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pilot centre

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1 centro

m.

1 center.

centro de atracción center of attraction

centro de gravedad center of gravity

centro de interés center of interest

centro de mesa centerpiece

centro nervioso nerve center

centro neurálgico (también figurative) nerve center

centro óptico optic center

2 center (establecimiento).

centro de acogida reception center; (para refugiados) (women's) refuge (para mujeres maltratadas)

centro de cálculo computer center

centro cívico community center

centro comercial shopping center o mall (United States)

centro docente o de enseñanza educational institution

centro recreativo leisure center

centro de salud clinic, health center (British)

3 city/town center.

me voy al centro I'm going to town

centro ciudad o urbano city/town center (en letrero)

4 center of the city, downtown, city centre.

5 Centro.

6 centrum.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: centrar.

* * *

centro

► nombre masculino

1 centre (US center), middle

■ el centro de la habitación the centre of the room

2 (de ciudad) town centre, city centre, US downtown area

■ me voy al centro I'm going into town, US I'm going downtown

3 (asociación) centre (US center), association, institution

4 DEPORTE cross, centre (US center)

5 PLÍTICA centre (US center)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

centro benéfico charitable organization

centro ciudad city centre, US downtown area

centro comercial shopping centre, US mall

centro cultural cultural centre (US center)

centro de atracción centre (US center) of attraction

centro de enseñanza educational institution

centro de gravedad centre of gravity

centro de interés centre (US center) of interest

centro de mesa centrepiece (US centerpiece)

centro docente educational institution

centro sanitario hospital, clinic

medio centro DEPORTE centre (US center) half

partido de centro PLÍTICA centre (US center) party

* * *

noun m.

1) center

2) downtown

* * *

1. SM

1) (=medio) centre, center (EEUU)

las regiones del centro del país — the central areas of the country, the areas in the centre of the country

pon el jarrón en el centro de la mesa — put the vase in the middle o centre of the table

el balón se hallaba en el centro del campo — the ball was in midfield

- estar en su centro

centro de gravedad — centre of gravity

centro de mesa — centrepiece

centro neurálgico — nerve centre

2) [de ciudad] centre, center (EEUU)

no se puede aparcar en el centro — you can't park in the centre (of town), you can't park downtown (EEUU)

un edificio del centro de Madrid — a building in the centre of Madrid o in Madrid town centre o (EEUU) in downtown Madrid

centro ciudad — city centre, town centre

• ir al centro — to go into town, go downtown (EEUU)

3) (Pol) centre, center (EEUU)

ser de centro — [persona] to be a moderate; [partido] to be in the centre

los partidos de centro izquierda — the parties of the centre left, the centre-left parties

4) (=foco) [de huracán] centre, center (EEUU); [de incendio] seat

ha sido el centro de varias polémicas últimamente — he has been at the centre o heart of various controversies lately

el gobierno se ha convertido en el centro de las críticas — the government has become the target of criticism

• ser el centro de atención o atracción o interés — to be the focus o centre of attention

Zaire fue el centro del interés internacional — Zaire was the focus of o was at the centre of international attention

• ser un centro de intrigas — to be a hotbed of intrigue

• ser el centro de las miradas, Roma es estos días el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes are on Rome at the moment

5) (=establecimiento) centre, center (EEUU)

dos alumnos han sido expulsados del centro — two students have been expelled from the school o centre

centros con más de 500 trabajadores — companies with over 500 workers

centro cívico — community centre

centro comercial — shopping centre, shopping mall

centro cultural — [en un barrio, institución] (local) arts centre; [de otro país] cultural centre

centro de abasto — Méx market

centro de acogida, centro de acogida de menores — children's home

centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas — refuge for battered women

centro de acogida de refugiados — refugee reception centre

centro de atención de día — day-care centre

centro de atención primaria — primary care centre

centro de beneficios — profit centre

centro de bronceado — tanning salon

centro de cálculo — computer centre

centro de coordinación — [de la policía] operations room

centro de datos — data processing centre

centro de decisión — decision-making centre

centro de detención — detention centre

centro (de determinación) de costos — (Com) cost centre

centro de día — day centre

centro de distribución — distribution centre

centro de enseñanza — [gen] educational institution; (=colegio) school

centro de enseñanza media, centro de enseñanza secundaria — secondary school

centro de enseñanza superior — higher education institution

centro de jardinería — garden centre, garden center (EEUU)

centro de llamadas — call centre

centro de planificación familiar — family planning clinic

centro de proceso de datos — data processing centre

centro de protección de menores — child protection centre

centro de rastreo — (Astron) tracking centre

centro de salud — health centre

centro de trabajo — workplace

en los centros de trabajo — in the workplace

centro docente — educational institution

centro escolar — school

centro espacial — space centre

centro médico — [gen] medical establishment; (=hospital) hospital

centro penitenciario — prison, penitentiary (EEUU)

centro recreacional — Cuba, Ven sports centre, leisure centre

centro sanitario — = centro médico

centro universitario — (=facultad) faculty; (=universidad) university

6) (=población)

centro de población — population centre

centro turístico — (=lugar muy visitado) tourist centre; [diseñado para turistas] tourist resort

centro urbano — urban area, city

7) (=ropa) CAm (=juego) trousers and waistcoat, pants and vest (EEUU); And, Caribe (=enaguas) underskirt; And (=falda) thick flannel skirt

2.

SMF (Ftbl) centre

• delantero centro — centre-forward

• medio centro — centre-half

* * *
I
masculino

1)

a) (Mat) center*

b) ( área central) center*

los países del centro de Europa — the countries of Central Europe

ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)

centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)

- centro de gravedad

- centro del campo

- centro de mesa

2) ( foco)

a) ( de atención) center*

es el centro de todos los comentarios — it is the main talking point

fue el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes were on him

se convirtió en el centro de interés — it became the focus of attention

fue el centro de atracción — she was the center of attention

b) (de actividades, servicios) center*

un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center

un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center

- centro de interés turístico

- centro de población/urbano

- centro nervioso

- centro recreacional

3) (establecimiento, institución) center*

el centro anglo-peruano — the Anglo-Peruvian center

- centro cívico

- centro comercial

- centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas

- centro de estudios

- centro de internamiento

- centro de planificación familiar

- centro de trabajo

- centro docente

- centro espacial

- centro hospitalario or sanitario

- centro penitenciario

4) (Pol) center*

5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*

•

- centro delantero*
II
masculino

1)

a) (Mat) center*

b) ( área central) center*

los países del centro de Europa — the countries of Central Europe

ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)

centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)

- centro de gravedad

- centro del campo

- centro de mesa

2) ( foco)

a) ( de atención) center*

es el centro de todos los comentarios — it is the main talking point

fue el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes were on him

se convirtió en el centro de interés — it became the focus of attention

fue el centro de atracción — she was the center of attention

b) (de actividades, servicios) center*

un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center

un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center

- centro de población/urbano

- centro nervioso

3) (establecimiento, institución) center*

el centro anglo-peruano — the Anglo-Peruvian center

- centro cívico

- centro comercial

- centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas

- centro de estudios

- centro de planificación familiar

- centro de trabajo

- centro docente

- centro espacial

- centro hospitalario or sanitario

- centro penitenciario

4) (Pol) center*

5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*

6) centro masculino y femenino ( jugador) center*

•

- centro delantero

* * *

= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.

Ex. Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.

Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.

Ex. And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.

Ex. The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.

Ex. The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.

Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.

Ex. When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.

Ex. In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.

Ex. The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.

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* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.

* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.

* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.

* centro administrativo = administrative centre.

* centro artístico = art(s) centre.

* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).

* centro cívico = civic centre.

* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.

* centro comunitario = village hall.

* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.

* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].

* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.

* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.

* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.

* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.

* centro de actividad = focal point.

* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.

* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.

* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.

* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.

* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.

* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.

* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.

* centro de audio = audio centre.

* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.

* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.

* centro de belleza = beauty centre.

* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.

* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.

* centro de computación = computing centre.

* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.

* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.

* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.

* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.

* centro de datos = data centre.

* centro de deportes = sports centre.

* centro de detención = detention centre.

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

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

* centro de distribución = distribution centre.

* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).

* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.

* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.

* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.

* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.

* centro de, el = centre of, the.

* centro de enseñanza = education centre.

* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.

* centro de estudios = study centre.

* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.

* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.

* centro de información = information agency, information centre.

* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).

* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).

* centro de información laboral = job information centre.

* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.

* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.

* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.

* centro de jardinería = garden centre.

* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.

* centro de las ciencias = science centre.

* centro del campo = halfway line.

* centro de Londres = Inner London.

* centro del pueblo = town centre.

* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.

* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.

* centro de menores = young offender institution.

* centro de mesa = epergne.

* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.

* centro de orientación = referral centre.

* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.

* centro deportivo = sports centre.

* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].

* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.

* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.

* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.

* centro de recursos = resource centre.

* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.

* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).

* centro de referencia = reference centre.

* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.

* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.

* centro de salud = health centre.

* centro de trabajo = workplace.

* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.

* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.

* centro de veraneo = summer resort.

* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.

* centro educativo = educational centre.

* centro electoral = polling district.

* centro financiero = financial centre.

* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.

* centro informático = computing centre.

* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.

* centro litúrgico = church centre.

* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.

* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.

* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.

* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.

* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.

* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.

* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.

* centro piloto = pilot centre.

* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.

* centro regional = regional centre.

* centro religioso = church centre.

* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.

* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.

* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.

* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.

* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.

* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* del centro = middle.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* en el centro de = at the heart of.

* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.

* ir al centro = go + downtown.

* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.

* mesa de centro = coffee table.

* mesita de centro = coffee table.

* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.

* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.

* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.

* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.

* un centro único = one stop shop.

* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.

* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].

* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.

* * *
I
masculino

1)

a) (Mat) center*

b) ( área central) center*

los países del centro de Europa — the countries of Central Europe

ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)

centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)

- centro de gravedad

- centro del campo

- centro de mesa

2) ( foco)

a) ( de atención) center*

es el centro de todos los comentarios — it is the main talking point

fue el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes were on him

se convirtió en el centro de interés — it became the focus of attention

fue el centro de atracción — she was the center of attention

b) (de actividades, servicios) center*

un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center

un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center

- centro de interés turístico

- centro de población/urbano

- centro nervioso

- centro recreacional

3) (establecimiento, institución) center*

el centro anglo-peruano — the Anglo-Peruvian center

- centro cívico

- centro comercial

- centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas

- centro de estudios

- centro de internamiento

- centro de planificación familiar

- centro de trabajo

- centro docente

- centro espacial

- centro hospitalario or sanitario

- centro penitenciario

4) (Pol) center*

5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*

•

- centro delantero*
II
masculino

1)

a) (Mat) center*

b) ( área central) center*

los países del centro de Europa — the countries of Central Europe

ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)

centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)

- centro de gravedad

- centro del campo

- centro de mesa

2) ( foco)

a) ( de atención) center*

es el centro de todos los comentarios — it is the main talking point

fue el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes were on him

se convirtió en el centro de interés — it became the focus of attention

fue el centro de atracción — she was the center of attention

b) (de actividades, servicios) center*

un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center

un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center

- centro de población/urbano

- centro nervioso

3) (establecimiento, institución) center*

el centro anglo-peruano — the Anglo-Peruvian center

- centro cívico

- centro comercial

- centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas

- centro de estudios

- centro de planificación familiar

- centro de trabajo

- centro docente

- centro espacial

- centro hospitalario or sanitario

- centro penitenciario

4) (Pol) center*

5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*

6) centro masculino y femenino ( jugador) center*

•

- centro delantero

* * *

= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.

Ex: Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.

Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.

Ex: And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.

Ex: The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.

Ex: The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.

Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.

Ex: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.

Ex: In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.

Ex: The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.

* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.

* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.

* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.

* centro administrativo = administrative centre.

* centro artístico = art(s) centre.

* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).

* centro cívico = civic centre.

* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.

* centro comunitario = village hall.

* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.

* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].

* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.

* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.

* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.

* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.

* centro de actividad = focal point.

* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.

* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.

* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.

* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.

* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.

* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.

* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.

* centro de audio = audio centre.

* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.

* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.

* centro de belleza = beauty centre.

* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.

* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.

* centro de computación = computing centre.

* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.

* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.

* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.

* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.

* centro de datos = data centre.

* centro de deportes = sports centre.

* centro de detención = detention centre.

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

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

* centro de distribución = distribution centre.

* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).

* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.

* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.

* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.

* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.

* centro de, el = centre of, the.

* centro de enseñanza = education centre.

* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.

* centro de estudios = study centre.

* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.

* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.

* centro de información = information agency, information centre.

* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).

* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).

* centro de información laboral = job information centre.

* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.

* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.

* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.

* centro de jardinería = garden centre.

* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.

* centro de las ciencias = science centre.

* centro del campo = halfway line.

* centro de Londres = Inner London.

* centro del pueblo = town centre.

* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.

* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.

* centro de menores = young offender institution.

* centro de mesa = epergne.

* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.

* centro de orientación = referral centre.

* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.

* centro deportivo = sports centre.

* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].

* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.

* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.

* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.

* centro de recursos = resource centre.

* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.

* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).

* centro de referencia = reference centre.

* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.

* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.

* centro de salud = health centre.

* centro de trabajo = workplace.

* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.

* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.

* centro de veraneo = summer resort.

* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.

* centro educativo = educational centre.

* centro electoral = polling district.

* centro financiero = financial centre.

* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.

* centro informático = computing centre.

* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.

* centro litúrgico = church centre.

* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.

* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.

* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.

* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.

* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.

* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.

* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.

* centro piloto = pilot centre.

* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.

* centro regional = regional centre.

* centro religioso = church centre.

* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.

* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.

* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.

* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.

* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.

* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* del centro = middle.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* en el centro de = at the heart of.

* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.

* ir al centro = go + downtown.

* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.

* mesa de centro = coffee table.

* mesita de centro = coffee table.

* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.

* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.

* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.

* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.

* un centro único = one stop shop.

* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.

* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].

* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.

* * *

centro

masculine

A

1 ( Mat) center*

2 (área central) center*

en el centro de la habitación in the middle o center of the room

el terremoto afectó al centro del país the earthquake affected the central region o the center of the country

los países del centro de Europa the countries of Central Europe

vive en pleno centro de la ciudad she lives right in the center of the town/city

tengo que ir al centro a hacer unas compras I have to go downtown to do some shopping ( AmE), I have to go into town o into the town centre to do some shopping ( BrE)

[ S ] centro ciudad downtown ( AmE), city/town centre ( BrE)

delantero³ (↑ delantero (3))

Compuestos:

● centro de gravedad

center* of gravity

● centro del campo

midfield

● centro de mesa

centerpiece*

● centro nervioso

nerve center*

● centro del poder

center* of power

● centro neurálgico

(de una organización) nerve center*; (de una ciudad) heart

B (foco)

1 (de atención) center*

ha sido el centro de todos los comentarios it has been the main talking point

fueron el centro de todas las miradas all eyes were on them

se ha convertido estos días en el centro de interés it has become the focus of attention recently

fue el centro de atracción durante la fiesta she was the center of attention at the party

ha hecho de su marido el centro de su existencia she has centered her life around her husband

2 (de actividades, servicios) center*

centro administrativo administrative center

un gran centro cultural/industrial a major cultural/industrial center

Compuestos:

● centro de interés turístico

center* of interest to tourists

● centro de llamadas or ( AmL tb) llamados

call center*

● centro de operaciones

operations center*, operations room ( BrE)

● centro de población

urban center*, population center*

● centro de vacaciones

holiday center*

● centro recreacional

( AmL) leisure center*

● centro turístico

tourist resort o center*

● centro urbano

centro de población

C (establecimiento, institución) center*

el centro anglo-peruano the Anglo-Peruvian center

Compuestos:

● centro cívico

civic center*

● centro comercial

shopping mall ( AmE), shopping centre ( BrE)

● centro concertado

(en Esp) private school o college ( which receives a state subsidy)

● centro de abasto

( Méx) market

● centro de acogida

centro de acogidade animales abandonados animal sanctuary

centro de acogida de menores abandonados children's refuge

centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered women

centro de acogida de refugiados reception center* for refugees

● centro de apoyo

support center*

● centro de atención primaria

primary care center*

● centro de atención telefónica

call center*

● centro de atención al usuario

user support center*

● centro de ayuda

help center*

● centro de cálculo

computer center*

● centro de control

control center*

● centro de convenciones

conference center*

● centro de coordinación

coordination center*

● centro de costos or ( Esp) costes

cost center*

● centro de cultura

cultural center*

● centro de detención

detention center*

● centro de enseñanza

( frml) centro docente

● centro de espionaje

spy headquarters

● centro de estudios

private school, academy

● centro de gestión

management center*

● centro de información

information center*

● centro de internamiento

detention center*

● centro de investigación

research center*, research establishment

● centro de logopedia

speech therapy clinic

● centro de ocio technológico

( Esp) high-tech leisure center*

● centro de planificación familiar

family planning clinic

● centro deportivo

sports center*

● centro de retención

detention center*

● centro de salud

health center*

● centro de servicios

service center*

● centro de telecomunicaciones

telecommunications center*

● centro de trabajo

( frml); workplace ( frml)

● centro docente

( frml); educational establishment o institution ( frml)

● centro espacial

space center*

● centro hospitalario

( frml); hospital

● centro médico

medical center*

● centro penitenciario

( frml); prison, penitentiary ( AmE)

● centro recreacional

( AmL) leisure center*

● centro recreativo

leisure center*

● centro sanitario

( frml); hospital

D ( Pol) center*

E (en fútbol) tb

centro chut cross, center*

F

centro masculine and feminine (jugador) center*

* * *

Del verbo centrar: ( conjugate centrar)

centro es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

centró es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
centrar
centro
centrar ( conjugate centrar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹ imagen› to center^{( conjugate center)}

b) (Dep) to center^{( conjugate center)}

c) ‹atención/investigación/esfuerzos› centro algo en algo to focus sth on sth

verbo intransitivo (Dep) to center^{( conjugate center)}, cross
centrarse verbo pronominal centrose en algo [investigación/atención/esfuerzos] to focus o center^{( conjugate center)} on sth
centro sustantivo masculino
a) ( en general) center^{( conjugate center)};

◊ centro ciudad/urbano downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE);

ser el centro de atención to be the center of attention;
se convirtió en el centro de interés it became the focus of attention;
centro turístico tourist resort o center;
centro comercial shopping mall (AmE), shopping centre (BrE);
centro de llamadas call center (AmE) o centre (BrE);
centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic
b) ( en fútbol) cross, center^{( conjugate center)}

■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( jugador) center^{( conjugate center)};
◊ centro delantero center^{( conjugate center)} forward

centrar verbo transitivo
1 to centre, US center
2 (los esfuerzos, la atención) to concentrate, centre, US center
centro sustantivo masculino
1 middle, centre, US center
2 (de una ciudad) town centre
3 (institución) institution, centre, US center
4 Pol centre party
5 centro comercial, shopping centre

' centro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrar
- Cesid
- CIS
- ciudad
- consejo
- delantera
- delantero
- docente
- foco
- gravedad
- media
- medio
- mitad
- neurálgica
- neurálgico
- ombligo
- retención
- almendra
- base
- blanco
- comercial
- deportivo
- diana
- hacia
- hípico
- lejos
- mesa
- mismo
- para
- polo
- posta
- preescolar
- rematar
- retirado
- señalización
- señalizar
- trámite
English:
accessible
- barrage
- central
- centre
- centre forward
- city
- community centre
- core
- delay
- downtown
- garden centre
- heart
- hub
- inner city
- institute
- leisure centre
- mall
- middle
- out
- revolve
- ROTC
- run across
- shopping centre
- slap
- space-centre
- spotlight
- teaching centre
- town
- village hall
- walk about
- welfare centre
- call
- center
- clinic
- coffee
- community
- conference
- control
- facility
- focal
- focus
- garden
- health
- holiday
- home
- inner
- leisure
- midtown
- plaza
- polling

* * *

centro nm

1. [área, punto central] centre;

en el centro de la vía in the middle of the track;

estaba en el centro de la muchedumbre she was in the middle of the crowd;

las lluvias afectarán al centro del país the rain will affect the central region o centre of the country;

la jardinería es el centro de su existencia her life revolves around gardening

Comp
centro de atención centre of attention;
centro de atracción centre of attraction;

las playas son el centro de atracción para el turismo beaches are the main tourist attraction;

centro de gravedad centre of gravity;

centro de interés centre of interest;
Fís centro de masa centre of mass;
centro de mesa centrepiece;

centro nervioso nerve centre;
también Fig centro neurálgico nerve centre; Fís centro óptico optical centre
2. [de ciudad] town centre;

me voy al centro I'm going to town;

tengo una casa en pleno centro I have a house right in the town centre;

centro ciudad o [m5] urbano [en letrero] city/town centre

Comp
centro histórico = old (part of) town
3. [económico, administrativo] centre;

un importante centro financiero/cultural an important financial/cultural centre

Comp
centro turístico tourist resort
4. [establecimiento, organismo] centre;
[planta] plant, factory; [tienda] branch; [colegio] school
Comp
Esp centro de acogida reception centre; Esp centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered women;
centro asistencial de día day care centre;

centro de atención telefónica call centre;

centro de cálculo computer centre;

centro cívico community centre;

centro comercial shopping centre o US mall;
Am centro comunal community centre; Am centro comunitario community centre;
centro concertado state-subsidized (private) school;

centro de control control centre;

centro cultural cultural centre;

centro demográfico centre of population;

centro deportivo sports centre;

centro de desintoxicación detoxification centre o clinic;

centro de detención detention centre;

centro docente educational institution;

centro educativo educational institution;

centro de enseñanza educational institution;

centro espacial space centre;

centro de estudios academy, school;

centro excursionista hill-walking club;

centro hospitalario hospital;

centro de información information centre;

centro de investigación research institute;
Esp Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas = government body responsible for conducting opinion polls, sociological surveys etc;
centro de llamadas call centre;
Mil centro de mando command centre;
centro médico medical centre;

centro meteorológico weather centre;

centro de negocios business centre;

centro penitenciario prison, US penitentiary;

centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic;

centro regional regional office;

centro de rehabilitación rehabilitation centre;

centro de salud clinic, Br health centre;

centro sanitario clinic, Br health centre;

centro social community centre;

centro de trabajo workplace;
Am centro de tratamiento intensivo intensive care unit
5. [en política] centre;

un partido de centro a centre party;

ser de centro to be at the centre of the political spectrum

6. Dep [posición]
centro del campo midfield;

juega en el centro del campo he plays in midfield

7. Dep [pase] cross, centre;

envió un centro al área contraria he crossed the ball into the opposition's penalty area;

consiguió un espectacular gol con un centro chut he scored a spectacular goal with what was intended more as a cross than a shot

8. Méx [traje] suit

9. Hond [chaleco] Br waistcoat, US vest

10. Cuba [enaguas] underskirt

* * *

centro

m

1 center, Br

centre

2 DEP cross

3 Méx ( traje) suit (and shirt and tie)

* * *

centro nmf

: center (in sports)

centro nm

1) medio: center

centro de atención: center of attention

centro de gravedad: center of gravity

2) : downtown

3)

centro de mesa : centerpiece

* * *

centro n centre

el centro de la ciudad the city centre

vamos al centro let's go into town

En inglés americano el centro de la ciudad se llama downtown

centro comercial shopping centre

centro de enseñanza school

centro hospitalario hospital

centro recreativo leisure centre

Spanish-English dictionary > centro
2 centro piloto

(n.) = pilot centre

Ex. The network has 4 centres: coordinating centres; regional centres; sectional centres; pilot centres.

* * *

(n.) = pilot centre

Ex: The network has 4 centres: coordinating centres; regional centres; sectional centres; pilot centres.

Spanish-English dictionary > centro piloto
3 práctico

adj.

1 practical, no-nonsense, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact.

2 practical, handy, helpful, useful.

m.

1 coast pilot.

2 practitioner.

* * *

práctico

► adjetivo

1 (gen) practical

2 (hábil) skilful (US skillful)

3 (pragmático) practical

► nombre masculino práctico

1 MARÍTIMO pilot

————————

práctico

► nombre masculino

1 MARÍTIMO pilot

* * *

(f. - práctica)

adj.

practical

* * *

1. ADJ

1) (=útil) [gen] practical; [herramienta] handy; [ropa] sensible, practical

no resultó ser muy práctico — it turned out to be not very practical

resulta práctico vivir tan cerca de la fábrica — it's convenient o handy to live so close to the factory

2) (=no teórico) [estudio, formación] practical

conocimientos prácticos de informática — practical experience of computers

3) (=pragmático)

sé práctico y búscate un trabajo que dé dinero — be practical o sensible and find a job with money

4) frm (=experto)

ser muy práctico en algo — to be very skilled at sth, be an expert at sth

2. SM

1) (Náut) pilot ( in a port)

2) (Med) practitioner

* * *
I
- ca adjetivo

1) <envase/cuchillo> useful, handy; <falda/diseño> practical

regalémosle algo práctico — let's give her something useful o practical

es muy práctico tener el coche para hacer la compra — it's very handy o convenient having the car to do the shopping

2) ( no teórico) practical

3) < persona> [SER] ( desenvuelto) practical

tiene gran sentido práctico — she's very practically minded
II
masculino y femenino (Náut) pilot

* * *

= workable, hands-on, practical, utilitarian, instrumental, working, down-to-earth, practice-oriented, hardheaded [hard-headed], serviceable, how-to, experiential, practically minded, worldly [worldlier -comp., worldliest -sup.], matter-of-fact.

Ex. The type of environment in which the principles of pre-coordination are workable are restricted by the acceptable bulk or length of index headings.

Ex. As an aid to evaluation, hands-on practical work is rarely cost effective, even in undertaken by inexperienced staff.

Ex. Yet, in its own way, the press was taking the lead in putting pressure on the Community to adopt a more practical outlook, and by so doing kept the subject alive in the minds of the public.

Ex. Descriptive bibliography has long been acknowledged as one primary field of bibliographical activity and greeted especially warmly by those who wish to see a strictly utilitarian end for these studies.

Ex. There are five types of 'gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.

Ex. As they grow up, children have to develop an identity and a working philosophy of life.

Ex. The report gives a down-to-earth account of the way in which membership of the European Community has materially affected major British industries.

Ex. This paper describes a computerised index of the articles contained in 6 practice-oriented medical periodicals.

Ex. Managers should be encouraged to raise critical questions, and the criteria for evaluating progress must be as hardheaded as possible.

Ex. He provided us with this very serviceable definition: 'Bibliographical control is the development and maintenance of a system of adequate recording of all forms of material published and unpublished, printed, audio-visual or otherwise, which add to the sum of human knowledge and information'.

Ex. In addition, adult education in general has moved from an emphasis on the liberal arts to a concentration on practical, 'how-to' courses.

Ex. This necessitates the sharing of experiential knowledge at various levels and in various forms.

Ex. He is practically minded, not taking unnecessary risks or deliberately hurting his victims if nothing is to be gained.

Ex. There exist sets of duality in this philosophy; body versus soul, worldly versus unworldly and life versus salvation.

Ex. The videotape of the interviews showed the offender to be impassive and matter-of-fact in describing what he had done.

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* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.

* basado en un método práctico = enquiry-based [inquiry-based, -USA].

* caso práctico = case.

* casos prácticos = best practices.

* consejo práctico = tip.

* con una mente práctica = practically minded.

* cuestión práctica = practicality.

* de un modo práctico = practically.

* ejercicio práctico = practical, practical exercise.

* escritor de casos prácticos = case writer [case-writer].

* examen práctico = practical examination.

* experiencia práctica = field experience, hands on experience, practical experience.

* guía práctica = working guide.

* información práctica = practical information.

* poco práctico = impractical, awkward.

* razón práctica = practical reason.

* supuesto práctico = case.

* trabajo práctico = fieldwork [field work], practical work.

* * *
I
- ca adjetivo

1) <envase/cuchillo> useful, handy; <falda/diseño> practical

regalémosle algo práctico — let's give her something useful o practical

es muy práctico tener el coche para hacer la compra — it's very handy o convenient having the car to do the shopping

2) ( no teórico) practical

3) < persona> [SER] ( desenvuelto) practical

tiene gran sentido práctico — she's very practically minded
II
masculino y femenino (Náut) pilot

* * *

= workable, hands-on, practical, utilitarian, instrumental, working, down-to-earth, practice-oriented, hardheaded [hard-headed], serviceable, how-to, experiential, practically minded, worldly [worldlier -comp., worldliest -sup.], matter-of-fact.

Ex: The type of environment in which the principles of pre-coordination are workable are restricted by the acceptable bulk or length of index headings.

Ex: As an aid to evaluation, hands-on practical work is rarely cost effective, even in undertaken by inexperienced staff.

Ex: Yet, in its own way, the press was taking the lead in putting pressure on the Community to adopt a more practical outlook, and by so doing kept the subject alive in the minds of the public.

Ex: Descriptive bibliography has long been acknowledged as one primary field of bibliographical activity and greeted especially warmly by those who wish to see a strictly utilitarian end for these studies.

Ex: There are five types of 'gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.

Ex: As they grow up, children have to develop an identity and a working philosophy of life.

Ex: The report gives a down-to-earth account of the way in which membership of the European Community has materially affected major British industries.

Ex: This paper describes a computerised index of the articles contained in 6 practice-oriented medical periodicals.

Ex: Managers should be encouraged to raise critical questions, and the criteria for evaluating progress must be as hardheaded as possible.

Ex: He provided us with this very serviceable definition: 'Bibliographical control is the development and maintenance of a system of adequate recording of all forms of material published and unpublished, printed, audio-visual or otherwise, which add to the sum of human knowledge and information'.

Ex: In addition, adult education in general has moved from an emphasis on the liberal arts to a concentration on practical, 'how-to' courses.

Ex: This necessitates the sharing of experiential knowledge at various levels and in various forms.

Ex: He is practically minded, not taking unnecessary risks or deliberately hurting his victims if nothing is to be gained.

Ex: There exist sets of duality in this philosophy; body versus soul, worldly versus unworldly and life versus salvation.

Ex: The videotape of the interviews showed the offender to be impassive and matter-of-fact in describing what he had done.

* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.

* basado en un método práctico = enquiry-based [inquiry-based, -USA].

* caso práctico = case.

* casos prácticos = best practices.

* consejo práctico = tip.

* con una mente práctica = practically minded.

* cuestión práctica = practicality.

* de un modo práctico = practically.

* ejercicio práctico = practical, practical exercise.

* escritor de casos prácticos = case writer [case-writer].

* examen práctico = practical examination.

* experiencia práctica = field experience, hands on experience, practical experience.

* guía práctica = working guide.

* información práctica = practical information.

* poco práctico = impractical, awkward.

* razón práctica = practical reason.

* supuesto práctico = case.

* trabajo práctico = fieldwork [field work], practical work.

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práctico¹ -ca

adjective

A ‹envase/cuchillo› useful, handy; ‹falda/bolso› practical

es un diseño muy práctico it's a very practical design

regalémosle algo práctico let's give her something useful o practical

es muy práctico tener el coche para hacer las compras it's very handy o convenient having the car to do the shopping

B (no teórico) practical

C ‹persona›

1 [ SER] (desenvuelto) practical

tiene gran sentido práctico she's very practically minded

2 ( RPl) [ ESTAR] (experimentado) experienced

cuando estés más práctica, te presto el auto when you're more experienced o when you've had more practice, I'll lend you the car

práctico²

masculine and feminine

( Náut) pilot

* * *

Del verbo practicar: ( conjugate practicar)

practico es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

practicó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
practicar
práctico
practicar ( conjugate practicar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹idioma/pieza musical› to practice^{( conjugate practice)};

‹ tenis› to play;
◊ práctico la natación to swim;

no practica ningún deporte he doesn't play o do any sport(s)
b) ‹ profesión› to practice^{( conjugate practice)}

2 (frml) (llevar a cabo, realizar) ‹corte/incisión› to make;
‹autopsia/operación› to perform, do;
‹redada/actividad› to carry out;
‹ detenciones› to make
verbo intransitivo ( repetir) to practice^{( conjugate practice)};
( ejercer) to practice^{( conjugate practice)}
práctico
◊ -ca adjetivo

1 ‹envase/cuchillo› useful, handy;
‹falda/diseño› practical;
◊ es muy práctico tener el coche para hacer la compra it's very handy o convenient having the car to do the shopping

2 ( no teórico) practical
3 ‹ persona› [SER] ( desenvuelto) practical
practicar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una profesión) to practise, US practice
2 (una actividad) to play, practise: deberías practicar el tenis más a menudo, you should play tennis more regularly
3 (una operación, etc) to carry out, do, perform: tuvieron que practicarle una autopsia, they had to perform a post mortem on him
4 Rel to practise
II verbo intransitivo to practise: si quieres hablar bien el inglés, debes practicar más, if you want to speak good English, you must practise more ➣ Ver nota en practise
práctico,-a
I adjetivo
1 (un objeto) handy, useful
2 (una persona, disciplina) practical
II m Náut pilot
' práctico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ejercicio
- práctica
- realista
- útil
- utilitaria
- utilitario
- aplicación
English:
convenient
- down-to-earth
- exercise
- handy
- impractical
- inconvenient
- inconveniently
- matter-of-fact
- practical
- practicality
- sandwich course
- sensible
- serviceable
- skilled
- starry-eyed
- tip
- useful
- down
- hand
- hard
- matter
- pilot
- practically

* * *

práctico¹, -a adj

1. [objeto, situación] practical;
[útil] handy, useful;
un regalo práctico a practical gift;

es muy práctico vivir cerca del centro it's very handy o convenient living near the centre

2. [curso, conocimientos] practical;

un curso práctico de fotografía a practical photography course;

estudiaremos varios casos prácticos we will study a number of practical examples

3. [persona] [pragmático] practical;

es una persona muy práctica she's a very practical o pragmatic person

4. [casi]
la práctica desaparición de la variedad silvestre the virtual extinction of the wild variety

5. RP [persona] [experimentado]
estar práctico to be experienced, to have experience

práctico² nm
Náut pilot
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práctico

I adj practical

II m MAR pilot

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práctico, -ca adj

: practical, useful

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práctico adj

1. (en general) practical

los coches pequeños son muy prácticos small cars are very practical

2. (útil) handy [comp. handier; superl. handiest]

Spanish-English dictionary > práctico
4 centro de barrio

(n.) = neighbourhood centre

Ex. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

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(n.) = neighbourhood centre

Ex: In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

Spanish-English dictionary > centro de barrio
5 centro coordinador

(n.) = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub

Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.

Ex. With the help of a central 'switching point' the board hopes to use this information to provide a sophisticated resource sharing scheme.

Ex. The network has 4 centres: coordinating centres; regional centres; sectional centres; pilot centres.

Ex. And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.

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(n.) = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub

Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.

Ex: With the help of a central 'switching point' the board hopes to use this information to provide a sophisticated resource sharing scheme.

Ex: The network has 4 centres: coordinating centres; regional centres; sectional centres; pilot centres.

Ex: And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.

Spanish-English dictionary > centro coordinador
6 centro regional

(n.) = regional centre

Ex. The network has 4 centres: coordinating centres; regional centres; sectional centres; pilot centres.

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(n.) = regional centre

Ex: The network has 4 centres: coordinating centres; regional centres; sectional centres; pilot centres.

Spanish-English dictionary > centro regional
7 con la intención de

= designing, with an eye toward(s), intending to, aimed at, purposefully, intended to, in the drive to, in a drive to

Ex. In those early days, so the story goes, the library movement was in danger of being captured by an aristocratic intellectual class designing to make the public library an elitist center for scholarly research.

Ex. This article presents a summary of the less aparent effects of these developments with an eye toward how these have reshaped contemporary conceptions of the physical book.

Ex. She sauntered back to her desk, intending to work, and was a little perturbed to find that she could not work.

Ex. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

Ex. Only then, within the framework of inter-institutional accord, will academic library cooperative activities move forward more rapidly and purposefully.

Ex. An architectural rendering is a pictorial representation of a building intended to show, before it has been built, how the building will look when completed.

Ex. The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.

Ex. The library has contracted out the management of its computerized information system to Dynix in a drive to improve library service.

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= designing, with an eye toward(s), intending to, aimed at, purposefully, intended to, in the drive to, in a drive to

Ex: In those early days, so the story goes, the library movement was in danger of being captured by an aristocratic intellectual class designing to make the public library an elitist center for scholarly research.

Ex: This article presents a summary of the less aparent effects of these developments with an eye toward how these have reshaped contemporary conceptions of the physical book.

Ex: She sauntered back to her desk, intending to work, and was a little perturbed to find that she could not work.

Ex: In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

Ex: Only then, within the framework of inter-institutional accord, will academic library cooperative activities move forward more rapidly and purposefully.

Ex: An architectural rendering is a pictorial representation of a building intended to show, before it has been built, how the building will look when completed.

Ex: The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.

Ex: The library has contracted out the management of its computerized information system to Dynix in a drive to improve library service.

Spanish-English dictionary > con la intención de
8 con objeto de

con objeto de

in order to

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= in order to, in an attempt to, in an effort to, aimed at, with the purpose of, in a bid to, with the aim of

Ex. Any attempt to organise knowledge must, in order to justify the effort of organisation, have an objective.

Ex. The first treaty of all was designed to pool the coal and steel resources of Europe in an attempt to overcome the devastation of the Second World War and to foster the concept of European unity.

Ex. Many libraries have had fine free days or weeks in an effort to entice strayed material back.

Ex. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

Ex. Many libraries were visited with the purpose of understanding the structure and management of library services to children in that country = Se visitaron muchas bibliotecas con objeto de de conocer la organización y gestión de los servicios bibliotecarios para niños en este país.

Ex. In a bid to leapfrog stages of development, some transitional economies are investing heavily in building up information age infrastructures.

Ex. A wide area network with the aim of connecting all Arab Gulf countries in the near future.

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con objeto de (+ Infinitivo)

= with a view to (+ Gerundio)

Ex: Read the document with a view to gaining an understanding of its content and an appreciation of its scope.

= in order to, in an attempt to, in an effort to, aimed at, with the purpose of, in a bid to, with the aim of

Ex: Any attempt to organise knowledge must, in order to justify the effort of organisation, have an objective.

Ex: The first treaty of all was designed to pool the coal and steel resources of Europe in an attempt to overcome the devastation of the Second World War and to foster the concept of European unity.

Ex: Many libraries have had fine free days or weeks in an effort to entice strayed material back.

Ex: In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

Ex: Many libraries were visited with the purpose of understanding the structure and management of library services to children in that country = Se visitaron muchas bibliotecas con objeto de de conocer la organización y gestión de los servicios bibliotecarios para niños en este país.

Ex: In a bid to leapfrog stages of development, some transitional economies are investing heavily in building up information age infrastructures.

Ex: A wide area network with the aim of connecting all Arab Gulf countries in the near future.

Spanish-English dictionary > con objeto de
9 estancamiento

m.

1 stagnation.

2 engorgement.

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estancamiento

► nombre masculino

1 stagnation

2 figurado deadlock, standstill

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SM

1) [de agua] stagnation

2) (=falta de actividad) [de asunto, comercio, suministro] stagnation; [de negociaciones] deadlock

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masculino stagnation

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= stagnancy, stagnation, plateauing, stasis.

Ex. This strategy enables companies to learn of new technologies, stay abreast of dynamic changes and trends, and avoid creative stagnancy.

Ex. After a period of decline and stagnation, the Artothek Centre was started as a pilot project in 1983.

Ex. Plateauing is reaching a stage in work or life where there is no more growth or movement and it can destroy motivation, allegiance, commitment, and productivity.

Ex. He concludes that in both democracy and art, we have reached a point of stasis in which the show must go on because there is nothing to replace it.

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* período de estancamiento = plateau [plateaux, -pl.].

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masculino stagnation

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= stagnancy, stagnation, plateauing, stasis.

Ex: This strategy enables companies to learn of new technologies, stay abreast of dynamic changes and trends, and avoid creative stagnancy.

Ex: After a period of decline and stagnation, the Artothek Centre was started as a pilot project in 1983.

Ex: Plateauing is reaching a stage in work or life where there is no more growth or movement and it can destroy motivation, allegiance, commitment, and productivity.

Ex: He concludes that in both democracy and art, we have reached a point of stasis in which the show must go on because there is nothing to replace it.

* período de estancamiento = plateau [plateaux, -pl.].

* * *

estancamiento

masculine

1 (de agua) stagnation

2 (de un proceso) stagnation

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estancamiento sustantivo masculino
stagnation
' estancamiento' also found in these entries:
English:
stagnancy
- stalemate
- stand-off

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estancamiento nm

1. [de agua] stagnation

2. [de economía] stagnation;
[de negociaciones] deadlock;
temen el estancamiento del proyecto they're afraid the project will come to a standstill

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estancamiento

m tb fig, stagnation

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estancamiento nm

: stagnation

Spanish-English dictionary > estancamiento
10 gueto

m.

ghetto.

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gueto

► nombre masculino

1 ghetto

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noun m.

ghetto

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SM ghetto

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masculino ghetto

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= ghetto [ghettoes, -pl.].

Ex. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

* * *

masculino ghetto

* * *

= ghetto [ghettoes, -pl.].

Ex: In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the 'Neighborhood Pilot Centres' programme aimed at providing a neighbourhood centre to co-ordinate the programmes of other federal agencies in every urban ghetto.

* * *

gueto

masculine

ghetto

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gueto, ghetto sustantivo masculino ghetto: en el gueto judío había muy buenos artesanos, there were many good artisans in the Jewish ghetto
' gueto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ghetto
English:
ghetto

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gueto nm

ghetto

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gueto

m ghetto

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gueto nm

: ghetto

Spanish-English dictionary > gueto
11 estudio

m.

1 study.

ha dedicado muchos años al estudio del tema she has studied the subject for many years

estar en estudio to be under consideration

estudio de campo field study

estudio de mercado market research; (técnica) market survey (investigación)

estudio de viabilidad feasibility study

2 study (oficina).

3 studio (Cine, Rad & TV).

los estudios de la Metro the Metro studios

estudio cinematográfico film studio

estudio de grabación recording studio

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: estudiar.

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estudio

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) study

2 (encuesta) survey, study; (investigación) research

3 (apartamento) studio flat (US apartment), bedsit

4 (sala) studio

► nombre masculino plural estudios

1 (conocimientos) studies, education sing

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

cursar estudios to study

dar estudios a alguien to pay for somebody's education

dedicarse al estudio de algo to study something

estar algo en estudio to be under consideration

hacer estudios to study

tener estudios to be well-educated

estudio cinematográfico film studio

estudio de grabación recording studio

estudio de mercado market research

estudio de televisión television studio

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noun m.

1) study

2) studio

3) den

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SM

1) (=investigación) study

los últimos estudios en lingüística — the latest work o studies in linguistics

en estudios de laboratorio — in laboratory tests o studies

estudio de campo — field study

estudio de casos (prácticos) — case study

estudio de desplazamientos y tiempos — (Com) time and motion study

estudio del trabajo — work study

estudio de mercado — market research

estudio de viabilidad — feasibility study

estudios de motivación — motivational research sing
bolsa 9), plan 2)
2) (=actividad investigadora) study

una vida dedicada al estudio — a life devoted to study

horas de estudio — hours of study

primero el estudio y luego el juego — work first and play later

3) (=análisis) [de intención de voto, edificio] survey

vamos a hacer un estudio del cabello de la víctima — we are going to examine the victim's hair

ya les hemos entregado el proyecto para su estudio — we have already put forward the plan for their consideration

• estar en estudio — to be under consideration

4) pl estudios (=educación) education sing

sus padres le pagaron los estudios — her parents paid for her education

una persona sin estudios — an uneducated person

• cursar estudios de algo — to study sth

• dejar los estudios — (Escol) to drop out of school; (Univ) to drop out of university

• tener estudios — to have an education, be educated

tengo algunos estudios de inglés — I've studied some o a bit of English

estudios primarios — primary education sing

estudios secundarios — secondary education sing

estudios superiores — higher education sing

tener estudios superiores de derecho penal — to have studied criminal law to degree level

estudios universitarios — university degree sing, university studies

5) (=erudición) learning

un hombre de mucho estudio — a man of great learning

6) (Arte, Mús) study

un estudio de piano — a study o étude for piano

7) (=lugar de trabajo)

a) [en una casa] study

b) [profesional] [de artista, arquitecto] studio; Cono Sur [de abogado] office

c) (Cine, Radio, TV) studio

estudio cinematográfico, estudio de cine — film studio

estudio de diseño — design studio

estudio de fotografía — photographer's studio, photographic studio

estudio de grabación — recording studio

estudio de registro de sonidos — sound-recording studio

estudio de televisión — television studio

estudio radiofónico — broadcasting studio

8) (=apartamento) studio, studio flat

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masculino

1)

a) (Educ) ( actividad)

primero está el estudio — your studies o work must come first

b) (investigación, análisis) study

el estudio de la fauna de la zona — the study of the area's fauna

c) (de asunto, caso) consideration

le presentaron un proyecto para su estudio — they put forward a plan for his consideration

está en o (RPl) a estudio en el Parlamento — it is being considered in parliament

- estudio de mercado

2) ( lugar)

a) ( de artista) studio; ( de arquitecto) office, studio; ( de abogado) (CS) office

b) (Cin, Rad, TV) studio

c) ( en casa) study; ( apartamento) studio apartment

- estudio fotográfico/de grabación

- estudio jurídico

3) (Mús, Art) study

4) estudios masculino plural (Educ) education

estudios primarios/superiores — primary/higher education

quiso darle estudios a su hijo — she wanted to give her son an education

no hace falta tener estudios superiores — you don't need a degree

dejar los estudios — to give up one's studies

me pagaron los estudios — they paid for my schooling

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masculino

1)

a) (Educ) ( actividad)

primero está el estudio — your studies o work must come first

b) (investigación, análisis) study

el estudio de la fauna de la zona — the study of the area's fauna

c) (de asunto, caso) consideration

le presentaron un proyecto para su estudio — they put forward a plan for his consideration

está en o (RPl) a estudio en el Parlamento — it is being considered in parliament

- estudio de mercado

2) ( lugar)

a) ( de artista) studio; ( de arquitecto) office, studio; ( de abogado) (CS) office

b) (Cin, Rad, TV) studio

c) ( en casa) study; ( apartamento) studio apartment

- estudio fotográfico/de grabación

- estudio jurídico

3) (Mús, Art) study

4) estudios masculino plural (Educ) education

estudios primarios/superiores — primary/higher education

quiso darle estudios a su hijo — she wanted to give her son an education

no hace falta tener estudios superiores — you don't need a degree

dejar los estudios — to give up one's studies

me pagaron los estudios — they paid for my schooling

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estudio¹

¹ = studio.

Ex: The author describes the design of the new studios which aim to be as flexible as possible.

* estudio de cine = film location, film studio.

* estudio de grabación = recording studio, sound recording studio.

* estudio de música = music studio.

* estudio de radio = radio studio.

* estudio de televisión = television studio.

* estudio discográfico = record studio.

* filmar en el estudio = film in + the studio.

* grabar en el estudio = film in + the studio.

* rodar en el estudio = film in + the studio.

estudio²

² = review, scholarship, study [studies, -pl.], work, calibration, surveying, analysis [analyses, -pl.].

Nota: Proceso de estudio de un todo para encontrar sus partes esenciales y las relaciones existentes entre ellas.

Ex: The review is supported by a complete list of LIPs completed or in progess at Aug 88, followed by references to their reports.

Ex: The most important of the functions of librarians is the collection, preservation and affording access to the materials of scholarship.

Ex: A study of the major general schemes reveals a wide gulf between theory, as outlined in the previous chapter, and practice, as reflected in the major schemes.

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 requires careful calibration of reader response and the use of as many quantitative indices as possible.

Ex: The author describes one effort made to counter this trend, through the surveying of the records of a library and the identification of materials to be preserved.

Ex: The operation of investigating a whole with the aim of finding out its essential parts and their relationship to each other is known as analysis.

* abandonar los estudios = drop out (from school), drop out of + school.

* ámbito de estudio = scope.

* área de estudio = study area, study area.

* asignatura de estudios = curriculum subject.

* beca de estudio(s) = study grant, education grant.

* bolsa de estudios = bursary.

* campo de estudio = field of study.

* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.

* centro de estudios = study centre.

* comisionar un estudio = commission + study.

* compañero de estudios = co-student.

* con estudios = schooled, educated, educated.

* con estudios superiores = highly educated.

* con un nivel de estudios alto = well educated [well-educated].

* dejar los estudios = drop out (from school), drop out of + school.

* desarrollo del plan de estudios = curriculum development.

* disciplina de estudio = field of study.

* diseñado para el estudio = curriculum-oriented.

* diseño de planes de estudios = curriculum design.

* edad de finalización de los estudios = terminal education age.

* encargar un estudio = commission + study.

* en el estudio = at study.

* enseñanza a través del estudio de casos = case-teaching.

* espacio reservado para el estudio = study space.

* estudiante de bachiller que abandona los estudios = high-school dropout.

* estudiante que ha completado los estudios secundarios = high school graduate, high school leaver.

* estudiante universitario que abandona los estudios = college dropout.

* estudio académico = academic study.

* estudio basado en un cuestionario = questionnaire survey.

* estudio bibliométrico = bibliometric analysis.

* estudio cartográfico = ordnance survey.

* estudio cinematográfico = film location, film studio.

* estudio clásico = classic study.

* estudio comparativo = correlation study.

* estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.

* estudio cualitativo = qualitative study.

* estudio cuantitativo = quantitative study.

* estudio de alcance = scoping study.

* estudio de arquitectos = architecture firm, architectural firm.

* estudio de caso = case study.

* estudio de impacto = impact study.

* estudio de impacto en el medio ambiente = environmental impact study.

* estudio de la productividad = time-and-motion study, time study, motion study.

* estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.

* estudio de los himnos = hymnology.

* estudio Delphi = Delphi study.

* estudio de mercado = market survey, market research, marketing audit, consumer research.

* estudio de seguimiento = follow-up study.

* estudio de usabilidad = usability study.

* estudio de uso = use study.

* estudio de usuario = reader survey, consumer survey, customer survey.

* estudio de usuarios = user study, marketing audit, user survey.

* estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.

* estudio de viabilidad = demonstration project, feasibility study.

* estudio epidemiológico = epidemiological study.

* estudio geológico = geological survey.

* estudio local = area study.

* estudio longitudinal = longitudinal study.

* estudio piloto = pilot study, pilot test.

* estudio por simulación = simulation study.

* estudio regional = area study.

* estudios = academic background, course of study, educational career.

* estudios africanos = African studies.

* estudios afroamericanos = black studies.

* estudios culturales = cultural studies.

* estudios de administración = management studies.

* estudios de auxiliar administrativo = information administration.

* estudios de gestión = management science.

* estudios de la mujer = women's studies, gender studies.

* estudios de la paz y los conflictos = peace and conflict studies.

* estudios de licenciatura = graduate work, graduate education.

* estudios de literatura clásica = classical studies.

* estudios del medio ambiente = environmental studies.

* estudios de secretariado = secretarial studies.

* estudios de tipografía = typographical studies.

* estudios empresariales = business studies.

* estudios en el extranjero = study abroad.

* estudios europeos = European studies.

* estudio sicométrico = psychometric study.

* estudios literarios = literary studies.

* estudios relacionados con las misiones religiosas = missiology.

* estudios sobre la mujer = women's studies, gender studies.

* estudios sobre paz y conflictos = peace and conflict studies.

* estudios sociales = cultural studies.

* estudios socioculturales = cultural studies.

* estudio topográfico = surveying.

* estudio universitario = academic study.

* finalización de los estudios = graduation.

* finalizar los estudios de BUP = complete + high school.

* grupo de estudio = study circle.

* habitación de estudio = private study, study facilities.

* institución para el estudio y la conservación del patrimonio cult = heritage organisation.

* libro de estudio = study book.

* materia de estudio = subject of study.

* material de estudio = study material, course material, curriculum material, curriculum resource, study package.

* mesa de estudio = carrel, study table.

* mesa individual de estudio = study carrel.

* metodología de estudio = study skills.

* nivel de estudios = educational background, level of education.

* objeto de estudio = subject, object of study, under study.

* partitura de estudio = miniature score.

* permiso de estudios = study leave.

* persona que elabora el plan de estudios = syllabus maker.

* plan de estudios = curriculum [curricula, -pl.], syllabus [syllabi/syllabuses, -pl.], school curriculum, study plan.

* planes de estudios = syllabi.

* primer año de estudios superiores = freshman year.

* programa de estudio = programme of study.

* programa de estudios = course brochure, educational program(me), school program(me), study program(me), syllabus [syllabi/syllabuses, -pl.], education programme.

* programa de estudios común = common core syllabus.

* programas de estudios = syllabi.

* realización de los estudios escolares en casa = homeschooling [home schooling].

* realizar estudios = do + study.

* realizar un estudio = carry out + survey, conduct + survey, undertake + study, undertake + survey, conduct + study.

* realizar un estudio evaluativo = conduct + review.

* reforma del plan de estudios = curriculum development.

* relacionado con los estudios = course-related.

* relativo a los estudios de diplomatura = undergrad (undergraduate).

* relativo a los estudios de licenciatura = grad (graduate), postgraduate [post-graduate].

* sala de estudio = study facilities, study room.

* sin estudios = ill-educated.

* técnicas de estudio = study skills.

* tema de estudio = study area, under study.

* terminar los estudios = graduate.

* tiempo de estudio = study time.

* unidad de estudio = unit of study, study unit.

* viaje de estudio = study trip.

* zona de estudio = study area, study facilities.

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estudio

masculine

A

1 ( Educ)

(actividad): primero está el estudio y después la diversión your studies o work o studying must come first, then you can enjoy yourself

2

(investigación, análisis): el estudio de la fauna de la zona the study of the area's fauna

realizó un estudio sobre la mortalidad infantil she carried out a survey o study on infant mortality

le hicieron un estudio hormonal she had a series of hormone tests done

3 (de un asunto, caso) consideration

le presentaron un nuevo proyecto para su estudio they put forward a new plan for his consideration

está en o ( RPl) a estudio en el Parlamento it is being considered in parliament

Compuestos:

● estudio de campo

field study

● estudio de mercado

market research

B (lugar)

1 (de un artista) studio; (de un arquitecto) office, studio; (de un abogado) (CS) office

2 ( Cin, Rad, TV) studio

la película se realizará íntegramente en estudios the movie will be made entirely in the studio

3 (en una casa) study

4 (apartamento) studio apartment o ( BrE) flat

Compuestos:

● estudio de grabación

recording studio

● estudio fotográfico

photographic studio

● estudio jurídico

( RPl) (oficina) lawyer's office; (grupo) legal practise*

C

1 ( Mús) study, étude

2 ( Art) study

D estudios mpl ( Educ) education

estudios primarios/superiores primary/higher education

está cursando estudios de especialización she is doing her specialization

se sacrificó para darle estudios a su hijo she made a lot of sacrifices to give her son an education o to put her son through school

para ese trabajo no hace falta tener estudios you don't need a degree for that job

¿por qué dejaste los estudios? why did you give up your studies?, why did you quit school? ( AmE)

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Del verbo estudiar: ( conjugate estudiar)

estudio es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

estudió es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
estudiar
estudio
estudiar ( conjugate estudiar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ asignatura› to study;

( en la universidad) to study, read (frml);
◊ ¿qué carrera estudió? what subject did he do at college/university?

b) ‹ instrumento› to learn

c) ‹lección/tablas› to learn

2 ( observar) ‹rostro/comportamiento› to study
3 (considerar, analizar) ‹mercado/situación/proyecto› to study;
‹ propuesta› to study, consider;
‹ causas› to look into, investigate
verbo intransitivo
to study;
◊ estudia en un colegio privado he goes to a private school;

debes estudio más you must work harder;
dejó de estudio a los 15 años she left school at 15;
estudio para algo to study to be sth
estudiarse verbo pronominal ( enf) ‹ lección› to study;

‹ papel› to learn
estudio sustantivo masculino
1
a) (Educ) ( actividad):

◊ primero está el estudio studying o your studies o work must come first

b) (investigación, análisis) study;

◊ estudio de mercado market research

c) (de asunto, caso) consideration;

◊ está en estudio it is being considered

2 ( lugar)
a) ( de artista) studio;

( de arquitecto) office, studio
b) (Cin, Rad, TV) studio

c) ( en casa) study;

( apartamento) studio apartment
3
◊ estudios sustantivo masculino plural (Educ) education;

estudios superiores higher education;
quiso darle estudios a su hijo she wanted to give her son an education;
tener estudios superiores to have a degree;
dejar los estudios to give up one's studies
estudiar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to study: estudia para abogado, she's studying to become a lawyer ➣ Ver nota en study
estudio sustantivo masculino
1 study: todas las tardes dedico tres horas al estudio, I spend three hours studying every afternoon
2 (investigación) research
estudio de mercado, market research
3 (sala) studio
estudio fotográfico, photographic studio
4 (apartamento) studio (flat)
5 Educ estudios, studies
(educación) education
tener estudios, to have an education
' estudio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
geológica
- geológico
- grafológica
- grafológico
- interdisciplinaria
- interdisciplinario
- investigación
- robar
- sanctasanctórum
- cabina
- concienzudo
- despacho
- detallado
- detenido
- ecológico
- elaborar
- especialidad
- estadística
- estudiar
- examen
- fondo
- hispanismo
- laguna
- objeto
- terminar
English:
bedsit
- bedsitter
- breakdown
- case study
- comprehensive
- consideration
- den
- economics
- ESL
- ESP
- horticulture
- invalid
- market research
- pilot study
- province
- review
- rocketry
- studio
- studio flat
- study
- wide-ranging
- case
- curriculum
- feasibility
- field
- investigation
- market
- survey

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estudio nm

1. [actividad] study;

ha dedicado muchos años al estudio del tema she has studied the subject for many years;

estar en estudio to be under consideration

Comp
estudio de mercado [técnica] market research; [investigación] market survey
2. [investigación] study;

ha publicado un estudio sobre el tema she's published a study on the subject;

hacer un estudio de algo to survey sth;

le hicieron un estudio de la flora intestinal they investigated the composition of her intestinal flora

Comp
estudio de campo field study;
estudio geológico geological survey;

estudio de impacto ambiental environmental impact study;

estudio de viabilidad feasibility study

3.
estudios [educación] studies;

el niño va muy bien en los estudios the boy is doing very well at school;

al terminar sus estudios en Viena, viajó a París on completing his studies in Vienna he travelled to Paris;

dar estudios a alguien to pay for o finance sb's education;

dejó los estudios a los quince años he left school at fifteen;

tener estudios to be educated

Comp
estudios de posgrado postgraduate studies o education;
estudios primarios primary education;

estudios secundarios secondary education;

estudios superiores higher education

4. [despacho] study;
[de fotógrafo, pintor, arquitecto] studio; RP [de abogado] practice
5. [apartamento] studio Br flat o US apartment

6. Cine, Rad & TV studio;

los estudios de la Metro the Metro studios

Comp
estudio de grabación recording studio
7. Arte study

8. Mús étude, study;

estudio para piano piano study

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estudio

m

1 disciplina study

2 apartamento studio, Br

studio flat

3 de cine, música studio

4

:

estudios (universitarios) pl university education sg ;

tener estudios have a degree;

una persona sin estudios a person with no formal education

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estudio nm

1) : study

2) : studio

3) estudios nmpl

: studies, education

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estudio n

1. (en general) study [pl. studies]

tenemos todos los libros en el estudio all of our books are in the study

dedico muchas horas a mis estudios I devote a lot of time to my studies

2. (apartamento) studio flat

vive solo en un estudio he lives alone in a studio flat

3. (de televisión, cine) studio

visitamos los estudios de televisión we visited the television studios

Spanish-English dictionary > estudio
12 estudio2

² = review, scholarship, study [studies, -pl.], work, calibration, surveying, analysis [analyses, -pl.].

Nota: Proceso de estudio de un todo para encontrar sus partes esenciales y las relaciones existentes entre ellas.

Ex. The review is supported by a complete list of LIPs completed or in progess at Aug 88, followed by references to their reports.

Ex. The most important of the functions of librarians is the collection, preservation and affording access to the materials of scholarship.

Ex. A study of the major general schemes reveals a wide gulf between theory, as outlined in the previous chapter, and practice, as reflected in the major schemes.

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 requires careful calibration of reader response and the use of as many quantitative indices as possible.

Ex. The author describes one effort made to counter this trend, through the surveying of the records of a library and the identification of materials to be preserved.

Ex. The operation of investigating a whole with the aim of finding out its essential parts and their relationship to each other is known as analysis.

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* abandonar los estudios = drop out (from school), drop out of + school.

* ámbito de estudio = scope.

* área de estudio = study area, study area.

* asignatura de estudios = curriculum subject.

* beca de estudio(s) = study grant, education grant.

* bolsa de estudios = bursary.

* campo de estudio = field of study.

* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.

* centro de estudios = study centre.

* comisionar un estudio = commission + study.

* compañero de estudios = co-student.

* con estudios = schooled, educated, educated.

* con estudios superiores = highly educated.

* con un nivel de estudios alto = well educated [well-educated].

* dejar los estudios = drop out (from school), drop out of + school.

* desarrollo del plan de estudios = curriculum development.

* disciplina de estudio = field of study.

* diseñado para el estudio = curriculum-oriented.

* diseño de planes de estudios = curriculum design.

* edad de finalización de los estudios = terminal education age.

* encargar un estudio = commission + study.

* en el estudio = at study.

* enseñanza a través del estudio de casos = case-teaching.

* espacio reservado para el estudio = study space.

* estudiante de bachiller que abandona los estudios = high-school dropout.

* estudiante que ha completado los estudios secundarios = high school graduate, high school leaver.

* estudiante universitario que abandona los estudios = college dropout.

* estudio académico = academic study.

* estudio basado en un cuestionario = questionnaire survey.

* estudio bibliométrico = bibliometric analysis.

* estudio cartográfico = ordnance survey.

* estudio cinematográfico = film location, film studio.

* estudio clásico = classic study.

* estudio comparativo = correlation study.

* estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.

* estudio cualitativo = qualitative study.

* estudio cuantitativo = quantitative study.

* estudio de alcance = scoping study.

* estudio de arquitectos = architecture firm, architectural firm.

* estudio de caso = case study.

* estudio de impacto = impact study.

* estudio de impacto en el medio ambiente = environmental impact study.

* estudio de la productividad = time-and-motion study, time study, motion study.

* estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.

* estudio de los himnos = hymnology.

* estudio Delphi = Delphi study.

* estudio de mercado = market survey, market research, marketing audit, consumer research.

* estudio de seguimiento = follow-up study.

* estudio de usabilidad = usability study.

* estudio de uso = use study.

* estudio de usuario = reader survey, consumer survey, customer survey.

* estudio de usuarios = user study, marketing audit, user survey.

* estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.

* estudio de viabilidad = demonstration project, feasibility study.

* estudio epidemiológico = epidemiological study.

* estudio geológico = geological survey.

* estudio local = area study.

* estudio longitudinal = longitudinal study.

* estudio piloto = pilot study, pilot test.

* estudio por simulación = simulation study.

* estudio regional = area study.

* estudios = academic background, course of study, educational career.

* estudios africanos = African studies.

* estudios afroamericanos = black studies.

* estudios culturales = cultural studies.

* estudios de administración = management studies.

* estudios de auxiliar administrativo = information administration.

* estudios de gestión = management science.

* estudios de la mujer = women's studies, gender studies.

* estudios de la paz y los conflictos = peace and conflict studies.

* estudios de licenciatura = graduate work, graduate education.

* estudios de literatura clásica = classical studies.

* estudios del medio ambiente = environmental studies.

* estudios de secretariado = secretarial studies.

* estudios de tipografía = typographical studies.

* estudios empresariales = business studies.

* estudios en el extranjero = study abroad.

* estudios europeos = European studies.

* estudio sicométrico = psychometric study.

* estudios literarios = literary studies.

* estudios relacionados con las misiones religiosas = missiology.

* estudios sobre la mujer = women's studies, gender studies.

* estudios sobre paz y conflictos = peace and conflict studies.

* estudios sociales = cultural studies.

* estudios socioculturales = cultural studies.

* estudio topográfico = surveying.

* estudio universitario = academic study.

* finalización de los estudios = graduation.

* finalizar los estudios de BUP = complete + high school.

* grupo de estudio = study circle.

* habitación de estudio = private study, study facilities.

* institución para el estudio y la conservación del patrimonio cult = heritage organisation.

* libro de estudio = study book.

* materia de estudio = subject of study.

* material de estudio = study material, course material, curriculum material, curriculum resource, study package.

* mesa de estudio = carrel, study table.

* mesa individual de estudio = study carrel.

* metodología de estudio = study skills.

* nivel de estudios = educational background, level of education.

* objeto de estudio = subject, object of study, under study.

* partitura de estudio = miniature score.

* permiso de estudios = study leave.

* persona que elabora el plan de estudios = syllabus maker.

* plan de estudios = curriculum [curricula, -pl.], syllabus [syllabi/syllabuses, -pl.], school curriculum, study plan.

* planes de estudios = syllabi.

* primer año de estudios superiores = freshman year.

* programa de estudio = programme of study.

* programa de estudios = course brochure, educational program(me), school program(me), study program(me), syllabus [syllabi/syllabuses, -pl.], education programme.

* programa de estudios común = common core syllabus.

* programas de estudios = syllabi.

* realización de los estudios escolares en casa = homeschooling [home schooling].

* realizar estudios = do + study.

* realizar un estudio = carry out + survey, conduct + survey, undertake + study, undertake + survey, conduct + study.

* realizar un estudio evaluativo = conduct + review.

* reforma del plan de estudios = curriculum development.

* relacionado con los estudios = course-related.

* relativo a los estudios de diplomatura = undergrad (undergraduate).

* relativo a los estudios de licenciatura = grad (graduate), postgraduate [post-graduate].

* sala de estudio = study facilities, study room.

* sin estudios = ill-educated.

* técnicas de estudio = study skills.

* tema de estudio = study area, under study.

* terminar los estudios = graduate.

* tiempo de estudio = study time.

* unidad de estudio = unit of study, study unit.

* viaje de estudio = study trip.

* zona de estudio = study area, study facilities.

Spanish-English dictionary > estudio2
13 proponer

v.

1 to propose, to suggest.

propongo ir al cine I suggest going to the cinema

María propuso su casa para la fiesta Mary proposed her house for the shindig.

2 to offer, to propose.

María propuso su casa para la fiesta Mary proposed her house for the shindig.

Le propuse a María buscar la solución I offered Mary to search for the solution

3 to propose to.

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proponer

Conjugation model [ PONER], like link=poner poner (pp propuesto,-a)

► verbo transitivo

1 (persona, plan) to propose

■ les propuso irse de vacaciones juntos he suggested going on holiday together

■ propongo un brindis I propose a toast

► verbo pronominal proponerse

1 to intend

■ me he propuesto dejar el tabaco I intend to give up smoking

■ se propuso ser actriz y lo consiguió she was determined to become an actress and she succeeded

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verb

to propose, suggest

- proponerse

* * *
( pp propuesto)
1. VT

1) (=sugerir) [+ idea, proyecto] to suggest, propose; [+ candidato] to propose, put forward; [+ brindis, moción de censura] to propose; [+ teoría] to put forward, propound frm

hemos propuesto la creación de un centro de acogida — we have suggested o proposed the setting up of a reception centre

el plan propuesto por el sindicato — the plan put forward o suggested o proposed by the union

no creo que la solución sea esa, como parece que algunos proponéis — I do not believe that is the solution, as some of you seem to suggest

la cifra de ventas propuesta asciende a un millón de libras — the sales target comes to one million pounds

te voy a proponer un trato — I'll make you a deal o a proposition

• proponer a algn hacer algo — to suggest to sb that they should do sth

fue ella quien me propuso hacer ese papel — it was her who suggested (to me) that I should play this part

• proponer que — to suggest o propose that

propongo que la reunión se aplace hasta mañana — I suggest o propose that the meeting be postponed till tomorrow, I suggest we put the meeting off till tomorrow

yo propongo que lo paguemos a medias — I suggest we go halves on it

le propuse que se casara conmigo — I proposed to her

2) (=recomendar)

• proponer a algn para — [+ cargo] to nominate sb for, propose sb as; [+ premio] to nominate sb for

lo han propuesto para el cargo de secretario — they have nominated him for secretary, they have proposed him as secretary

he sido propuesta para la beca de investigación — I've been nominated o proposed for the research scholarship

la película ha sido propuesta como candidata para los Oscars — the film has been nominated for an Oscar

3) (=plantear) [+ problema] [gen] to pose; (Mat) to set

2.

See:

proponerse

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) < idea> to propose, suggest

nos propuso ir al campo — she suggested we go to the countryside

te voy a proponer un trato — I'm going to make you a proposition

propongo que se vote la moción — I propose that we vote on the motion

b) < persona> ( para cargo) to put forward, nominate; ( para premio) to nominate

c) < moción> to propose

d) < teoría> to propound
2.
proponerse v pron

cuando se propone algo, lo consigue — when he sets out to do something, he invariably achieves it

me lo propuse como meta — I set myself that goal

no me propongo insultar a nadie — it is not my intention to insult anybody

se proponen alcanzar la cima — their aim o goal is to reach the summit

me propuse decírselo — I made up my mind o I decided to tell her

me había propuesto levantarme más temprano — I had intended to get up earlier

te has propuesto que me enfade — you're determined to make me lose my temper

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= argue, come up with, propose, propound, put forth, put forward, nominate, advance, bring forward.

Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.

Ex. Derfer corroborated her: 'I'd be very proud of you if you could come up with the means to draft a model collection development policy'.

Ex. The Research Libraries Group (RLG) and the Library of Congress are proposing a joint pilot project to investigate methods of allowing RLG direct online access to the MARC Master File.

Ex. Few who were present will forget the now classic confrontation between Professor Lubetzky and Frederick Kilgour of OCLC, who propounded the perspective of new cataloging technology.

Ex. Relevant cultural policy issues are explored, and recommendations are put forth for enhancing Canadian cultural sovereignty through book publishing.

Ex. One of the key recommendations put forward in the programme was the confirmation of the responsibility of the national bibliographic agency for establishing the authoritative form of name for its country's.

Ex. Until 1979, Members of the European Parliament were nominated by their national parliaments but in June of that year the first elections by universal suffrage were held in each of the nine member states.

Ex. The heading 'Sugar Cane: Harvesters' shows the citation order advanced by Coates.

Ex. They also intend to bring forward legislation to provide that the maximum amount of compensation should be £500,000.

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* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.

* proponer a discusión = moot.

* proponer a un candidato = nominate + candidate.

* proponer como principio = posit.

* proponer matrimonio = pop + the question.

* proponer medidas = propose + measures.

* proponerse = put + Posesivo + mind to.

* proponerse hacer = set out to + do.

* proponerse + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.

* proponer una idea = advance + proposition, advance + idea, put forward + idea.

* proponer una moción = propose + motion.

* proponer una oferta = propose + offer.

* proponer una teoría = advance + theory.

* proponer un plan = come up with + plan.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) < idea> to propose, suggest

nos propuso ir al campo — she suggested we go to the countryside

te voy a proponer un trato — I'm going to make you a proposition

propongo que se vote la moción — I propose that we vote on the motion

b) < persona> ( para cargo) to put forward, nominate; ( para premio) to nominate

c) < moción> to propose

d) < teoría> to propound
2.
proponerse v pron

cuando se propone algo, lo consigue — when he sets out to do something, he invariably achieves it

me lo propuse como meta — I set myself that goal

no me propongo insultar a nadie — it is not my intention to insult anybody

se proponen alcanzar la cima — their aim o goal is to reach the summit

me propuse decírselo — I made up my mind o I decided to tell her

me había propuesto levantarme más temprano — I had intended to get up earlier

te has propuesto que me enfade — you're determined to make me lose my temper

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= argue, come up with, propose, propound, put forth, put forward, nominate, advance, bring forward.

Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.

Ex: Derfer corroborated her: 'I'd be very proud of you if you could come up with the means to draft a model collection development policy'.

Ex: The Research Libraries Group (RLG) and the Library of Congress are proposing a joint pilot project to investigate methods of allowing RLG direct online access to the MARC Master File.

Ex: Few who were present will forget the now classic confrontation between Professor Lubetzky and Frederick Kilgour of OCLC, who propounded the perspective of new cataloging technology.

Ex: Relevant cultural policy issues are explored, and recommendations are put forth for enhancing Canadian cultural sovereignty through book publishing.

Ex: One of the key recommendations put forward in the programme was the confirmation of the responsibility of the national bibliographic agency for establishing the authoritative form of name for its country's.

Ex: Until 1979, Members of the European Parliament were nominated by their national parliaments but in June of that year the first elections by universal suffrage were held in each of the nine member states.

Ex: The heading 'Sugar Cane: Harvesters' shows the citation order advanced by Coates.

Ex: They also intend to bring forward legislation to provide that the maximum amount of compensation should be £500,000.

* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.

* proponer a discusión = moot.

* proponer a un candidato = nominate + candidate.

* proponer como principio = posit.

* proponer matrimonio = pop + the question.

* proponer medidas = propose + measures.

* proponerse = put + Posesivo + mind to.

* proponerse hacer = set out to + do.

* proponerse + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.

* proponer una idea = advance + proposition, advance + idea, put forward + idea.

* proponer una moción = propose + motion.

* proponer una oferta = propose + offer.

* proponer una teoría = advance + theory.

* proponer un plan = come up with + plan.

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proponer [ E22 ]

vt

1 ‹idea› to propose, suggest

propuse dos proyectos alternativos I proposed o put forward o suggested two alternative plans

nos propuso pasar el fin de semana en su casa she suggested we spend the weekend at her house

te voy a proponer un trato I'm going to make you a proposition, I'm going to propose a deal

proponer QUE + SUBJ:

propongo que se vote la moción I propose that we vote on the motion

propuso que se aceptara la oferta she suggested o proposed that the offer should be accepted

2 ‹persona› (para un cargo) to put forward, nominate; (para un premio) to nominate

propuso a Ibáñez como candidato he put Ibáñez forward as a candidate, he proposed o nominated Ibáñez as a candidate

3 ‹moción› to propose

4 ‹teoría› to propound

■ proponerse

v pron

cuando se propone algo, lo consigue when he sets out to do something, he invariably achieves it

sin proponérselo, se había convertido en el líder del grupo he had unwittingly become the leader of the group

me lo había propuesto como meta I had set myself that goal

proponerse + INF:

no nos proponemos insultar a nadie we do not set out to o aim to insult anybody, it is not our aim o intention to insult anybody

se proponen construir una sociedad nueva their aim o goal is to build a new society, they plan to build a new society

se han propuesto alcanzar la cima they aim to reach the summit, they have set themselves the goal of reaching the summit, their aim o goal is to reach the summit

me propuse ir a hablar con ella I made up my mind o I decided to go and talk to her

me había propuesto levantarme más temprano I had decided that I would get up earlier, I had planned o intended to get up earlier

proponerse QUE + SUBJ:

te has propuesto que me enfade you're determined to make me o you're intent on making me lose my temper

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proponer ( conjugate proponer) verbo transitivo
a) ‹ idea› to propose, suggest;

‹ brindis› to propose;
◊ nos propuso ir al campo she suggested we go to the countryside;

te voy a proponer un trato I'm going to make you a proposition
b) ‹ persona› ( para cargo) to put forward, nominate;

( para premio) to nominate
c) ‹ moción› to propose

d) ‹ teoría› to propound

proponerse verbo pronominal:
◊ proponerse hacer algo to set out to do sth;

me lo propuse como meta I set myself that goal;
me propuse decírselo I made up my mind o I decided to tell her
proponer verbo transitivo
1 (una idea, etc) to propose, suggest: os propongo que vayamos al teatro, how about going to the theatre?
2 (a una persona) to nominate: le propusieron para ocupar la vicepresidencia, they nominated him for the vice-presidency ➣ Ver nota en propose

' proponer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
decir
- testigo
- propuse
English:
advance
- come up with
- move
- nominate
- offer
- propose
- propound
- put forward
- sponsor
- put

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proponer

♦ vt

1. [sugerir] to propose, to suggest;

han propuesto varias ideas they have put forward a number of ideas;

propongo ir al cine I suggest going to the cinema;

me propuso un trato he proposed a deal;

me propuso que fuéramos al teatro she suggested going to the theatre

2. [candidato] to put forward;

lo han propuesto para secretario general del partido he has been put forward as a candidate for party chairman

♦ See also the pronominal verb proponerse

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proponer

<part propuesto> v/t propose, suggest;

el hombre propone y Dios dispone man proposes and God disposes

* * *

proponer {60} vt

1) : to propose, to suggest

2) : to nominate

♦ See also the reflexive verb proponerse

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proponer vb

1. (brindis, plan, etc) to propose

propongo un brindis I propose a toast

2. (acción) to suggest

propongo que salgamos a cenar I suggest we go out to dinner

Spanish-English dictionary > proponer
14 fábrica

f.

factory, industry, industrial plant, mill.

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fábrica

► nombre femenino

1 (industria) factory, plant

2 (fabricación) manufacture

3 ARQUITECTURA masonry

■ las paredes son de fábrica the walls are made of stone

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

fábrica de cerveza brewery

fábrica de conservas cannery, canning factory

fábrica de gas gasworks

fábrica de harina flour mill

fábrica de montaje assembly plant

fábrica de papel paper mill

precio de fábrica factory price, ex-works price

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noun f.

1) factory

2) plant

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SF

1) (=factoría) factory

marca de fábrica — trademark

precio de fábrica — price ex-works, price ex-factory

fábrica de acero — steel plant, steelworks

fábrica de algodón — cotton mill

fábrica de cerveza — brewery

fábrica de conservas — canning plant, cannery

fábrica de gas — gasworks

fábrica de moneda — mint

fábrica de montaje — assembly plant

fábrica de papel — paper mill

fábrica de vidrio — glassworks

fábrica experimental — pilot plant

2) (Arquit)

de fábrica — stone, stonework

3) (=proceso) manufacture

4) And (=alambique) still, distillery

* * *

femenino factory

fábrica de zapatos — shoe factory

fábrica de textiles/papel — textile/paper mill

fábrica de cerveza — brewery

fábrica de conservas — cannery

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= factory, manufacturing firm, manufactory, manufacturing enterprise, plant, manufacturing plant.

Ex. A thesaurus might advise the searcher that the following alternative terms might prove fruitful: factories and other more specific terms, e.g. Printing works.

Ex. Fee-for-service programmes can target non-traditional market segments such as pharmaceutical companies, lawyers, and manufacturing firms who regularly need and willingly pay a premium price for perishable medical information.

Ex. The strength of the book 'The American manufactory' lies in its detailed narratives of success and failure.

Ex. The author attempts to determine whether South African manufacturing enterprises used information to their competitive advantage.

Ex. The author describes the approach and its application to 2 different processes: coffee roasting and decaffeination in a Nestle plant.

Ex. Greater London constituted Britain's most important interwar centre for new manufacturing plants.

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* como salido de fábrica = in mint condition.

* fábrica azucarera = sugar mill.

* fábrica de azúcar = sugar factory.

* fábrica de azúcar de remolacha = beet sugar factory.

* fábrica de carruajes = carriage-making plant.

* fábrica de cemento = cement plant.

* fábrica de cerámica = ceramics factory.

* fábrica de cerveza = brewery.

* fábrica de conservas = cannery.

* fábrica de diplomados = diploma mill.

* fábrica de laminación de acero = steel mill.

* fábrica de licenciados = diploma mill.

* fábrica de muebles = furniture factory.

* fábrica de papel = paper mill, pulp and paper mill.

* fábrica de tejidos de algodón = mill, cotton mill.

* fábrica de titulados = diploma mill.

* fábrica de toneles = cooperage.

* fábrica textil = mill.

* máquina de fábrica = manufacturing equipment.

* perforado de fábrica = pre-drilled.

* propietario de una fábrica textil = wool-factor.

* trabajador de fábrica = factory worker, factory hand.

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femenino factory

fábrica de zapatos — shoe factory

fábrica de textiles/papel — textile/paper mill

fábrica de cerveza — brewery

fábrica de conservas — cannery

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= factory, manufacturing firm, manufactory, manufacturing enterprise, plant, manufacturing plant.

Ex: A thesaurus might advise the searcher that the following alternative terms might prove fruitful: factories and other more specific terms, e.g. Printing works.

Ex: Fee-for-service programmes can target non-traditional market segments such as pharmaceutical companies, lawyers, and manufacturing firms who regularly need and willingly pay a premium price for perishable medical information.

Ex: The strength of the book 'The American manufactory' lies in its detailed narratives of success and failure.

Ex: The author attempts to determine whether South African manufacturing enterprises used information to their competitive advantage.

Ex: The author describes the approach and its application to 2 different processes: coffee roasting and decaffeination in a Nestle plant.

Ex: Greater London constituted Britain's most important interwar centre for new manufacturing plants.

* como salido de fábrica = in mint condition.

* fábrica azucarera = sugar mill.

* fábrica de azúcar = sugar factory.

* fábrica de azúcar de remolacha = beet sugar factory.

* fábrica de carruajes = carriage-making plant.

* fábrica de cemento = cement plant.

* fábrica de cerámica = ceramics factory.

* fábrica de cerveza = brewery.

* fábrica de conservas = cannery.

* fábrica de diplomados = diploma mill.

* fábrica de laminación de acero = steel mill.

* fábrica de licenciados = diploma mill.

* fábrica de muebles = furniture factory.

* fábrica de papel = paper mill, pulp and paper mill.

* fábrica de tejidos de algodón = mill, cotton mill.

* fábrica de titulados = diploma mill.

* fábrica de toneles = cooperage.

* fábrica textil = mill.

* máquina de fábrica = manufacturing equipment.

* perforado de fábrica = pre-drilled.

* propietario de una fábrica textil = wool-factor.

* trabajador de fábrica = factory worker, factory hand.

* * *

fábrica

feminine

A (planta industrial) factory

fábrica de zapatos/muebles shoe/furniture factory

fábrica de textiles textile mill

fábrica de papel paper mill

fábrica de cerveza brewery

fábrica de conservas canning plant

un defecto de fábrica a manufacturing defect

B ( Const) stonework

una pared de fábrica a stone wall

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Del verbo fabricar: ( conjugate fabricar)

fabrica es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
fabricar
fábrica
fabricar ( conjugate fabricar) verbo transitivo
to manufacture;
◊ fábrica en cadena/serie to mass-produce;

( on signs) fabricado en Perú made in Peru
fábrica sustantivo femenino
factory;
◊ una fábrica de zapatos a shoe factory;

fábrica de textiles/papel textile/paper mill;
fábrica de cerveza brewery;
fábrica de conservas cannery
fabricar verbo transitivo
1 (en serie) to manufacture
2 (elaborar) to make
3 (construir) to build
4 figurado to fabricate
fábrica sustantivo femenino factory
fábrica de cemento, cement works
fábrica de cerveza, brewery
fábrica de papel, paper mill
fábrica textil, textile plant

' fábrica' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bodega
- cantina
- cervecería
- comedor
- comedora
- enchufar
- factoría
- sirena
- volar
- azucarera
- bocina
- cafetería
- cerrar
- chimenea
- cierre
- defecto
- encerrar
- encierro
- fichar
- funcionamiento
- modernizar
- molino
- música
- obrero
- ocupar
- panadería
- papelera
- personal
- situar
- técnico
- telar
- toma
- tomar
- usina
- velador
- vidrio
English:
brewery
- close down
- downgrade
- ex
- factory
- found
- gasworks
- grind
- hooter
- idle
- mill
- nowhere
- output
- plant
- produce
- scale down
- shed
- should
- stop
- trade secret
- work
- armory
- blot
- second
- sweat
- trade
- works

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fábrica nf

1. [establecimiento industrial] factory;

viene instalado de fábrica it's pre-installed;

tiene un defecto de fábrica it has a manufacturing defect;

es así de fábrica it's like that when you buy it

Comp
fábrica de cerveza brewery;
fábrica de conservas canning plant, cannery;

Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre = Spanish national mint;

fábrica de papel paper mill;

fábrica siderúrgica iron and steelworks [singular]

2. [construcción] [ladrillo] brickwork;
[piedra] stonework;
un muro de fábrica [de ladrillo] a brick wall;
[de piedra] a stone wall
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fábrica

f

1 plant, factory;

en fábrica COM de precio ex works

2 ARQUI stonework;

de fábrica stone atr

* * *

fábrica nf

factoría: factory

* * *

fábrica n factory [pl. factories]

una fábrica de coches a car factory

Si se trata de una fábrica de azúcar, de papel o textil se suele llamar mill

una fábrica textil a textile mill

Spanish-English dictionary > fábrica

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