela buenoa mesa good cookinges un amante de la buenoa mesa he's a lover of good food o cookingla Buenoa Nueva the Good News¡buenoa pieza resultó ser Ernesto! a fine one o a right one Ernesto turned out to be! ( colloq)la buenoa vida the good lifemasculine good nameel Buen Pastor the good Shepherdmasculine, femininelos buenos y los malos the goodies and the baddies ( colloq hum), the good guys and the bad guys ( colloq)2(bonachón, buenazo): el bueno de Juan/la buena de Pilar good old Juan/PilarA1 (expresando conformidad, asentimiento) OK ( colloq), all right¿un café? — bueno coffee? — OK o all right2 (expresando duda, indecisión) well3(expresando resignación): bueno, otra vez será never mind, maybe next time4 (expresando escepticismo) well5 (intentando calmar a algn) okay, all rightbueno, bueno, tranquilízate okay, okay, calm down o all right, calm downB1(expresando irritación): bueno, se acabó, ¡a la cama! right, that's it, bed!¡bueno, ya está bien! ¡os calláis los dos! right, that's enough, be quiet the pair of you!pero, bueno, ¿lo quiere o no lo quiere? well, do you want it or not?¡y bueno! ¿qué querías que hiciera? ( RPl); well, what did you expect me to do?2 (expresando sorpresa, desagrado) (well) really!¡bueno!, ¿qué manera de hablar es ésa? really! that's no way to talk!C1 (introduciendo o reanudando un tema) now then, right thenbueno, ¿dónde estábamos? now (then) o right (then), where were we?2(calificando lo expresado): no es un lugar turístico, bueno, no lo era it isn't a tourist resort, well o at least o at any rate, it didn't use to beera amarillo, bueno, más bien naranja it was yellow; well, actually it was more like orangeD* * *
bueno 1◊ -na adjetivo buen is used before masculine singular nouns
1 [ser]
la buena mesa good cooking
◊ es bueno para la gripe/los dolores de cabeza it's good for the flu/headaches
◊ un buen padre/amigo he's a good father/friend;
es muy buena en francés she's very good at French;
es buena para los negocios she's got a good head for business
◊ fueron muy buenos conmigo they were very good o kind to me
no es bueno comer tanto it isn't good to eat so much;
es bueno para la salud it's good for your health;
su inglés es bueno her English is good
2
( en particular)
el guacamole es buenísimo guacamole is really good;
esta sopa está muy buena this soup is very good
3 [estar]
◊ esta leche no está buena this milk is off o sourb) (fam) ( sexualmente atractivo):
4 (saludable, sano) ‹costumbre/alimentación› good;
5
◊ ¡buenos días! good morning;
¡buenas tardes! ( temprano) good afternoon;
( más tarde) good evening;◊ ¡buenas noches! ( al llegar) good evening;
( al despedirse) good night;◊ ¡buen viaje! have a good trip!;
¡buen provecho! enjoy your meal
un buen día one dayc)◊ ¡qué bueno! (AmL) greatd)
por las buenas willingly
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
b) (bonachón, buenazo):◊ el bueno de Juan/la buena de Pilar good old Juan/Pilar
bueno 2 interjección
1
(— conformidad) OK (colloq), all right;◊ ¿un café? — bueno coffee? — OK o all rightb) ( expresando resignación):◊ bueno, otra vez será never mind, maybe next timec) ( expresando irritación):◊ bueno, se acabó ¡a la cama! right, that's it, bed!;
¡y bueno! ¿qué querías que hiciera? (RPl) well, what did you expect me to do?
2 (Méx) ( al contestar el teléfono)◊ ¡bueno! hello
bueno,-a
I adjetivo
1 good
un café muy bueno, a very good coffee
2 (bondadoso, bonachón) good, kind: es muy buena persona, she's a very kind soul
3 (saludable) well, in good health: el niño se pondrá bueno en unos días, the child will be well again in a few days
4 Meteor (apacible) good
hoy hace muy buena noche, it's a lovely night tonight
5 (rico, sabroso) good, nice: la cena estaba muy buena, the dinner was delicious
6 (conveniente, provechoso) good: no es bueno que leas con esa luz, it's not good for you to read in this light
sería bueno que nos reuniéramos los lunes, it would be a good idea if we met on Mondays
7 (grande) considerable: un buen montón de dinero, a considerable amount of money
8 fam (macizo) gorgeous, sexy: Javier está muy bueno, Javier's gorgeous
9 irón fine, real: armó un buen jaleo, he kicked up quite a fuss
¡en buen lío nos hemos metido!, that's a fine mess we've got ourselves into!
II sustantivo masculino y femenino (cándido, buenazo) el bueno de Pedro, good old Pedro
III exclamación ¡bueno!, (vale) all right, OK
(sorpresa) ¡bueno!, no me digas que te vas a casar, well!, don't tell me you're getting married!
♦ Locuciones: ¡buena la hemos hecho!, that's done it!
¡buenas!, hello!
dar algo por bueno, to approve sthg
estar de buenas, to be in a good mood
¡estaría bueno!, I should jolly well hope not!
librarse de una buena, to get off scot free
de buenas a primeras, suddenly, all at once
por las buenas, willingly
' bueno' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
admitir
- buen
- buena
- campeonato
- canela
- en
- enrollada
- enrollado
- estar
- estival
- excedente
- fantástica
- fantástico
- formidable
- infravalorar
- infravalorarse
- inmejorable
- magistral
- más
- mejor
- pan
- redundar
- saber
- saludable
- vista
- visto
- antología
- cara
- conmigo
- decir
- igualmente
- ir
- malo
- rollo
- ser
- súper
- y
English:
anyhow
- approval
- as
- assent
- beauty
- bright
- brilliant
- censor
- clear
- conducive
- connotation
- crush
- decent
- devil
- endorse
- endorsement
- fair
- fine
- good
- hot
- hunk
- indifferent
- nearly
- nice
- OK
- okay
- quite
- reasonable
- right
- satisfying
- seal
- short
- so
- something
- such
- sweet
- thick
- tick
- to
- upside
- well
- wind
- worthy
- allow
- all right
- anyway
- be
- better
- bill
- charitable
* * *bueno, -a buen is used instead of bueno before masculine singular nouns (e.g. buen hombre good man). The comparative form of bueno is mejor (better), and the superlative form is el mejor (masculine) or la mejor (feminine) (the best).♦ adj1. [en general] good;tu hijo es muy buen estudiante your son's a very good student;hacer ejercicio es bueno para la salud exercise is good for your health;la cena estaba muy buena the meal was very good;una buena oportunidad a good opportunity;los buenos tiempos the good times;¿tienes hora buena? do you have the right time?;el juez de silla señaló que la bola fue/no fue buena the umpire said the ball was good/called the ball out;golpeó la pelota con la pierna buena he struck the ball with his stronger foot;tener buena acogida to be well received;tener buen aspecto [persona] to look well;[cosa] to look good;ir por buen camino to be on the right track;tener buen concepto de to think highly of;creo que éste no es un buen momento para decírselo I don't think this is a good time to tell her;lo bueno si breve dos veces bueno you can have too much of a good thingel buen salvaje the noble savage;el buen samaritano the Good Samaritan2. [bondadoso, amable] kind, good;ser bueno con alguien to be good to sb;¡sé bueno! be good!3. [curado, sano] well, all right;ya estoy bueno I'm all right now;todavía no estoy bueno del todo I'm not completely better o recovered yet;ponerse bueno to get well4. [apacible] nice, fine;buen tiempo good o fine weather;hizo buen tiempo the weather was good;Esp¿hace bueno ahí fuera? is it nice out?5. [aprovechable] all right;[comida] fresh;esta lecha no está buena this milk is bad o offuna buena cantidad de comida a good o considerable amount of food;tiene una buena cantidad de libros she has a large amount of books, she has quite a few books;un buen susto a real fright;un buen lío a real o fine mess;un buen día se va a llevar un disgusto one of these days she's going to get a nasty shock;le cayó una buena reprimenda he got a stern ticking-off;le pegó un puñetazo de los buenos he punched her really hard, he gave her an almighty punch¡qué bueno está tu vecino! your neighbour's gorgeous o a real hunk!¡bueno es lo bueno! enough's enough!;¡bueno está! that's enough!;¡buen amigo te has echado! some friend he is!;¡buen granuja estás hecho! you rascal!, you're a real rascal!;librarse de una buena to have a lucky o narrow escape;de buena te libraste you had a lucky o narrow escape;¡si te pillo no te librarás de una buena! if I catch you, you'll be in for it!;estaría bueno that would really cap it all;si te crees que va a aceptar, estás bueno you're kidding yourself if you think she's going to accept;estamos buenos como tengamos que esperarle if we have to wait for him we've had it;poner bueno a alguien to criticize sb harshly9. [en saludos]¡buenas! hello!;¡buenas!, ¿qué tal? hi o hello, how are you?;¡buenos días!, RP [m5]¡buen día! good morning!;¡buenas tardes! [hasta las cinco] good afternoon!;[después de las cinco] good evening!;¡buenas noches! good night!;no me dio ni los buenos días she didn't even say good morning to me10. [en frases]¡buen provecho! enjoy your meal!;¡buen viaje! have a good trip!;de buen ver good-looking, attractive;de buena gana willingly;¡me comería un bocadillo de buena gana! I'd really like o Br I really fancy a sandwich!;lo hizo, y de buena gana he did it willingly;lo haría de buena gana, pero estoy ocupado I'd be pleased o more than happy to do it, but I'm busy;dar algo por bueno to approve sth;Am Famestar en la buena to be on a roll;lo bueno es que… the best thing about it is that…;prueba este pastel y verás lo que es bueno try this cake, it's excellent;Irónicocomo no me lo des, verás lo que es bueno if you don't give it to me, you'll be in for it♦ nm,flos buenos siempre ganan the good guys always win♦ adv1. [vale, de acuerdo] all right, O.K.;¿te acompaño hasta la esquina? – bueno would you like me to walk up to the corner with you? – O.K.;le pregunté si quería ayuda y me dijo que bueno I asked her if she needed any help and she said all right;¿quieres venir con nosotros? – bueno do you want to come with us? – if you like o sure;bueno, yo ya me voy right, I'm off now;¡te has equivocado! – bueno ¿y qué? you were wrong – yeah, so what?2. [pues] well;bueno, el caso es que… well, the thing is…3. Am [bien]¡qué bueno! (that's) great!;¡qué bueno que vinieron! I'm so glad that you could come!♦ interj1. [expresa sorpresa]¡bueno!, ¡qué alegría verte por aquí! hey, how nice to see you!;¡bueno, mira quien está aquí! well, look who's here!2. [expresa irritación]¡bueno!, ¡lo que faltaba! great, that's just what we needed!3. Col, Méx [al teléfono] hello♦ buenas nfplestar de buenas [bien dispuesto] to be in a good mood;de buenas a primeras [de repente] all of a sudden;[a simple vista] at first sight, on the face of it;así, de buenas a primeras, no sé qué decir I'm not sure I know what to say without thinking about it first;por las buenas willingly;intentamos persuadirlo por las buenas we tried to convince him the nice way;lo hará por las buenas o por las malas she'll do it whether she likes it or not;¿quieres hacerlo por las buenas o por las malas? do you want to do it the easy or the hard way?* * *I adj1 good;buena voluntad goodwill;lo bueno es que … the best thing about it is that …;estar de buenas be in a good mood;ponerse bueno get well;dar algo por bueno approve sth;ahora viene lo bueno irón here comes the good bit;¡ésta sí que es buena! irón fam that’s a good one!;¡estaría bueno! irón fam oh, terrific!;lo bueno, si breve, dos veces bueno brevity is the soul of wit2 ( bondadoso) kind;ser buena gente be nice3 ( sabroso) nice4:por las buenas willingly;por las buenas o por las malas whether we/they/etc like it or not;de buenas a primeras without warning;a la buena de Dios any which way, Br any old howII int:¡bueno! well!;¿bueno? Méx hello;¡buenas! hello!;bueno día good morning;buenas noches good evening;buenas tardes good evening* * *1) : gooduna buena idea: a good idea2) bondadoso: nice, kind3) apropiado: proper, appropriate4) sano: well, healthy5) : considerable, goodlyuna buena cantidad: a lot6)buenos días : hello, good day7)buenas tardes : good afternoon8)buenas noches : good evening, good nightbueno interj1) : OK!, all right!* * *bueno1 adj2. (agradable) nice¡estas fresas están buenas! these strawberries are nice!3. (atractivo) gorgeous / good looking4. (sano) bettercuando te pongas bueno, podrás salir a la calle you'll be able to go out when you get betterbueno2 adv (de acuerdo) OK / all rightbueno3 n (en una película) good guy -
42 elegante
adj.1 elegant, smart (persona, ropa).estás muy elegante con ese vestido you look really smart in that dressponte elegante, vamos a una boda make yourself smart, we're going to a wedding2 smart, chic (barrio, hotel, fiesta).3 graceful, elegant (movimiento, porte).4 gracious (actitud, comportamiento).fue un gesto poco elegante por su parte it wasn't a very gracious gesture on his partf. & m.elegant person.* * *► adjetivo1 elegant, smart, stylish* * *adj.elegant, smart* * *ADJ [gen] elegant; [traje, fiesta, tienda] fashionable, smart; [sociedad] fashionable, elegant; [decoración] tasteful; [frase] elegant, well-turned, polished* * *1)a) <moda/vestido> elegant, smartiba muy elegante — ( bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; ( garboso) he looked very elegant
b) <barrio/restaurante/fiesta> smart, fashionable2) <estilo/frase> elegant, polished; < solución> elegant, neat* * *= elegant, glamorous, dashing, genteel, graceful, gracious, chic, polished, stylish, dainty [daintier -comp., daintiest -sup.], gourmet, glam, voguish, dapper, swish.Ex. A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.Ex. Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.Ex. Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex. The author who can vary his terminology to maintain the reader's interest is a handicap to the indexer, who is more concerned with the ideas conveyed than with the niceties of a graceful literary style.Ex. It will be necessary to be gracious when accepting what seem to be peripheral assignments from a company vice president.Ex. From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex. The consolidation of abstracts into a polished bulletin or list is usually the responsibility of information staff.Ex. A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.Ex. They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex. Several hundred fans noshed on gourmet sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fancy chips and dips.Ex. Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.Ex. Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.Ex. He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.Ex. The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.----* de un modo elegante = elegantly.* poco elegante = inelegant, awkward, dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.].* * *1)a) <moda/vestido> elegant, smartiba muy elegante — ( bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; ( garboso) he looked very elegant
b) <barrio/restaurante/fiesta> smart, fashionable2) <estilo/frase> elegant, polished; < solución> elegant, neat* * *= elegant, glamorous, dashing, genteel, graceful, gracious, chic, polished, stylish, dainty [daintier -comp., daintiest -sup.], gourmet, glam, voguish, dapper, swish.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.
Ex: Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.Ex: Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex: The author who can vary his terminology to maintain the reader's interest is a handicap to the indexer, who is more concerned with the ideas conveyed than with the niceties of a graceful literary style.Ex: It will be necessary to be gracious when accepting what seem to be peripheral assignments from a company vice president.Ex: From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex: The consolidation of abstracts into a polished bulletin or list is usually the responsibility of information staff.Ex: A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.Ex: They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex: Several hundred fans noshed on gourmet sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fancy chips and dips.Ex: Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.Ex: Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.Ex: He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.Ex: The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.* de un modo elegante = elegantly.* poco elegante = inelegant, awkward, dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.].* * *A1 ‹moda/vestido› elegant, stylish, smartiba muy elegante (bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; (garboso, grácil) he was very stylishly o elegantly dressed, he looked very elegant¡qué elegante te has puesto! ( fam); you look smart!los elegantes jardines de la casa the elegantly o beautifully laid out gardens of the house2 ‹barrio/restaurante/fiesta› smart, fashionable, chicB1 ‹estilo› elegant, polisheduna frase muy elegante a very elegant o a well-turned phrase2 (generoso) ‹gesto/actitud› generous, handsome3 ‹solución› elegant, neat* * *
elegante adjetivo
1
◊ iba muy elegante he was very well o very smartly dressed
2 ‹estilo/frase› elegant, polished
elegante adjetivo elegant
' elegante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arreglar
- arreglada
- arreglado
- arreglarse
- bonita
- bonito
- sobria
- sobrio
- vestir
- vestirse
- gagá
- pituco
English:
avail
- chic
- classy
- dashing
- dowdy
- dressy
- elegant
- fashionable
- fine
- graceful
- gracious
- ladylike
- posh
- ritzy
- sleek
- smart
- snappy
- snazzy
- swish
- unfashionable
- awkward
- debonair
- do
- dress
- show
- sprawl
- stylish
- suave
- trim
* * *elegante adj1. [en vestimenta] [persona] elegant, smart;[ropa, calzado] smart, elegant;estás muy elegante con ese vestido you look really smart in that dress;ir elegante to be dressed smartly;¡qué elegante vas! you look smart!;ponte elegante, vamos a una boda make yourself smart, we're going to a wedding;es elegante en el vestir he dresses elegantly o smartly2. [lujoso] [barrio, hotel, fiesta] smart, chic;los elegantes bulevares parisinos the elegant boulevards of Paris3. [en garbo, porte] graceful, elegant4. [en actitud, comportamiento] gracious;fue un gesto poco elegante por su parte it wasn't a very gracious gesture on his part5. [estilo, frase] elegant* * *adj elegant, stylish* * *elegante adj: elegant, smart♦ elegantemente adv* * *elegante adj1. (persona, vestido) elegant2. (lugar) smart -
43 transferir
v.1 to transfer.La empresa transfiere a su personal The company transfers its staff.Ricardo transfirió el auto Richard transferred the car.2 to transfer, to set over.La empresa transfiere a su personal The company transfers its staff.* * *1 (cambiar de lugar) to transfer2 (diferir) to postpone3 FINANZAS to transfer, convey* * *verb1) to transfer2) convey* * *VT to transfer* * *verbo transitivo to transfer* * *= transfer, translate, travel, hand over, carry forward, port, pass down, pass on.Ex. Scope notes, on the order hand, may be present in a thesaurus but are unlikely to be transferred to an index.Ex. The structure outlined in the guidelines is not intended to translate directly into a structure for machine-readable authority records.Ex. This, incidentally, is one area where North American software does not travel well: UK post-codes will not fit into fields designed for US zip codes.Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex. Unused appropriations may be carried forward to the following year and appropriations not used in one part of the budget may be transferred to another part.Ex. Increasingly, traditional online services are being ported onto the Web.Ex. The knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation by sentient beings on this planet for aeons and aeons is quite impossible to fully comprehend.Ex. If ignored, the problems are only passed on to all the users of the catalog: the public, the reference department, the acquisitions department, and naturally the cataloging department.----* transferir a = devolve to.* transferir dinero = transfer + money.* transferir los resultados = transfer + results.* * *verbo transitivo to transfer* * *= transfer, translate, travel, hand over, carry forward, port, pass down, pass on.Ex: Scope notes, on the order hand, may be present in a thesaurus but are unlikely to be transferred to an index.
Ex: The structure outlined in the guidelines is not intended to translate directly into a structure for machine-readable authority records.Ex: This, incidentally, is one area where North American software does not travel well: UK post-codes will not fit into fields designed for US zip codes.Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex: Unused appropriations may be carried forward to the following year and appropriations not used in one part of the budget may be transferred to another part.Ex: Increasingly, traditional online services are being ported onto the Web.Ex: The knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation by sentient beings on this planet for aeons and aeons is quite impossible to fully comprehend.Ex: If ignored, the problems are only passed on to all the users of the catalog: the public, the reference department, the acquisitions department, and naturally the cataloging department.* transferir a = devolve to.* transferir dinero = transfer + money.* transferir los resultados = transfer + results.* * *transferir [ I11 ]vtto transfer* * *
transferir ( conjugate transferir) verbo transitivo
to transfer
transferir verbo transitivo to transfer
' transferir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
trasferir
English:
download
- hand over
- transfer
- devolve
- hand
* * *transferir, trasferir vt1. [datos, recursos, poderes] to transfer2. Informát to download* * *v/t transfer* * *transferir {76} vttrasladar: to transfer♦ transferible adj -
44 base
adj.host.f.1 foundations (parte inferior) (de edificio).base de maquillaje foundation (cream)2 basis (fundamento, origen).el petróleo es la base de su economía their economy is based on oilese argumento se cae por su base that argument is built on sandpartimos de la base de que… we assume that…sentar las bases para to lay the foundations of3 base.base aérea air basebase espacial space stationbase de lanzamiento launch sitebase naval naval basebase de operaciones operational base4 base (chemistry).5 base (math & geometry).6 base.7 makeup.8 radix, base of a system of numbers or logarithms.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: basar.* * *1 (gen) base2 figurado basis■ si partimos de la base de que... if we start from the premise that...3 QUÍMICA base, alkali4 MATEMÁTICAS base5 (en béisbol) base1 (de concurso) rules2 las bases (de partido etc) grass roots, rank and file\a base de bien familiar really wellen base a based on, on the basis ofbase aérea air basebase de datos databasebase de datos documental documentary databasebase de datos relacional relational databasebase de lanzamiento launch sitebase de operaciones operational headquartersbase imponible taxable incomebase naval naval base* * *noun f.1) base2) basis•* * *1. SF1) (=parte inferior) basela fecha de caducidad viene en la base del paquete — the use-by date is on the base o the bottom of the pack
2) (=fondo) [de pintura] background; [de maquillaje] foundation3) (=fundamento) basis•
carecer de base — [acusación] to lack foundation, be unfounded; [argumento] to lack justification, be unjustified•
de base — [error, dato] basic, fundamental; [activista, apoyo] grass-roots antes de s•
en base a [uso periodístico] —en base a que: no publicaron la carta en base a que era demasiado larga — they didn't publish the letter because it was too long
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partir de una base, un juez tiene que partir de una base de neutralidad absoluta — a judge must start out from a position of absolute neutralitypartiendo de esta base, nos planteamos la necesidad... — on this assumption, we think it necessary...
partir de la base de que... — to take as one's starting point that...
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sentar las bases de algo — to lay the foundations of sthChomsky sentó las bases de la gramática generativa — Chomsky laid the foundations of generative grammar
su visita sentó las bases para una futura cooperación — her visit paved the way for o laid the foundations of future cooperation
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sobre la base de algo — on the basis of sthhay que negociar sobre la base de resoluciones previas — we must negotiate on the basis of previous resolutions
4) (=componente principal)•
a base de algo, una dieta a base de arroz — a rice-based diet, a diet based on riceun plato a base de verduras — a vegetable-based dish, a dish based on vegetables
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a base de hacer algo — by doing sthasí, a base de no hacer nada, poco vas a conseguir — you won't achieve much by doing nothing
a base de insistir, la convenció para comprar la casa — by o through his insistence, he persuaded her to buy the house
a base de bien Esp * —
base imponible — (Econ) taxable income
5) (=conocimientos básicos) groundingeste manual le aportará una buena base de química — this handbook will give you a good grounding in chemistry
6) (Mil) base7) pl basesa) (=condiciones) [de concurso] conditions, rules; [de convocatoria] requirementsb) (Pol)8) (Inform)9) (Mat) [en una potencia] base10) (Quím) base11) (Téc) base, mounting12) (Agrimensura) base, base line13) (Ling) (tb: base derivativa) base form14) (Béisbol) base15) ** (=droga) base2.SMF (Baloncesto) guard3. ADJ INV2) (=básico) [idea] basic; [documento, texto] provisional, drafthan aprobado el texto base para el nuevo convenio — they have approved the provisional o draft text of the new agreement
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alimento base — staple (food)salario, sueldo•
color base — base colour o (EEUU) color* * *I1)a) ( parte inferior) baseb) tb2)a) ( fundamento)b) ( componente principal)c) ( conocimientos básicos)3) (en locs)a base de: a base de descansar se fue recuperando by resting she gradually recovered; un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet; vive a base de pastillas he lives on pills; de base <planteamiento/error> fundamental, basic; < militante> rank-and-file (before n), ordinary (before n); < movimiento> grass-roots (before n); en base a (crit) on the basis of; a base de bien (Esp fam): comimos a base de bien — we ate really well
4) ( centro de operaciones) basebase aérea/naval/militar — air/naval/military base
5)las bases — (Pol) the rank and file (pl)
6) (Mat, Quím) base7) bases femenino plural ( de concurso) rules (pl)8)a) ( en béisbol) baseb) base masculino y femenino ( en baloncesto) guardIIadjetivo invariablea) (básico, elemental) basic; <documento/texto> draft (before n)b) < campamento> base (before n)* * *= base, base, base plate, basis [bases, -pl.], basis [bases, -pl.], bedrock, core, cornerstone [corner-stone], foundation, grounding, underpinning, cradle, warp and woof.Ex. The reader should now have a reasonably firm base from which to begin a more detailed reading of the specification of elements.Ex. The base of a notation is the set of symbols used in a specific notation.Ex. The two windows in the base plate of the scanner help move the read head accurately across the bar codes.Ex. These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.Ex. These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.Ex. We are the bedrock of our profession and the standards that we attain fundamentally affect the status of the profession.Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex. Abstracts are the cornerstone of secondary publications.Ex. In the same way that citation orders may have more or less theoretical foundations, equally reference generation may follow a predetermined pattern.Ex. The experience gained with these special schemes provided a grounding for work on the development of a new general scheme.Ex. The criteria must be subject to continuing review and annual updating if they are to remain valid as the underpinning for a professional activity.Ex. 'I have to leave fairly soon,' he said as he returned the receiver to its cradle, 'so let's get down to business'.Ex. Training in self-help is part of the warp and woof of any tenable theory of reference work.----* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.* aplicar una capa base = prime.* aprender Algo a base de cometer errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* banda de base = baseband.* basado en un gestor de bases de datos = DBMS-based.* base cognitiva = knowledge base [knowledge-base].* base de datos = data bank [databank], database [data base], database software.* base de datos automatizada = computer database, computer-held database, computerised database, machine-readable database.* base de datos bibliográfica = bibliographic database.* base de datos bibliográfica de resúmenes = abstracts based bibliographic database.* base de datos catalográfica = catalogue database, cataloguing database.* base de datos comercial = commercial database.* base de datos completa = full-provision database.* base de datos con información confidencial = intelligence database.* base de datos cruzada = cross database.* base de datos de acceso mediante suscripción = subscription database.* base de datos de autoridades = authority database.* base de datos de carburantes = TULSA.* base de datos de documentos primarios = source database.* base de datos de documentos secundarios = reference database.* base de datos de dominio público = public domain database.* base de datos de educación = ERIC.* base de datos de imágenes = image database, image bank.* base de datos de investigación = research database.* base de datos del gobierno de USA = CRECORD, FEDREG.* base de datos de lógica difusa = fuzzy database.* base de datos de medicina = MEDLINE.* base de datos de negocios = business database.* base de datos de pago = subscription database.* base de datos de patentes = WPI.* base de datos de propiedades = properties database.* base de datos de referencia = reference database.* base de datos de referencia a especialistas = referral database.* base de datos de registros de catálogo = catalogue record database.* base de datos de texto = textual data base, text-oriented database, text database.* base de datos de texto completo = full text database.* base de datos de texto libre = free text database.* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.* base de datos distribuida = distributed database.* base de datos documental = textual data base.* base de datos en CD-ROM = CD-ROM database.* base de datos en disco óptico = optical disc database.* base de datos en estado original = raw database.* base de datos en línea = online database.* base de datos estadística = statistical database.* base de datos externa = external database.* base de datos factual = factual database.* base de datos financiera = financial database.* base de datos interna = in-house database.* base de datos jurídica = legal database.* base de datos local = local area database.* base de datos multimedia = multimedia database.* base de datos no bibliográfica = non-bibliographic database.* base de datos numérica = numeric database, numerical database.* base de datos numérico-textual = textual-numeric database, text-numeric database.* base de datos relacional = relational database.* base de datos residente = resident database.* base de datos terminológica = terminology database.* base de datos textual = textual data base.* base de operaciones = home base.* base de un número = subscript numeral.* base impositiva = tax base.* base lógica = rationale.* base militar = military base.* bases = background.* base teórica = theoretical underpinning, theoretical underpinning.* búsqueda en múltiples bases de datos = cross database searching.* campamento base = base camp.* comenzar desde la base = start at + ground zero.* como base para = as a basis for.* con base de arena = sand-based.* con base empírica = empirically-based.* con base en = based in.* conformar las bases = set + the framework.* conocimiento de base = foundation study.* constituir la base = form + the foundation.* constituir la base de = form + the basis of.* construir la base = form + the skeleton.* creador de bases de datos = database producer.* crear una base = form + a basis.* de base popular = grassroots [grass-roots].* descubrimiento de información en las bases de datos = knowledge discovery in databases (KDD).* directorio de empresas en base de datos = company directory database.* distribuidor de bases de datos = online system host, database host, host system, online service vendor.* distribuidor de bases de datos en línea = online vendor.* empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.* en la base = at the core (of).* en su base = at its core.* específico de una base de datos = database-specific.* formar la base = form + the foundation.* formar la base de = form + the basis of.* gestión de bases de datos = database management.* gestor de bases de datos = database management system (DBMS), DBMS system.* gestor de bases de datos relacionales = relational database management system.* hecho a base de parches = patchwork.* industria de las bases de datos = database industry.* línea base = baseline [base line].* meta base de datos = meta-database.* montar una base de datos = mount + database.* novela escrita a base de fórmulas o clichés = formula fiction.* organismo de base popular = grassroots organisation.* partir de la base de que = start from + the premise that, build on + the premise that.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* portada de una base de datos = file banner.* presupuesto de base cero = zero-base(d) budgeting (ZZB), zero-base(d) budget.* productor de bases de datos = database producer.* programa de gestión de bases de datos = database management software.* proveedor de bases de datos = database provider.* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.* remedio a base de hierbas = herbal remedy.* sentar base = make + things happen.* sentar las bases = lay + foundation, set + the scene, set + the wheels in motion, set + the tone, set + the framework, set + the pattern, provide + the basis, lay + the basis for, provide + the material for.* sentar las bases de Algo = lay + the groundwork for.* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.* sin base = unsupported, ill-founded.* sobre base de arena = sand-based.* sobre esta base = on this basis, on that basis.* sobre la base de = in relation to, on the usual basis.* subsistir a base de = live on.* tipo de interés base = base rate, prime rate.* tratamiento a base de hierbas = herbal treatment.* * *I1)a) ( parte inferior) baseb) tb2)a) ( fundamento)b) ( componente principal)c) ( conocimientos básicos)3) (en locs)a base de: a base de descansar se fue recuperando by resting she gradually recovered; un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet; vive a base de pastillas he lives on pills; de base <planteamiento/error> fundamental, basic; < militante> rank-and-file (before n), ordinary (before n); < movimiento> grass-roots (before n); en base a (crit) on the basis of; a base de bien (Esp fam): comimos a base de bien — we ate really well
4) ( centro de operaciones) basebase aérea/naval/militar — air/naval/military base
5)las bases — (Pol) the rank and file (pl)
6) (Mat, Quím) base7) bases femenino plural ( de concurso) rules (pl)8)a) ( en béisbol) baseb) base masculino y femenino ( en baloncesto) guardIIadjetivo invariablea) (básico, elemental) basic; <documento/texto> draft (before n)b) < campamento> base (before n)* * *= base, base, base plate, basis [bases, -pl.], basis [bases, -pl.], bedrock, core, cornerstone [corner-stone], foundation, grounding, underpinning, cradle, warp and woof.Ex: The reader should now have a reasonably firm base from which to begin a more detailed reading of the specification of elements.
Ex: The base of a notation is the set of symbols used in a specific notation.Ex: The two windows in the base plate of the scanner help move the read head accurately across the bar codes.Ex: These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.Ex: These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.Ex: We are the bedrock of our profession and the standards that we attain fundamentally affect the status of the profession.Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex: Abstracts are the cornerstone of secondary publications.Ex: In the same way that citation orders may have more or less theoretical foundations, equally reference generation may follow a predetermined pattern.Ex: The experience gained with these special schemes provided a grounding for work on the development of a new general scheme.Ex: The criteria must be subject to continuing review and annual updating if they are to remain valid as the underpinning for a professional activity.Ex: 'I have to leave fairly soon,' he said as he returned the receiver to its cradle, 'so let's get down to business'.Ex: Training in self-help is part of the warp and woof of any tenable theory of reference work.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.* aplicar una capa base = prime.* aprender Algo a base de cometer errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* banda de base = baseband.* basado en un gestor de bases de datos = DBMS-based.* base cognitiva = knowledge base [knowledge-base].* base de datos = data bank [databank], database [data base], database software.* base de datos automatizada = computer database, computer-held database, computerised database, machine-readable database.* base de datos bibliográfica = bibliographic database.* base de datos bibliográfica de resúmenes = abstracts based bibliographic database.* base de datos catalográfica = catalogue database, cataloguing database.* base de datos comercial = commercial database.* base de datos completa = full-provision database.* base de datos con información confidencial = intelligence database.* base de datos cruzada = cross database.* base de datos de acceso mediante suscripción = subscription database.* base de datos de autoridades = authority database.* base de datos de carburantes = TULSA.* base de datos de documentos primarios = source database.* base de datos de documentos secundarios = reference database.* base de datos de dominio público = public domain database.* base de datos de educación = ERIC.* base de datos de imágenes = image database, image bank.* base de datos de investigación = research database.* base de datos del gobierno de USA = CRECORD, FEDREG.* base de datos de lógica difusa = fuzzy database.* base de datos de medicina = MEDLINE.* base de datos de negocios = business database.* base de datos de pago = subscription database.* base de datos de patentes = WPI.* base de datos de propiedades = properties database.* base de datos de referencia = reference database.* base de datos de referencia a especialistas = referral database.* base de datos de registros de catálogo = catalogue record database.* base de datos de texto = textual data base, text-oriented database, text database.* base de datos de texto completo = full text database.* base de datos de texto libre = free text database.* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.* base de datos distribuida = distributed database.* base de datos documental = textual data base.* base de datos en CD-ROM = CD-ROM database.* base de datos en disco óptico = optical disc database.* base de datos en estado original = raw database.* base de datos en línea = online database.* base de datos estadística = statistical database.* base de datos externa = external database.* base de datos factual = factual database.* base de datos financiera = financial database.* base de datos interna = in-house database.* base de datos jurídica = legal database.* base de datos local = local area database.* base de datos multimedia = multimedia database.* base de datos no bibliográfica = non-bibliographic database.* base de datos numérica = numeric database, numerical database.* base de datos numérico-textual = textual-numeric database, text-numeric database.* base de datos relacional = relational database.* base de datos residente = resident database.* base de datos terminológica = terminology database.* base de datos textual = textual data base.* base de operaciones = home base.* base de un número = subscript numeral.* base impositiva = tax base.* base lógica = rationale.* base militar = military base.* bases = background.* base teórica = theoretical underpinning, theoretical underpinning.* búsqueda en múltiples bases de datos = cross database searching.* campamento base = base camp.* comenzar desde la base = start at + ground zero.* como base para = as a basis for.* con base de arena = sand-based.* con base empírica = empirically-based.* con base en = based in.* conformar las bases = set + the framework.* conocimiento de base = foundation study.* constituir la base = form + the foundation.* constituir la base de = form + the basis of.* construir la base = form + the skeleton.* creador de bases de datos = database producer.* crear una base = form + a basis.* de base popular = grassroots [grass-roots].* descubrimiento de información en las bases de datos = knowledge discovery in databases (KDD).* directorio de empresas en base de datos = company directory database.* distribuidor de bases de datos = online system host, database host, host system, online service vendor.* distribuidor de bases de datos en línea = online vendor.* empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.* en la base = at the core (of).* en su base = at its core.* específico de una base de datos = database-specific.* formar la base = form + the foundation.* formar la base de = form + the basis of.* gestión de bases de datos = database management.* gestor de bases de datos = database management system (DBMS), DBMS system.* gestor de bases de datos relacionales = relational database management system.* hecho a base de parches = patchwork.* industria de las bases de datos = database industry.* línea base = baseline [base line].* meta base de datos = meta-database.* montar una base de datos = mount + database.* novela escrita a base de fórmulas o clichés = formula fiction.* organismo de base popular = grassroots organisation.* partir de la base de que = start from + the premise that, build on + the premise that.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* portada de una base de datos = file banner.* presupuesto de base cero = zero-base(d) budgeting (ZZB), zero-base(d) budget.* productor de bases de datos = database producer.* programa de gestión de bases de datos = database management software.* proveedor de bases de datos = database provider.* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.* remedio a base de hierbas = herbal remedy.* sentar base = make + things happen.* sentar las bases = lay + foundation, set + the scene, set + the wheels in motion, set + the tone, set + the framework, set + the pattern, provide + the basis, lay + the basis for, provide + the material for.* sentar las bases de Algo = lay + the groundwork for.* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.* sin base = unsupported, ill-founded.* sobre base de arena = sand-based.* sobre esta base = on this basis, on that basis.* sobre la base de = in relation to, on the usual basis.* subsistir a base de = live on.* tipo de interés base = base rate, prime rate.* tratamiento a base de hierbas = herbal treatment.* * *base1A1 (parte inferior) basela base de una columna the base of a columnel contraste está en la base the hallmark is on the base o the bottom2 (fondo) backgroundsobre una base de tonos claros against o on a background of light tones3tb base de maquillaje foundation4 (permanente) soft permB1(fundamento): no tienes suficiente base para asegurar eso you don't have sufficient grounds to claim thatla base de una buena salud es una alimentación sana the basis of good health is a balanced dietesa afirmación carece de bases sólidas that statement is not founded o based on any firm evidencesentar las bases de un acuerdo to lay the foundations of an agreementun movimiento sin base popular a movement without a popular power basetomar algo como base to take sth as a starting pointpartiendo or si partimos de la base de que … if we start from the premise o assumption that …sobre la base de estos datos podemos concluir que … on the basis of this information we can conclude that …2(componente principal): la base de su alimentación es el arroz rice is their staple food, their diet is based on ricela base de este perfume es el jazmín this perfume has a jasmine base, this is a jasmine-based perfumelos diamantes forman la base de la economía the economy is based on diamonds3(conocimientos básicos): tiene una sólida base científica he has a sound basic knowledge of o he has a sound grounding in sciencellegó sin ninguna base he hadn't mastered the basics when he arrivedCompuestos:databaserelational databaseC ( en locs):a base de: a base de descansar se fue recuperando by resting she gradually recoveredlo consiguió a base de muchos sacrificios he had to make a lot of sacrifices to achieve itun régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet, a diet mainly consisting of vegetablesuna bebida a base de ginebra a gin-based drinkvive a base de pastillas pills are what keep her goingde base ‹planteamiento/error› fundamental, basic;‹militante› rank-and-file ( before n), ordinary ( before n); ‹movimiento/democracia› grass roots ( before n)en base a las recientes encuestas on the evidence o basis of recent pollsuna propuesta de negociación en base a un programa de diez puntos a proposal for negotiations based on a ten-point planD (centro de operaciones) baseCompuestos:air baselaunch sitecenter* of operations, operational headquarters ( sing o pl)military basenaval baseE ( Pol) tbbases rank and file (pl)F ( Mat) baseG ( Quím) baseI1 (en béisbol) base2base2la idea base partió de … the basic idea stemmed from …* * *
Del verbo basar: ( conjugate basar)
basé es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
base es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
basar
base
basar ( conjugate basar) verbo transitivo ‹teoría/idea› base algo en algo to base sth on sth
basarse verbo pronominala) [ persona] basese EN algo:◊ ¿en qué te basas para decir eso? and what basis o grounds do you have for saying that?;
se basó en esos datos he based his argument (o theory etc) on that informationb) [teoría/creencia/idea/opinión] basese EN algo to be based on sth
base sustantivo femenino
1
b) tb
2
tengo suficiente base para asegurar eso I have sufficient grounds to claim that;
sentar las bases de algo to lay the foundations of sth;
tomar algo como base to take sth as a starting pointb) ( conocimientos básicos):
llegó al curso sin ninguna base he didn't have the basics when he began the course;
base de datos database
3 ( en locs)◊ a base de: un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet;
vive a base de pastillas he lives on pills
4 ( centro de operaciones) base;◊ base aérea/naval/militar air/naval/military base
5
6
b)
basar verbo transitivo to base [en, on]
base
I sustantivo femenino
1 base
2 (fundamento de una teoría, de un argumento) basis, (motivo) grounds: tus quejas no tienen base alguna, your complaints are groundless
3 (conocimientos previos) grounding: tiene muy mala base en matemáticas, he's got a very poor grasp of maths
4 Mil base
base aérea/naval, air/naval base
5 Inform base de datos, data base
II fpl
1 Pol the grass roots: las bases no apoyan al candidato, the candidate didn't get any grass-roots support
2 (de un concurso) rules
♦ Locuciones: a base de: la fastidiaron a base de bien, they really messed her about
a base de estudiar consiguió aprobar, he passed by studying
a base de extracto de camomila, using camomile extract
' base' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- bajo
- basar
- columpiarse
- concentración
- esquema
- fundar
- fundamentar
- fundarse
- innoble
- mantenerse
- pie
- salario
- somier
- subsistir
- tejemaneje
- asiento
- banco
- bastardo
- cimentar
- fundamento
- inicial
- mantener
- rejilla
- sueldo
English:
air base
- base
- basis
- circuit board
- cornerstone
- data base
- decision making
- fatty
- foundation
- from
- grounding
- rank
- rationale
- roll out
- stand
- undercoat
- work
- air
- ball
- base pay
- bed
- cover
- data
- educated
- found
- French
- go
- ground
- hard
- home
- model
- pickle
- primary
- report
- rocky
- sordid
- squash
- staple
- starchy
- taxable
- under
* * *♦ nf1. [parte inferior] base;[de edificio] foundations;colocaron un ramo de flores en la base del monumento they placed a bunch of flowers at the foot of the monumentbase de maquillaje foundation (cream)2. [fundamento, origen] basis;el respeto al medio ambiente es la base de un desarrollo equilibrado respect for the environment is o forms the basis of balanced development;el petróleo es la base de su economía their economy is based on oil;salí de la universidad con una sólida base humanística I left university with a solid grounding in the humanities;ese argumento se cae por su base that argument is built on sand;esta teoría carece de base this theory is unfounded, this theory is not founded on solid arguments;partimos de la base de que… we assume that…;se parte de la base de que todos ya saben leer we're starting with the assumption that everyone can read;sentar las bases para… to lay the foundations of…;sobre la base de esta encuesta se concluye que… on the basis of this opinion poll, it can be concluded that… Fin base imponible taxable income3. [conocimientos básicos] grounding;habla mal francés porque tiene mala base she doesn't speak French well because she hasn't learnt the basics properly4. [militar, científica] basebase aérea air base;base espacial space station;base de lanzamiento launch site;base naval naval base;base de operaciones operational base;[aeropuerto civil ] base (of operations)5. Quím base6. Geom base7. Mat base8. Ling base (form)base de datos documental documentary database;base de datos relacional relational database11.bases [para prueba, concurso] rules12.las bases [de partido, sindicato] the grass roots, the rank and file;afiliado de las bases grassroots member13. [en béisbol] base;Méxdar base por bola a alguien to walk sb♦ nmf[en baloncesto] guard♦ a base de loc prepby (means of);me alimento a base de verduras I live on vegetables;el flan está hecho a base de huevos crème caramel is made with eggs;a base de no hacer nada by not doing anything;a base de trabajar duro fue ascendiendo puestos she moved up through the company by working hard;aprender a base de equivocarse to learn the hard way;se sacó la carrera a base de codos she got her degree by sheer hard workEsp Fama base de bien: nos humillaron a base de bien they really humiliated us;lloraba a base de bien he was crying his eyes out;los niños disfrutaron a base de bien the children had a great time♦ en base a loc prep[considerado incorrecto] on the basis of;en base a lo visto hasta ahora, no creo que puedan ganar from what I've seen so far, I don't think they can win;el plan se efectuará en base a lo convenido the plan will be carried out in accordance with the terms agreed upon* * *I f1 QUÍM, MAT, MIL, DEP base2:3:una dieta a base de frutas a diet based on fruit, a fruit-based diet;consiguió comprarse una casa a base de ahorrar he managed to buy a house by (dint of) saving;nos divertimos a base de bien we had a really o fam a real good time* * *base nf1) : base, bottom2) : base (in baseball)3) fundamento: basis, foundation4)base de datos : database5)a base de : based on, by means of6)en base a : based on, on the basis of* * *base n1. (en general) base -
45 limitado
adj.1 limited, finite, constricted, qualified.2 circumscribed.past part.past participle of spanish verb: limitar.* * *1→ link=limitar limitar► adjetivo1 limited* * *(f. - limitada)adj.1) limited2) restricted3) dull* * *ADJ1) [gen] limitedsociedad limitada — (Com) limited company, corporation (EEUU)
2) (=lerdo) slow-witted, dim ** * *- da adjetivo1)a) ( restringido) <poder/tiempo/edición> limitedestar limitado a/por algo — to be restricted to/by something
b) ( escaso) limited2) < persona> slow-witted* * *= confined, limited, restricted, bounded, circumscribed, qualified, narrow [narrower -comp., narrowest -sup.].Ex. No problem usually with terminals and micros but there could be an undesirable temperature build-up in confined areas.Ex. Smaller cards exist which have more limited capacity.Ex. Librarians are experiencing dissatisfaction with the restricted opportunities available to them to find expression for, and recognition of, their skills in the present climate of change.Ex. This problem arises in real time multimedia applications, which often requires a guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay to ensure that the quality of service is met = Este problema surge en las aplicaciones multimedia en tiempo real, que a menudo necesitan un ancho de banda garantizado y un retraso limitado para asegurar la calidad del servicio.Ex. Library and Information Plans (LIP) are 5-year management plans for information provision in a circumscribed region.Ex. The majority of projects are small, poorly funded, and only a qualified success.Ex. The subject areas which such data bases cover may range from relatively narrow subjects, to interdisciplinary areas.----* con un presupuesto limitado = low-budget.* duración limitada = limited life.* hasta un punto limitado = to a limited extent.* limitado por el contexto = context-bound.* limitado por el tiempo = time-constrained.* sólo por tiempo limitado = for a limited time only.* * *- da adjetivo1)a) ( restringido) <poder/tiempo/edición> limitedestar limitado a/por algo — to be restricted to/by something
b) ( escaso) limited2) < persona> slow-witted* * *= confined, limited, restricted, bounded, circumscribed, qualified, narrow [narrower -comp., narrowest -sup.].Ex: No problem usually with terminals and micros but there could be an undesirable temperature build-up in confined areas.
Ex: Smaller cards exist which have more limited capacity.Ex: Librarians are experiencing dissatisfaction with the restricted opportunities available to them to find expression for, and recognition of, their skills in the present climate of change.Ex: This problem arises in real time multimedia applications, which often requires a guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay to ensure that the quality of service is met = Este problema surge en las aplicaciones multimedia en tiempo real, que a menudo necesitan un ancho de banda garantizado y un retraso limitado para asegurar la calidad del servicio.Ex: Library and Information Plans (LIP) are 5-year management plans for information provision in a circumscribed region.Ex: The majority of projects are small, poorly funded, and only a qualified success.Ex: The subject areas which such data bases cover may range from relatively narrow subjects, to interdisciplinary areas.* con un presupuesto limitado = low-budget.* duración limitada = limited life.* hasta un punto limitado = to a limited extent.* limitado por el contexto = context-bound.* limitado por el tiempo = time-constrained.* sólo por tiempo limitado = for a limited time only.* * *limitado -daA1 (restringido) ‹poder/tiempo/responsabilidad› limitedproductos de duración limitada products with a limited shelf lifetiene un visado por tiempo limitado he has a temporary visaedición limitada limited edition2 (escaso) limitedson casos muy limitados these are a few very limited o isolated casesse siente muy limitado por las presiones externas she feels very restricted o constrained by external pressuresestar limitado A algo to be restricted TO sthestán limitados a un espacio muy reducido they are restricted to a very small spaceB ‹persona›como actor es algo limitado as an actor he's rather limitedes un estudiante bastante limitado he's a student of limited ability* * *
Del verbo limitar: ( conjugate limitar)
limitado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
limitado
limitar
limitado◊ -da adjetivo ‹poder/número/edición› limited;
estar limitado a/por algo to be restricted to/by sth
limitar ( conjugate limitar) verbo transitivo ‹funciones/derechos› to limit, restrict
verbo intransitivo limitado con algo [país/finca] to border on sth
limitarse verbo pronominal: el problema no se limita a las ciudades the problem is not confined o limited to cities;
me limité a repetir lo dicho I just repeated what was said
limitado,-a adjetivo
1 (con dimensiones finitas o reducidas) limited
aforo limitado, limited capacity
2 (poco inteligente) limited: es un chico un poco limitado, he's a bit limited
♦ Locuciones: sociedad (de responsabilidad) limitada, limited (liability) company
limitar
I verbo transitivo to limit, restrict: tengo que limitar mis gastos, I have to limit my spending
II verbo intransitivo to border: limita al norte con Francia, at North it borders on France
' limitado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
limitada
- reemplazar
- estrecho
- reemplazo
English:
limited
- narrow
- qualified
- restricted
- short-stay
- confined
- tight
* * *limitado, -a adj1. [restringido] limited;disponemos de un espacio muy limitado we have very limited space;tienen un acceso limitado a los servicios sanitarios they have limited access to healthcare services;el problema no está limitado a un solo país the problem is not limited o restricted to just one country2. [poco dotado] of limited ability, not very gifted;es un alumno muy limitado he's a pupil of limited ability;como cantante es muy limitado he has limited ability as a singer* * *I adj limitedII part → limitar* * *limitado, -da adj1) restringido: limited2) : dull, slow-witted -
46 nombre
m.1 name (apelativo).de nombre Ricardo called Ricardo, Ricardo by nameen nombre de on behalf ofllamar a las cosas por su nombre to call a spade a spade¿qué nombre le vas a poner al perro? what are you going to call the dog?le pusieron el nombre de su abuelo they named him after o (British) for his grandfather (United States)no tener nombre to be unspeakablenombre y apellidos full namenombre artístico/comercial stage/trade namenombre de pila first o Christian namenombre de soltera maiden name2 reputation (fama).tener mucho nombre to be renowned o famous3 noun (grammar).nombre abstracto/colectivo abstract/collective nounnombre común/propio common/proper nounpres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: nombrar.* * *1 name■ ¿este cheque va a su nombre? is this cheque in your name?2 LINGÚÍSTICA noun3 (fama) reputation\a nombre de in the name ofconocer a alguien de nombre to know somebody by nameen el nombre del Padre, del Hijo... in the name of the Father, the Son...en nombre de on behalf ofllamar a las cosas por su nombre figurado to call a spade a spadeno tener nombre figurado to be unspeakablenombre artístico stage namenombre comercial trade namenombre de guerra nom de guerrenombre de pila first name, Christian namenombre propio proper nounnombre y apellidos full name sing* * *noun m.1) name2) noun* * *SM1) [de persona, cosa] namenombre y apellidos — name in full, full name
•
a nombre de, un sobre a nombre de... — an envelope addressed to...•
bajo el nombre de — under the name of•
de nombre — by name•
en nombre de — in the name of, on behalf of¡abran en nombre de la ley! — open up in the name of the law!
•
poner nombre a — to call, name¿qué nombre le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?
•
por nombre — by the name of, called•
sin nombre — namelessno tener nombre —
nombre artístico — [de escritor] pen-name, nom de plume; [de actor] stage name
nombre de bautismo — christian name, given name (EEUU)
nombre de fichero — (Inform) file name
nombre de pila — first name, Christian name, given name (EEUU)
2) (Ling) noun3) (=reputación) name, reputationse ha hecho un nombre en el mundo editorial — she's made a name for herself in the world of publishing
un médico de nombre — a famous o renowned doctor
* * *1)a) (de cosa, persona, animal) name¿cuál es el nombre de la compañía? — what's the name of the company?
nombre completo o nombre y apellidos — full name, name in full
¿qué nombre le pusieron? — what did they call him?
le pusieron el nombre de su padrino — they named him for (AmE) o (BrE) after his godfather
en nombre de — ( en representación de) on behalf of; ( apelando a) in the name of
a nombre de: un paquete a nombre de... a package addressed to...; un cheque a nombre de... a check made payable to o made out to...; llamar a las cosas por su nombre to call a spade a spade; no tiene nombre: lo que ha hecho no tiene nombre — what she has done is unspeakable
b) ( sobrenombre)2) (Ling) noun3) ( fama)* * *= label, name, nomenclature, noun, denomination.Ex. There are a number of types of abstracts or labels that can be applied to abstracts.Ex. This access is achieved by organising the tools so that a user may search under a specific access point or heading or index term, for example, subject term, author, name, title, date.Ex. Publishers attempting to cut through this nomenclature morass can check with the library's administration.Ex. Such lists will embody for example, singular or plural, nouns or adjectives.Ex. This paper presents a survey of denominations used by industrial property offices for the various kinds of patent documents published by them.----* abreviatura del nombre del campo = tag.* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* a nombre de = payable to.* asignación de nombre = labelling [labeling, -USA].* asignación de nombres = namespace.* autoridad de nombre = name authority.* barajar nombres = bandy + names.* cambio de nombre = rebranding.* clave de búsqueda por nombre de autor = author key.* Cooperativa para Autoridades de Nombre (NACO) = Name Authority Cooperative (NACO).* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar el nombre = label.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* encabezamiento de nombre = name heading.* encabezamiento de nombre corporativo = corporate name heading.* encabezamiento de nombre personal = personal name heading.* encabezamientos de nombre y título = name-title headings.* en nombre de = in the name of, on behalf of [in behalf of; on + Nombre + behalf], in + Nombre + behalf [in/on behalf of].* entrada de nombre = name entry.* entrada de nombre personal = personal name entry.* etiqueta con el nombre = name tag.* extensión del nombre del fichero = file name extension.* fichero de autoridades de nombres = name authority file.* hacer honor al nombre de Uno = live up to + Posesivo + name.* hacer un pago a nombre de = make + payment payable to.* índice de nombres = name index.* inicial del primer nombre de pila = first initial.* inicial del segundo nombre de pila de una persona = middle initial.* llamar las cosas por su nombre = call + a spade a spade.* Nombre + a gran escala = broad scale + Nombre.* Nombre + a + Nombre = Nombre + by + Nombre.* nombre completo = full name.* nombre compuesto = double-barrelled name.* nombre compuesto por varias palabras = multiple-word name.* nombre común = common name.* nombre con prefijo = prefixed name.* nombre convencional = conventional name.* nombre corporativo = corporate name.* nombre de acceso = login.* nombre de acceso al sistema = system logon name.* nombre de archivo = file name.* nombre de autor = author name.* nombre de casta = caste name.* nombre de compañía = company name.* nombre de dominio = domain name.* nombre de fichero = filename.* nombre del archivo = data set name.* nombre del campo = field name.* nombre del editor = publisher's name.* nombre de lugar = place name.* nombre de materia = subject name.* nombre de nacimiento = née.* nombre de pila = Christian name, first name, given name.* nombre de pila segundo = middle name.* nombre de pluma = pen name.* nombre de usuario = user ID, username, user's name.* nombre dinástico = dynastic name.* nombre geográfico = geographic name, geographical name.* Nombre + mío = Nombre + of mine.* Nombre + mismo = very + Nombre.* nombre muy conocido = household name, household word.* nombre personal = personal name.* nombre poco apropiado = misnomer.* nombre predominante = predominant name.* nombre propio = forename, given name, proper name.* Nombre Propio + padre = senior + Nombre Propio.* Nombre + que me rodea = Nombre + round me.* Nombre + real = majesty's + Nombre.* Nombre + relacionado con = Nombre + involved.* Nombre + tras + Nombre = in + Nombre + after + Nombre, Nombre + after + Nombre.* nombre verbal = verbal noun.* nombre y apellidos = full name.* pantalla de resumen de nombres = name summary screen.* que no se le puede dar un nombre = unnameable.* que se le puede dar un nombre = nameable.* rellenar a nombre de = make out to.* secuencia ordenada alfabéticamente por el nombre del autor = author sequence.* sólo de nombre = in name only.* todas las iniciales del nombre propio = full initials.* URN (Nombre Uniforme de Recursos) = URN (Uniform Resource Name).* * *1)a) (de cosa, persona, animal) name¿cuál es el nombre de la compañía? — what's the name of the company?
nombre completo o nombre y apellidos — full name, name in full
¿qué nombre le pusieron? — what did they call him?
le pusieron el nombre de su padrino — they named him for (AmE) o (BrE) after his godfather
en nombre de — ( en representación de) on behalf of; ( apelando a) in the name of
a nombre de: un paquete a nombre de... a package addressed to...; un cheque a nombre de... a check made payable to o made out to...; llamar a las cosas por su nombre to call a spade a spade; no tiene nombre: lo que ha hecho no tiene nombre — what she has done is unspeakable
b) ( sobrenombre)2) (Ling) noun3) ( fama)* * *= label, name, nomenclature, noun, denomination.Ex: There are a number of types of abstracts or labels that can be applied to abstracts.
Ex: This access is achieved by organising the tools so that a user may search under a specific access point or heading or index term, for example, subject term, author, name, title, date.Ex: Publishers attempting to cut through this nomenclature morass can check with the library's administration.Ex: Such lists will embody for example, singular or plural, nouns or adjectives.Ex: This paper presents a survey of denominations used by industrial property offices for the various kinds of patent documents published by them.* abreviatura del nombre del campo = tag.* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* a nombre de = payable to.* asignación de nombre = labelling [labeling, -USA].* asignación de nombres = namespace.* autoridad de nombre = name authority.* barajar nombres = bandy + names.* cambio de nombre = rebranding.* clave de búsqueda por nombre de autor = author key.* Cooperativa para Autoridades de Nombre (NACO) = Name Authority Cooperative (NACO).* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar el nombre = label.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* encabezamiento de nombre = name heading.* encabezamiento de nombre corporativo = corporate name heading.* encabezamiento de nombre personal = personal name heading.* encabezamientos de nombre y título = name-title headings.* en nombre de = in the name of, on behalf of [in behalf of; on + Nombre + behalf], in + Nombre + behalf [in/on behalf of].* entrada de nombre = name entry.* entrada de nombre personal = personal name entry.* etiqueta con el nombre = name tag.* extensión del nombre del fichero = file name extension.* fichero de autoridades de nombres = name authority file.* hacer honor al nombre de Uno = live up to + Posesivo + name.* hacer un pago a nombre de = make + payment payable to.* índice de nombres = name index.* inicial del primer nombre de pila = first initial.* inicial del segundo nombre de pila de una persona = middle initial.* llamar las cosas por su nombre = call + a spade a spade.* Nombre + a gran escala = broad scale + Nombre.* Nombre + a + Nombre = Nombre + by + Nombre.* nombre completo = full name.* nombre compuesto = double-barrelled name.* nombre compuesto por varias palabras = multiple-word name.* nombre común = common name.* nombre con prefijo = prefixed name.* nombre convencional = conventional name.* nombre corporativo = corporate name.* nombre de acceso = login.* nombre de acceso al sistema = system logon name.* nombre de archivo = file name.* nombre de autor = author name.* nombre de casta = caste name.* nombre de compañía = company name.* nombre de dominio = domain name.* nombre de fichero = filename.* nombre del archivo = data set name.* nombre del campo = field name.* nombre del editor = publisher's name.* nombre de lugar = place name.* nombre de materia = subject name.* nombre de nacimiento = née.* nombre de pila = Christian name, first name, given name.* nombre de pila segundo = middle name.* nombre de pluma = pen name.* nombre de usuario = user ID, username, user's name.* nombre dinástico = dynastic name.* nombre geográfico = geographic name, geographical name.* Nombre + mío = Nombre + of mine.* Nombre + mismo = very + Nombre.* nombre muy conocido = household name, household word.* nombre personal = personal name.* nombre poco apropiado = misnomer.* nombre predominante = predominant name.* nombre propio = forename, given name, proper name.* Nombre Propio + padre = senior + Nombre Propio.* Nombre + que me rodea = Nombre + round me.* Nombre + real = majesty's + Nombre.* Nombre + relacionado con = Nombre + involved.* Nombre + tras + Nombre = in + Nombre + after + Nombre, Nombre + after + Nombre.* nombre verbal = verbal noun.* nombre y apellidos = full name.* pantalla de resumen de nombres = name summary screen.* que no se le puede dar un nombre = unnameable.* que se le puede dar un nombre = nameable.* rellenar a nombre de = make out to.* secuencia ordenada alfabéticamente por el nombre del autor = author sequence.* sólo de nombre = in name only.* todas las iniciales del nombre propio = full initials.* URN (Nombre Uniforme de Recursos) = URN (Uniform Resource Name).* * *A1 (de una cosa) name¿cuál es el nombre de la compañía? what's the name of the company?, what's the company called?2 (de una persona, un animal) nameescriba su nombre completo or su nombre y apellidos write your full name o your name in full¿qué nombre le pusieron? what did they call him?, what name did they give him?responde al nombre de Bobi he answers to the name of Bobinombre de mujer/varón girl's/boy's nameestudiante sólo de nombre student in name onlysólo lo conozco de nombre I only know him by namecierto caballero de nombre Armando ( frml o hum); a certain gentleman by the name of Armando ( frmlor hum)llamar a algn por el nombre to call sb by their first nameen nombre de (en representación de) in ( AmE) o on ( esp BrE) behalf of; (apelando a) in the name ofen nombre del director y en el mío propio in o on behalf of the director and myselfen nombre de la justicia/libertad in the name of justice/freedomen el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit o Ghost ( ant)a nombre de: un paquete a nombre de … a package addressed to …un cheque a nombre de … a check made payable to o made out to …llamar a las cosas por su nombre to call a spade a spadeno tiene nombre: lo que les ha hecho a sus padres no tiene nombre what she has done to her parents is unspeakable o despicabletu egoísmo no tiene nombre your selfishness is beyond belief3(sobrenombre): a todos los profesores les pone nombre he gives all the teachers nicknamesmás conocida por el nombre de la Pasionaria better known as la PasionariaCompuestos:stage nametrade name● nombre de archivo or fichero( Inf) file name( Inf) domain namenom de guerreplace namefirst name, given name, Christian namenom de plume( Inf) pathnamemaiden name( Inf) username, user identificationB ( Ling) nounCompuestos:collective nouncompoundcommon nouncountable noun● nombre masivo or no contableuncountable o mass nounproper nounC1(fama): un científico de nombre a renowned o famous o well-known scientistun pianista de nombre en el mundo entero a pianist with a worldwide reputation o famous the world overhacerse un nombre en la vida to make a name for oneself2 (persona célebre) nameuno de los grandes nombres de nuestra historia one of the great names in our history* * *
Del verbo nombrar: ( conjugate nombrar)
nombré es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
nombre es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
nombrar
nombre
nombrar ( conjugate nombrar) verbo transitivo
◊ no lo volvió a nombre she never mentioned his name o him again
nombre sustantivo masculino
nombre artístico stage name;
nombre de pila first name, christian name;
nombre de soltera maiden name;
¿qué nombre le pusieron? what did they call him?;
lo conozco de nombre I know him by name;
en nombre de ( en representación de) on behalf of;
( apelando a) in the name of;
lo que ha hecho no tiene nombre what she has done is unspeakableb) (Ling) noun;
c) ( fama):
hacerse un nombre en la vida to make a name for oneself
nombrar verbo transitivo
1 (para un cargo) to appoint: le nombraron secretario general, he was appointed secretary general
nombrar a dedo, to handpick
2 (mencionar) to name, mention: ¡a ése ni me lo nombres!, don't even mention his name!
nombre sustantivo masculino
1 name: ¿cuál es su nombre de pila?, what's his Christian/first name? ➣ Ver nota en name 2 Ling noun
♦ Locuciones: llamar a las cosas por su nombre, to speak plainly
a nombre de, addressed to
en nombre de algo/alguien, on behalf of sthg/sb
' nombre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abdomen
- actor
- alta
- alto
- Amberes
- Andorra
- aparecer
- buen
- cerdo
- chalet
- complemento
- cordera
- cordero
- decir
- durante
- ensuciar
- escriturar
- esculpir
- falsa
- falso
- fulana
- fulano
- guerra
- impronunciable
- infelicidad
- kamikaze
- Kuwait
- la
- ligarse
- llamar
- manchar
- monte
- no
- nominalmente
- Pakistán
- palmípeda
- palmípedo
- Paquistán
- París
- Pequín
- Persia
- Perú
- pila
- poner
- recibir
- recordar
- rey
- señor
- Sofía
English:
abandon
- abandoned
- abbey
- abbot
- abbreviation
- ABC
- abdication
- abdomen
- aberration
- ability
- abolition
- aborigine
- abrasive
- absence
- absentee
- absorption
- abstainer
- abstention
- abstinence
- abundance
- abuse
- abyss
- academic
- academic year
- academy
- acceleration
- accelerator
- accent
- acceptance
- access
- access road
- accessory
- accident
- acclaim
- accomplice
- accomplishment
- accord
- accordance
- accordion
- account
- accountancy
- accountant
- accumulation
- accuracy
- accusation
- accused
- ace
- acetate
- acetone
- ache
* * *nombre nm1. [apelativo] name;un vecino, de quien no diré el nombre, avisó a la policía a neighbour, who shall remain nameless, told the police;a nombre de [carta, sobre, paquete] addressed to;[cheque] made out to; [cuenta bancaria] in the name of; [propiedades] belonging to;quiero abrir una cuenta a nombre de mi hijo I'd like to open an account for my son;se le conoce con el nombre de laparoscopia it is known as a laparoscopy;de nombre Juan called Juan;en nombre de [representando a] on behalf of;en (el) nombre de Dios/de la democracia in the name of God/democracy;en el nombre del Padre… [al rezar] in the name of the Father…;llamar a alguien por el nombre to call sb by his/her first name;¿qué nombre le vas a poner al perro? what are you going to call the dog?;santificado sea tu nombre [en padrenuestro] hallowed be thy name;Humesto de jardín sólo tiene el nombre you call this a garden?;como su propio nombre indica… as its name indicates o suggests…;llamar a las cosas por su nombre to call a spade a spade;no tener nombre [ser indignante] to be outrageousnombre y apellidos full name;nombre artístico stage name;Am nombre de batalla nom de guerre;nombre científico [de planta, animal] scientific name;nombre comercial trade name;nombre completo full name;nombre compuesto = two-part Christian name;nombre común [de planta, animal] common name;Informát nombre de dominio domain name;nombre de guerra nom de guerre;nombre de lugar place name;nombre de pila first o Christian name;nombre de soltera maiden name;Informát nombre de usuario user name2. [fama] name, reputation;hacerse un nombre (como) to make a name for oneself (as);manchar el buen nombre de alguien/algo to tarnish sb's/sth's good name;tener buen/mal nombre to have a good/bad name;tener mucho nombre to be renowned o famous3. Gram nounnombre abstracto abstract noun;nombre colectivo collective noun;nombre común common noun;nombre propio proper noun* * *m1 name;un barco de nombre desconocido a boat whose name is not known, an unknown boat;un caballo de nombre Arquero a horse by the name of Arquero, a horse called Arquero;es abogado sólo de nombre he is a lawyer in name only;de nombre amenazador with a threatening sounding name;llamar las cosas por su nombre call a spade a spade;no tener nombre fig be inexcusable2 GRAM noun* * *nombre nm1) : namenombre de pluma: pseudonym, pen nameen nombre: on behalf ofsin nombre: nameless2) : nounnombre propio: proper noun3) : fame, renown* * *nombre n1. (en general) name2. (sustantivo) noun"gato" es un nombre "cat" is a nounnombre de pila first name / Christian name -
47 compra
f.purchase.por la compra de una enciclopedia te regalan un televisor if you buy an encyclopedia, they'll give you a television freeesta impresora fue una excelente compra this printer was a really good buyalgunos supermercados te llevan la compra a casa some supermarkets deliver your shopping to your homeir de compras to go shoppingcompra al contado cash purchasepres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: comprar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: comprar.* * *1 purchase, buy\hacer la compra to do the shopping, go shoppingir a la compra to go shoppingir de compras to go shoppingcompra a crédito credit purchasecompra a plazos hire purchase, US instalment buyingcompra al contado cash purchase* * *noun f.purchase, buying* * *SF1) (=proceso) purchase, purchasing, buyingtengo que ir a la compra — I've got to do the shopping, I've got to go shopping
compra a granel — (Com) bulk buying
compra a plazos — hire purchase, installment plan (EEUU)
compra proteccionista — (Com) support buying
2) (=artículo) purchase* * *a) ( acción)están muy ocupados con la compra de la casa — they're very busy with buying the house o (frml) with the house purchase
hacer las compras or (Esp) la compra — to do the shopping o (colloq) shop
b) ( cosa comprada) buy, purchase (frml)fue una buena/mala compra — it was a good/bad buy
* * *= acquisition, procurement, purchase, purchasing, shopping, buy-out, buying, shopping order, buy-in, propertisation [propertization, -USA].Ex. Mergers and acquisitions are playing an increasing important part in corporate strategies, stimulated by the scramble for market position in the new Europe.Ex. In 1983 the EC funded contracts which entailed the procurement of goods and services amounting to 400 million pounds.Ex. These details are primarily useful as a record of expenditure or to organisations or individuals contemplating the purchase of a work.Ex. Research libraries use them to fill in titles that may have been missed in the initial round of purchasing.Ex. CACs have dealt with pre- shopping advice, education on consumers' rights and complaints about goods and services, advising the client and often obtaining expert assessments.Ex. The book and serial industry has recently witnessed several takeovers, buy-outs, and mergers.Ex. The library has a centre for buying, cataloguing and storing microform, audio-visual media and other non-book material.Ex. This would herald the age of computer commuting, with customers dialling for bank statements and shopping orders.Ex. The seminar will deal with the processes of developing and ensuring corporate buy-in to a digital preservation policy.Ex. Of course, the open source zealots are still likely to be up in arms about what they perceive to be propertisation of communal intellectual resources.----* adquisición por compra o intercambio = non-gratuitous acquisition.* agente inteligente de compras = shopping agent.* anuncio de compra-venta = classified advertisement.* anuncio de compra-venta = classified ad.* asesoramiento antes de la compra = pre-shopping advice.* bolsa de la compra = shopping bag, grocery bag, carrier bag.* bolsa para la compra = shopping bag, carrier bag.* buena compra = good buy.* carrito de la compra = shopping trolley, shopping cart.* carro de la compra = shopping cart, shopping trolley.* catálogo comercial de compra por correo = mail order catalogue.* cesta de la compra = food bill, shopping basket, food basket.* cesta de la compra, la = cost of living index.* compañía de compra por alquiler = hire-purchase company.* compra a plazos apartando el producto = layaway, lay-by.* compra compulsiva = impulse shopping.* compra de acciones = shareholding.* compra de libros = book buying [book-buying], book supply, book purchasing.* compra desaforada = shopping spree.* compra desde casa = armchair shopping.* compra de una compañía por otra = corporate takeover.* compra en línea = online shopping.* compra impulsiva = impulse buy.* compra por correo = mail-order.* compras de última hora = last-minute shopping.* compra-venta de coches = auto dealer.* comprobante de compra = proof of purchase.* derecho preferente de compra = preemption [pre-emption].* descuento por compra al por mayor = bulk deal, bulk rate, bulk rate discount.* día de compras = shopping trip.* fiebre de las compras = shopping fever.* garantía de compra = proof of purchase.* hábito de compra = shopping habit, buying habit, purchasing habit, consumption habit.* hacer compras = do + shopping.* hacer una compra = make + a purchase.* ir de compras = go + shopping.* lista de compra = shopping list.* mejor compra = best buy.* oferta de compra de una compañía por otra = takeover bid.* opción de compra = buying option, purchasing option.* opción de compra de acciones = stock option.* orden de compra = purchase order.* plan de compra = purchase plan.* política de compras = purchasing policy.* precio de compra = purchase price.* precio especial por compra al por mayor = bulk deal.* préstamo para compra de coche = car loan.* presupuesto para la compra de libros = book funds [bookfunds].* presupuesto para la compra de material = materials budget.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* sección de compras = acquisitions department, order department.* servicio de compra por televisión = teleshopping service.* servicio de compras = acquisition(s) service.* tienda de compras por Internet = online store.* viaje de compras = shopping trip.* * *a) ( acción)están muy ocupados con la compra de la casa — they're very busy with buying the house o (frml) with the house purchase
hacer las compras or (Esp) la compra — to do the shopping o (colloq) shop
b) ( cosa comprada) buy, purchase (frml)fue una buena/mala compra — it was a good/bad buy
* * *= acquisition, procurement, purchase, purchasing, shopping, buy-out, buying, shopping order, buy-in, propertisation [propertization, -USA].Ex: Mergers and acquisitions are playing an increasing important part in corporate strategies, stimulated by the scramble for market position in the new Europe.
Ex: In 1983 the EC funded contracts which entailed the procurement of goods and services amounting to 400 million pounds.Ex: These details are primarily useful as a record of expenditure or to organisations or individuals contemplating the purchase of a work.Ex: Research libraries use them to fill in titles that may have been missed in the initial round of purchasing.Ex: CACs have dealt with pre- shopping advice, education on consumers' rights and complaints about goods and services, advising the client and often obtaining expert assessments.Ex: The book and serial industry has recently witnessed several takeovers, buy-outs, and mergers.Ex: The library has a centre for buying, cataloguing and storing microform, audio-visual media and other non-book material.Ex: This would herald the age of computer commuting, with customers dialling for bank statements and shopping orders.Ex: The seminar will deal with the processes of developing and ensuring corporate buy-in to a digital preservation policy.Ex: Of course, the open source zealots are still likely to be up in arms about what they perceive to be propertisation of communal intellectual resources.* adquisición por compra o intercambio = non-gratuitous acquisition.* agente inteligente de compras = shopping agent.* anuncio de compra-venta = classified advertisement.* anuncio de compra-venta = classified ad.* asesoramiento antes de la compra = pre-shopping advice.* bolsa de la compra = shopping bag, grocery bag, carrier bag.* bolsa para la compra = shopping bag, carrier bag.* buena compra = good buy.* carrito de la compra = shopping trolley, shopping cart.* carro de la compra = shopping cart, shopping trolley.* catálogo comercial de compra por correo = mail order catalogue.* cesta de la compra = food bill, shopping basket, food basket.* cesta de la compra, la = cost of living index.* compañía de compra por alquiler = hire-purchase company.* compra a plazos apartando el producto = layaway, lay-by.* compra compulsiva = impulse shopping.* compra de acciones = shareholding.* compra de libros = book buying [book-buying], book supply, book purchasing.* compra desaforada = shopping spree.* compra desde casa = armchair shopping.* compra de una compañía por otra = corporate takeover.* compra en línea = online shopping.* compra impulsiva = impulse buy.* compra por correo = mail-order.* compras de última hora = last-minute shopping.* compra-venta de coches = auto dealer.* comprobante de compra = proof of purchase.* derecho preferente de compra = preemption [pre-emption].* descuento por compra al por mayor = bulk deal, bulk rate, bulk rate discount.* día de compras = shopping trip.* fiebre de las compras = shopping fever.* garantía de compra = proof of purchase.* hábito de compra = shopping habit, buying habit, purchasing habit, consumption habit.* hacer compras = do + shopping.* hacer una compra = make + a purchase.* ir de compras = go + shopping.* lista de compra = shopping list.* mejor compra = best buy.* oferta de compra de una compañía por otra = takeover bid.* opción de compra = buying option, purchasing option.* opción de compra de acciones = stock option.* orden de compra = purchase order.* plan de compra = purchase plan.* política de compras = purchasing policy.* precio de compra = purchase price.* precio especial por compra al por mayor = bulk deal.* préstamo para compra de coche = car loan.* presupuesto para la compra de libros = book funds [bookfunds].* presupuesto para la compra de material = materials budget.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* sección de compras = acquisitions department, order department.* servicio de compra por televisión = teleshopping service.* servicio de compras = acquisition(s) service.* tienda de compras por Internet = online store.* viaje de compras = shopping trip.* * *1(acción): hemos estado muy ocupados con la compra de la casa we've been very busy with buying the house o ( frml) with the house purchasehas hecho una excelente compra that was a good buyir de compras to go shoppinghicimos algunas compras we did some shopping o we bought a few thingshacer la compra ( Esp) or ( AmL) las compras para la semana to do the weekly shopping o ( colloq) shopjefe de compras chief buyerla compra de dos o más artículos le da derecho a participar en nuestro sorteo if you purchase two or more items you will be eligible o the purchase of two or more items makes you eligible to take part in our draw2 (cosa comprada) buy, purchase ( frml)este vestido fue una buena/mala compra this dress was a good/bad buypon la compra en la cocina ( Esp); put what you've bought in the kitchen, put the shopping in the kitchen ( BrE)* * *
Del verbo comprar: ( conjugate comprar)
compra es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
compra
comprar
compra sustantivo femeninoa) ( acción):
hacer las compras or (Esp) la compra to do the shopping;
compra por teléfono teleshopping
comprar ( conjugate comprar) verbo transitivo
comprale algo a algn ( a quien lo vende) to buy sth from sb;
( a quien lo recibe) to buy sth for sb
compra sustantivo femenino
1 (acción) buying
ir de compras, to go shopping
2 (objeto comprado) purchase, buy
(conjunto de alimentos) shopping
comprar verbo transitivo
1 to buy: compramos el ordenador a plazos, we bought the computer on hire purchase
le compra el periódico a Lucía, (para Lucía) he buys the newspaper for Lucia
(Lucía lo vende) he buys the newspaper from Lucia
2 figurado (sobornar) to bribe, buy off
' compra' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adquisición
- amortizar
- bolsa
- carrito
- comprar
- desorbitar
- dos
- las
- negociar
- opción
- salida
- súper
- barato
- cambiar
- canasta
- catálogo
- clavar
- ganga
- gestionar
- hacer
- importe
- mandado
- pilón
- práctico
- realizar
- talón
English:
bag
- bring up
- buy
- deposit
- first-time
- for
- insider dealing
- insider trading
- leverage
- outsourcing
- purchase
- shopping
- shopping bag
- throw in
- trolley
- any
- business
- deal
- dealer
- first
- free
- hire
- take
- teleshopping
- whichever
* * *compra nf1. [adquisición] purchase;están considerando la compra de un automóvil they are thinking about o considering buying a car;por la compra de una enciclopedia te regalan un televisor if you buy an encyclopedia, they'll give you a television free;ir de compras to go shoppingcompra apalancada leverage buyout;compra al contado [en efectivo] cash purchase;Am compra en cuotas Br hire-purchase, US installment plan;compra al por mayor bulk buying;2. [objeto adquirido] purchase, buy;esta impresora fue una excelente compra this printer was a really good buy;algunos supermercados te llevan la compra a casa some supermarkets deliver your shopping to your home;deja la compra sobre la mesa leave the shopping on the tablecompra impulsiva o por impulso impulse buy* * *f1 acción purchase;hacer la compra, ir a la compra do the shopping;ir de compras go shopping* * *compra nf1) : purchase2)ir de compras : to go shopping3)orden de compra : purchase order* * *compra n (adquisición) purchase / buy -
48 incorporar
v.to incorporate.Elsa incorporó los libros Elsa incorporated the books.María incorpora nuevas técnicas Mary incorporates new techniques.La empresa incorporó nuevos empleados The company incorporated new employees* * *1 (añadir) to incorporate, include3 (enfermo) to help to sit up1 (levantarse) to sit up2 (a un trabajo) to start; (a una empresa, equipo, etc) to join\incorporarse a filas to join upincorporarse a su destino to take up one's post* * *verb2) include•* * *1. VT1) (=añadir) [gen] to incorporate (a, en into, in)(Culin) to mix in, addincorporar a filas — (Mil) to call up, enlist
2) (=involucrar) to involve (a in, with)3) (=abarcar) to embody4) (=levantar)5) (Teat)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo (frml)1)a) ( agregar) to addincorporar algo a algo — to add something to something, include something in something
b) ( integrar) to incorporatec) < empleado>d) < recluta> to draft, call up2) (incluir, contener) <innovaciones/información> to incorporate, include3) <enfermo/niño> to sit... up2.incorporarse v pron (frml)1) (a equipo, puesto) to joinincorporarse a filas — to join up, join the army
2) ( levantarse) to sit up* * *= accommodate, assimilate, embody, take (in/into), bring + Nombre + into the matter, design into, build in, take in.Ex. Changes have been made to accommodate modern approaches or new groupings of subjects.Ex. The concern is that this sudden and increased flow of information is simply going to overwhelm us -- far more information than any of us can monitor and assimilate.Ex. In alphabetical indexing languages, such as are embodied in thesauri and subject headings lists, subject terms are the alphabetical names of the subjects.Ex. For example, a computer on board a space ship, o even in some cars, takes in data, works out settings, displays results completely automatically.Ex. This article explains how the epistolatory aspect of the books was exploited by the librarian in encouraging interest in the stories and how the children's craft work was brought into the matter (making rag dolls of the characters).Ex. User-friendliness is sometimes assumed rather than designed into any specific project.Ex. This agreement must build in incentives to participating libraries as well as methods of censuring those participants which do not fulfil their obligations to the other participating libraries in the network = Este acuerdo debe incorporar incentivos para las bibliotecas participantes así cómo la forma de llamarle la atención a aquellos participantes que no cumplan sus obligaciones con las otras bibliotecas de la red.Ex. People like to browse the books and magazines, take in the ambiance, and be seen and perceived as a patron of the arts and literature.----* incorporar (a) = build into, incorporate (into).* incorporar Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).* incorporarse = sit up.* incorporarse a = join.* * *1.verbo transitivo (frml)1)a) ( agregar) to addincorporar algo a algo — to add something to something, include something in something
b) ( integrar) to incorporatec) < empleado>d) < recluta> to draft, call up2) (incluir, contener) <innovaciones/información> to incorporate, include3) <enfermo/niño> to sit... up2.incorporarse v pron (frml)1) (a equipo, puesto) to joinincorporarse a filas — to join up, join the army
2) ( levantarse) to sit up* * *= accommodate, assimilate, embody, take (in/into), bring + Nombre + into the matter, design into, build in, take in.Ex: Changes have been made to accommodate modern approaches or new groupings of subjects.
Ex: The concern is that this sudden and increased flow of information is simply going to overwhelm us -- far more information than any of us can monitor and assimilate.Ex: In alphabetical indexing languages, such as are embodied in thesauri and subject headings lists, subject terms are the alphabetical names of the subjects.Ex: For example, a computer on board a space ship, o even in some cars, takes in data, works out settings, displays results completely automatically.Ex: This article explains how the epistolatory aspect of the books was exploited by the librarian in encouraging interest in the stories and how the children's craft work was brought into the matter (making rag dolls of the characters).Ex: User-friendliness is sometimes assumed rather than designed into any specific project.Ex: This agreement must build in incentives to participating libraries as well as methods of censuring those participants which do not fulfil their obligations to the other participating libraries in the network = Este acuerdo debe incorporar incentivos para las bibliotecas participantes así cómo la forma de llamarle la atención a aquellos participantes que no cumplan sus obligaciones con las otras bibliotecas de la red.Ex: People like to browse the books and magazines, take in the ambiance, and be seen and perceived as a patron of the arts and literature.* incorporar (a) = build into, incorporate (into).* incorporar Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).* incorporarse = sit up.* incorporarse a = join.* * *incorporar [A1 ]vt( frml)A1 (agregar) to add incorporar algo A algo to add sth TO sth, include sth IN sthincorporó estos detalles a su informe he added these details to o included these details in his reportincorporar las claras batidas a la mezcla fold the whisked egg whites into the mixturele ha sido incorporado un nuevo sistema de ventilación it has been fitted with a new cooling system2 ‹empleado› incorporar a algn A algo to assign sb TO sth3 ‹recluta› to draft, call upB (incluir, contener) ‹innovaciones/información› to incorporate, includeC ‹enfermo/niño› to sit … up( frml)A (a un equipo, puesto) to join incorporarse A algo to join sthincorporarse a filas to join up, to join the armyB (levantarse) to sit up* * *
incorporar ( conjugate incorporar) verbo transitivo (frml)
1
incorporar algo a algo to add sth to sth
2 ‹enfermo/niño› to sit … up
incorporarse verbo pronominal (frml)
1 (a equipo, puesto) to join;
incorporarse a algo to join sth
2 ( levantarse) to sit up
incorporar verbo transitivo
1 (añadir) to add
2 (incluir) to incorporate [a, into]
3 (sentar) to help to sit up
' incorporar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agregar
- sumar
- integrar
English:
incorporate
- integrate
- fold
* * *♦ vtincorporaron los territorios al imperio the territories became part of the empire;incorporaron las propuestas de los verdes en su programa electoral they incorporated the Greens' proposals into their election manifesto3. [incluir] to include, to incorporate;el modelo incorpora la última tecnología digital the model incorporates the latest digital technology* * *v/t incorporate* * *incorporar vt1) : to incorporate2) : to add, to include* * *incorporar vb to include -
49 intervenir
v.1 to tap.El tipo interviene el proyecto The guy tap the project.2 to seize (incautarse de).3 to audit (finance) (cuentas).La contraloría interviene a la empresa The comptroller audits the company.4 to take part.intervino en varias películas cómicas (en discusión, debate) she appeared in several comedy filmsen la evolución de la economía intervienen muchos factores several different factors play a part in the state of the economydespués del presidente intervino el Sr. Ramírez Mr Ramirez spoke after the president5 to intervene (interferir, imponer el orden).El juez interviene a veces The judge intervenes sometimes.6 to operate on, to perform surgery on, to make an intervention on.Te interviene el Dr. Pérez Dr. Perez makes an operation on you.7 to take over, to take control of, to take over the operation of.El socio interviene la empresa The associate takes over the operation of..8 to confiscate, to seize.La corte interviene sus bienes The court seized his belongings.* * *1 (tomar parte) to take part (en, in); (mediar) to intervene2 (interrumpir) to intervene3 (hablar) to speak (en, at)1 MEDICINA to operate on2 (alijo, mercancía) to seize3 (teléfono) to tap4 (cuentas) to audit* * *verb1) to intervene2) take part3) operate* * *1. VI1) (=tomar parte) to take partla reyerta en la que intervino el acusado — the brawl in which the defendant took part o was involved
2) (=injerirse) to intervenela policía intervino para separar a las dos pandillas — the police intervened to separate the two gangs
3) (=mediar)el presidente intervino para que se pudiera llegar a un acuerdo — the president mediated o interceded so that an agreement could be reached
las circunstancias que intervinieron en mi dimisión — the circumstances that influenced my resignation
2. VT1) (=controlar) to take over, take control ofla junta militar intervino todas las cadenas estatales — the junta took over o took control of all the state-run channels
el gobierno intervino a los ferroviarios — the government took over o took control of the railworkers' union
2) (Com) [+ cuenta] to audit; [+ banco, empresa] to take into administration; [+ cuenta, bienes] to freeze3) (Med) to operate on4) [+ droga, armas, patrimonio, bienes] to confiscate, seize5) [+ teléfono] to tap* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) (en debate, operación) to take part; ( en espectáculo) to appear, performb) ( mediar) to intervene, intercede (frml)c) ( tomar parte) to intervene2.intervenir vt1)a) < teléfono> to tapb) ( tomar control de) < empresa> to place... in administrationc) ( inspeccionar) < cuentas> to audit, inspectd) <armas/droga> to seize, confiscatee) (AmL) <universidad/emisora> to take over the running of, take control of2) ( operar) to operate on* * *= go into, have + a hand in, step in, intervene, jump in, obtrude (into), cut in, mediate, intersect, come into + play, call into + play, wiretap [wire-tap], weigh in, chime in.Ex. As something you may or may not know, every item going into the processing stream is assigned a priority, and our judgment will in many cases be different from yours, as our needs will be different from yours.Ex. For the benefit of all users of the thesaurus who have not had a hand in its initial compilation some written record describing the anticipated use of the thesaurus is valuable.Ex. Furthermore, children can be misled by group influences into reading truly pernicious material (hard core ponography, for example) and when this happens adults have a clear responsibility to step in and do something about it.Ex. And again, this is a point at which the teacher may need to intervene to provide examples.Ex. The unhappy tendency among teachers -- an occupational neurosis -- is to jump in too early and too often, especially if the talk wanders from direct comments about books under consideration.Ex. The librarian will provide whatever help is required without obtruding into the process.Ex. 'I'm not sure what 'arbitrary and capricious' means,' Stanton cut in reasonably.Ex. School library media professionals who mediate in the learning experiences of students must be well informed critical thinkers.Ex. Contingency plans can be devised to intersect at several points on this time continuum.Ex. There are, of course, all sorts of other considerations which come into play in determining the income which a publisher might obtain from a book.Ex. Ethical principles are called into play when deliberating about values, particularly when values run into conflict.Ex. The implementation of this system would enable law enforcement agencies to wiretap all digital communication.Ex. If Division VIII is best positioned to weigh in on terminology, Division VIII should do so and the rest of us should follow that lead.Ex. A few members of this list have done this, so wait for them to chime in here.----* intervenir con = chime in with.* intervenir en un conflicto = enter + conflict.* que intervienen = at play.* si no intervienen otros factores = ceteris paribus, all (other) things being equal.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) (en debate, operación) to take part; ( en espectáculo) to appear, performb) ( mediar) to intervene, intercede (frml)c) ( tomar parte) to intervene2.intervenir vt1)a) < teléfono> to tapb) ( tomar control de) < empresa> to place... in administrationc) ( inspeccionar) < cuentas> to audit, inspectd) <armas/droga> to seize, confiscatee) (AmL) <universidad/emisora> to take over the running of, take control of2) ( operar) to operate on* * *= go into, have + a hand in, step in, intervene, jump in, obtrude (into), cut in, mediate, intersect, come into + play, call into + play, wiretap [wire-tap], weigh in, chime in.Ex: As something you may or may not know, every item going into the processing stream is assigned a priority, and our judgment will in many cases be different from yours, as our needs will be different from yours.
Ex: For the benefit of all users of the thesaurus who have not had a hand in its initial compilation some written record describing the anticipated use of the thesaurus is valuable.Ex: Furthermore, children can be misled by group influences into reading truly pernicious material (hard core ponography, for example) and when this happens adults have a clear responsibility to step in and do something about it.Ex: And again, this is a point at which the teacher may need to intervene to provide examples.Ex: The unhappy tendency among teachers -- an occupational neurosis -- is to jump in too early and too often, especially if the talk wanders from direct comments about books under consideration.Ex: The librarian will provide whatever help is required without obtruding into the process.Ex: 'I'm not sure what 'arbitrary and capricious' means,' Stanton cut in reasonably.Ex: School library media professionals who mediate in the learning experiences of students must be well informed critical thinkers.Ex: Contingency plans can be devised to intersect at several points on this time continuum.Ex: There are, of course, all sorts of other considerations which come into play in determining the income which a publisher might obtain from a book.Ex: Ethical principles are called into play when deliberating about values, particularly when values run into conflict.Ex: The implementation of this system would enable law enforcement agencies to wiretap all digital communication.Ex: If Division VIII is best positioned to weigh in on terminology, Division VIII should do so and the rest of us should follow that lead.Ex: A few members of this list have done this, so wait for them to chime in here.* intervenir con = chime in with.* intervenir en un conflicto = enter + conflict.* que intervienen = at play.* si no intervienen otros factores = ceteris paribus, all (other) things being equal.* * *intervenir [ I31 ]vi1 (en un debate) to take part; (en un espectáculo) to appear, perform; (en una operación) to take partintervino ante el director a nuestro favor she intervened o interceded on our behalf with the directoren mi decisión han intervenido muchos factores many factors have had a bearing on my decision3 (involucrarse, inmiscuirse) to intervene, get involvedno pensamos intervenir en los problemas internos de otros países we do not intend intervening o getting involved in the internal affairs of other countrieslos profesores tuvieron que intervenir en la pelea the teachers had to intervene to stop the fightno quiso intervenir en la pelea he didn't want to get involved in the fight■ intervenirvtA1 ‹teléfono› to tap2 (tomar control de) ‹empresa› to place … in administration3 (inspeccionar) ‹cuentas› to audit, inspect4 ‹armas/droga› to seize, confiscate5 ( AmL) ‹universidad/emisora› to take over the running of, take control ofB (operar) to operate onfue intervenido en una clínica privada he had his operation o he was operated on o he underwent surgery in a private clinic* * *
intervenir ( conjugate intervenir) verbo intransitivo
( en espectáculo) to appear, perform
intervenir en una pelea to intervene o step in to stop a fight;
( involucrarse) to get involved in a fight
verbo transitivo
1
2 ( operar) to operate on;
intervenir
I vi (mediar) to intervene [en, in]
(participar) to take part [en, in]: me gustaría intervenir en el debate, I'd like to take part in the debate
II verbo transitivo
1 (un alijo de droga, etc) to confiscate, to seize: la policía ha intervenido la droga en la frontera, the police seized the drugs at the border
2 (bloquear una cuenta bancaria) to block o freeze: el juez ha intervenido su cuenta, the judge froze his bank account
(auditar) to audit
3 (un teléfono) to tap: me parece que la línea está intervenida, I think they put a tap on our phone
4 Med (a un paciente) to operate on: le van a intervenir mañana a las nueve, they're performing her surgery tomorrow at nine o'clock
' intervenir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mediar
- terciar
English:
intervene
- join in
- step in
- interest
- move
- operate
- step
- tap
* * *♦ vt3. [teléfono, línea] to tap;[correspondencia] to open4. [incautarse de] to seize5. Am [institución privada] to put into administration♦ vi1. [participar] to take part (en in); [en pelea, discusión] to get involved (en in);intervino en varias películas cómicas she appeared in several comedy films;en la evolución de la economía intervienen muchos factores several different factors play a part in the state of the economy;después del presidente intervino el Sr. Ramírez Mr Ramirez spoke after the president;yo quisiera intervenir para decir que no estamos de acuerdo con la propuesta I would just like to say something: we do not agree with the proposal;¿alguien más quisiera intervenir sobre esta cuestión? would anyone else like so say something on this issue?2. [interferir, imponer el orden] to intervene (en in);la policía tuvo que intervenir para separar a las dos aficiones the police had to intervene to separate the two groups of fans3. [mediar] to intervene, to intercede;su padre intervino ante su madre para que lo dejara salir his father spoke to his mother to persuade her to let him go out;la ONU intervino para lograr un acuerdo the UN intervened o interceded in order to get an agreement* * *II v/t1 TELEC tap2 contrabando seize3 MED operate on* * *intervenir {87} vi1) : to take part2) interceder: to intervene, to intercedeintervenir vt1) : to control, to supervise2) : to audit3) : to operate on4) : to tap (a telephone)* * *intervenir vb1. (interponerse) to intervene3. (operar) to operate on -
50 meter
v.1 to put in.meter algo/a alguien en algo to put something/somebody in somethingmeter la llave en la cerradura to get the key into the lockmeter dinero en el banco to put money in the bankhe metido mis ahorros en esa empresa I've put all my savings into this venturele metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) (informal) I can't get it into his head (that…)2 to give (informal) (asestar).le metió un puñetazo he gave him a punch3 to give (informal) (echar, soltar).meter una bronca a alguien to tell somebody offme metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline4 to take in (prenda, ropa).meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt5 to score (en deportes) (anotar).nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against us6 to introduce, to get in, to get inside, to stick.Ella mete la caja She takes the box inside.7 to cause, to make, to create.Ese chico mete problemas That boy causes problems.8 to drive in.9 to take inside.* * *1 (introducir) to put2 (implicar) to put into (en, -), get into (en, -), involve in (en, -)4 (hacer) to make5 (ropa - acortar) to take up; (- estrechar) to take in7 DEPORTE to score1 (introducirse en) to get in■ se metió en el coche rápidamente he got quickly into the car, he jumped into the car2 (tomar parte - negocio) to go into (en, -); (involucrarse en) to get involved (en, in/with), get mixed up (en, in/with)3 (introducirse) to get involved (en, in)■ siempre te estás metiendo donde no te llaman you're always sticking your nose in where you're not wanted4 (ir) to go■ ¿dónde se habrá metido? where can he have got to?5 (provocar) to pick ( con, on)■ no te metas con él que es más fuerte que tú don't pick on him, he's stronger than you6 (dedicarse) to go (en, into)\a todo meter at full blastmeterse alguien donde no le llaman to poke one's nose into others' affairsmeterse alguien en lo que no le importa to stick one's nose into others' businessmeterse en todo to be a meddler, stick one's nose into everythingno meterse en nada not to get involved¡métetelo donde te quepa! tabú you can stuff it!* * *verb1) to put (in)2) insert, introduce3) place4) cause5) make•- meterse
- meterse a
- meterse con* * *1. VT1) (=poner, introducir) to put¿dónde has metido las llaves? — where have you put the keys?
metió el palo por el aro — she stuck o put the stick through the ring
mete las hamacas que está lloviendo — bring the hammocks in, it's raining
•
meter algo en algo — to put sth in(to) sthmetió el dedo en la sopa — he dipped o put his finger in the soup
tienes que meter la pieza en su sitio — you have to fit o put the part in the correct place
consiguió meter toda la ropa en la maleta — she managed to get o fit all the clothes in(to) the suitcase
¿quién le metió esas ideas en la cabeza? — who gave him those ideas?
está lloviendo a todo meter — it's pelting with rain, it's pelting down
2) (Dep) to score3) (Cos) [para estrechar] to take in; [para acortar] to take upmétele la falda que le queda larga — take her skirt up a bit, it's too long
4) (Aut) [+ marcha] to go into¡mete el acelerador! — put your foot down!
5) (=internar)lo metieron en un colegio privado — they put him in o sent him to a private school
6) [en una profesión]lo metieron a o de fontanero — they apprenticed him to a plumber
7) (=implicar)no metas a mi madre en esto — don't drag o bring my mother into this
8) (=ocasionar)•
meter miedo a algn — to scare o frighten sb•
meter prisa a algn — to hurry sb, make sb get a move ontenemos que meterle prisa a Adela — we need to hurry Adela, we need to make Adela get a move on
¡no me metas prisa! — don't rush me!
•
meter un susto a algn — to give sb a fright9) * (=dar)10) * (=endosar)11) * (=aplicar)le quedaba largo el traje y le metió las tijeras — her dress was too long, so she took the scissors to it
12) * (=hacer entender)no hay quien le meta que aquello era mentira — nobody seems able to make him understand that it was a lie, nobody is able to get it into his head that it was a lie
13)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex. Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.Ex. By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex. The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex. Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex. Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.----* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex: Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.
Ex: By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex: The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex: Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex: Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *meter [E1 ]vtA1 (introducir, poner) to putle metieron un tubo por la nariz they put o ( colloq) stuck a tube up her nose¿dónde habré metido su carta? where can I have put his letter?meter algo EN algo:metí la tarjeta en un sobre I put the card in(to) an envelopeno lograba meter la llave en la cerradura she couldn't get the key into the lockmetió el pie en el agua he put his foot in(to) the watera ver si consigo meter todo esto en un folio I wonder if I can get o fit all of this onto one sheetno le metas esas ideas en la cabeza a la niña don't put ideas like that into her head, don't go giving her ideas like that2 (hacer entrar) meter a algn EN algo:no puedo meter más de cuatro personas en mi coche I can't get o fit more than four people in my carlo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonmetió a su hijo interno en un colegio he sent his son to (a) boarding school3 (colocar, emplear) meter a algn EN algo:consiguió meter a su amigo en la empresa she managed to get her friend a job with o in the companymeter a algn DE algo:lo metieron de aprendiz de carpintero they apprenticed him to a carpenter, they got him a job as a carpenter's apprenticela metieron de sirvienta en la ciudad they sent her to work as a maid in the city4 (involucrar) meter a algn EN algo to involve sb IN sth, get sb involved IN sthno quiero que metas a mi hijo en negocios sucios I don't want you involving my son o getting my son involved in any dirty businessno la metas a ella en esto don't bring o drag her into thisB1 (invertir) to putvoy a meter mis ahorros en el banco I'm going to put my savings in the bankmetió todo su capital en el negocio she put all her capital into the business2 ‹tanto/gol› to score3 (en costura) ‹dobladillo› to turn upmétele un poco en las costuras take it in a bit at the seams4meterle tijera/sierra a algo to set to with the scissors/saw on sth5 ( Auto) ‹marcha/cambio›mete (la) primera/tercera put it into first/third (gear)en este coche es muy difícil meter la marcha atrás it's very difficult to get into reverse in this carC1(provocar, crear): no metas ruido que estoy estudiando keep the noise down, I'm studyingno trates de meterme miedo don't try to frighten o scare menos están metiendo prisa en el trabajo we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster at worka todo meter ( fam); ‹ir/conducir› flat outlleva una semana estudiando a todo meter he's been studying flat out for a week¡métanle, que no llegamos! step on it o get a move on, or we won't get there in time!le metimos con todo we did our utmost, we pulled out all the stops, we did everything we could2 ( fam)(encajar, endilgar): me metieron una multa por exceso de velocidad I got a ticket for speeding ( colloq)no me metas más mentiras don't tell me any more lies, don't give me any more of your lies ( colloq)nos metió una de sus historias she spun us one of her yarns■ metervi■ meterseA1 (entrar) meterse EN algo:nos metimos en un museo we went into a museumse metió en la cama he got into bedmétete por esa calle go down that streetquise meterme bajo tierra I just wanted the ground to swallow me upno sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza que le dio she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself o where to put herself¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?, where can the dog be?(+ me/te/le etc): se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyecuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza … when he gets an idea into his head …2 (introducirse) meterse algo EN algo:me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eyese metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocketno te metas los dedos en la nariz don't pick your nose¡que se lo meta ahí mismo! or ¡que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! ( vulg); she can stuff it! (sl)B1(en un trabajo): se metió de secretaria she got a job as a secretarymeterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun2 (involucrarse) meterse EN algo to get involved IN sthno quiero meterme en una discusión I don't want to get into o to get involved in an argumentte has metido en un buen lío you've got yourself into a fine messno te metas en gastos don't go spending a lot of moneyse había metido en un asunto muy turbio she had got involved in o mixed up in a very shady affair3 (entrometerse) to get involvedno te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business, don't get involved in o don't meddle in things that don't concern youtodo iba bien hasta que ella se metió por medio things were going fine until she started interferingmeterse con algn ( fam): no te metas conmigo que yo no te he hecho nada don't go picking a fight with me, I haven't done anything to youno te metas conmigo que hoy no estoy para bromas leave me alone, I'm in no mood for jokes todaytú métete con los de tu edad/tamaño why don't you pick on someone your own age/size?con su hijo no te metas, que es sagrado ( iró); don't say a word against her son, she worships himmeterse donde no lo llaman to poke one's nose into other people's business ( colloq)¡no te metas donde no te llaman! mind your own business!* * *
meter ( conjugate meter) verbo transitivo
1
meter algo en algo to put sth in(to) sth;
logró meter todo en la maleta he managed to fit everything into the suitcaseb) ( hacer entrar):
consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the companyc) ( involucrar) meter a algn en algo to involve sb in sth, get sb involved in sth
2
d) (Auto):
meter la marcha atrás to get into reverse
3 (provocar, crear):
meterle miedo a algn to frighten o scare sb;
no metas ruido keep the noise down
meterse verbo pronominal
1a) ( entrar):
( en la piscina) I got into the water;
meterse en la cama/la ducha to get into bed/the shower;
¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?;
se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyeb) ( introducirse):
se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket
2a) ( en trabajo):
meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nunb) ( involucrarse) meterse en algo to get involved in sth;
no te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business;
meterse con algn (fam) to pick on sb;
meterse por medio to interfere
meter verbo transitivo
1 to put [en, in]
(en colegio, cárcel) to put: la metieron en un psiquiátrico, they put her in a mental hospital
(dinero) metimos el dinero en el banco, we paid the money into our bank
2 (invertir) to put: mételo en acciones, put it in shares
3 (involucrar) to involve [en, in], to get mixed up [en, in]
4 fam (causar) no le metas miedo al niño, don't frighten the child
5 (hacer) to make
meter jaleo, to make a noise
♦ Locuciones: familiar a todo meter, at full speed, in a flash
meter en el mismo saco, to lump together: son completamente distintos, no los puedes meter en el mismo saco, they're totally different, you can't lump them together as if they were the same
' meter' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apremiar
- baza
- cazo
- cizaña
- colarse
- contador
- cuezo
- embotellar
- follón
- fotómetro
- gamba
- hocico
- indicador
- indicadora
- introducir
- lectura
- M
- mano
- métrica
- metro
- nada
- nariz
- pata
- patinar
- prisa
- resbalar
- ruido
- saco
- sobre
- taxímetro
- venga
- altura
- apresurar
- apurar
- bandera
- bulla
- canasta
- compás
- distancia
- el
- encajar
- entrar
- gol
- lado
- m
- marcha
- medidor
- menos
- parquímetro
- por
English:
bake
- blunder
- boob
- brick
- bully
- bungle
- change up
- clanger
- dip
- engage
- enter
- fetch in
- finger
- flub
- foot
- get in
- grope
- hurry
- hustle
- insert
- inset
- jam
- let in
- meter
- mix up
- outdistance
- pad out
- parking meter
- postage meter
- push
- put
- quart
- round
- speed up
- squash in
- stick
- stick in
- taxi-meter
- trip up
- tuck
- tuck in
- unstuck
- waffle
- water meter
- wedge
- back
- cram
- deep
- fit
- get
* * *♦ vt1. [introducir] to put in;meter algo/a alguien en algo to put sth/sb in sth;metió las manos en los bolsillos she put her hands in her pockets;no puedo meter la llave en la cerradura I can't get the key in the lock;lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison;su padre lo metió de conserje en la empresa his father got him a job in the company as a porter;meter dinero en el banco to put money in the bank;he metido todos mis ahorros en este proyecto I've put all my savings into this project;¿podrás meter todo en un solo disquete? will you be able to get o fit it all on one disk?;Fammeterle ideas a alguien en la cabeza to put ideas into sb's head;Famno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) I can't get it into his head (that…);Fammete la tijera todo lo que quieras cut off as much as you like¡en buen lío nos has metido! this is a fine mess you've got o gotten us into!me dieron un trapo y me metieron a limpiar el polvo they gave me a cloth and set me dusting4. [causar]meter prisa/miedo a alguien to rush/scare sb;meter ruido to make a noise5. [en automóvil]meter la primera/la marcha atrás to go into first gear/reverse;meter el freno to brake6. [en deportes] [anotar] to score;nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against usle metió un puñetazo she gave him a punchmeter una bronca a alguien to tell sb off;me metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline;te han metido un billete falso they've given you a forged banknote9. [prenda, ropa] to take in;hay que meter los pantalones de cintura the trousers need taking in at the waist;meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt10. Fam [dedicar, destinar]sabe jugar muy bien al billar porque le ha metido muchas horas he plays billiards really well because he's put the hours in o spent hours practising¡métele, que empieza la película! get a move on o hurry up, the movie's starting!♦ vi2. CompFama todo meter at full pelt* * *v/t1 put (en in, into)2 gol score3 ( involucrar) involve (en in);meter a alguien en un lío get s.o. into a mess;a todo meter at full speed* * *meter vt1) : to put (in)metieron su dinero en el banco: they put their money in the bank2) : to fit, to squeezepuedes meter dos líneas más en esa página: you can fit two more lines on that page3) : to place (in a job)lo metieron de barrendero: they got him a job as a street sweeper4) : to involvelo metió en un buen lío: she got him in an awful mess5) : to make, to causemeten demasiado ruido: they make too much noise6) : to spread (a rumor)7) : to strike (a blow)8) : to take up, to take in (clothing)9)a todo meter : at top speed* * *meter vb¿dónde has metido el abrelatas? where have you put the tin opener?2. (empleo) to get a job3. (implicar) to involve -
51 concurrir
v.1 to contribute.2 to attend, to assist, to participate, to concur.Los miembros concurrieron al anochecer The members concurred in the evening.3 to coincide, to agree, to concur, to acquiesce.Ellos concurren respecto del resultado They concur regarding the results.* * *1 (juntarse en un lugar - gente) to gather, come together, meet2 (asistir) to attend, be present3 (tomar parte - concurso etc) to compete, take part; (- elección) to stand, run; (- examen) to be a candidate4 (factores, circunstancias, etc) to come together, combine■ esto sólo será posible si concurren circunstancias especiales this will only be possible if there are special circumstances■ es raro que concurran tantas cualidades en una sola persona it's strange to find so many qualities in a single person5 (coincidir en el tiempo) to coincide, concur, be at the same time6 (contribuir) to contribute (a/en, to)7 (estar de acuerdo) to agree (en, on)8 (calles etc) to meet, converge; (en geometría) to cross, intersect* * *VI1) (=acudir)2) (=participar) to take part3) frm (=combinarse)concurrieron los factores necesarios para la desertificación — the necessary factors for desertification were present
si concurren las circunstancias siguientes — given o in the following circumstances
concurrir en algo: numerosos factores concurren en el éxito de esta empresa — many factors combine to make this company a success
concurrir a algo: las circunstancias que concurrieron a la ruina del campo — the circumstances that combined to bring about the demise of the countryside, the circumstances that contributed to the demise of the countryside
4) (=confluir) [ríos, calles] to meet, converge* * *verbo intransitivo (frml)1)a) (asistir, acudir)concurrir a algo — a acto/concierto to attend something
b) ( tomar parte)concurrir a algo — a concurso/examen to take part in something; a elecciones partido to take part in something
concurre como candidato independiente — he is running (AmE) o (BrE) standing as an independent candidate
2) ( confluir)a) factores/circunstancias to come together, combineconcurrir en algo: diversos factores han concurrido en el fracaso de las negociaciones various factors have combined o have come together to bring about the breakdown in negotiations; concurrir a algo — to contribute to something
b) calles/avenidas to meet, converge3) ( coincidir) to agree* * *verbo intransitivo (frml)1)a) (asistir, acudir)concurrir a algo — a acto/concierto to attend something
b) ( tomar parte)concurrir a algo — a concurso/examen to take part in something; a elecciones partido to take part in something
concurre como candidato independiente — he is running (AmE) o (BrE) standing as an independent candidate
2) ( confluir)a) factores/circunstancias to come together, combineconcurrir en algo: diversos factores han concurrido en el fracaso de las negociaciones various factors have combined o have come together to bring about the breakdown in negotiations; concurrir a algo — to contribute to something
b) calles/avenidas to meet, converge3) ( coincidir) to agree* * *concurrir [I1 ]vi( frml)A1 (asistir, acudir) concurrir A algo to attend sthlos que no concurran al acto those who do not attend the ceremonyun numeroso público concurrió a la inauguración de la galería a large number of people attended the opening of the gallery2 (tomar parte) concurrir A algo:concurre como candidato conservador a las próximas elecciones he is running ( AmE) o ( BrE) standing as a conservative candidate in the forthcoming electionstodos los partidos que concurren a los comicios all the parties taking part in o fighting the election50 novelas concurren al Premio Júpiter 50 novels are in the running for the Jupiter Prize1«factores/circunstancias»: varios factores concurren para que ocurra a number of factors come together o combine for this to occursi concurren circunstancias agravantes in the event of aggravating circumstances, if there are aggravating circumstancesconcurrir EN algo:diversos factores han concurrido en el fracaso de las negociaciones various factors have combined o have come together to bring about the breakdown in negotiationslas circunstancias que concurren en cada caso particular the combination of circumstances surrounding each individual caseconcurrir A algo to contribute TO sthvarios factores concurrieron a la pérdida de la cosecha several factors contributed to the failure of the harvest2 «calles/avenidas» to meet, convergeC (coincidir) to agreetodos concurrieron en la necesidad de mejores equipos they all agreed on the need for better equipmentconcurrir CON algn to agree WITH sb, be in agreement WITH sb ( frml)concurro con el senador en dos puntos I agree with the senator on two points* * *
concurrir verbo intransitivo
1 (circunstancias, casualidades, etc) to concur, coincide
2 (a un concurso) to compete
(a una elección) to be a candidate
3 (congregarse) to converge [en, on], meet [en, in]
* * *concurrir viconcurrieron a la reunión muchos vecinos many residents went to o attended the meeting2. [coincidir] to coincide;concurrieron varias circunstancias que agravaron el problema a number of factors coincided to make the problem worse;en él concurren todos los requisitos necesarios para optar a la beca he meets all the requirements needed to apply for the scholarship;en la película concurren varios géneros diferentes the film combines several different genres;en su persona concurren la amabilidad y la inteligencia she is both kind and intelligent3. [contribuir] to combine;varios factores concurrieron al éxito de la actuación several factors contributed to o combined to ensure the success of the performance4. [líneas, carreteras] to meet, to converge;las calles concurren en la plaza mayor the streets meet in o converge on the main square[examen] to take, Br to sit;varias empresas concurren al concurso several companies are taking part in the competition;el partido de los verdes concurre a las elecciones en coalición the green party is running o standing in the election as part of a coalition;los candidatos que concurren al Premio Nobel the candidates for the Nobel prize6. [estar de acuerdo] to agree;concurrimos en todos los puntos we agree o are in agreement on all the points* * *v/i:concurrir a attend* * *concurrir vi1) : to converge, to come together2) : to concur, to agree3) : to take part, to participate4) : to attend, to be presentconcurrir a una reunión: to attend a meeting5)concurrir a : to contribute to -
52 trato
m.1 treatment (comportamiento, conducta).de trato agradable pleasantmalos tratos battering (of child, wife)2 dealings.tener trato con to associate with, to be friendly withno querer tratos con alguien to want (to have) nothing to do with somebody3 deal (acuerdo).cerrar o hacer un trato to do o make a deal¡trato hecho! it's a deal!4 title, term of address (tratamiento).pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: tratar.* * *1 (acción) treatment2 (modales) manner3 (contacto) contact4 (acuerdo) agreement5 COMERCIO deal6 (tratamiento) title\cerrar un trato to close a dealdar a alguien el trato de... to address somebody as...estar en tratos con alguien to be negotiating with somebodytener trato de gentes to have a good way with peopletener un trato agradable to have a pleasant manner¡trato hecho! it's a deal!trato carnal sexual intercoursetrato diario daily contact* * *noun m.1) deal2) treatment* * *SM1) (=acuerdo) deal¡trato hecho! — it's a deal!
cerrar un trato — to close o clinch a deal
hacer buenos tratos a algn — † to offer sb advantageous terms
2) (=relación)trato carnal, trato sexual, tener trato carnal o sexual con algn — to have sexual relations with sb
3) pl tratos (=negociaciones) negotiationsentrar en tratos con algn — to enter into negotiations o discussions with sb
estar en tratos con algn — to be in negotiations with sb, be negotiating with sb
4) (=tratamiento) treatmenttrato de favor, trato preferente — preferential treatment
5) (=manera de ser) manner6) [forma de cortesía]no sé qué trato darle, si de tú o de usted — I don't know whether to address him as "tú" or as "usted"
* * *1)a) ( acuerdo) dealhacer/cerrar un trato — to make/finalize a deal
b) tratos masculino plural ( negociaciones)estamos en tratos con otra compañía — we are talking to o negotiating with another company
2)a) ( relación)tengo poco trato con ella — I don't really have much contact with her o much to do with her
b) ( cualidad) mannerc) ( manera de tratar) treatmentd) tb* * *1)a) ( acuerdo) dealhacer/cerrar un trato — to make/finalize a deal
b) tratos masculino plural ( negociaciones)estamos en tratos con otra compañía — we are talking to o negotiating with another company
2)a) ( relación)tengo poco trato con ella — I don't really have much contact with her o much to do with her
b) ( cualidad) mannerc) ( manera de tratar) treatmentd) tb* * *trato11 = dealing.Ex: The most serious problem for librarians in their dealings with media materials is the massive multiplication of formats, making it difficult for librarians to decide what to buy in what format.
* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* tener tratos con = have + dealings with.* trato o truco = trick or treat.trato22 = treatment, intercourse.Ex: Not all classification schemes need to aim for this comprehensive treatment.
Ex: The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.* de trato fácil = easy-going [easygoing].* directiva sobre la igualdad de trato = equal treatment directive.* igualdad de trato = equal treatment.* malos tratos = mistreatment, maltreatment, physical abuse.* malos tratos a la mujer = wife beating, wife battering, wife abuse.* recibir un trato justo = treat + fairly.* tener trato = have + contact.* trato de favor = preferential treatment.* trato del paciente = bedside manners.* trato especial = special treatment.* trato preferencial = preferential treatment.* trato preferente = preferential treatment.* un trato justo = a square deal.* * *A1 (acuerdo, convenio) dealhicimos un trato we made o did a deal¡ah no, ése no era el trato! oh no, that wasn't the deal!, oh no, that wasn't what we agreed!cerraron el trato de madrugada they closed o ( colloq) wrapped up the deal in the early hours of the morning¡trato hecho! it's a deal!, you've got yourself a deal! ( colloq)(negociaciones): ahora estamos en tratos con otra compañía we are now talking to o negotiating with another companyB1(relación): la conozco pero realmente tengo muy poco trato con ella I know her but I don't really have much contact with her o much to do with herno tiene trato con sus vecinos he doesn't mix with his neighbors, he doesn't have anything to do with his neighbors2(manera de tratar): tiene un trato muy agradable she has a very pleasant manner, she's very easy to get on withno le gustó nada el trato que le dieron she wasn't at all pleased with the treatment she received o with the way she was treatedle dan un trato preferencial or preferente they give him preferential treatmentel trato que les da a los juguetes the way he treats his toyseste mecanismo requiere un trato muy cuidadoso this mechanism needs to be handled very carefullyCompuesto:carnal knowledge, sexual relations (pl)* * *
Del verbo tratar: ( conjugate tratar)
trato es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
trató es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
tratar
trato
tratar ( conjugate tratar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( intentar) to try;
tratoé de que no vuelva a suceder I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again
2 [obra/libro/película] trato de algo to be about sth;
trato sobre algo to deal with sth;
3 (tener contacto, relaciones) trato con algn to deal with sb;
verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/animal/instrumento› to treat;
2 ( frecuentar):
3 ‹tema/asunto› to discuss, to deal with
4a) (Med) to treat
tratarse verbo pronominal
1 tratose con algn ( ser amigo de) to be friendly with sb;
( alternar) to socialize o mix with sb;
2 (+ compl) ( recípr):
3 (Med) to have o undergo treatment
4◊ tratarse de (en 3a pers)
◊ ¿de qué se trata? what's it about?
◊ se trata de participar, no de ganar it's a question of taking part, not of winning;
solo porque se trata de ti just because it's you
trato sustantivo masculino
1
¡trato hecho! it's a deal!b)◊ tratos sustantivo masculino plural ( negociaciones): estamos en tratos con otra compañía we are talking to o negotiating with another company
2a) ( relación):
tengo poco trato con ella I don't really have much contact with her o much to do with her
tratar
I verbo transitivo
1 (portarse) to treat
2 (cuidar) to look after, care: trátame el libro bien, look after my book
3 (dirigirse a una persona) address: nos tratamos de tú, we call each other "tú" o we're on first name terms
4 (considerar, llamar) me trató de tonto, he called me stupid
5 (someter a un proceso) to treat
6 (someter a tratamiento médico) to treat: le tienen que tratar la artritis, they have to treat his arthritis
7 (tener relación social) la he tratado muy poco, I don't know her very well
8 (considerar, discutir) to deal with: no hemos tratado la cuestión, we haven't discussed that subject
II verbo intransitivo 1 tratar de, (un libro, una película) to be about: ¿de qué trata?, what is it about?
2 (intentar) to try [de, to]
3 Com tratar en, to trade in o with 4 tratar con, (negociar) to negotiate with
trato sustantivo masculino
1 (pacto) treaty
2 Com deal
3 (relación, carácter) es una persona de trato muy agradable, he's very pleasant
no quiero tener trato con ellos, I don't want anything to do with them
' trato' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arreglo
- cerrar
- con
- confianza
- contacto
- deshacer
- dolerse
- equitativa
- equitativo
- exquisitez
- humanizar
- humillante
- igualdad
- infrahumana
- infrahumano
- llaneza
- proverbial
- roce
- romper
- severidad
- soslayo
- suavizar
- suavidad
- tratar
- amigable
- áspero
- brusquedad
- cortesía
- despectivo
- diplomático
- familiar
- frialdad
- ganar
- hacer
- igual
- imaginar
- llano
- mezclar
- mimo
- parejo
- pasada
- proponer
- rehacer
- relación
English:
arrangement
- balance
- bargain
- businesslike
- clinch
- close
- consummate
- deal
- decisive
- demonstration
- enter into
- excessively
- fair
- fall through
- foreign
- indifference
- informal
- informality
- love
- mate
- officer
- private
- raw
- sew up
- shoddy
- special
- square
- square deal
- superior
- sweetheart
- tie up
- treatment
- truck
- unfair
- as
- back
- bring
- dealing
- discourage
- easy
- grab
- manner
- next
- off
- preferential
- sneak
- squeeze
- strike
* * *trato nm1. [acuerdo] deal;¡trato hecho! it's a deal!2. [relación]con el trato continuo se conoce más a una persona you get to know a person better when you deal with them on a day-to-day basis;no busco el trato con él I don't seek out his company;no tengo mucho trato con ellos I don't have much to do with them;no querer tratos con alguien to want (to have) nothing to do with sbtrato carnal sexual relations4. [manera de tratar] treatment;dar un trato preferente a alguien to give sb preferential treatment;le dan muy buen trato they treat him very well;malos tratos battering, physical abuse5. [comportamiento]una persona de trato agradable/fácil a pleasant/easy-going person6. [título] title, form of address* * *mmalos tratos pl ill treatment sg, abuse sg ;trato de favor favorable o preferential treatment2 COM deal;hacer un trato make a deal;¡trato hecho! it’s a deal;tener trato con alguien have dealings with s.o.;estar en tratos con alguien be negotiating with s.o., be talking to s.o.* * *trato nm1) : deal, agreement2) : relationship, dealings pl3) : treatmentmalos tratos: ill-treatment* * *trato n1. (tratamiento) treatment2. (relación) contactno tengo mucho trato con él I don't have much contact with him / I don't see much of him3. (acuerdo) deal / agreement -
53 lugar
m.1 place.en algún lugar somewhereno lo veo por ningún lugar I can't see it anywherevuelve a ponerlo todo en su lugar put everything back where it belongsyo en tu lugar if I were youlugar de encuentro meeting placelugar de trabajo place of work2 place, town.las gentes del lugar the local peoplelugar de nacimiento place of birth3 position (post).en primer/segundo lugar in the first/second place, firstly/secondly4 room, space.aquí ya no hay lugar para más gente there's no room for anyone else here* * *1 (sitio, ciudad) place2 (posición, situación) place, position■ ¿qué lugar ocupa en la empresa? what's her position in the company?3 (espacio) room, space\dar lugar a to give rise todejar a alguien en mal lugar to make somebody look foolish, show somebody upen lugar de instead ofen primer lugar firstlyhacer lugar to make roomno ha lugar la protesta objection overruledsin lugar a dudas undoubtedlytener lugar to take placelugar común commonplace* * *noun m.1) place2) position3) space•- tener lugar* * *SM1) (=sitio) placees un lugar muy bonito — it is a lovely spot o place
el concierto será en un lugar cerrado — the concert will take place indoors o at an indoor venue
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algún lugar — somewhere•
los Santos Lugares — the Holy Placescomposición 3)lugar común — cliché, commonplace
2) (=posición)a) [en lista, carrera, trabajo]ocupa un buen lugar en la empresa — she has a good position o post at the company
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en primer lugar, se han clasificado en primer lugar — they have qualified in first placeen primer lugar, me gustaría agradecer la invitación — first of all o firstly, I would like to thank you for inviting me
b) (=situación)yo, en tu lugar, no iría — I wouldn't go if I were you
en su lugar, ¡descanso! — (Mil) stand easy!
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dejar a algn en buen/mal lugar — [comportamiento] to reflect well/badly on sb; [persona] to make sb look good/bad•
estar fuera de lugar — to be out of placec)• en lugar de — instead of
vino el portavoz en lugar del ministro — the spokesman came instead of the minister, the spokesman came in the minister's place
¿puedo asistir yo en su lugar? — can I go instead?
en lugar de escribir, me llamó por teléfono — instead of writing, he called me
en lugar de ir a la piscina, ¿por qué no vamos a la playa? — why don't we go to the beach instead of the swimming pool?
3) (=ocasión) opportunity, chancesi se me da el lugar — if I have the opportunity o chance
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dar lugar a algo — to give rise to sth, lead to sth•
dejar lugar a algo — to leave room for sthla situación no dejaba lugar al optimismo — the situation left little room for o gave few grounds for optimism
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sin lugar a dudas — without doubt, undoubtedly•
no ha lugar, una reacción tan fuerte, francamente no ha lugar — there is no need for such a violent response-¡protesto! -no ha lugar — (Jur) "objection!" - "overruled"
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tener lugar — to take place, happen, occur4) (=espacio) room, spaceno hay lugar para escribir nada más — there's no room o space to write any more
¿hay lugar? — is there any room?
5) (=localidad) placeEn un lugar de la Mancha... — Somewhere in La Mancha...
las gentes del lugar — the local people, the locals
lugar de nacimiento — [gen] birthplace; [en impreso] place of birth
* * *1) ( sitio) place2) (localidad, región)3)a) ( espacio libre) roomhacer lugar para alguien/algo — to make room o space for somebody/something
b) ( asiento) seat4)a) ( situación) placeyo en tu lugar... — if I were you...
b) (en organización, jerarquía) placese clasificó en primer/quinto lugar — she finished in first/fifth place
5)dar lugar a — (a una disputa, a comentarios) to provoke, give rise to
6) (Der)7) (en locs)en primer lugar: se tratarán en primer lugar they will be dealt with first; en primer lugar porque... first of all o firstly because...; en último lugar: y en último lugar... and finally o lastly...; a como dé/diera lugar (AmL): se trata de venderlo a como dé lugar the idea is to sell it any way we can; a como diera lugar yo iba a entrar one way or another I was going to get in; dejar a alguien en mal lugar to put somebody in an awkward position; poner a alguien en su lugar to put somebody in her/his place; sin lugar a dudas without doubt, undoubtedly; tener lugar — to take place
•* * *= area, locality, location, place, locus [loci, -pl.], site, spot, slot.Ex. The area in which standards for bibliographic description have had the most impact is in catalogues and catalogue record data bases.Ex. To overcome these problems users must think of all the various names that might have been applied, and must understand something of the geography and administration of the locality concerned.Ex. 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.Ex. Period and place can also be added to any heading, though there are restrictions on the latter: in certain subjects place takes preference over subject.Ex. The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex. Here, families from many different communities were up-rooted and resettled on greenfield sites, many miles away from relatives and friends.Ex. There was also a spot from which, if you struck the floor with a hard rap of your heel, you could almost count the reverberations as the sound bounced from floor to ceiling to walls to floor.Ex. These frames are of different types and have slots also of different types, which can be filled by other frames.----* asignar un lugar = give + Nombre + a place in.* auxiliares de lugar = area table.* cambiar de lugar = relocate, resite [re-site].* cambio de lugar = relocation.* cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.* colocación fuera de lugar = misplacement.* colocado en lugar erróneo = misplaced.* colocar en el lugar donde = put in + the place where.* colocar en su lugar = drop into + place.* colocar en un lugar = put into + place.* colocar en un lugar erróneo = misplace.* confinado a un lugar concreto = site-bound.* conseguir ocupar un lugar específico = secure + a niche.* Consejo Internacional de Museos y Lugares de Interés (ICOMS) = International Council of Museums and Sites (ICOMOS).* curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* de lugares más distantes = from further afield.* demostrar sin lugar a dudas = prove + conclusively.* desplazarse de un lugar a otro = move from + place to place.* distribuido en varios lugares = multilocationed.* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.* emplazado en un lugar lejano = outstation.* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.* encontrarse fuera de lugar = be out of + Posesivo + element, be out of place.* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier otro lougar = everywhere else.* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else.* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene of the accident.* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.* en lugar de = as opposed to, in place of, instead of, rather than, in lieu of.* en lugar del accidente = at the scene.* en lugar de otro = vicariously.* en lugares cerrados = indoors.* en ningún lugar = nowhere.* en otro lugar = elsewhere, off-site [offsite].* en primer lugar = firstly, in the first place, in the first instance, first and foremost, first off.* en quinto lugar = fifthly.* en segundo lugar = secondly, second-best [2nd-best], in the second place.* en su lugar = instead, in + Posesivo + stead.* en tercer lugar = thirdly, on the third hand.* en un lugar central = centrally located.* en un lugar céntrico = centrally located.* en un lugar diferente de = somewhere other than.* en un lugar distinto a = somewhere other than.* en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.* fuera de lugar = out of place, uncalled-for.* gallito del lugar, el = cock-of-the-walk.* ganarse un lugar en el corazón de Alguien = win + a place in + heart.* habitante del lugar = local, local resident.* hacerse un lugar = carve out + a place.* hacer una marca para indicar el lugar donde uno se ha quedado leyendo = mark + Posesivo + place.* lugar acogedor = welcoming place.* lugar aglomerado = crowded quarter.* lugar ameno = locus amoenus.* lugar atrasado = backwater.* lugar común de alimentación = feeding ground.* lugar común de encuentro = meeting ground.* lugar cultural = cultural site.* lugar de acampada = campsite [camp site], camping site, campground.* lugar de aterrizaje = landing site, landing area.* lugar de celebración = venue.* lugar de celebración del congreso = conference venue.* lugar de cita = meeting ground.* lugar de cría = breeding ground, breeding area.* lugar de descanso = resting place.* lugar de diversión = playground.* lugar de encuentro = meeting place, meeting point, gathering place, tryst.* lugar de entretenimiento nocturno = night spot.* lugar de honor = pride of place.* lugar de impresión = place of printing.* lugar de interés = attraction, sight.* lugar del crimen = scene of the crime.* lugar de nacimiento = birthplace, place of birth.* lugar de origen = locality of origin.* lugar de parada = halting place.* lugar de pasto = feeding ground.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* lugar de publicación = place of publication.* lugar de recogida = pick-up location, pick-up point, drop-off point.* lugar de residencia = place of residence.* lugar destacado = prime space.* lugar de trabajo = affiliation, institutional affiliation, working environment, workplace, work setting, place of work, worksite [work site], home institution.* lugar de trabajo del autor = author affiliation.* lugar de vacaciones = tourist destination.* lugar donde las aves pasan la noche = roost.* lugar donde pasar el rato = hang out.* lugar en el mercado de venta = market niche.* lugar en la ordenación = filing position.* lugar escondido = secluded spot.* lugares de interés = sights.* lugar específico = niche.* lugar físico = physical place.* lugar frecuentado = hang out.* lugar histórico = historic site, historical site.* lugar interesante = hot spot.* lugar oculto = hidden storage place, secret storage location, secret storage place, secret holding location, secret cell.* lugar para comer = eating facility.* lugar pintoresco = beauty spot.* lugar privilegiado = place in the sun.* lugar protegido = safe haven, safe harbour.* lugar público = public place.* lugar que le corresponde = Posesivo + rightful place.* lugar que nos corresponde = place in the sun.* lugar remoto = secluded spot.* lugar resguardado del viento y soleado = suntrap.* lugar seguro = safe haven, safe place.* lugar visible = prime space.* nombre de lugar = place name.* no tener lugar = fall through.* ocasión + dar lugar a = occasion + give rise to.* ocupar el lugar de = take + the place of.* ocupar el lugar de Alguien = take + Posesivo + place.* ocupar un lugar = hold + a place, occupy + place.* ocupar un lugar destacado para + Pronombre = stand + high on + Posesivo + list.* ocupar un lugar en una clasificación = rank.* ocupar un lugar importante = take + pride of place.* ocupar un lugar prioritario en los intereses de Alguien = rank + high on + Posesivo + agenda.* ocupar un lugar privilegiado = have + pride of place.* ocupar un primer lugar = stand + first.* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* primer lugar de consulta = first stop.* que huele a lugar cerrado = fusty.* que no aparece en primer lugar = nonfirst [non-first].* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.* residente del lugar = local resident.* sentimiento de pertenecer a un lugar = sense of belonging.* sentirse fuera de lugar = feel + inadequate.* sin lugar a dudas = conclusively, undeniably, unquestionably, without any doubt, by all accounts, no mistake, no doubt, without a shadow of a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt, to be sure.* sistema en el que el documento aparece representado en un único lugar del ín = one-place system.* situado en primer lugar = top-rated.* situado en un lugar céntrico = centrally located.* situado en un lugar lejano = outstation.* tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.* TIP (El Lugar de Información) = TIP (The Information Place).* UF (úsese en lugar de) = UF (use for).* un buen lugar de partida = a good place to start.* variar de lugar a lugar = differ + from place to place.* variar de un lugar a otro = vary + from place to place.* visita con conferencia a varios lugares de un país = lecture tour.* zona central de un lugar = heartland.* * *1) ( sitio) place2) (localidad, región)3)a) ( espacio libre) roomhacer lugar para alguien/algo — to make room o space for somebody/something
b) ( asiento) seat4)a) ( situación) placeyo en tu lugar... — if I were you...
b) (en organización, jerarquía) placese clasificó en primer/quinto lugar — she finished in first/fifth place
5)dar lugar a — (a una disputa, a comentarios) to provoke, give rise to
6) (Der)7) (en locs)en primer lugar: se tratarán en primer lugar they will be dealt with first; en primer lugar porque... first of all o firstly because...; en último lugar: y en último lugar... and finally o lastly...; a como dé/diera lugar (AmL): se trata de venderlo a como dé lugar the idea is to sell it any way we can; a como diera lugar yo iba a entrar one way or another I was going to get in; dejar a alguien en mal lugar to put somebody in an awkward position; poner a alguien en su lugar to put somebody in her/his place; sin lugar a dudas without doubt, undoubtedly; tener lugar — to take place
•* * *= area, locality, location, place, locus [loci, -pl.], site, spot, slot.Ex: The area in which standards for bibliographic description have had the most impact is in catalogues and catalogue record data bases.
Ex: To overcome these problems users must think of all the various names that might have been applied, and must understand something of the geography and administration of the locality concerned.Ex: 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.Ex: Period and place can also be added to any heading, though there are restrictions on the latter: in certain subjects place takes preference over subject.Ex: The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex: Here, families from many different communities were up-rooted and resettled on greenfield sites, many miles away from relatives and friends.Ex: There was also a spot from which, if you struck the floor with a hard rap of your heel, you could almost count the reverberations as the sound bounced from floor to ceiling to walls to floor.Ex: These frames are of different types and have slots also of different types, which can be filled by other frames.* asignar un lugar = give + Nombre + a place in.* auxiliares de lugar = area table.* cambiar de lugar = relocate, resite [re-site].* cambio de lugar = relocation.* cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.* colocación fuera de lugar = misplacement.* colocado en lugar erróneo = misplaced.* colocar en el lugar donde = put in + the place where.* colocar en su lugar = drop into + place.* colocar en un lugar = put into + place.* colocar en un lugar erróneo = misplace.* confinado a un lugar concreto = site-bound.* conseguir ocupar un lugar específico = secure + a niche.* Consejo Internacional de Museos y Lugares de Interés (ICOMS) = International Council of Museums and Sites (ICOMOS).* curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* de lugares más distantes = from further afield.* demostrar sin lugar a dudas = prove + conclusively.* desplazarse de un lugar a otro = move from + place to place.* distribuido en varios lugares = multilocationed.* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.* emplazado en un lugar lejano = outstation.* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.* encontrarse fuera de lugar = be out of + Posesivo + element, be out of place.* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier otro lougar = everywhere else.* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else.* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene of the accident.* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.* en lugar de = as opposed to, in place of, instead of, rather than, in lieu of.* en lugar del accidente = at the scene.* en lugar de otro = vicariously.* en lugares cerrados = indoors.* en ningún lugar = nowhere.* en otro lugar = elsewhere, off-site [offsite].* en primer lugar = firstly, in the first place, in the first instance, first and foremost, first off.* en quinto lugar = fifthly.* en segundo lugar = secondly, second-best [2nd-best], in the second place.* en su lugar = instead, in + Posesivo + stead.* en tercer lugar = thirdly, on the third hand.* en un lugar central = centrally located.* en un lugar céntrico = centrally located.* en un lugar diferente de = somewhere other than.* en un lugar distinto a = somewhere other than.* en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.* fuera de lugar = out of place, uncalled-for.* gallito del lugar, el = cock-of-the-walk.* ganarse un lugar en el corazón de Alguien = win + a place in + heart.* habitante del lugar = local, local resident.* hacerse un lugar = carve out + a place.* hacer una marca para indicar el lugar donde uno se ha quedado leyendo = mark + Posesivo + place.* lugar acogedor = welcoming place.* lugar aglomerado = crowded quarter.* lugar ameno = locus amoenus.* lugar atrasado = backwater.* lugar común de alimentación = feeding ground.* lugar común de encuentro = meeting ground.* lugar cultural = cultural site.* lugar de acampada = campsite [camp site], camping site, campground.* lugar de aterrizaje = landing site, landing area.* lugar de celebración = venue.* lugar de celebración del congreso = conference venue.* lugar de cita = meeting ground.* lugar de cría = breeding ground, breeding area.* lugar de descanso = resting place.* lugar de diversión = playground.* lugar de encuentro = meeting place, meeting point, gathering place, tryst.* lugar de entretenimiento nocturno = night spot.* lugar de honor = pride of place.* lugar de impresión = place of printing.* lugar de interés = attraction, sight.* lugar del crimen = scene of the crime.* lugar de nacimiento = birthplace, place of birth.* lugar de origen = locality of origin.* lugar de parada = halting place.* lugar de pasto = feeding ground.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* lugar de publicación = place of publication.* lugar de recogida = pick-up location, pick-up point, drop-off point.* lugar de residencia = place of residence.* lugar destacado = prime space.* lugar de trabajo = affiliation, institutional affiliation, working environment, workplace, work setting, place of work, worksite [work site], home institution.* lugar de trabajo del autor = author affiliation.* lugar de vacaciones = tourist destination.* lugar donde las aves pasan la noche = roost.* lugar donde pasar el rato = hang out.* lugar en el mercado de venta = market niche.* lugar en la ordenación = filing position.* lugar escondido = secluded spot.* lugares de interés = sights.* lugar específico = niche.* lugar físico = physical place.* lugar frecuentado = hang out.* lugar histórico = historic site, historical site.* lugar interesante = hot spot.* lugar oculto = hidden storage place, secret storage location, secret storage place, secret holding location, secret cell.* lugar para comer = eating facility.* lugar pintoresco = beauty spot.* lugar privilegiado = place in the sun.* lugar protegido = safe haven, safe harbour.* lugar público = public place.* lugar que le corresponde = Posesivo + rightful place.* lugar que nos corresponde = place in the sun.* lugar remoto = secluded spot.* lugar resguardado del viento y soleado = suntrap.* lugar seguro = safe haven, safe place.* lugar visible = prime space.* nombre de lugar = place name.* no tener lugar = fall through.* ocasión + dar lugar a = occasion + give rise to.* ocupar el lugar de = take + the place of.* ocupar el lugar de Alguien = take + Posesivo + place.* ocupar un lugar = hold + a place, occupy + place.* ocupar un lugar destacado para + Pronombre = stand + high on + Posesivo + list.* ocupar un lugar en una clasificación = rank.* ocupar un lugar importante = take + pride of place.* ocupar un lugar prioritario en los intereses de Alguien = rank + high on + Posesivo + agenda.* ocupar un lugar privilegiado = have + pride of place.* ocupar un primer lugar = stand + first.* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* primer lugar de consulta = first stop.* que huele a lugar cerrado = fusty.* que no aparece en primer lugar = nonfirst [non-first].* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.* residente del lugar = local resident.* sentimiento de pertenecer a un lugar = sense of belonging.* sentirse fuera de lugar = feel + inadequate.* sin lugar a dudas = conclusively, undeniably, unquestionably, without any doubt, by all accounts, no mistake, no doubt, without a shadow of a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt, to be sure.* sistema en el que el documento aparece representado en un único lugar del ín = one-place system.* situado en primer lugar = top-rated.* situado en un lugar céntrico = centrally located.* situado en un lugar lejano = outstation.* tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.* TIP (El Lugar de Información) = TIP (The Information Place).* UF (úsese en lugar de) = UF (use for).* un buen lugar de partida = a good place to start.* variar de lugar a lugar = differ + from place to place.* variar de un lugar a otro = vary + from place to place.* visita con conferencia a varios lugares de un país = lecture tour.* zona central de un lugar = heartland.* * *A (sitio) placeno es éste el lugar ni el momento oportuno para hablar de ello this is neither the time nor the place to discuss itesto no está en su lugar this is not in its place, this is not where it should be o in the right place o where it belongsen cualquier otro lugar la gente se hubiera echado a la calle anywhere else o in any other country, people would have taken to the streetshemos cambiado los muebles de lugar we've moved the furniture aroundtiene que estar en algún lugar it must be somewhereguárdalo en un lugar seguro keep it in a safe place[ S ] consérvese en lugar fresco keep in a cool placese trasladaron al lugar del suceso they went to the scene of the incident¿se te ocurre un lugar por aquí cerca donde podamos ir a comer? can you think of anywhere around here where we can go and eat?B(localidad, región): visité varios lugares I visited several placeslos habitantes del lugar the local inhabitants o peopleen un lugar de África somewhere in Africalugar y fecha de nacimiento place and date of birthC1(espacio libre): ¿podrían hacer lugar para alguien más? could you make room o space for one more?no hay lugar para nada más there's no room for anything elseaquí te dejé un lugar para que pongas tus cosas I left you some space here for you to put your things2 (asiento) seatD1 (situación) placeponte en mi lugar put yourself in my placeyo en tu lugar no se lo diría I wouldn't tell her if I were you¡ya quisiera verte en mi lugar! I'd like to see what you'd do in my place o position o ( colloq) shoes2 (en una organización, jerarquía) placeel lugar que le corresponde her rightful place o positionnadie puede ocupar el lugar de una madre nobody can take a mother's placesegún el lugar que ocupan en la lista according to their position on the listen quinto lugar se clasificó el equipo australiano the Australian team finished fifth o in fifth place o in fifth positionEdar lugar a (a una disputa) to provoke, give rise to, spark off; (a comentarios) to give rise to, provokehan dado lugar a que la gente hable their behavior has got o set people talkingF ( Der):no ha lugar la protesta the objection is overruledG ( en locs):en lugar de instead offue él en lugar de su hermano he went instead of his brother o in his brother's placeen lugar de hablar tanto podrías ayudar un poco instead of talking so much you might help a bit¿puede firmar ella en mi lugar? can she sign for me o on my behalf¿y si en lugar de ir nosotros viene él aquí? and how about him coming here rather than us going there?en primer/segundo/último lugar: los temas que serán tratados en primer lugar the topics which will be dealt with firstno estoy de acuerdo, en primer lugar porque … I don't agree, first of all o firstly because …y en último lugar, hablaremos de las posibles soluciones and finally o lastly, we will discuss possible solutionsa como dé/diera lugar ( AmL): se trata de venderlo a como dé lugar the idea is to sell it however possible o however they cana como diera lugar yo iba a entrar al concierto one way or another I was going to get into the concertdejar a algn en mal lugar to put sb in an awkward positionhacerse un lugar (en la vida) to get on in lifeno dejar lugar a dudas: lo dijo con tal convicción que no dejó lugar a dudas sobre su sinceridad she said it with such conviction that there could be no doubt about her sincerityponer a algn en su lugar to put sb in her/his placesin lugar a dudas without doubt, undoubtedlytener lugar to take placeun lugar para cada cosa y cada cosa en su lugar a place for everything and everything in its placeCompuestos:cliché, commonplacelocus* * *
lugar sustantivo masculino
1 ( en general) place;
en cualquier otro lugar anywhere else;
en algún lugar somewhere;
cambiar los muebles de lugar to move the furniture around;
el lugar del suceso the scene of the incident;
yo en tu lugar … if I were you …;
ponte en mi lugar put yourself in my place;
se clasificó en primer lugar she finished in first place
2 (localidad, región):
lugar y fecha de nacimiento place and date of birth
3
◊ hacer lugar para algn/algo to make room o space for sb/sth;
me hizo un lugar he made me some room
4
5 ( en locs)
ella firmó en mi lugar she signed on my behalf;
en primer lugar ( antes que nada) first of all, firstly;
en último lugar ( finalmente) finally, lastly;
sin lugar a dudas without doubt, undoubtedly;
tener lugar to take place
lugar sustantivo masculino
1 place
la gente del lugar, the local people
en algún lugar del cuerpo/libro, in some part of the body/book
2 (ocasión) time: no hubo lugar para ello, there was no occasion for it
3 (motivo) occasion: dio lugar a un malentendido, it gave rise to a misunderstanding
♦ Locuciones: sentirse fuera de lugar to feel out of place
tener lugar, to take place
en lugar de, instead of
en mi/tu/su lugar..., if I/you/he were me/you/him...
en primer lugar, in the first place, firstly
sin lugar a dudas, without a doubt
' lugar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonada
- abandonado
- abandono
- abrigo
- acogedor
- acogedora
- acuartelamiento
- acudir
- airear
- alejada
- alejado
- allá
- allí
- antesala
- apartada
- apartado
- aquí
- archivo
- arena
- atrás
- baja
- bajo
- botar
- cabida
- caer
- celebrarse
- colocarse
- continuar
- damnificada
- damnificado
- darse
- definitivamente
- dejar
- delante
- dentro
- deprimida
- deprimido
- derecha
- desalojo
- desamparada
- desamparado
- desarrollarse
- desencadenar
- desencajada
- desencajado
- desentonar
- desfilar
- designar
- deslizarse
- despacho
English:
abroad
- agree
- be
- beauty spot
- birthplace
- breeding ground
- burial
- celebrate
- change
- climb
- come off
- commonplace
- commuter
- dental surgery
- designate
- desolation
- divert
- drive-through
- elsewhere
- equatorial
- erect
- everyplace
- ex
- first
- firstly
- foremost
- haunt
- high
- homeland
- in-service
- inch
- innermost
- innocent
- instead
- introduction
- landmark
- last
- lie
- lieu
- live in
- liven
- location
- lookout
- Mecca
- midterm
- misplaced
- mournful
- move back
- occupy
- palace
* * *♦ nm1. [sitio] place;[del crimen, accidente] scene; [para acampar, merendar] spot;encontraron una pistola en el lugar de los hechos they found a gun at the crime scene o scene of the crime;¿en qué lugar habré metido las tijeras? where can I have put the scissors?;en algún lugar somewhere;no lo veo por ningún lugar I can't see it anywhere;vuelve a ponerlo todo en su lugar put everything back where it belongs;he cambiado el televisor de lugar I've moved the television;estoy buscando un lugar donde pasar la noche I'm looking for somewhere to spend the night;éste no es (el) lugar para discutir eso this is not the place to discuss thatlugar de anidación nesting site;lugar de encuentro meeting place;lugar de interés place of interest;lugar de reunión meeting place;lugar sagrado sanctum;lugar de trabajo workplace2. [localidad] place, town;las gentes del lugar the local people;ni los más viejos del lugar recuerdan algo semejante not even the oldest people there can remember anything like itlugar de nacimiento [en biografía] birthplace; [en formulario, impreso] place of birth;lugar de residencia [en formulario, impreso] place of residence;lugar de veraneo summer resort3. [puesto] position;ocupa un lugar importante en la empresa she has an important position in the company, she is high up in the company;¿puedes ir tú en mi lugar? can you go in my place?;en primer/segundo lugar, quiero decir… in the first/second place, I would like to say…, firstly/secondly, I would like to say…;llegó en primer/segundo lugar she finished o came first/second;en último lugar, quiero decir… lastly o last, I would like to say…;llegó en último lugar she came last;ponte en mi lugar put yourself in my place;yo en tu lugar if I were you4. [espacio libre] room, space;esta mesa ocupa mucho lugar this table takes up a lot of room o space;aquí ya no hay lugar para más gente there's no room for anyone else here;hacerle lugar a algo/alguien to make room o some space for sth/sb5. lugar común platitude, commonplace[polémica] to spark off, to give rise to; [catástrofe] to lead to, to cause; [explosión, escape] to cause; Ama como dé lugar whatever the cost, whatever it takes;Derno ha lugar objection overruled;no hay lugar a duda there's no (room for) doubt;sin lugar a dudas without doubt, undoubtedly7.tener lugar to take place;la recepción tendrá lugar en los jardines del palacio the reception will be held in the palace gardens8. Compdejar en buen lugar: el cantante mexicano dejó en buen lugar a su país the Mexican singer did his country proud;dejar en mal lugar: no nos dejes en mal lugar y pórtate bien be good and don't show us up;estar fuera de lugar to be out of place;poner a alguien en su lugar to put sb in his/her place;poner las cosas en su lugar to set things straight♦ en lugar de loc prepinstead of;acudió en lugar de mí she came in my place o instead of me;en lugar de la sopa, tomaré pasta I'll have the pasta instead of the soup;en lugar de mirar, podrías echarnos una mano you could give us a hand rather than o instead of just standing/sitting there watching* * *m place;en lugar de instead of;en primer lugar in the first place, first(ly);fuera de lugar out of place;yo en tu lugar if I were you, (if I were) in your place;ponte en mi lugar put yourself in my place;dar lugar a give rise to;tener lugar take place;lugar de destino posting;sin lugar a dudas without a doubt* * *lugar nm1) : place, positionse llevó el primer lugar en su división: she took first place in her division2) espacio: space, room3)dar lugar a : to give rise to, to lead to4)en lugar de : instead of5)lugar común : cliché, platitude6)tener lugar : to take place* * *lugar n placeun lugar donde sentarse a place to sit / somewhere to siten primer lugar firstly / first of all -
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m.1 market.mercado de abastos wholesale food marketmercado alcista o al alza (stock exchange) bull marketmercado bajista o a la baja (stock exchange) bear marketmercado bursátil stock marketel mercado Común Common Marketmercado de divisas currency marketmercado exterior foreign marketmercado financiero financial marketmercado inmobiliario housing o property marketmercado interbancario interbank marketmercado interior domestic marketmercado laboral labor marketmercado libre free marketmercado monetario money marketmercado negro black marketmercado de trabajo job marketmercado único single marketmercado Único Europeo European Single Market2 marketplace, mart, market, market place.3 market town.past part.past participle of spanish verb: mercar.* * *1 market\mercado bursátil stock marketMercado Común Common Marketmercado de abastos wholesale food marketmercado de trabajo job marketmercado de valores stock marketmercado negro black market* * *noun m.1) market2) fair* * *SM marketmercado de divisas — currency market, foreign exchange market
mercado de trabajo — labour o (EEUU) labor market
mercado exterior — foreign market, overseas market
mercado laboral — labour o (EEUU) labor market
mercado libre — free market (de in)
mercado persa — Cono Sur cut-price store
* * *1) ( plaza) marketir al mercado or (Col, Méx) hacer el mercado — to go to market
2) (Com, Econ, Fin) marketel mercado nacional/extranjero — the domestic/overseas market
un mercado alcista/bajista — a rising/falling market
•* * *= market, marketplace [market place], niche, target market, consumer market, market area.Ex. They have some very distinct advantages over more usual indexing techniques, and these are likely to assure citation indexes a place in the information market.Ex. These new course programmes will add on desirable new skills to those they already possess to fit them for employment in the information market place.Ex. This article describes the development and products of the company Farallon Computing which found a niche and expanded it to include a number of applications and products that people need.Ex. The number of copies are fixed in advance on the basis of a known target market, and are distributed by the sales network.Ex. Pornography will be a key factor in the sustained growth of the consumer market for CD-ROM databases.Ex. This is the result of a large company's process of business diversification based on the use of new technologies and the extension of its market area into Europe.----* abrir el mercado = open up + market.* abrir nuevos mercados = branch out (into), branch into.* acaparar el mercado = dominate + the scene, corner + the market.* amañar el mercado = rig + the market.* analista de mercado = business researcher.* aprovecharse del mercado = skim + the market.* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.* con salida al mercado = due out.* crear un mercado para = produce + a market for.* cuota de mercado = market share, mindshare.* demanda de mercado = market demand.* de mercado = marketing.* de venta en el mercado = commercially available.* división del mercado por grupos de consumidores = market segmentation.* economía de mercado = market economy, market economics.* especializado en un mercado concreto = niche.* estudio de mercado = market survey, market research, marketing audit, consumer research.* investigación de mercado = market research, consumer research.* investigador de mercado = market researcher, market research worker.* lanzar al mercado = ship.* lanzarse al mercado = hit + the streets.* liberalizar el mercado = deregulate + market, liberalise + market.* libre mercado = free market.* líder del mercado = market leader.* lugar en el mercado de venta = market niche.* madurez del mercado = market maturity.* manipular el mercado = rig + the market.* mercado al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado bibliotecario, el = library market, the.* mercado bursátil = stock exchange, stock market, share market.* mercado comercial = commercial market.* Mercado Común, el = Common Market, the.* mercado corporativo = corporate market.* mercado de abastos = public market.* mercado de capitales = financial market, capital market.* mercado de la educación = education market, educational market.* mercado de la empresa = corporate market.* mercado de la información = information market place, information market.* mercado de la propiedad = property market.* mercado de las microformas, el = microform market, the.* mercado del libro, el = book market, the.* mercado del turismo = tourist market.* mercado de masas = consumer market.* mercado de masas, el = mass market, the.* mercado de materias primas, el = commodity market, the.* mercado de suministro de documentos = document supply market.* mercado de telefonía móvil = mobile telephone market.* mercado de trabajo = labour market, job market.* mercado de trabajo, el = employment market, the.* mercado de valores = stock market, share market, securities market.* mercado doméstico = domestic market.* mercado editorial = book trade [booktrade].* mercado educativo = education market, educational market.* mercado empresarial = corporate market.* mercado específico = niche market.* mercado financiero = financial market, financial exchange.* mercado inmobiliario = property market.* mercado inmobiliario de alquiler = rented housing market.* mercado inmobiliario, el = housing market, the.* mercado internacional = international trade, international market.* mercado interno = internal market.* mercado laboral = labour market, job market.* mercado laboral, el = employment market, the.* mercado libre = free market, open market, free-for-all.* mercado mundial = global market, world market.* mercado naciente = emerging market.* mercado nacional = home market, domestic market.* mercado negro = black market.* mercado público = public market.* mercado tradicional = traditional market.* mercado turístico = tourist market.* mercado único = single market.* Mercado Unico Europeo = Single European Market.* monopolizar el mercado = corner + the market.* orientado hacia el mercado = market-orientated [market orientated], market-oriented [market oriented].* para todo el mercado = industry-wide.* penetración de mercado = market penetration.* plaza del mercado = market square.* población con mercado ambulante = market town, market centre.* regido por el mercado = market led [market-led], market-driven.* regulador del mercado = market regulator.* retirar del mercado = withdraw from + sale, take off + the market.* sacar acciones al mercado = go + public.* sacar al mercado = bring to + market.* saturación del mercado = market saturation.* segmento de mercado = market segment.* sistema de mercado = market system.* técnica de mercado = merchandising technique.* * *1) ( plaza) marketir al mercado or (Col, Méx) hacer el mercado — to go to market
2) (Com, Econ, Fin) marketel mercado nacional/extranjero — the domestic/overseas market
un mercado alcista/bajista — a rising/falling market
•* * *= market, marketplace [market place], niche, target market, consumer market, market area.Ex: They have some very distinct advantages over more usual indexing techniques, and these are likely to assure citation indexes a place in the information market.
Ex: These new course programmes will add on desirable new skills to those they already possess to fit them for employment in the information market place.Ex: This article describes the development and products of the company Farallon Computing which found a niche and expanded it to include a number of applications and products that people need.Ex: The number of copies are fixed in advance on the basis of a known target market, and are distributed by the sales network.Ex: Pornography will be a key factor in the sustained growth of the consumer market for CD-ROM databases.Ex: This is the result of a large company's process of business diversification based on the use of new technologies and the extension of its market area into Europe.* abrir el mercado = open up + market.* abrir nuevos mercados = branch out (into), branch into.* acaparar el mercado = dominate + the scene, corner + the market.* amañar el mercado = rig + the market.* analista de mercado = business researcher.* aprovecharse del mercado = skim + the market.* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.* con salida al mercado = due out.* crear un mercado para = produce + a market for.* cuota de mercado = market share, mindshare.* demanda de mercado = market demand.* de mercado = marketing.* de venta en el mercado = commercially available.* división del mercado por grupos de consumidores = market segmentation.* economía de mercado = market economy, market economics.* especializado en un mercado concreto = niche.* estudio de mercado = market survey, market research, marketing audit, consumer research.* investigación de mercado = market research, consumer research.* investigador de mercado = market researcher, market research worker.* lanzar al mercado = ship.* lanzarse al mercado = hit + the streets.* liberalizar el mercado = deregulate + market, liberalise + market.* libre mercado = free market.* líder del mercado = market leader.* lugar en el mercado de venta = market niche.* madurez del mercado = market maturity.* manipular el mercado = rig + the market.* mercado al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado bibliotecario, el = library market, the.* mercado bursátil = stock exchange, stock market, share market.* mercado comercial = commercial market.* Mercado Común, el = Common Market, the.* mercado corporativo = corporate market.* mercado de abastos = public market.* mercado de capitales = financial market, capital market.* mercado de la educación = education market, educational market.* mercado de la empresa = corporate market.* mercado de la información = information market place, information market.* mercado de la propiedad = property market.* mercado de las microformas, el = microform market, the.* mercado del libro, el = book market, the.* mercado del turismo = tourist market.* mercado de masas = consumer market.* mercado de masas, el = mass market, the.* mercado de materias primas, el = commodity market, the.* mercado de suministro de documentos = document supply market.* mercado de telefonía móvil = mobile telephone market.* mercado de trabajo = labour market, job market.* mercado de trabajo, el = employment market, the.* mercado de valores = stock market, share market, securities market.* mercado doméstico = domestic market.* mercado editorial = book trade [booktrade].* mercado educativo = education market, educational market.* mercado empresarial = corporate market.* mercado específico = niche market.* mercado financiero = financial market, financial exchange.* mercado inmobiliario = property market.* mercado inmobiliario de alquiler = rented housing market.* mercado inmobiliario, el = housing market, the.* mercado internacional = international trade, international market.* mercado interno = internal market.* mercado laboral = labour market, job market.* mercado laboral, el = employment market, the.* mercado libre = free market, open market, free-for-all.* mercado mundial = global market, world market.* mercado naciente = emerging market.* mercado nacional = home market, domestic market.* mercado negro = black market.* mercado público = public market.* mercado tradicional = traditional market.* mercado turístico = tourist market.* mercado único = single market.* Mercado Unico Europeo = Single European Market.* monopolizar el mercado = corner + the market.* orientado hacia el mercado = market-orientated [market orientated], market-oriented [market oriented].* para todo el mercado = industry-wide.* penetración de mercado = market penetration.* plaza del mercado = market square.* población con mercado ambulante = market town, market centre.* regido por el mercado = market led [market-led], market-driven.* regulador del mercado = market regulator.* retirar del mercado = withdraw from + sale, take off + the market.* sacar acciones al mercado = go + public.* sacar al mercado = bring to + market.* saturación del mercado = market saturation.* segmento de mercado = market segment.* sistema de mercado = market system.* técnica de mercado = merchandising technique.* * *A (plaza) marketir al mercadoor (Col, Méx) hacer el mercado to go to marketdía de mercado market dayCompuestos:market ( selling fresh food)( Méx) flea marketflea market(CS) bazaar, street marketempresa líder en el mercado market leaderel mercado del petróleo the oil marketinundan el mercado con sus productos they are flooding o swamping the market with their productsel mercado nacional the domestic marketel nuevo modelo ya salió al mercado the new model is available o on sale now, the new model is now on the marketno hay mercado para ese producto there's no market for that productun mercado alcista a rising o bull marketun mercado bajista a falling o bear marketCompuestos:foreign exchange market( Hist): el Mercado Común the Common Marketcapital marketmoney marketforeign exchange marketfutures marketcommodities marketlabor* marketstock marketemerging marketniche marketaftermarket, after-hours marketlabor* marketmoney marketworld marketblack marketniche marketsecondary marketsingle (European) marketvertical market* * *
Del verbo mercar: ( conjugate mercar)
mercado es:
el participio
mercado sustantivo masculino
market;
ir al mercado or (Col, Méx) hacer el mercado to go to market;
mercado de (las) pulgas flea market;
mercado persa (CS) bazaar, street market;
el mercado del petróleo the oil market;
salir al mercado to come onto the market;
el Mmercado Común the Common Market;
mercado de divisas foreign exchange market;
mercado de trabajo job market;
mercado negro black market;
mercado paralelo parallel market
mercado sustantivo masculino market
mercado de trabajo, labour market
mercado nacional/negro, domestic/black market
' mercado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abasto
- abierta
- abierto
- abrir
- CNMV
- duda
- economía
- estudio
- hormiguear
- nacional
- negra
- negro
- plaza
- prospección
- rastro
- segmento
- tejemaneje
- tendencia
- alcista
- artesanía
- barato
- barrio
- bazar
- conquistar
- estudiar
- feria
- hueco
- libre
- lonja
- marchante
- mundial
- municipal
- parada
- pasar
- puesto
- regir
- salir
- único
- vendedor
- vuelco
English:
AMEX
- arm's length
- bazaar
- bottom
- bullish
- buoyancy
- buoyant
- come out
- commodity
- consumer research
- corner
- depress
- depressed
- dump
- economy
- equip
- future
- LIBOR
- market
- market demand
- market forces
- market price
- market research
- market share
- market stall
- marketplace
- money market
- niche
- open
- open up
- out
- outlet
- penetrate
- recall
- slack
- stall
- stand
- tap
- target market
- withdraw
- black
- bring
- common
- field
- flea
- flood
- inroads
- muscle
- release
- shopping
* * *mercado nm1. [lugar] marketRP mercado de abasto wholesale market;mercado de abastos wholesale market;mercado al aire libre open-air market;mercado de alimentación food market;mercado de ganado cattle market;mercado mayorista wholesale market;Chile mercado persa flea market; RP Famser un mercado persa to be a mess;Méx mercado sobre ruedas street marketmercado al alza bull market;mercado a la baja bear market;mercado bajista bear market;mercado bursátil stock market;mercado de cambios currency market, foreign exchange market;mercado de capitales capital market;mercado común Common Market;Mercado Común Centroamericano Central Amercan Common Market, = Central American economic community formed by Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua;Antes Mercado Común Europeo European Common Market;Mercado Común del Sur MERCOSUR, = South American economic community consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay;mercado continuo continuous market;mercado de divisas currency market, foreign exchange market;mercado exterior foreign market;mercados financieros financial markets;mercado de futuros futures market;mercado global global marketplace;mercado inmobiliario housing market, property market;mercado interbancario interbank market;mercado interior domestic market;mercado laboral labour market;mercado libre free market;mercado de materias primas commodity market;mercado monetario money market;mercado mundial global marketplace;mercado nacional domestic market;mercado negro black market;Am mercado paralelo parallel market;mercado de trabajo labour o job market;UE mercado único single market;mercado de valores securities market* * *m market;abrir nuevos mercados open up new markets* * *mercado nm: marketmercado de trabajo: ormercado laboral: labor marketmercado de valores: ormercado bursátil: stock market* * *mercado n market -
55 poner
v.1 to put.Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).le pusieron Mario they called him Mariole pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?6 to set up.ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shopponer la mesa to lay the table7 to do up.han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style8 to put in.poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the businessponer algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bitponer mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) somethingPonga más sal Put in more salt.9 to suppose.pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happenedpon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five daysponiendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?11 to lay (eggs) (ave).12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.13 to apply, to put on.Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.14 to lay eggs, to lay.La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.15 to say about.* * *Present Indicativepongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.Past IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativePast Participlepuesto,-a.* * *verb1) to put2) place3) set4) set up, establish5) add6) switch on, put on7) lay8) install•- ponerse* * *Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=colocar, situar) to put¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?
ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is
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poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side•
ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on3) (=añadir) to addponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it
4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put5) (=disponer, preparar)•
poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table6) (=instalar)a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put inb) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish7) (=exponer)ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun
8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?
9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set•
poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right•
ponlo [más alto] — turn it up10) (=adoptar)¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?
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¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!11) (=volver) + adj, adv to makepara no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood
¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!
12) (=servir)¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?
¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?
13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?
14) (=exhibir)¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?
¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?
15) (=enviar) to send16) (=escribir) to put¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?
¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?
17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?
18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, setnos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work
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me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise•
le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything20) (=aportar, contribuir)[+ dinero]yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing
21) (=invertir) to put in22) (=apostar)23) (=llamar) to call¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?
24) (=criticar, alabar)•
te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss•
¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!•
tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you25) (=tildar)•
poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse26) (=suponer)•
pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lotteryponiendo que... — supposing that...
27)• poner a algn [a] + infin —
nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor
28)• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro
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poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro29) [en trabajo]•
poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant30)31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [aves] to lay (eggs)2) (=apostar)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?
4) <inyección/supositorio> to give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (Esp) (servir, dar)¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?
póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please
¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?
9)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)b) ( oponer)no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections
a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?
¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework
b)poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example
21) ( suponer)pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...
pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong
ponerle — (esp AmL)
¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours
22)a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)a) (refl) ( colocarse)pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade
ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree
se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)
se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head
b) (Esp) ( llegar)3) sol to set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace
5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!
6)a) ( empezar)ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf
se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain
b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)
yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred
7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
* * *= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.----* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.* 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.* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.* poner al revés = upend.* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.* poner a + Número = set to + Número.* poner aparte = set + apart.* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.* poner carnada = bait.* poner cebo = bait.* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.* poner delante de = lay before.* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.* poner de pie = stand + upright.* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.* poner el candado = padlock.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* poner el colofón final = bookend.* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.* poner el énfasis = put + focus.* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.* poner el precio = price.* poner el sello = stamp.* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.* poner empeño = strive.* poner en adobo = marinade.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en alquiler = rent out.* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner encima = top with.* poner en circulación = circulate.* poner en claro = clear up.* poner en cola = queue.* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.* poner en el haber de = credit.* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* poner en escena = stage.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.* poner en forma = buff up.* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).* poner en garantía = pawn.* poner en hielo = ice.* poner en juego = tap.* poner en la calle = evict.* poner en la pared = pin up.* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.* poner en libertad = release from + jail.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.* poner en préstamo = circulate.* poner en primer plano = foreground.* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.* poner en remojo = steep.* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.* poner en su sitio = put in + place.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.* poner entre corchetes = bracket.* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.* poner en venta = put on + sale.* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.* poner freno = curb.* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.* poner guiones = hyphenate.* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.* poner la brida = bridle.* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.* poner la fecha = date-stamp.* poner la mesa = lay + the table.* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* poner las esposas = handcuff.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.* poner nervioso = rattle.* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.* poner objeciones = object.* poner objeciones a = object to.* poner obstáculos = cramp.* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* poner parches = patch up, patch.* poner patas arriba = upend.* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner sal = salt.* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* ponerse borroso = blur.* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse + Color = go + Color.* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* ponerse del lado de = side with.* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.* ponerse de parte de = side with.* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.* ponerse de punta = stand out.* ponerse, el = donning, the.* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.* ponerse en contra de = turn against.* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.* ponerse en fila = line up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse gallito = bluster.* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.* ponerse rígido = stiffen.* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.* poner sobre aviso = alert to.* poner término a = put + paid to.* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner trabas = cramp.* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.* poner una demanda = face + legal action.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.* poner una reclamación = appeal.* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.* poner y quitar = get on and off.* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* quita o pon = give or take.* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.* sin poner en escena = unproduced.* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?
4) <inyección/supositorio> to give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (Esp) (servir, dar)¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?
póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please
¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?
9)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)b) ( oponer)no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections
a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?
¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework
b)poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example
21) ( suponer)pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...
pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong
ponerle — (esp AmL)
¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours
22)a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)a) (refl) ( colocarse)pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade
ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree
se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)
se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head
b) (Esp) ( llegar)3) sol to set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace
5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!
6)a) ( empezar)ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf
se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain
b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)
yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred
7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
* * *= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.
Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.* 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.* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.* poner al revés = upend.* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.* poner a + Número = set to + Número.* poner aparte = set + apart.* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.* poner carnada = bait.* poner cebo = bait.* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.* poner delante de = lay before.* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.* poner de pie = stand + upright.* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.* poner el candado = padlock.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* poner el colofón final = bookend.* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.* poner el énfasis = put + focus.* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.* poner el precio = price.* poner el sello = stamp.* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.* poner empeño = strive.* poner en adobo = marinade.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en alquiler = rent out.* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner encima = top with.* poner en circulación = circulate.* poner en claro = clear up.* poner en cola = queue.* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.* poner en el haber de = credit.* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* poner en escena = stage.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.* poner en forma = buff up.* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).* poner en garantía = pawn.* poner en hielo = ice.* poner en juego = tap.* poner en la calle = evict.* poner en la pared = pin up.* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.* poner en libertad = release from + jail.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.* poner en préstamo = circulate.* poner en primer plano = foreground.* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.* poner en remojo = steep.* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.* poner en su sitio = put in + place.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.* poner entre corchetes = bracket.* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.* poner en venta = put on + sale.* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.* poner freno = curb.* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.* poner guiones = hyphenate.* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.* poner la brida = bridle.* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.* poner la fecha = date-stamp.* poner la mesa = lay + the table.* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* poner las esposas = handcuff.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.* poner nervioso = rattle.* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.* poner objeciones = object.* poner objeciones a = object to.* poner obstáculos = cramp.* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* poner parches = patch up, patch.* poner patas arriba = upend.* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner sal = salt.* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* ponerse borroso = blur.* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse + Color = go + Color.* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* ponerse del lado de = side with.* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.* ponerse de parte de = side with.* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.* ponerse de punta = stand out.* ponerse, el = donning, the.* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.* ponerse en contra de = turn against.* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.* ponerse en fila = line up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse gallito = bluster.* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.* ponerse rígido = stiffen.* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.* poner sobre aviso = alert to.* poner término a = put + paid to.* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner trabas = cramp.* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.* poner una demanda = face + legal action.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.* poner una reclamación = appeal.* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.* poner y quitar = get on and off.* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* quita o pon = give or take.* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.* sin poner en escena = unproduced.* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* * *■ poner (verbo transitivo)A1 colocar2 poner: anuncio, avisoB agregarC ropa, calzado etcD ‹inyección/supositorio›E poner la mesaF1 instalar, montar2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc3 poner: cerradura etcG poner: huevosH servir, darA1 contribuir2 proporcionarB poner: atención, cuidadoC1 imponer2 oponer3 adjudicarD poner: nombreE enviarF escribirG1 expresar por escrito2 impersonalH exhibir, darI tardarA en un estado, una situaciónB poner: cara, voz, etcC1 hacer empezar2 poner a alguien de algoD suponerA1 conectar, encender2 ajustar, graduarB poner al teléfono■ poner (verbo intransitivo)A1 apostar2 contribuir dineroB poner: gallinasC México: vulg■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)A1 colocarse2 llegarB ponerse: el solC ponerse: calzado etcA en un estado, una situaciónB1 empezar2 esforzarse, esmerarse3 contribuir dineroSentido III ponerse al teléfonovtA1 (colocar) to put¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picturelo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced classponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the doorpon agua a calentar put some water on to boil2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, putpusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaperB (agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dressD ‹inyección/supositorio› to giveel dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injectionEponer la mesa to lay o set the tableF1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to openpuso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architectconsiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving schoolles ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o homepusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in stylele puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to installvan a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fitG «ave» ‹huevos› to layH( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?A1 (contribuir):él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the laborpusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos eachque cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay onla empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the companyB ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to takepon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doingno ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of workpone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he doesC1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to setnos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questionsle pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding2(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objectionsa todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?le pusieron un cero he got nought out of tenD (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!le pusieron Eva they called her Eva¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'F (escribir) to putno has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents inno sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o writepuso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the listG ( esp Esp)1 (expresar por escrito) to sayel periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery2 ( impersonal):mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note saysallí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theaterno pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmasel avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Airesde allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to SaltaA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me pones nerviosa you're making me nervousya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward positionnos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for meB (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like thatpuso cara de enfado he looked annoyedpuso voz de asustado he sounded scaredC1(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a dietponer a algn A + INF:tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to worklo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguezlo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions2 poner a algn DE algo:la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of departmentlo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angelsu padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boysiempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an exampleD(suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get backpon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrongponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200A1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put onpon un disco put on a recordpuso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the enginetodavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet2(ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right timeponer el motor a punto to tune up the engineBponer a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?■ ponerviA2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?B «gallina» to lay■ ponerseA1 ( refl)ponerse de pie to stand up, standponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's kneesponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the treeponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountaina ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head2B «sol» to setC ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put onponte el abrigo put your coat onno tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wearmi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothesponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadowme puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklaceA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me puse furiosa I got very angrycuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw itadelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortableno te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wildla vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensiveB1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -INGse va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minutea ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start workingse puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effortsi te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today3(CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for youdile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone* * *
poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
1
ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
poner una bomba to plant a bomb
2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table
5 (instalar, montar)
6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
7 (Esp) (servir, dar):◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;
¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;
2 ‹ atención› to pay;
‹cuidado/interés› to take;
3
‹examen/problema› to set;
4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
‹ ejemplo› to give;
5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;
¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
1
‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine
puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
(en estado, situación) (+ compl):
poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
vi [ ave] to lay
ponerse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
ponerse de pie to stand (up);
ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
2 [ sol] to set
3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;
1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):
se puso triste she became sad;
cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
se puso como loco he went mad;
ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;
(Esp):
poner verbo transitivo
1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
(seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
6 (vestir) to put on
7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
11 TV Cine to put on, show
12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
' poner' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activar
- alinear
- alta
- alto
- altura
- antecedente
- antena
- arreglar
- arrinconar
- aunar
- bandeja
- brete
- cabeza
- calzar
- caldo
- calle
- cara
- cargar
- carta
- caso
- cien
- codificar
- comprometer
- confiar
- coto
- crecer
- cuenco
- cuestión
- dejar
- denuncia
- depositar
- descomponer
- descubierta
- descubierto
- desesperar
- diente
- dirigir
- discutir
- distribuir
- enchufar
- enderezar
- enervar
- enfermar
- enfrentar
- enmascarar
- entregar
- entregarse
- escenificar
- escobilla
- esmerarse
English:
acquaint
- action
- apply
- arm
- arrange
- aside
- best
- blur
- bond
- box
- bracket
- bundle
- bung
- cap
- cast
- cheek
- claim
- code
- collect
- compromise
- connect
- cork
- crack
- cross
- crown
- curb
- date
- dip
- discomfit
- dishwasher
- egg
- end
- endanger
- excite
- face
- fault
- feature
- fetter
- fill in
- fit
- fluster
- follow up
- forewarn
- free
- gather
- get
- glaze
- go
- gown
- grin
* * *♦ vt1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog3. [servir]¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;póngame un kilo give me a kilo4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent faceme pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sbponer pegas a algo to raise objections to sth8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;[multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;[conferencia] to make; Esp¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;Espno cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;[despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;pon el telediario put the news on;puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto12. [montar] to set up;poner la casa to set up home;poner un negocio to start a business;ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;poner la mesa to lay the table;pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow13. [decorar] to do up;han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style14. [suponer] to suppose;pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?16. [escribir] to put;¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?17. [huevo] to lay18. RP [demorar] to take;el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there♦ vi[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)♦ v impersonalAm Fam [parecer]se me pone que… it seems to me that…* * *<part puesto> v/t1 put;poner en escena stage;poner en marcha set in motion;pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that2 ropa put on3 ( añadir) put in4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on5 la mesa set6 ( escribir) put downla crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews8 negocio set up9 telegrama send10 huevos lay12 dinero deposit13:poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.* * *poner {60} vt1) colocar: to put, to placepon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add3) : to put on (clothes)4) contribuir: to contribute5) escribir: to put in writingno le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it6) imponer: to set, to impose7) exponer: to put, to exposelo puso en peligro: she put him in danger8) : to prepare, to arrangeponer la mesa: to set the table9) : to namele pusimos Ana: we called her Ana10) establecer: to set up, to establishpuso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant11) instalar: to install, to put insiempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood13) : to turn on, to switch on14) suponer: to supposepongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come15) : to lay (eggs)poner a : to start (someone doing something)lo puse a trabajar: I put him to workponer de : to place asla pusieron de directora: they made her directorponer en : to put in (a state or condition)poner en duda: to call into questionponer vi1) : to contribute2) : to lay eggs* * *poner vb2. (ropa, etc) to put on3. (añadir) to put¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on7. (establecer) to open9. (comunicar) to put through¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good11. (proyectar) to be on¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?12. (dar un nombre) to call14. (servir) to give¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say... -
56 representar
v.1 to represent.este cuadro representa la Última Cena this painting depicts the Last SupperEllos representan campiñas They depict fields.María representa a la madrastra Mary plays the part of the stepmom.Esto representa lo malo This represents the bad.2 to represent (actuar en nombre de alguien).representa a varios artistas she acts as an agent for several artists3 to look.representa unos 40 años she looks about 404 to mean.representa el 50 por ciento del consumo interno it accounts for 50 percent of domestic consumptionrepresenta mucho para él it means a lot to him5 to perform (Teatro) (función).6 to act out, to represent, to act.Ella representó bien esa escena She acted the scene out very well.7 to act in someone's representation, to represent, to act in behalf of, to act in representation of.María representa a Ricardo Mary acts in John's representation.* * *1 (gen) to represent■ esta redacción representa varias horas de trabajo this composition represents several hours of work2 (símbolo) to represent, stand for4 (aparentar) to appear to be, look5 (importar) to mean1 (imaginarse) to imagine, picture* * *verb1) to represent2) perform3) portray•* * *1. VT1) (=actuar en nombre de) [+ país, votantes] to represent; [+ cliente, acusado] to act for, representla cantante que representará a España en el festival — the singer who will represent Spain at the festival
el príncipe representó al rey en la ceremonia — the prince attended the ceremony on behalf of the king o representing the king
2) (=simbolizar) to symbolize, representDon Quijote representa el idealismo — Don Quixote symbolizes o represents idealism
cuando éramos pequeños nuestros padres representaban el modelo a seguir — when we were small our parents were our role models
3) (=reproducir) to depictnuevas formas de representar el mundo — new ways of representing o portraying o depicting the world
esta columna del gráfico representa los síes — this column of the graph shows o represents those in favour
4) (=equivaler a) [+ porcentaje, mejora, peligro] to represent; [+ amenaza] to pose, representobtuvieron unos beneficios de 1,7 billones, lo que representa un incremento del 28% sobre el año pasado — they made profits of 1.7 billion, which represents an increase of 28% on last year
los bantúes representan el 70% de los habitantes de Suráfrica — the Bantu account for o represent 70% of the inhabitants of South Africa
la ofensiva de ayer representa una violación de la tregua — yesterday's offensive constitutes a violation of the truce
no sabes lo mucho que representa este trabajo para él — you don't know how much this job means to him
5) (=requerir) [+ trabajo, esfuerzo, sacrificio] to involve6) (Teat) [+ obra] to perform; [+ papel] to play¿quién va a representar el papel que tenía antes la URSS? — who's going to play the part o role previously played by the USSR?
7) (=aparentar) [+ edad] to look8) (=hacer imaginar) to point outnos representó las dificultades con que nos podíamos encontrar — she pointed out the difficulties we might come up against
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <persona/organización/país> to represent2) < obra> to perform, put on3) ( aparentar) to look4) ( simbolizar) to symbolize5) ( reproducir) dibujo/fotografía/escena to show, depict; obra/novela to portray, depict6) (equivaler a, significar) to representesto representa un aumento del 5% — this represents a 5% increase
2.eso representaría tres días de trabajo — that would mean o involve three days' work
representarse v pron to picture, imagine* * *= account for, act out, become + cast, depict, depict, embody, package, represent, stage, stand for, render, portray, symbolise [symbolize, -USA], enact, dramatise [dramatize, -USA], plot, chart, map, incarnate, stand as, betoken, picture, construct, encapsulate.Ex. The major four categories of physical forms outlined so far account for most of the published indexes and catalogues.Ex. The use of the form connotes peculiarity (the people so described are acting out a somewhat inappropriate role) and passiveness (they are not actively participating in that role).Ex. Any action that is repeated frequently become cast into a pattern which can be reproduced with an economy of effort which, ipso facto, is apprehended by its performer as a pattern.Ex. Trial procedures aiming to increase service recognition and service usage, and the evaluation thereof, are then depicted.Ex. A globe is a model of a celestial body, usually the earth or the celestial sphere, depicted on the surface of a sphere.Ex. In alphabetical indexing languages, such as are embodied in thesauri and subject headings lists, subject terms are the alphabetical names of the subjects.Ex. Documents rarely exactly match a user's requirements because information can be packaged in almost as many different ways as there are participants in a subject area.Ex. Cartographic materials are, according to AACR2, all the materials that represent, in whole or in part, the earth or any celestial body.Ex. Book shops also participated by staging similar special features.Ex. MARC stands for Machine Readable Cataloguing.Ex. The eventuality is, admittedly, remote but it is also necessary to render the imprint statement in this amount of detail.Ex. Hardy had a tragic vision of life and that indeed is what the novels portray.Ex. The library symbolises freedom for the reader to pursue his own desires, however inchoate.Ex. The author describes how, as a teacher, she introduced pre-school children to books by reading to them, and developed older children's critical interest by reading, discussing and enacting popular fables.Ex. This article describes how a group of 12-18 teenage volunteers formed a group to dramatise children's books for young children and their parents at a public library.Ex. The technique 'Trend Projection' graphically plots future trends based on past experience.Ex. This article describes how Australia was depicted on early maps of the world charted by the Portuguese and Dutch seafarers from 1452 to the present day.Ex. Defining a revolution in progress is like mapping the lava flow from an active volcano well nigh impossible and extremely dangerous.Ex. For them, it incarnated modernity and materialism, civilization rather than culture, materialism rather than spiritualism.Ex. Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.Ex. The faintly irritating moralising tone of this book betokens a real human interest, which must be recovered if there is to be a dialogue of real content.Ex. In most cases authors pictured incest as an assault against the innocent, but they often saw the abuser, especially the father, as a victim of himself and he is rarely punished with prison.Ex. It is argued that newspaper reporting of bigamy constructs bigamists as being a threat to the institution of marriage.Ex. The Manifesto encapsulates the principles and priorities of public libraries in widely varying contexts.----* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.* imposible de representar = unmappable.* que no representa reto = unchallenging.* representar a = act for.* representar con una gráfica = graph.* representar en exceso = overrepresent.* representar en mente = visualise [visualize, -USA].* representar gráficamente = map.* representar insuficientemente = underrepresent [under-represent].* representar la diferencia entre... y = represent + the difference between... and.* representar mal = misrepresent.* representar una idea = dramatise + idea.* representar una obra = put on + performance, put on + play.* representar un peligro = pose + danger.* término que representa un único concepto = one concept term.* volver a representar = remap.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <persona/organización/país> to represent2) < obra> to perform, put on3) ( aparentar) to look4) ( simbolizar) to symbolize5) ( reproducir) dibujo/fotografía/escena to show, depict; obra/novela to portray, depict6) (equivaler a, significar) to representesto representa un aumento del 5% — this represents a 5% increase
2.eso representaría tres días de trabajo — that would mean o involve three days' work
representarse v pron to picture, imagine* * *= account for, act out, become + cast, depict, depict, embody, package, represent, stage, stand for, render, portray, symbolise [symbolize, -USA], enact, dramatise [dramatize, -USA], plot, chart, map, incarnate, stand as, betoken, picture, construct, encapsulate.Ex: The major four categories of physical forms outlined so far account for most of the published indexes and catalogues.
Ex: The use of the form connotes peculiarity (the people so described are acting out a somewhat inappropriate role) and passiveness (they are not actively participating in that role).Ex: Any action that is repeated frequently become cast into a pattern which can be reproduced with an economy of effort which, ipso facto, is apprehended by its performer as a pattern.Ex: Trial procedures aiming to increase service recognition and service usage, and the evaluation thereof, are then depicted.Ex: A globe is a model of a celestial body, usually the earth or the celestial sphere, depicted on the surface of a sphere.Ex: In alphabetical indexing languages, such as are embodied in thesauri and subject headings lists, subject terms are the alphabetical names of the subjects.Ex: Documents rarely exactly match a user's requirements because information can be packaged in almost as many different ways as there are participants in a subject area.Ex: Cartographic materials are, according to AACR2, all the materials that represent, in whole or in part, the earth or any celestial body.Ex: Book shops also participated by staging similar special features.Ex: MARC stands for Machine Readable Cataloguing.Ex: The eventuality is, admittedly, remote but it is also necessary to render the imprint statement in this amount of detail.Ex: Hardy had a tragic vision of life and that indeed is what the novels portray.Ex: The library symbolises freedom for the reader to pursue his own desires, however inchoate.Ex: The author describes how, as a teacher, she introduced pre-school children to books by reading to them, and developed older children's critical interest by reading, discussing and enacting popular fables.Ex: This article describes how a group of 12-18 teenage volunteers formed a group to dramatise children's books for young children and their parents at a public library.Ex: The technique 'Trend Projection' graphically plots future trends based on past experience.Ex: This article describes how Australia was depicted on early maps of the world charted by the Portuguese and Dutch seafarers from 1452 to the present day.Ex: Defining a revolution in progress is like mapping the lava flow from an active volcano well nigh impossible and extremely dangerous.Ex: For them, it incarnated modernity and materialism, civilization rather than culture, materialism rather than spiritualism.Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.Ex: The faintly irritating moralising tone of this book betokens a real human interest, which must be recovered if there is to be a dialogue of real content.Ex: In most cases authors pictured incest as an assault against the innocent, but they often saw the abuser, especially the father, as a victim of himself and he is rarely punished with prison.Ex: It is argued that newspaper reporting of bigamy constructs bigamists as being a threat to the institution of marriage.Ex: The Manifesto encapsulates the principles and priorities of public libraries in widely varying contexts.* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.* imposible de representar = unmappable.* que no representa reto = unchallenging.* representar a = act for.* representar con una gráfica = graph.* representar en exceso = overrepresent.* representar en mente = visualise [visualize, -USA].* representar gráficamente = map.* representar insuficientemente = underrepresent [under-represent].* representar la diferencia entre... y = represent + the difference between... and.* representar mal = misrepresent.* representar una idea = dramatise + idea.* representar una obra = put on + performance, put on + play.* representar un peligro = pose + danger.* término que representa un único concepto = one concept term.* volver a representar = remap.* * *representar [A1 ]vtA ‹persona/organización/país› to representno estaba representado por un abogado he was not represented by a lawyerrepresentó a Suecia en los campeonatos he represented Sweden in the championships, he played ( o swam etc) for Sweden in the championshipslos que no puedan asistir deben hacerse representar por alguien those who cannot attend should send a representative o proxyB ‹obra› to perform, put on; ‹papel› to playrepresentó el papel de Cleopatra she played Cleopatra o the part of CleopatraC (aparentar) to lookno representa la edad que tiene he doesn't look the age he isrepresenta unos cuarenta años she looks about fortyno representa lo que costó it doesn't look as expensive as it wasD (simbolizar) to symbolizela paloma representa la paz the dove symbolizes o is a symbol of peaceE (reproducir) «dibujo/fotografía» to show, depictla medalla representa a la Virgen the medallion depicts the Virgin Maryla escena representa una calle de los arrabales the scene shows o depicts a street in the poor quartersla obra representa fielmente la sociedad de fines de siglo the play accurately portrays society at the turn of the centuryF (equivaler a, significar) to representesto representa un aumento del 5% con respecto al año pasado this represents a 5% increase on last yearpara él no representa ningún sacrificio it's no sacrifice for himnos representa un gasto inesperado it means o involves an unexpected expenseintroducir la modificación representaría tres días de trabajo introducing the modification would mean o involve three days' workto picture¿te lo puedes representar sin barba? can you picture o imagine him without a beard?* * *
representar ( conjugate representar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/organización/país› to represent
2 ‹ obra› to perform, put on;
‹ papel› to play
3 ( aparentar) to look;
4 ( simbolizar) to represent, symbolize
5 ( reproducir) [dibujo/fotografía/escena] to show, depict;
[obra/novela] to portray, depict
6 (equivaler a, significar) to represent;◊ esto representa un aumento del 5% this represents a 5% increase;
eso representaría tres días de trabajo that would mean o involve three days' work
representar verbo transitivo
1 (un símbolo) to symbolize, represent: la paloma representa la paz, the dove stands for peace
2 (un cuadro, fotografía, ilustración) to depict: el cuadro representa una escena de caza, the painting depicts a hunting scene
3 (un ejemplo o modelo) to represent
4 (a una persona, un país, una institución) to represent
5 (una edad) to look: no representa la edad que tiene, she doesn't look her age
6 (en la imaginación) to imagine
7 (en valor, importancia) to mean, represent: su ascenso representó una gran alegría, I/he/she, etc. was overjoyed by his promotion
ese chico no representa nada para mí, that guy means nothing to me
8 Teat (una obra) to perform
(un papel) to play: mi amigo representa al emperador Augusto, my friend plays Emperor Augustus
' representar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aparentar
- constituir
- hacer
- jugar
- vida
- significar
English:
act
- act out
- depict
- deputize
- do
- enact
- nation
- perform
- picture
- play
- portray
- represent
- role-play
- speak for
- stage
- stand for
- pose
* * *representar vt1. [simbolizar, ejemplificar] to represent;este cuadro representa la Última Cena this painting depicts the Last Supper;la coma representa los decimales the comma indicates decimal places;Dalí representa perfectamente el surrealismo Dali is the ultimate surrealist painter2. [actuar en nombre de] to represent;el delegado sindical representaba a sus compañeros the shop steward represented his fellow workers;ha participado en dos festivales representando a su país she has represented her country at two festivals;representa a varios artistas she acts as an agent for several artists3. [aparentar] to look;representa unos cuarenta años she looks about forty;representa muchos menos años de los que tiene she looks a lot younger than she is4. [significar] to mean;representa el 50 por ciento del consumo interno it accounts for 50 percent of domestic consumption;diez millones no representan nada para él ten million is nothing to him;representa mucho para él it means a lot to him[papel] to play6. Com to represent* * *v/t1 ( simbolizar) represent3 ( aparentar):representar menos años look younger* * *representar vt1) : to represent, to act for2) : to perform3) : to look, to appear as4) : to symbolize, to stand for5) : to signify, to mean* * *representar vb1. (un papel) to play2. (una obra) to performla compañía representará "Yerma" the company will perform "Yerma"3. (simbolizar) to represent4. (actuar en nombre de otro) to represent5. (aparentar) to look -
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m.1 work.una casa tan grande da mucho trabajo a big house like that is a lot of workhacer un buen trabajo to do a good jobtrabajo de campo field worktrabajo en o de equipo teamworktrabajo físico physical efforttrabajo intelectual mental efforttrabajo manual manual labortrabajos forzados o forzosos hard labortrabajo de oficina office worktrabajo social social worktrabajo sucio dirty worktrabajo temporal temporary work2 job (empleo).buscar/encontrar trabajo to look for/find work o a jobno tener trabajo to be out of work3 work (place).en el trabajo at workir al trabajo to go to work4 essay (escrito) (por estudiante).5 labor (economics & politics).6 effort (esfuerzo).costar mucho trabajo to take a lot of efforttomarse el trabajo de hacer algo to go to o take the trouble of doing something7 work place, job, workplace.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: trabajar.* * *1 (ocupación) work2 (tarea) task, job3 (empleo) job, employment4 (esfuerzo) effort5 EDUCACIÓN report, paper1 figurado (penalidades) hardships\ahorrarse el trabajo to save oneself the troublecon gran trabajo / con mucho trabajo with great effortcuesta trabajo... it's hard to...estar sin trabajo to be out of workir al trabajo to go to worksin trabajo (fácilmente) easilytomarse el trabajo de to take the trouble totrabajo a destajo pieceworktrabajo de chinos familiar very intricate work, time-consuming worktrabajo de equipo teamworktrabajo de media jornada part-time jobtrabajo eventual casual labour (US labor)trabajo intelectual brainworktrabajo por turno / trabajo por turnos shiftworktrabajos forzados / trabajos forzosos hard labour (US labor) singtrabajos manuales arts and crafts, handicrafts* * *noun m.1) work, job2) labor3) effort* * *SM1) (=labor) work¡buen trabajo! — good work!
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ropa de trabajo — work clothes•
estar sin trabajo — to be unemployedquedarse sin trabajo — to find o.s. out of work, lose one's job
trabajo de campo, trabajo en el terreno — fieldwork
trabajo manual — manual labour, manual labor (EEUU)
trabajos forzados — hard labour sing, hard labor (EEUU) sing
trabajos manuales — (Escol) handicrafts
2) (tb: puesto de trabajo) jobno encuentro trabajo — I can't find work o a job
3) (tb: lugar de trabajo) workvivo cerca de mi trabajo — I live near work o near my workplace
4) (=esfuerzo)han sido muchos años de trabajo para ganar el pleito — it has taken many years' hard work to win the lawsuit
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ahorrarse el trabajo — to save o.s. the trouble•
costar trabajo, le cuesta trabajo hacerlo — he finds it hard to do•
dar trabajo, reparar la casa nos ha dado mucho trabajo — it was hard work o a real job repairing the house•
tomarse el trabajo de hacer algo — to take the trouble to do sth5) (=obra) (Arte, Literat) work; (Educ) essay; [de investigación] study6) (Econ)a) (=mano de obra) labour, labor (EEUU)b) (tb: Ministerio de Trabajo) ≈ Department of Employment, ≈ Department of Labor (EEUU)* * *1)a) ( empleo) jobconseguir trabajo — to get o find work, to get o find a job
buscar trabajo — to look for work o for a job
un trabajo de media jornada or (AmL) de medio tiempo or (Esp) a tiempo parcial — a part-time job
trabajo de jornada completa or de or a tiempo completo — full-time work o job
b) ( lugar) work2) (actividad, labor) workfue premiado por su trabajo en esa película — he was given an award for his performance in that movie
3)a) ( tarea) joblimpiar el horno es un trabajo que odio — cleaning the oven is a job o chore I hate
b) ( obra escrita) piece of work4) ( esfuerzo)se tomó/dio el trabajo de venir — she took the trouble to come
5) (Econ) labor** * *1)a) ( empleo) jobconseguir trabajo — to get o find work, to get o find a job
buscar trabajo — to look for work o for a job
un trabajo de media jornada or (AmL) de medio tiempo or (Esp) a tiempo parcial — a part-time job
trabajo de jornada completa or de or a tiempo completo — full-time work o job
b) ( lugar) work2) (actividad, labor) workfue premiado por su trabajo en esa película — he was given an award for his performance in that movie
3)a) ( tarea) joblimpiar el horno es un trabajo que odio — cleaning the oven is a job o chore I hate
b) ( obra escrita) piece of work4) ( esfuerzo)se tomó/dio el trabajo de venir — she took the trouble to come
5) (Econ) labor** * *trabajo11 = employment, endeavour [endeavor, -USA], job, labour [labor, -USA], leg work, occupation, task, work, working environment, workload [work load], pursuit, workmanship, footwork, handwork, professional position, working practice, pursuit in life, handiwork, lifework, line of business, toil, industry.Ex: Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.
Ex: Eventually, it came to be recognized that the Classification Research Group's endeavours might be pertinent to the problem of alphabetical indexing.Ex: To ease the cataloguer's job and save him the trouble of counting characters, DOBIS/LIBIS uses a special function.Ex: An editor is a person who prepares for publication an item not his own and whose labour may be limited to the preparation of the item for the manufacturer.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS may replace the typewriter, the catalog card, and much leg work, but it cannot replace the decision-making capabilities of the library staff.Ex: Headings such as SALESMEN AND SALESMANSHIP and FIREMEN, since they are assigned to works covering the activities of both men and women in these occupations, are not specific.Ex: Further, menu screens will be necessary until the user has specified the task that he wishes executed or the information that he wishes to retrieve sufficiently for execution or retrieval to be effected.Ex: The Classification Research Group (CRG) has been a major force in the development of classification theory, and has made a major contribution towards work on a new general classification scheme.Ex: This article examines the various features now available on copiers and comments on the usefulness in a working environment.Ex: Each of these changes, if we were to deal with them in an adequate manner, create severe workload problems for the cataloging department.Ex: What is more arguable is whether or not it is a bibliographical pursuit at all since it bears little relationship to the physical nature of the book.Ex: William R Lethaby, the architect who had Westminster Abbey in his charge for over twenty years, once said 'Art is thoughtful workmanship'.Ex: If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.Ex: The newspaper's suppression after the first issue was not, as some historians have declared, the handwork of Massachusetts' Puritan clergy = La supresión del periódico después de su primer número no fue, como algunos historiadores han declarado, por la intervención del clero puritano de Massachussetts.Ex: In virtually all of her professional positions she has been involved with the handling of documents.Ex: While many believe that print on paper will never die, new formats are already changing working practice in many spheres.Ex: People who are blind, regardless of their pursuit in life, will not have access to current information, books, learning, or education opportunities unless all libraries and blindness organizations agree to work together.Ex: Rather than bringing in butchers to do the handiwork of his dissections, Vesalius himself worked on the human cadavers and said that students of medicine should do the same.Ex: This is an eloquent, moving testament to the lifework of a major artist of unimpeachable technique and passion.Ex: The computer people are muscling in on our line of business and we can't stop them.Ex: Furthermore, the computer can be used, and is already being used, to eliminate drudgery, busywork, and useless toil in library systems.Ex: In fact, the terms of the contrast are highly ambivalent: order vs. anarchy, liberty vs. despotism, or industry vs. sloth, and also dissimulation vs. honesty.* acoso en el trabajo = workplace mobbing.* agenda de trabajo = work agenda.* agobiado de trabajo = up to + Posesivo + eyeballs in work.* ahorrar el trabajo de = save + effort in.* almuerzo de trabajo = work luncheon.* ámbito de trabajo = field of endeavour.* amor al trabajo = love of work.* ansiedad en el trabajo = job anxiety, work anxiety.* anterior al trabajo = pre-service.* anuncio de trabajo = help wanted ad, help wanted notice.* anuncios de trabajo = help-wanted advertising.* año de trabajo = man year.* ascender en el trabajo = step up + the career ladder.* ascenso en el trabajo = job promotion.* aspirar a un puesto de trabajo = aspire to + position.* asunto relacionado con el trabajo = work-related issue.* avanzar en + Posesivo + trabajo = advance + Posesivo + work, advance + Posesivo + work.* basado en el trabajo en equipo = team-based.* bibliografía de trabajo = working bibliography.* biblioteconomía especializada en el trabajo de referencia = reference librarianship.* bolsa de trabajo = labour exchange, job opportunities, employment bureau, employment centre, employment opportunity, job centre, job pool.* borrador de trabajo = working paper.* buscador de trabajo = job applicant, job seeker.* buscar trabajo = seek + employment.* buscar trabajo en la calle = work + the streets.* campo de trabajo = field of endeavour.* campo de trabajos forzados = labour camp, forced labour camp.* cantidad de trabajo = workload [work load].* carga de trabajo = workload [work load].* centro de trabajo = workplace.* cobrar en un trabajo = job + pay.* comenzar el turno de trabajo = go on + duty.* comida de trabajo = business meal, professional meal.* compañero de trabajo = co-worker [coworker], male colleague, work colleague, fellow worker.* complementos del trabajo = fringe benefits, fringes.* conciliación del trabajo y la familia = reconciliation of work and family.* con demasiado trabajo = overworked.* condiciones del contrato de trabajo = terms of employment.* condiciones de trabajo = working conditions.* con mucho trabajo = painfully.* conseguir un puesto de trabajo = obtain + position.* conseguir un trabajo = enter + job, land + job.* con trabajo = in post.* contratar al primero que solicita el trabajo = hire on a first-come, first-take basis.* contrato de trabajo = contract position.* conversación de trabajo = shop talk.* costar mucho trabajo = have + a tough time, have + a hard time.* costar trabajo = have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre.* cualquier trabajo temporal = casual job.* cubrir un puesto de trabajo = fill + position.* cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dedicar trabajo = expend + effort.* definición de trabajo = working definition.* dejar a Alguien sin trabajo = put + Nombre + out of work.* dejar el puesto de trabajo = resign from + Posesivo + post.* dejar el trabajo = resign from + Posesivo + post, quit + Posesivo + job, jump + ship.* dejar sin trabajo = put + Nombre + out of work.* dejar un puesto de trabajo = resign from + Posesivo + position.* dejar un trabajo = quit, resign + Posesivo + post.* denominación del puesto de trabajo = job title, occupational title.* dentro del mismo trabajo = intraoccupational.* derecho del trabajo = employment law.* desarrollar + Posesivo + trabajo = advance + Posesivo + work.* desarrollar un plan de trabajo = develop + agenda.* descripción del puesto de trabajo = job description, position description, job profile.* desempeñar un trabajo = exercise + work.* despedir del trabajo = make + redundant.* después del horario de trabajo = after hours [after-hours].* de trabajo = working.* día del trabajo = Labour Day.* día de trabajo = working day.* día internacional del trabajo = Labour Day.* diario automático de trabajo = time log.* dignidad del trabajo = dignity of work.* dinámica de trabajo = workflow [work flow].* distribución del trabajo = workflow [work flow].* distribuir el trabajo = spread + the load.* división del trabajo = division of labour.* documento de trabajo = working document, working draft.* eficacia en el trabajo = quality of service.* elaborar un plan de trabajo = develop + agenda.* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* empresa de trabajo = industrial affiliation.* encomendar un trabajo a Alguien = assign + job.* encontrar trabajo = find + a job.* encontrar trabajo en una biblioteca = join + library.* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.* enseñanza antes de empezar el trabajo = pre-service education.* enseñanza en el trabajo = in-service education.* entorno de trabajo = working environment, work environment.* entrevista de trabajo = job interview.* equipo de trabajo = study team, project team, work team.* esclavo del trabajo = workaholic.* escribir un trabajo = write + essay.* espacio de trabajo = workspace.* específico de un trabajo concreto = job-specific.* estación de trabajo = workstation [work station], desktop workstation.* estación de trabajo remota = outstation.* estadía de trabajo = work visit.* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.* estrategia que ahorra trabajo = labour saver.* estrés en el trabajo = job stress.* evaluar el rendimiento en el trabajo = evaluate + work performance.* excedencia en el trabajo = leave of absence.* ficha de trabajo = worksheet, project worksheet.* formación continua en el trabajo = workplace training, workplace learning.* formación en el trabajo = in-service training, in-service education, in-service, on-the-job training, in-service support.* funciones del puesto de trabajo = position + entail + duty.* grupo de trabajo = study group, study team, task force, working party, task group, research group, working group, project team.* grupo de trabajo por tema de interés = breakout group.* guía de trabajo = working guide.* hábito de trabajo = work habit, working habit.* hablar del trabajo = talk + shop.* hacer + Posesivo + trabajo = get on with + Posesivo + work.* hacer (todo) el trabajo pesado = do (all) + the donkey work.* hacer un buen trabajo = do + a good job.* hacer un trabajo = do + work, do + job.* hacer un trabajo sobre = do + a project about.* hasta aquí de trabajo = up to + Posesivo + eyeballs in work.* hasta el cuello de trabajo = up to + Posesivo + eyeballs in work.* herramienta de trabajo = tool, tool.* hora de trabajo = man-hour.* horario de trabajo = hours of operation, working hours, work hours.* horario intenso de trabajo = long hours, the.* horarios de trabajo demasiado cargados = over-long hours.* igualdad de oportunidad en el trabajo = equal employment opportunity.* igualdad de retribución por un trabajo de valor comparable = equal pay for comparable work.* igualdad de retribución por un trabajo de igual valor = equal pay for equal work.* incentivo en el trabajo = work incentive, labour incentive.* indicador del trabajo realizado = workload indicator.* intercambio de puestos de trabajo = job exchange.* jornada de trabajo = workshop.* liberar del exceso de trabajo = relieve + overload.* liberar de trabajo = relieve + pressure.* línea de trabajo = line of work.* llamar al trabajo para excusarse por enfermedad = call in + sick.* llegar tarde al trabajo = be late for work.* lugar de trabajo = affiliation, institutional affiliation, working environment, workplace, place of work, worksite [work site], home institution.* lugar de trabajo del autor = author affiliation.* magistratura del trabajo = industrial tribunal.* marco de trabajo = framework.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* memoria de trabajo = working memory.* mercado de trabajo = labour market, job market.* mercado de trabajo, el = employment market, the.* mesa de trabajo = desk, study table.* método de trabajo = working method.* Ministerio de Trabajo = Department of Labor.* modelo de trabajo = working model, business model.* mucho trabajo = hard graft.* negligente en el trabajo = malpractitioner.* neurosis producida por el trabajo = occupational neurosis.* NISTF (Grupo de Trabajo sobre los Sistemas Nacionales de Información de la A = NISTF (Society of American Archivists National Information Systems Task Force).* no perder el trabajo = stay in + work.* norma de trabajo = working rule.* no tener trabajo = be unemployed.* obtener un puesto de trabajo = obtain + position.* ocupar un puesto de trabajo = assume + position, take up + post, hold + post.* oferta de trabajo = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted notice.* ofertas de trabajo = help-wanted advertising.* oportunidad de trabajo = career opportunity.* organización del trabajo = workflow [work flow], working arrangement.* paquete de trabajo = workpackage.* para trabajos pesados = heavy-duty.* pérdida de puestos de trabajo = squeeze on jobs.* permiso de trabajo = work permit.* permuta de trabajo = job exchange.* persona encargada de hacer los trabajos sucios = hatchetman.* persona obsesiva con el trabajo = workoholic [workholic], workaholic.* persona que asigna el trabajo = assigner.* persona que deja un trabajo = leaver.* persona que reparte el trabajo = assigner.* personas sin trabajo remunerado, los = unwaged, the.* plan de trabajo = research agenda, work plan, working plan, work schedule.* política de trabajo = policy.* postura exigida por el trabajo = work posture.* proceso de trabajo = work process.* programa de formación en el trabajo = in-service training program(me).* programa de trabajo = work schedule.* programa de trabajo como interno residente = residency.* promoción en el trabajo = job promotion.* propuesta de trabajo = project proposal.* proyecto de trabajo = work project.* puente de trabajo = catwalk.* puesto de trabajo = appointment, position, post, opening, career path, professional position, position held.* puesto de trabajo de libre designación = line position.* puesto de trabajo ocupado = position held.* puestos de trabajo ocupados = positions held.* quitar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* realizar el trabajo = get + Posesivo + work done.* realizar + Posesivo + trabajo = advance + Posesivo + work.* realizar un trabajo = perform + work, undertake + work.* realizar un trabajo monótono = have + Posesivo + nose to the grindstone.* red de trabajo = peer-to-peer network.* relacionado con el trabajo = job-related, work-related.* relación de trabajo = working relation, working relationship, work relationship, work relation.* relativo al trabajo = occupational.* rendimiento en el trabajo = work performance.* reunión de trabajo = business meeting, business session.* ropa de trabajo = work clothes.* rutina de trabajo = work process.* sala de trabajo = workroom.* salir del trabajo = clock off + work.* salud en el trabajo = occupational health.* satisfacción en el trabajo = job satisfaction, work satisfaction.* segregación en el trabajo = job segregation, employment segregation.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* sesión de trabajo = work session, working session.* sicología del trabajo = occupational psychology.* sin trabajo = jobless.* sobrecargado de trabajo = overworked.* sociología del trabajo = sociology of work.* soliciante de trabajo = job applicant.* solicitud de trabajo = job application.* superficie de trabajo = working surface, work surface.* taller de trabajo = workshop, study school.* taller de trabajo esclavo = sweatshop.* taller de trabajo sobre composición = writing workshop.* tener trabajo para rato = have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre.* tener un segundo trabajo = moonlight, work + a second job.* tener un trabajo = hold down + job.* tener un trabajo remunerado = be gainfully employed.* tener un trabajo retribuido = be gainfully employed.* tensión en el trabajo = job stress.* tensión producida por el trabajo = occupational stress.* terminar turno de trabajo = come off + duty.* toda una vida de trabajo = a lifetime of work.* tomarse excedencia en el trabajo = take + leave from + employment.* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de permiso en el trabajo = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.* 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.* trabajo académico = academic work.* trabajo a destajo = piecework.* trabajo a distancia = telecommuting, teleworking, telework.* trabajo administrativo de apoyo = clerical work.* trabajo a medias = job share.* trabajo artesanal = craftsmanship.* trabajo a tiempo parcial = part-time work, part-time employment, part-time job.* trabajo atípico = atypical work.* trabajo autónomo = self-employment.* trabajo bibliográfico = bibliographic work.* trabajo bibliotecario = library work.* trabajo burocrático = paper-keeping.* trabajo científico = scientific work, scholarly work.* trabajo compartido = job sharing.* trabajo complicado = major exercise.* trabajo con documentación automatizada = computer-based information work.* trabajo conjunto = interworking.* trabajo con ordenador = computer work.* trabajo cotidiano = daily work.* trabajo creativo = creative work.* trabajo de alfabetización = literacy work.* trabajo de apoyo = escort work.* trabajo de calidad = best practices, lessons learned [lessons learnt].* trabajo de campo = fieldwork [field work].* trabajo de catalogación = cataloguing work.* trabajo de chinos = fiddly [fiddlier -comp., fiddliest -sup.].* trabajo de clase = term paper, coursework [course work], term project, homework.* trabajo de detective = sleuthing.* trabajo de escolta = escort work.* trabajo de impresión = bookwork.* trabajo de impresión de material efímero = ephemeral jobbing.* trabajo de información y de las bibliotecas = library and information work.* trabajo de investigación = investigative work, research paper, research work.* trabajo de la casa = housework.* trabajo de menores = child labour.* trabajo de poca monta = odd-job.* trabajo de préstamo de servicios = service job.* trabajo de referencia = reference work.* trabajo desinteresado = labour of love.* trabajo detectivesco = sleuthing.* trabajo de toda una vida = life's work, lifework.* trabajo diario = day's work, daily work.* trabajo doméstico = domestic duty, domestic work, domestic task.* trabajo duro = hard labour, thirsty work, hard work.* trabajo duro, mucho trabajo = hard graft.* trabajo editorial = editorship.* trabajo en archivística = archives work.* trabajo en colaboración = interworking.* trabajo en común = interworking.* trabajo en curso = work in progress.* trabajo en equipo = teamwork, collaborative teamwork, team management.* trabajo en red = networking.* trabajo en sucio = rough work.* trabajo entre manos, el = work at hand, the.* trabajo eventual = jobbing.* trabajo físico = physical work.* trabajo improductivo = busywork.* trabajo individual = independent study, self-study.* trabajo infantil = child labour, child work.* trabajo ininterrumpido = continuous work.* trabajo manual = craft, craft activity, handiwork, manual labour.* trabajo monótono = drudge work, drudgery.* trabajo + no faltar = have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre.* trabajo no remunerado = unpaid work, unremunerated work.* trabajo pesado = grind, grinding, donkey work.* trabajo por cuenta propia = self-employment.* trabajo por libre = freelance [free-lance].* trabajo por + Posesivo + cuenta = freelance [free-lance].* trabajo por turnos = shift work.* trabajo práctico = fieldwork [field work], practical work.* trabajo preliminar = groundwork, legwork, spadework [spade work].* trabajo previo = groundwork, spadework [spade work].* trabajo remunerado = work-for-hire, paid work, paid labour.* trabajo rutinario = chore, routine work, mundane task.* trabajos = life's work.* trabajos de impresión de material efímero = jobbing work.* trabajos de rescate = rescue work.* trabajos forzados = forced labour, hard labour.* trabajo social = social work.* trabajo sucio = dirty work.* trabajo sumergido = informal work.* trabajo temporal = temporary job, casual job.* trabajo urgente = hurried work, rush job.* trabajo y esfuerzo = toil and trouble.* turno de trabajo de atención al usuario = desk duty.* un trabajo bien hecho = a job well done.* uso compartido de mesas de trabajo = hot desking.* útil de trabajo = tool.* vida en el trabajo = job life.* visita de trabajo = field trip.trabajo22 = assignment, student paper, work, project work, term project.Ex: The problems and assignments presented are real problems and assignments, and the people involved are real people, all suitably disguised to protect their identity.
Ex: 5 data collection instruments were used: printouts of data base searches executed by students; a questionnaire; bibliographies from student papers; serial holdings of the university library; and interviews with instructors.Ex: An authority entry is an entry for which the initial element is the uniform heading for a person, corporate body, or work, as established by the cataloguing agency responsible.Ex: For instance, if children are doing a project work on dogs, they will hunt out anything and everything that so much as mentions them and the bits thus mined are assiduously transcribed into project folders.Ex: In 1994, 21 students on an introductory course on communication processes completed analyses of 14 different electronic lists or newsgroups as their term projects.* impresor de pequeños trabajos = jobbing house, jobbing office, jobbing printer.* mesa de trabajo = writing desk, work desk.* preparar un trabajo de clase = research + paper.* trabajo de clase = essay assignment, class assignment, course assignment, student assignment, written assignment.* trabajo de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* trabajo de restauración = restoration work.* trabajo editado = published work.* trabajo escolar = school work [schoolwork].* trabajo impreso = printed work.* trabajo publicado = published work.* trabajos de clase = classroom asignment.* un trabajo cuqlquiera = casual job.* * *A1(empleo): conseguir trabajo to get o find workconsiguió un trabajo muy bien pagado he got himself a very well-paid jobhay dos trabajos interesantes en el periódico de hoy there are two interesting vacancies o jobs in today's paperse fue a la capital a buscar trabajo he went to the capital to look for work o for a jobla pérdida de 200 puestos de trabajo the loss of 200 jobsse quedó sin trabajo she lost her job, she was made redundant, she was let go ( AmE)no tiene trabajo fijo he doesn't have a steady jobun trabajo de media jornada a part-time jobbuscaba trabajo de jornada completa or a tiempo completo or de tiempo completo I was looking for full-time work o for a full-time job2 (lugar) workestá en el trabajo she's at workir al trabajo to go to workllámame al trabajo give me a call at workla estación queda cerca de mi trabajo the station's close to where I workCompuesto:work-sharingB (actividad, labor) worktrabajo intelectual intellectual work o brainworksu capacidad de trabajo es enorme he has an enormous capacity for workla máquina hace el trabajo de cinco personas the machine does the work of five peoplerequiere años de trabajo it takes years of worktodo nuestro trabajo ha sido en vano all our work has been in vainel trabajo en equipo teamworkel trabajo de la casa houseworkes un trabajo especializado/de precisión it's specialized/precision workme tocó a mí hacer todo el trabajo I ended up doing all the work, I got stuck o ( BrE) landed with all the work ( colloq)hoy no puedo, tengo mucho trabajo I can't today, I have o I've got a lot of work to dotengo mucho trabajo acumulado I have a huge backlog of work to doeste bordado tiene mucho trabajo a lot of work has gone into this embroidery¡buen trabajo! te felicito nice work! well donefue premiado por su trabajo en esa película he was given an award for his performance in that moviehacer un trabajo de zapa to work o scheme behind the scenesle he estado haciendo un trabajo de trabajo y ya lo tengo en el bote I've been quietly working on him o softening him up and now I've got him right where I want himCompuestos:piece workagricultural work(CS) work to rulefieldworkfiddly o laborious joblabor*work experienceassembly-line workmpl hard labor*mpl handicrafts (pl)social workvoluntary o ( AmE) volunteer workC1 (tarea, obra) jobes un trabajo que no lo puede hacer cualquiera it's not a job that just anyone can dolimpiar el horno es un trabajo que odio cleaning the oven is a job o chore I hatela satisfacción de un trabajo bien hecho the satisfaction of a job well doneme cobró un dineral por un par de trabajos he charged me a fortune for doing a couple of little jobs o tasks2 (obra escrita) piece of workun trabajo bien documentado a well-documented piece of workestoy haciendo un trabajo sobre Lorca I'm doing a paper/an essay on LorcaD(esfuerzo): con mucho trabajo consiguió levantarse with great effort she managed to get upnos dio mucho trabajo pintarlo painting it was hard work o took a lot of worklos niños dan mucho trabajo children are hard work o a lot of workme cuesta trabajo creerlo I find it hard to believenos costó trabajo convencerla de que viniera we had a hard time persuading her to comese tomó/dio el trabajo de venir a buscarme she took the trouble to come and pick me uppuedes ahorrarte el trabajo de ir hasta allá you can save yourself the trouble o bother of going all the way over thereE ( Econ) labor*el capital y el trabajo capital and laborF ( Fís) work* * *
Del verbo trabajar: ( conjugate trabajar)
trabajo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
trabajó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
trabajar
trabajo
trabajar ( conjugate trabajar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( en general) to work;
trabajo jornada completa or a tiempo completo to work full-time;
trabajo media jornada to work part-time;
trabajo mucho to work hard;
¿en qué trabajas? what do you do (for a living)?;
estoy trabajando en una novela I'm working on a novel;
trabajo DE or COMO algo to work as sth
2 ( actuar) to act, perform;◊ ¿quién trabaja en la película who's in the movie?
verbo transitivo
1
2 (perfeccionar, pulir) to work on
trabajo sustantivo masculino
1
◊ buscar trabajo to look for work o for a job;
quedarse sin trabajo to lose one's job;
un trabajo fijo a steady job;
un trabajo de media jornada a part-time job;
un trabajo de jornada completa or a tiempo completo a full-time job
ir al trabajo to go to work
2 (actividad, labor) work;
el trabajo de la casa housework;
los niños dan mucho trabajo children are hard work;
¡buen trabajo! well done!;
trabajo de campo fieldwork;
trabajos forzados hard labor( conjugate labor);
trabajos manuales handicrafts (pl);
trabajo voluntario voluntary o (AmE) volunteer work
3
(en universidad, escuela) essay
4 ( esfuerzo):
me cuesta trabajo creerlo I find it hard to believe
trabajar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to work: trabaja de secretaria, she works as a secretary
trabaja en los astilleros, she works in the shipyard
trabaja bien, he's a good worker
2 Cine (actuar) to act: en esta película trabaja mi actriz favorita, my favourite actress is in this movie
II verbo transitivo
1 (pulir, ejercitar, estudiar) to work on: tienes que trabajar más el estilo, you have to work on your style
2 (la madera) to work
(un metal) to work
(la tierra) to work, till
(cuero) to emboss
2 (comerciar) to trade, sell: nosotros no trabajamos ese artículo, we don't stock that item
trabajo sustantivo masculino
1 work: hoy tengo poco trabajo, I have little work today
2 (empleo) job: no tiene trabajo, he is unemployed
3 (esfuerzo) work, effort: nos costó mucho trabajo hacerlo, it was hard to do it
4 Educ (sobre un tema) paper
(de manualidades) craft work
5 (tarea) task
un trabajo de chinos, a laborious job
' trabajo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abarcar
- abundancia
- actual
- adicta
- adicto
- afanosa
- afanoso
- agencia
- agobiada
- agobiado
- agobiante
- antigüedad
- ascender
- asquerosidad
- aterrizar
- balde
- bestialidad
- bicoca
- bolsa
- bordar
- buscar
- cadena
- calendario
- calle
- cambiar
- campo
- capear
- cara
- cargada
- cargado
- caterva
- chapucera
- chapucero
- chapuza
- chollo
- colocarse
- como
- condición
- condicionamiento
- construcción
- cuanta
- cuanto
- cubierta
- cubierto
- dar
- dejar
- desbandada
- descansada
- descansado
- descargar
English:
abandon
- acclaim
- actual
- allocation
- ambivalent
- anxiety
- apathetic
- application
- apply
- apply for
- apprentice
- arm-twisting
- artwork
- assignment
- at
- attack
- backlog
- backup
- barrel
- be-all and end-all
- begrudge
- better
- blouse
- blue
- board
- bog down
- boiler suit
- book
- botch
- bother
- bread-and-butter
- bulk
- burn out
- bury
- busywork
- by
- capacity
- careless
- carry over
- casual
- catch up
- chapter
- choose
- chuck in
- clerical
- collaboration
- colleague
- comedown
- commute
- commuter
* * *trabajo nm1. [tarea, actividad, práctica] work;tengo mucho trabajo que hacer I've got a lot of work to do;una casa tan grande da mucho trabajo a big house like that is a lot of work;uno de los últimos trabajos de Diego Rivera one of Diego Rivera's last works;recibió un Óscar por su trabajo en “Cabaret” she received an Oscar for (her performance in) “Cabaret”;¡buen trabajo! good work!;hacer un buen trabajo to do a good job;[pesado] to be hard work trabajo de campo fieldwork;trabajo físico physical work, manual labour;trabajo intelectual intellectual work;trabajo de investigación research work;trabajo manual manual labour;trabajos manuales [en el colegio] arts and crafts;trabajo de oficina office job;trabajo remunerado paid work;trabajo social social work;trabajo sucio dirty work;trabajo temporal temporary work;trabajo por turnos shiftwork;trabajo voluntario voluntary work2. [empleo] job;buscar/encontrar trabajo to look for/find work o a job;no tener trabajo, estar sin trabajo to be out of work;me he quedado sin trabajo I've been left without a job, I'm out of work;tener un trabajo fijo to have a permanent job3. [lugar] work;en el trabajo at work;ir al trabajo to go to work;¿quieres que pase a recogerte al trabajo? do you want me to pick you up from work?4. [escrito] [por estudiante] essay, paper;hacer un trabajo sobre algo/alguien to write an essay on sth/sb5. [esfuerzo] effort;lograron sacar el armario con mucho trabajo they managed to remove the wardrobe, but not without a lot of effort o but it was no easy task;costar mucho trabajo (a alguien) to take (sb) a lot of effort;me cuesta mucho trabajo levantarme por las mañanas I find it a real struggle getting up in the morning;cuesta trabajo admitir que uno se ha equivocado it's not easy to admit that you're wrong;tomarse el trabajo de hacer algo to go to o take the trouble of doing sth6. Econ & Pol labour7. Fís workpasar trabajos to suffer hardships* * *buscar trabajo be looking for work, be looking for a job;tengo un buen trabajo I have a good job;costar trabajo be hard o difficult;tomarse el trabajo de take the trouble to* * *trabajo nm1) : work, job2) labor: labor, worktengo mucho trabajo: I have a lot of work to do3) tarea: task4) esfuerza: effort5)costar trabajo : to be difficult6)tomarse el trabajo : to take the trouble7)trabajo en equipo : teamwork8) trabajos nmpl: hardships, difficulties* * *trabajo n1. (actividad, esfuerzo) work2. (empleo, tarea) job3. (lugar) work4. (redacción) essay / project -
58 asumir
v.1 to assume.el descontento asumió caracteres alarmantes the discontent began to take on alarming proportionsRicardo asume la fidelidad de María Richard assumes Ann's faithfulness.Pedro asume poses afectadas Peter assumes affected poses.Pedro asume un aire de presunción Peter assumes a grandiose air.2 to accept.asumir la responsabilidad de algo to take on responsibility for something* * *1 to assume, take on, take upon oneself* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=responsabilizarse de) [+ reto, tarea] to take on; [+ cargo] to take up; [+ mando] to take over, assume más frmno han sido capaces de asumir la tarea de gobernar — they have been incapable of taking on the task of government
el alcalde debería asumir sus responsabilidades por el accidente — the mayor should take o assume responsibility for the accident
el gobierno asumió el compromiso de crear empleo — the government committed itself to creating employment o made a commitment to create employment
asumió la presidencia en 1999 — he took up o assumed más frm the presidency in 1999
ha asumido la dirección de la empresa en un momento muy difícil — he has taken control of o has taken over the company at a very difficult time
2) (=aceptar) [+ consecuencias] to take, accept; [+ crítica] to accept; [+ problema, enfermedad, derrota] to come to terms with, acceptlo hice asumiendo el riesgo de ser castigado — I did it in the knowledge that I risked being punished
ya he asumido que no podré volver a esquiar — I've already come to terms with o accepted the fact that I won't be able to ski again
3) (=adoptar) to adopt, takeasumieron una actitud crítica — they adopted o took a critical stance
la población había asumido una actitud contraria a la presencia militar — people had come out against the military presence
4) (=adquirir) to assumela cuestión del paro ha asumido una dimensión distinta — the question of unemployment has taken on o assumed a different dimension
5) (=suponer)2.VI (Pol) to take office, take up office* * *verbo transitivo1)a) <cargo/tarea/responsabilidad> to take on, assume (frml)b) ( adquirir) <importancia/dimensiones> to assume (frml)d) ( aceptar) to come to terms with2) (AmL) ( suponer) to assume* * *= assume, assume, come to + grips with, take over, get to + grips with, take on.Ex. The foregoing discussion concerning analytical entries assumes implicitly a conventional catalogue format, that is, card, microform or other printed catalogue.Ex. A pseudonym is the name assumed by an author to conceal or obscure his or her identity.Ex. Right now the management team is beginning to come to grips with our annual budget process, as it does every year.Ex. We need to replace those aspects of traditional public library service which have been taken over by other media or rendered redundant by social change.Ex. The Treasure has made good use of a number of methodologies in getting to grips with the principles and applications of information management.Ex. If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.----* asumir Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).* asumir el papel = dress + the part.* asumir el papel de = step into + the role of.* asumir el papel de Alguien = step into + the shoes of, stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* asumir la dirección = take over + the leadership (from).* asumir la responsabilidad = assume + responsibilitiy (for).* asumir las consecuencias = take + the consequences, live with + the consequences.* asumir poder = assume + power.* asumir prioridad = assume + priority.* asumir responsabilidad = take over, take + responsibility.* asumir una apariencia + Adjetivo = take on + Adjetivo + aspect.* asumir una característica + Adjetivo = take on + Adjetivo + character.* asumir una forma = assume + form.* asumir una función = take upon + Reflexivo + role.* asumir una nueva faceta = take on + new dimension.* asumir una tarea = assume + duty.* asumir un papel = assume + role.* asumir un riesgo = bear + risk, take + risks.* asumir un significado = take on + meaning.* * *verbo transitivo1)a) <cargo/tarea/responsabilidad> to take on, assume (frml)b) ( adquirir) <importancia/dimensiones> to assume (frml)d) ( aceptar) to come to terms with2) (AmL) ( suponer) to assume* * *= assume, assume, come to + grips with, take over, get to + grips with, take on.Ex: The foregoing discussion concerning analytical entries assumes implicitly a conventional catalogue format, that is, card, microform or other printed catalogue.
Ex: A pseudonym is the name assumed by an author to conceal or obscure his or her identity.Ex: Right now the management team is beginning to come to grips with our annual budget process, as it does every year.Ex: We need to replace those aspects of traditional public library service which have been taken over by other media or rendered redundant by social change.Ex: The Treasure has made good use of a number of methodologies in getting to grips with the principles and applications of information management.Ex: If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.* asumir Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).* asumir el papel = dress + the part.* asumir el papel de = step into + the role of.* asumir el papel de Alguien = step into + the shoes of, stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* asumir la dirección = take over + the leadership (from).* asumir la responsabilidad = assume + responsibilitiy (for).* asumir las consecuencias = take + the consequences, live with + the consequences.* asumir poder = assume + power.* asumir prioridad = assume + priority.* asumir responsabilidad = take over, take + responsibility.* asumir una apariencia + Adjetivo = take on + Adjetivo + aspect.* asumir una característica + Adjetivo = take on + Adjetivo + character.* asumir una forma = assume + form.* asumir una función = take upon + Reflexivo + role.* asumir una nueva faceta = take on + new dimension.* asumir una tarea = assume + duty.* asumir un papel = assume + role.* asumir un riesgo = bear + risk, take + risks.* asumir un significado = take on + meaning.* * *asumir [I1 ]vtA1 ‹cargo/tarea› to take on, assume ( frml)no quiere asumir la responsabilidad del cuidado de los niños he doesn't want to take on o assume responsibility for looking after the childrendebe asumir las consecuencias de sus errores he must accept the consequences of his mistakesasumió el mando del regimiento he assumed command of the regimenthan asumido el compromiso de reconstruir la ciudad they have undertaken to rebuild the cityasumió la defensa del presunto asesino he took on the defense of the alleged murdererno estaban dispuestos a asumir ese riesgo they were not prepared to take that risk2 (adquirir) ‹características›la situación ha asumido una gravedad inusitada the situation has assumed o taken on an unwonted gravity ( frml), the situation has become unusually seriousel incendio asumió grandes proporciones it turned into a major fireasumió un aire de indiferencia he adopted o assumed an air of indifference4 (aceptar) to come to terms withtodavía no han logrado asumir esta nueva realidad they have not come to terms with this new situation yetya tengo totalmente asumido el problema I've learned to live with o I've come to terms with o I've come to accept the problem nowaun asumiendo que estos datos fueran ciertos even supposing o even assuming that these figures were correct, even if we assume that these figures are correct* * *
asumir ( conjugate asumir) verbo transitivo
1
‹ riesgo› to take
2 (AmL) ( suponer) to assume
asumir verbo transitivo to assume
' asumir' also found in these entries:
English:
assume
- blame
- face up to
- take on
- take over
- take up
- take upon
- undertake
- grip
- take
- under
* * *asumir vt1. [hacerse cargo de] [puesto] to take up;[papel] to take on; [inversión] to make; [gasto] to cover;asumir la responsabilidad de algo to take on responsibility for sth;asumir el mando/control (de) to take charge/control (of);cuando murió su padre, él asumió el papel de cabeza de familia when his father died he took over as head of the family;el general asumió la presidencia del país the general took over the presidency of the country;el presidente asumió el compromiso de ayudar a las víctimas the president gave a commitment to help the victims;asumieron el riesgo de viajar sin mapa they took the risk of travelling without a map;el Estado asumirá las pérdidas de la empresa the State will cover the company's losses2. [adquirir] to take on;el descontento asumió caracteres alarmantes the discontent began to take on alarming proportions;el incendio asumió proporciones descontroladas the fire got out of control3. [aceptar] to accept;el equipo ha asumido su papel de favorito the team has accepted the mantle o role of favourites;asumieron su reacción como algo normal they accepted her reaction as something that was to be expected;no asume la muerte de su esposa he can't come to terms with his wife's death;eso lo tengo completamente asumido I've fully come to terms with that* * *v/t1 assume2 ( aceptar) accept, come to terms with* * *asumir vt1) : to assume, to take onasumir el cargo: to take office2) suponer: to assume, to suppose -
59 caer en desuso
to fall into disuse* * *(v.) = fall into + disuse, fall out of + fashion, go out of + use, lapse, fall into + disfavour, die out, drop from + sight, go out of + favour, pass away, fall into + desuetude, fall into + desuetude, pass into + desuetude, sink into + desuetude, sink into + oblivionEx. However, from the sixties, competition for the railway worker's leisure time from public libraries, service clubs and the humble television meant that many branch libraries fell into disuse.Ex. Rotundas were widely used for all but the most formal texts in the fifteenth century, but fell out of fashion during the sixteenth century, surviving longest in Spain.Ex. The English, French, and Dutch bastardas went out of use by the mid sixteenth century.Ex. The Act was finally allowed to lapse in 1695 and the Stationers' Company was unable to protect its members' rights against those who chose to infringe them.Ex. The printed catalogue has fallen into disfavour, and been replaced by card catalogues, and, more recently, on-line catalogues.Ex. These changes accelerated through much of the nineteenth century, with the older material such as the chivalric romance dying out about the 1960s.Ex. The older material, such as the chivalric romances, dropped from sight.Ex. The author follows the history through to the point, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, when mirror-image monograms went out of favour and were replaced by straightforward monograms.Ex. These tools are useable for analytical studies of how technologies emerge, mature and pass away.Ex. Probably only one in a hundred girls who give birth clandestinely even knows that an edict of King Henry II, now fallen into desuetude, once made their action punishable by death.Ex. Probably only one in a hundred girls who give birth clandestinely even knows that an edict of King Henry II, now fallen into desuetude, once made their action punishable by death.Ex. To make a very long story unacceptably short, espionage passed into desuetude after the Reagan years.Ex. It is clear now that after a time, with her marriage sinking into desuetude, Vivien entered into a sexual relationship with Russell.Ex. Our deliberate and passionate ambition is to avoid the traps of soulless, dead villages turned into museums, slowly sinking into oblivion.* * *(v.) = fall into + disuse, fall out of + fashion, go out of + use, lapse, fall into + disfavour, die out, drop from + sight, go out of + favour, pass away, fall into + desuetude, fall into + desuetude, pass into + desuetude, sink into + desuetude, sink into + oblivionEx: However, from the sixties, competition for the railway worker's leisure time from public libraries, service clubs and the humble television meant that many branch libraries fell into disuse.
Ex: Rotundas were widely used for all but the most formal texts in the fifteenth century, but fell out of fashion during the sixteenth century, surviving longest in Spain.Ex: The English, French, and Dutch bastardas went out of use by the mid sixteenth century.Ex: The Act was finally allowed to lapse in 1695 and the Stationers' Company was unable to protect its members' rights against those who chose to infringe them.Ex: The printed catalogue has fallen into disfavour, and been replaced by card catalogues, and, more recently, on-line catalogues.Ex: These changes accelerated through much of the nineteenth century, with the older material such as the chivalric romance dying out about the 1960s.Ex: The older material, such as the chivalric romances, dropped from sight.Ex: The author follows the history through to the point, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, when mirror-image monograms went out of favour and were replaced by straightforward monograms.Ex: These tools are useable for analytical studies of how technologies emerge, mature and pass away.Ex: Probably only one in a hundred girls who give birth clandestinely even knows that an edict of King Henry II, now fallen into desuetude, once made their action punishable by death.Ex: Probably only one in a hundred girls who give birth clandestinely even knows that an edict of King Henry II, now fallen into desuetude, once made their action punishable by death.Ex: To make a very long story unacceptably short, espionage passed into desuetude after the Reagan years.Ex: It is clear now that after a time, with her marriage sinking into desuetude, Vivien entered into a sexual relationship with Russell.Ex: Our deliberate and passionate ambition is to avoid the traps of soulless, dead villages turned into museums, slowly sinking into oblivion. -
60 continuar
v.1 to continue, to go on, to carry on with.los peregrinos continuaron su camino the pilgrims went or continued on their waycontinuar haciendo algo to continue doing o to do somethingcontinúa lloviendo it's still rainingtodavía continúa en la empresa she's still with o working for the companycontinuará to be continued (historia, programa)El suplicio continuó The torture continued.María continuó el trabajo de Ricardo Mary continued John's work.Me continúa el dolor My pain persists=continues.2 to keep on, to continue to.Yo continúo estudiando I keep on studying.3 to continue to be.* * *1 (proseguir) to continue, carry on1 (permanecer, durar) to continue, go on1 (extenderse) to extend, run\'Continuará' (capítulos, episodios, etc) "To be continued"* * *verbto continue, go on* * *1.VT to continuecontinuaremos la clase mañana — we will go on with o continue the lesson tomorrow
continuó su vida como antes — he went on with o continued with his life as before
2. VI1) [historia, espectáculo, guerra] to continue, go onla búsqueda continuó durante toda la noche — the search continued o went on all night
continúe, por favor — please continue, please go on
"continuará" — "to be continued"
pase lo que pase, la vida continúa — come what may, life goes on
2) [en una situación]la puerta continúa cerrada — the door is still shut, the door remains shut frm
continúa muy grave — she is still in a critical condition, she remains in a critical condition frm
continúa en el mismo puesto de trabajo — she is still in the same post, she remains in the same post frm
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continuar con algo — to continue with sth, go on with sthcontinuó con su trabajo — he continued with o went on with his work
continuar con salud — to be still in good health, remain in good health frm
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continuar haciendo algo, continuó leyendo — she continued to read o reading, she went on readingla policía continuará investigando el caso — the police are to continue o go on investigating the case
a pesar de todo, continúa diciendo lo que piensa — in spite of everything, she continues to speak her mind o she still speaks her mind
en cualquier caso continúo siendo optimista — in any case, I remain optimistic o I am still optimistic
3) [camino, carretera] to continue, go on, carry onel camino continúa hasta la costa — the road continues o goes on o carries on (all the way) to the coast
* * *1.verbo transitivo to continue2.continuemos la marcha — let's go on o carry on
continuar via) guerra/espectáculo/vida to continuesi las cosas continúan así — if things go on o continue like this
continuar + ger: su estado continúa siendo delicado he is still in a weak condition; continúa negándose a declarar she is still refusing to make a statement; continuó diciendo que... — she went on to say that...
b) carretera to continue3.continuarse v pron (frml) to continue* * *= continue, go on, linger on, move on, persevere, persist, wrap, keep + going, proceed, push on, press on, recommence, run over, move forward, hang on, carry forward, carry on, go ahead, carry through, soldier on, keep up, roll on, take it from here.Ex. Thus our catalogs will continue to fail our readers until reconstructed on the basis of the AACR, which has remedied the situation by providing for the consistent use of uniform titles wherever required.Ex. Several members of the group raised polite brows and implored him to go on.Ex. The song may be forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on.Ex. Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.Ex. It would be uneconomic and foolish to persevere with human assignment of controlled-language terms.Ex. Nevertheless, it cannot yet be said that all cataloguing is conducted with the use of a computer, and even some major library systems persist with manual cataloguing practices.Ex. If the width of the report exceeds the line width of your printer, the information will wrap to the next line.Ex. This article presents ideas which will help the librarian to keep going in the face of budget cuts.Ex. Before we proceed to look at the operators in detail, a couple of examples may help to make the layout clearer.Ex. I think we'd better push on to the next topic.Ex. Hoping the gentler tone and the more relaxed manner meant that her anger was abating, the young man pressed on less apprehensively.Ex. 'Well,' recommenced the young librarian, buoyed up by the director's interest, 'I believe that everybody is a good employee until they prove differently to me'.Ex. An initiative for environmental education which will run over the next few years focuses on Victoria region by region.Ex. This article argues the need to move forward with the infotech culture without abandoning the service culture.Ex. In libraries, this life cycle may be interrupted because of staff reluctance to part with traditional services, and products may hang on long past the point of real effectiveness.Ex. In order to carry forward the Chinese cultural heritage it is necessary to research the ancient books.Ex. If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.Ex. A plan for the construction and implementation phases will be drawn up, if it is decided to go ahead = Si se decide continuar, se elaborará un plan para las fases de construcción y puesta en práctica.Ex. Any changes will produce a readjustment of text which will carry through to the end of the text.Ex. Russell soldiered on in 'Principles of Mathematics', he pleaded a distinction between analysis by way of philosophical definitions and analysis by way of mathematical definitions.Ex. He was told to ' keep up whatever it is he was doing' because he was doing great!.Ex. But to make matters worse, and as the drought rolls on, it is very likely that it won't rain again until October or November.Ex. I had intended to walk him to his classroom, but before I could follow him through the double doors, he said, 'I can take it from here, Papa'.----* batalla + continuar = battle + rage.* continuando con la línea de = in the vein of.* continuar al lado de = stand by.* continuar así = keep + it up, keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* continuar a trancas y barrancas = bash on.* continuar avanzando = press on.* continuar como antes = go on + as before.* continuar con = go ahead with, proceed to, pursue, pursue + Nombre + further, stick to, build on/upon, go on with, maintain + continuity, maintain + momentum, stick with, stick at.* continuar con Algo = take + Nombre + further.* continuar con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* continuar con la lectura de = carry on through.* continuar con + Nombre + en = carry + Nombre + forward into.* continuar diciendo = go on.* continuar en = overflow on.* continuar en esta dirección = proceed + along this way.* continuar enviando + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.* continuar + Gerundio = go on + Gerundio, keep + Gerundio, keep on + Gerundio.* continuar haciendo Algo = get on with + Nombre.* continuar implacablemente = march on.* continuar inexorablemente = march on.* continuar irreconciliable con = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar la labor de otros = stand on + the shoulders of giants, stand on + the shoulders of giants, stand on + the shoulders of giants.* continuar leyendo = read on.* continuar opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar + Posesivo camino = continue on + Posesivo + way.* continuar realizando una actividad = keep + going.* continuar siendo = remain.* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.* continuar sin agraciarse con = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar sin detenerse = go straight ahead.* continuar sin reconciliarse son = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar tratando = pursue + Nombre + further.* continuar viviendo = live on.* continuar vivo = live on.* disputa + continuar = dispute + rage.* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.* la vida continúa = the show must go on.* la vida + continuar = life + go on.* polémica + continuar = controversy + rage, argument + rage.* todo continúa como antes = life goes on as before.* * *1.verbo transitivo to continue2.continuemos la marcha — let's go on o carry on
continuar via) guerra/espectáculo/vida to continuesi las cosas continúan así — if things go on o continue like this
continuar + ger: su estado continúa siendo delicado he is still in a weak condition; continúa negándose a declarar she is still refusing to make a statement; continuó diciendo que... — she went on to say that...
b) carretera to continue3.continuarse v pron (frml) to continue* * *= continue, go on, linger on, move on, persevere, persist, wrap, keep + going, proceed, push on, press on, recommence, run over, move forward, hang on, carry forward, carry on, go ahead, carry through, soldier on, keep up, roll on, take it from here.Ex: Thus our catalogs will continue to fail our readers until reconstructed on the basis of the AACR, which has remedied the situation by providing for the consistent use of uniform titles wherever required.
Ex: Several members of the group raised polite brows and implored him to go on.Ex: The song may be forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on.Ex: Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.Ex: It would be uneconomic and foolish to persevere with human assignment of controlled-language terms.Ex: Nevertheless, it cannot yet be said that all cataloguing is conducted with the use of a computer, and even some major library systems persist with manual cataloguing practices.Ex: If the width of the report exceeds the line width of your printer, the information will wrap to the next line.Ex: This article presents ideas which will help the librarian to keep going in the face of budget cuts.Ex: Before we proceed to look at the operators in detail, a couple of examples may help to make the layout clearer.Ex: I think we'd better push on to the next topic.Ex: Hoping the gentler tone and the more relaxed manner meant that her anger was abating, the young man pressed on less apprehensively.Ex: 'Well,' recommenced the young librarian, buoyed up by the director's interest, 'I believe that everybody is a good employee until they prove differently to me'.Ex: An initiative for environmental education which will run over the next few years focuses on Victoria region by region.Ex: This article argues the need to move forward with the infotech culture without abandoning the service culture.Ex: In libraries, this life cycle may be interrupted because of staff reluctance to part with traditional services, and products may hang on long past the point of real effectiveness.Ex: In order to carry forward the Chinese cultural heritage it is necessary to research the ancient books.Ex: If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.Ex: A plan for the construction and implementation phases will be drawn up, if it is decided to go ahead = Si se decide continuar, se elaborará un plan para las fases de construcción y puesta en práctica.Ex: Any changes will produce a readjustment of text which will carry through to the end of the text.Ex: Russell soldiered on in 'Principles of Mathematics', he pleaded a distinction between analysis by way of philosophical definitions and analysis by way of mathematical definitions.Ex: He was told to ' keep up whatever it is he was doing' because he was doing great!.Ex: But to make matters worse, and as the drought rolls on, it is very likely that it won't rain again until October or November.Ex: I had intended to walk him to his classroom, but before I could follow him through the double doors, he said, 'I can take it from here, Papa'.* batalla + continuar = battle + rage.* continuando con la línea de = in the vein of.* continuar al lado de = stand by.* continuar así = keep + it up, keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* continuar a trancas y barrancas = bash on.* continuar avanzando = press on.* continuar como antes = go on + as before.* continuar con = go ahead with, proceed to, pursue, pursue + Nombre + further, stick to, build on/upon, go on with, maintain + continuity, maintain + momentum, stick with, stick at.* continuar con Algo = take + Nombre + further.* continuar con el buen hacer = keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work.* continuar con la lectura de = carry on through.* continuar con + Nombre + en = carry + Nombre + forward into.* continuar diciendo = go on.* continuar en = overflow on.* continuar en esta dirección = proceed + along this way.* continuar enviando + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.* continuar + Gerundio = go on + Gerundio, keep + Gerundio, keep on + Gerundio.* continuar haciendo Algo = get on with + Nombre.* continuar implacablemente = march on.* continuar inexorablemente = march on.* continuar irreconciliable con = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar la labor de otros = stand on + the shoulders of giants, stand on + the shoulders of giants, stand on + the shoulders of giants.* continuar leyendo = read on.* continuar opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar + Posesivo camino = continue on + Posesivo + way.* continuar realizando una actividad = keep + going.* continuar siendo = remain.* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.* continuar sin agraciarse con = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar sin detenerse = go straight ahead.* continuar sin reconciliarse son = remain + unreconciled to.* continuar tratando = pursue + Nombre + further.* continuar viviendo = live on.* continuar vivo = live on.* disputa + continuar = dispute + rage.* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.* la vida continúa = the show must go on.* la vida + continuar = life + go on.* polémica + continuar = controversy + rage, argument + rage.* todo continúa como antes = life goes on as before.* * *vtto continueva a continuar sus estudios en el extranjero she's going to continue her studies abroadcontinuó su vida como si nada hubiera pasado he went on with o continued with his life as if nothing had happenedsus discípulos continuaron su obra her disciples carried on o continued her workcontinuemos la marcha let's go on o carry on—y eso sería un desastre —continuó and that would be catastrophic, he went on o continued■ continuarvi1 «guerra/espectáculo/vida» to continuesi las cosas continúan así if things go on o continue like this[ S ] continuará to be continuedla película continúa en cartelera the movie is still showingcontinúe la defensa (counsel for) the defense may continuecontinuar CON algo to continue WITH sthno pudieron continuar con el trabajo they couldn't continue (with) o go on with the workcontinuar + GER:su estado continúa siendo delicado he is still in a weak conditioncontinúa negándose a declarar she is still refusing to make a statementsi continúas comportándote así if you continue to behave o go on behaving like thiscontinuó diciendo que … she went on to say that …, she continued by saying that …2 «carretera» to continuela carretera continúa hasta la parte alta de la montaña the road continues (on) to the top of the mountain, the road goes on up to the top of the mountain( frml); to continueel camino se continúa en un angosto sendero the road continues as a narrow pathsu obra se continuó en la labor de sus discípulos his work was continued in the labor of his disciples* * *
continuar ( conjugate continuar) verbo transitivo
to continue
verbo intransitivo [guerra/espectáculo/vida] to continue;◊ si las cosas continúan así if things go on o continue like this;
( on signs) continuará to be continued;
continuar con algo to continue with sth;
continuó diciendo que … she went on to say that …
continuar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
1 to continue, carry on (with)
2 (seguir en un lugar) continúa viviendo en Brasil, he's still living in Brazil
3 (seguir sucediendo) continúa lloviendo, it is still raining
(una película) continuará, to be continued ➣ Ver nota en continue
' continuar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
incapaz
- perdurar
- seguir
English:
carry on
- continue
- go ahead
- go on
- keep
- keep on
- keep up
- remain
- resume
- carry
- go
- hold
- move
- proceed
- pursue
- take
- wear
* * *♦ vtto continue, to carry on with;los peregrinos continuaron su camino the pilgrims went o continued on their way;continuarán el partido suspendido mañana the abandoned match will be continued tomorrow♦ vito continue, to go on;continuar haciendo algo to continue doing o to do sth;continúa lloviendo it's still raining;¿continúas viviendo en Brasil? are you still living in Brazil?, do you still live in Brazil?;continuamos trabajando en el mismo proyecto we are still working on the same project;continúan con el proyecto they are carrying on with o continuing with the project;todavía continúa en la empresa she's still with o working for the company;continúen en sus puestos hasta nueva orden stay at your posts until you receive fresh orders;continuará [historia, programa] to be continued;la finca continúa hasta el río the farm extends as far as the river;el camino continúa por la costa the road continues o carries on along the coast* * *I v/t continueII v/i continue;continuará to be continued;continuar haciendo algo continue o carry on doing sth;continuó nevando it kept on snowing* * *continuar {3} v: to continue* * *continuar vb1. to continue / to carry on [pt. & pp. carried]continuaremos el debate después de comer we'll continue the discussion after lunch / we'll carry on with the discussion after lunch2. (estar todavía) to be still
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part company — 1) to end a relationship, for example a marriage 2) to stop travelling or spending time together and go to different places 3) to disagree about a particular subject This is where I part company with the professor … English dictionary
part company with someone — part company (with (someone)) 1. to disagree. That is an issue on which many people part company with the president. 2. to end a relationship. Rick and I parted company a long time ago, and I m seeing someone else now … New idioms dictionary
part company with — part company (with (someone)) 1. to disagree. That is an issue on which many people part company with the president. 2. to end a relationship. Rick and I parted company a long time ago, and I m seeing someone else now … New idioms dictionary
part company — {v. phr.} 1. To part with someone; leave each other; separate. * /The boys parted company as they came from the park./ * /George parted company with the others at his front door./ 2. To be different from someone in opinion or action; follow your… … Dictionary of American idioms
part company — {v. phr.} 1. To part with someone; leave each other; separate. * /The boys parted company as they came from the park./ * /George parted company with the others at his front door./ 2. To be different from someone in opinion or action; follow your… … Dictionary of American idioms
part\ company — v. phr. 1. To part with someone; leave each other; separate. The boys parted company as they came from the park. George parted company with the others at his front door. 2. To be different from someone in opinion or action; follow your own way;… … Словарь американских идиом
part company — verb a) To end a relationship The pair parted company and Stephen rejoined Mr Bloom who, with his practised eye, was not without perceiving that he had succumbed to the blandiloquence of the other parasite. Alluding to the encounter he said,… … Wiktionary