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41 programa

m.

1 program.

programa electoral platform

programa espacial space program

programa de fiestas program of events

programa de intercambio (during annual town festival) exchange (program)

2 schedule, program.

3 program.

programa concurso quiz (show)

programa de entrevistas talk show

programa de humor comedy show

4 program (computing).

programa informático computer program

5 cycle.

programa de lavado wash cycle

6 pickup.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: programar.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: programar.

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programa

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) programme (US program)

2 INFORMÁTICA program

3 EDUCACIÓN (de un curso) syllabus

4 (plan) plan

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FRASEOLOGÍA

programa electoral election manifesto, US election program

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noun m.

program

- programa de estudios

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SM

1) [de curso, actividades, TV, Radio] programme, program (EEUU)

programa de actividades — programme of activities

programa de gimnasia — exercise plan o regime

programa coloquio — chat show

programa concurso — game show

programa debate — TV debate

programa de consumo — consumer affairs programme

programa de estudios — curriculum, syllabus

programa de fomento de empleo — job creation scheme

programa electoral — electoral programme, electoral program (EEUU), election manifesto

programa nuclear — nuclear programme, nuclear program (EEUU)

programa piloto — pilot scheme

2) (Cine)

programa continuo — continuous showing

programa doble — double bill

3) (Inform) program

programa de aplicación — application program

programa fuente — source program

programa objeto — object program

programa verificador de ortografía — spellchecker

4) Cono Sur * (=amorío) love affair

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masculino

1)

a) (Rad, TV) program*

programa doble — (Cin) double bill, double feature

b) ( folleto) program*

- programa concurso

2) (programación, plan) program*

un programa de visitas muy apretado — a very tight program o schedule

eso no estaba en el programa! — (fam) that wasn't part of the plan! (colloq)

3)

a) ( político) program*

su programa electoral — their election manifesto

b) (Educ) ( de asignatura) syllabus; ( de curso) curriculum, syllabus

4) (Inf, Elec) program*

5) (RPl fam) ( conquista) pickup (colloq)

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= agenda, programme [program, -USA], programme area, software program, catalogue, programme schedule.

Ex. The session on library and information services to people with disabilities addressed on agenda developed out of the feedback from various regional groups.

Ex. Programs are available which generate alphabetical listings, including lead-in terms, reciprocal entries, hierarchical displays and other special sections of the thesaurus.

Ex. Now that financial stringencies were the order of the day, libraries had to compete with the more pressing needs of other programme areas, like education, social services, and housing, for dwindling resources.

Ex. In the Internet, a client is a software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a server software program on another computer, often across a great distance.

Ex. This discussion of present trends is based on a survey of course offerings as found in library school catalogues.

Ex. Programme schedules are subject to change without prior notification.

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* actualización de programa informático = maintenance release.

* archivo de programas = programme file.

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

* colección de programas informáticos = software library.

* conjunto de programas = workbench, workbench.

* demostración de programa = software demo.

* desactivar un programa de protección = unlock + protection program(me).

* desarrollo de programas = software development.

* descodificar una programa de encriptación = crack + encryption software.

* ejecución del programa = computer run.

* elaborar un programa = draw up + program(me).

* homologar un programa = accredit + programme.

* paquete de programas = package.

* paquete de programas de ordenador = software package.

* paquete integrado de programas = software suite.

* paquetes de programas = programme packages.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* presentar un programa = present + programme.

* programa académico = academic programme.

* programa acelerado = crash program(me).

* programa antivirus = antivirus software, antivirus programme.

* programa añadido = plug-in program, plug-in.

* programa autodidacta = tutorial, tutorial program(me).

* programa básico = Core Programme.

* programa bibliotecario = library program(me).

* programa cliente = browser software, browser.

* programa compilador = compiler.

* programa creador de informes = report writer.

* programa cultural = cultural programme.

* programa de acceso a Internet = browser software.

* programa de actividades = timetable of activities, calendar of events, events calendar.

* programa de actuación = programme of action, action programme, action plan, operating programme.

* programa de adultos = adult programme.

* programa de alfabetización = literacy programme, literacy movement.

* programa de alfabetización de adultos = adult literacy programme.

* programa de análisis de ficheros de transacciones = log analysis software.

* programa de búsqueda = search software, search software package.

* programa de capacitación = training programme.

* programa de código abierto = open source software.

* programa de comunicaciones = communication software, communications software.

* programa de conexión = logging programme.

* programa de corrección ortográfica = spelling correction program.

* programa de correo electrónico = electronic mail system.

* programa de curso = course program(me).

* programa de debate = talk show.

* programa de descodificación = cracker.

* programa de dinamización bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

* programa de doctorado = doctoral program(me), doctoral degree programme.

* programa de dominio público = public domain software.

* programa de edición de texto = editor.

* programa de ejercicio físico = exercise programme.

* programa de entrevistas = talk show.

* programa de escritores en estancia = writers in residence programme.

* 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.

* programa de estudios homologado = accredited programme.

* programa de extensión bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

* programa de formación = training programme, training scheme, instructional programme.

* programa de formación en el trabajo = in-service training program(me).

* programa de gestión bibliográfica personal = personal bibliographic software.

* programa de gestión bibliotecaria = library software package.

* programa de gestión de bases de datos = database management software.

* programa de gestión de datos = database management software.

* Programa de Gestión de Registros y Archivos (RAMP) = Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP).

* programa de gestión documental = information retrieval software.

* programa de gestión financiera = cash management package, cash management software.

* programa de grabación en CD = burning software.

* programa de humor = comedy programme.

* programa de imitación = mimicry software.

* programa de inserción social = Head Start program.

* programa de intercambio = exchange programme.

* programa de introducción a la biblioteca = library training programme.

* programa de inversiones = investment program(me).

* programa de investigación = research agenda.

* programa + dejar de funcionar = programme + crash.

* programa de la asignatura = learning program(me).

* programa del congreso = conference programme.

* programa del curso = course syllabus.

* programa de lectura = reading programme.

* programa de marketing = marketing programme.

* programa de mayor audiencia = prime time show, prime time programme.

* programa de medición de los recursos usados = metering software.

* programa de montaje de aplicaciones = software packager.

* programa de navegación por las redes = network navigator.

* programa de noticias = news programme.

* programa de ordenador = computer programme.

* programa de orientación = orientation programme.

* programa de orientación bibliográfica = bibliographic instruction program(me).

* programa de prácticas en la empresa = internship program(me), internship.

* programa de protección = protection program(me), software protection program(me).

* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.

* programa de radio = radio broadcast, radio programme, radio show.

* programa de televisión = television programme, television broadcast, television show, TV show.

* programa de trabajo = work schedule.

* programa de trabajo como interno residente = residency programme, residency.

* programa de utilidades = utilities.

* programa de viaje = travel plan.

* programa didáctico = courseware.

* programa educativo = educational program(me), education programme, instructional programme, learning program(me).

* programa electoral = ticket.

* programa en CD-ROM = CD-ROM software.

* programa ensamblador = assembler program.

* programa filtro = filtering software.

* programa fuente = source programme.

* programa fundamental = Core Programme.

* programa gratuito = user-supported software.

* programa informático = computer programme, software system, computer application.

* programa informático comercial = off-the-shelf software, turnkey system, turnkey software system, pre-written software, commercial application.

* programa informático con mantenimiento incluido = supported software.

* programa informático hecho por encargo = tailor-made software.

* programa integrado de gestión de bibliotecas = integrated library system (ILS), integrated library management system (ILMS).

* programa intensivo = crash program(me).

* programa maligno = malware, malicious software.

* programa mixto de clases y práctica en la empresa = sandwich programme.

* programa MOO (multiusuarios y orientado a objetos) = MOO (Multi-user Object Oriented) software.

* Programa Mundial de Alimentos, el = World Food Programme, the.

* Programa Nacional para las Adquisiciones y la Catalogación (NPAC) = National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging (NPAC).

* Programa Nacional para las Publicaciones Seriadas (NSDP) = National Serials Data Program (NSDP).

* programa nuclear = nuclear programme.

* programa objeto = object program(me).

* programa para descifrar contraseñas = password cracking programme.

* programa para el aprendizaje de idiomas = language-learning sofware.

* programa para inventariar = inventory program.

* programa personalizado = tailor-made software.

* programa piloto = pilot program(me).

* Programa Piloto sobre Discos Opticos = Optical Disc Pilot Program.

* programa político = ticket.

* programa presidencial = presidential programme.

* programa principal = Core Programme.

* programa puente = interface.

* programa que se añade = add-on pack.

* programa respiro = respite care.

* programas básicos = basic software.

* programas comerciales = commercial software.

* programas de acceso = access software.

* programas de alfabetización = literacy promotion.

* programas de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation software.

* programas de estudios = syllabi.

* programas de recuperación = retrieval software.

* programas de software libre = freeware.

* programas distribuidos por el autor = shareware.

* programa servidor = server software program.

* programas espía = spyware.

* programas espía de anuncios = adware.

* programas HyperCard = HyperCard software.

* programas informáticos = software, computer software.

* programas informáticos comerciales = commercial software.

* programas intermedios = middleware.

* programas malignos = badware.

* programa social = social program(me).

* programas para la gestión de mapas = map software.

* programas televisivos de entretenimiento = entertainment television.

* promover un programa = launch + program(me).

* tecla de función del programa = programme function key.

* un paquete integrado de programas = a suite of + programmes.

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masculino

1)

a) (Rad, TV) program*

programa doble — (Cin) double bill, double feature

b) ( folleto) program*

- programa concurso

2) (programación, plan) program*

un programa de visitas muy apretado — a very tight program o schedule

eso no estaba en el programa! — (fam) that wasn't part of the plan! (colloq)

3)

a) ( político) program*

su programa electoral — their election manifesto

b) (Educ) ( de asignatura) syllabus; ( de curso) curriculum, syllabus

4) (Inf, Elec) program*

5) (RPl fam) ( conquista) pickup (colloq)

* * *

= agenda, programme [program, -USA], programme area, software program, catalogue, programme schedule.

Ex: The session on library and information services to people with disabilities addressed on agenda developed out of the feedback from various regional groups.

Ex: Programs are available which generate alphabetical listings, including lead-in terms, reciprocal entries, hierarchical displays and other special sections of the thesaurus.

Ex: Now that financial stringencies were the order of the day, libraries had to compete with the more pressing needs of other programme areas, like education, social services, and housing, for dwindling resources.

Ex: In the Internet, a client is a software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a server software program on another computer, often across a great distance.

Ex: This discussion of present trends is based on a survey of course offerings as found in library school catalogues.

Ex: Programme schedules are subject to change without prior notification.

* actualización de programa informático = maintenance release.

* archivo de programas = programme file.

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

* colección de programas informáticos = software library.

* conjunto de programas = workbench, workbench.

* demostración de programa = software demo.

* desactivar un programa de protección = unlock + protection program(me).

* desarrollo de programas = software development.

* descodificar una programa de encriptación = crack + encryption software.

* ejecución del programa = computer run.

* elaborar un programa = draw up + program(me).

* homologar un programa = accredit + programme.

* paquete de programas = package.

* paquete de programas de ordenador = software package.

* paquete integrado de programas = software suite.

* paquetes de programas = programme packages.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* presentar un programa = present + programme.

* programa académico = academic programme.

* programa acelerado = crash program(me).

* programa antivirus = antivirus software, antivirus programme.

* programa añadido = plug-in program, plug-in.

* programa autodidacta = tutorial, tutorial program(me).

* programa básico = Core Programme.

* programa bibliotecario = library program(me).

* programa cliente = browser software, browser.

* programa compilador = compiler.

* programa creador de informes = report writer.

* programa cultural = cultural programme.

* programa de acceso a Internet = browser software.

* programa de actividades = timetable of activities, calendar of events, events calendar.

* programa de actuación = programme of action, action programme, action plan, operating programme.

* programa de adultos = adult programme.

* programa de alfabetización = literacy programme, literacy movement.

* programa de alfabetización de adultos = adult literacy programme.

* programa de análisis de ficheros de transacciones = log analysis software.

* programa de búsqueda = search software, search software package.

* programa de capacitación = training programme.

* programa de código abierto = open source software.

* programa de comunicaciones = communication software, communications software.

* programa de conexión = logging programme.

* programa de corrección ortográfica = spelling correction program.

* programa de correo electrónico = electronic mail system.

* programa de curso = course program(me).

* programa de debate = talk show.

* programa de descodificación = cracker.

* programa de dinamización bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

* programa de doctorado = doctoral program(me), doctoral degree programme.

* programa de dominio público = public domain software.

* programa de edición de texto = editor.

* programa de ejercicio físico = exercise programme.

* programa de entrevistas = talk show.

* programa de escritores en estancia = writers in residence programme.

* 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.

* programa de estudios homologado = accredited programme.

* programa de extensión bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

* programa de formación = training programme, training scheme, instructional programme.

* programa de formación en el trabajo = in-service training program(me).

* programa de gestión bibliográfica personal = personal bibliographic software.

* programa de gestión bibliotecaria = library software package.

* programa de gestión de bases de datos = database management software.

* programa de gestión de datos = database management software.

* Programa de Gestión de Registros y Archivos (RAMP) = Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP).

* programa de gestión documental = information retrieval software.

* programa de gestión financiera = cash management package, cash management software.

* programa de grabación en CD = burning software.

* programa de humor = comedy programme.

* programa de imitación = mimicry software.

* programa de inserción social = Head Start program.

* programa de intercambio = exchange programme.

* programa de introducción a la biblioteca = library training programme.

* programa de inversiones = investment program(me).

* programa de investigación = research agenda.

* programa + dejar de funcionar = programme + crash.

* programa de la asignatura = learning program(me).

* programa del congreso = conference programme.

* programa del curso = course syllabus.

* programa de lectura = reading programme.

* programa de marketing = marketing programme.

* programa de mayor audiencia = prime time show, prime time programme.

* programa de medición de los recursos usados = metering software.

* programa de montaje de aplicaciones = software packager.

* programa de navegación por las redes = network navigator.

* programa de noticias = news programme.

* programa de ordenador = computer programme.

* programa de orientación = orientation programme.

* programa de orientación bibliográfica = bibliographic instruction program(me).

* programa de prácticas en la empresa = internship program(me), internship.

* programa de protección = protection program(me), software protection program(me).

* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.

* programa de radio = radio broadcast, radio programme, radio show.

* programa de televisión = television programme, television broadcast, television show, TV show.

* programa de trabajo = work schedule.

* programa de trabajo como interno residente = residency programme, residency.

* programa de utilidades = utilities.

* programa de viaje = travel plan.

* programa didáctico = courseware.

* programa educativo = educational program(me), education programme, instructional programme, learning program(me).

* programa electoral = ticket.

* programa en CD-ROM = CD-ROM software.

* programa ensamblador = assembler program.

* programa filtro = filtering software.

* programa fuente = source programme.

* programa fundamental = Core Programme.

* programa gratuito = user-supported software.

* programa informático = computer programme, software system, computer application.

* programa informático comercial = off-the-shelf software, turnkey system, turnkey software system, pre-written software, commercial application.

* programa informático con mantenimiento incluido = supported software.

* programa informático hecho por encargo = tailor-made software.

* programa integrado de gestión de bibliotecas = integrated library system (ILS), integrated library management system (ILMS).

* programa intensivo = crash program(me).

* programa maligno = malware, malicious software.

* programa mixto de clases y práctica en la empresa = sandwich programme.

* programa MOO (multiusuarios y orientado a objetos) = MOO (Multi-user Object Oriented) software.

* Programa Mundial de Alimentos, el = World Food Programme, the.

* Programa Nacional para las Adquisiciones y la Catalogación (NPAC) = National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging (NPAC).

* Programa Nacional para las Publicaciones Seriadas (NSDP) = National Serials Data Program (NSDP).

* programa nuclear = nuclear programme.

* programa objeto = object program(me).

* programa para descifrar contraseñas = password cracking programme.

* programa para el aprendizaje de idiomas = language-learning sofware.

* programa para inventariar = inventory program.

* programa personalizado = tailor-made software.

* programa piloto = pilot program(me).

* Programa Piloto sobre Discos Opticos = Optical Disc Pilot Program.

* programa político = ticket.

* programa presidencial = presidential programme.

* programa principal = Core Programme.

* programa puente = interface.

* programa que se añade = add-on pack.

* programa respiro = respite care.

* programas básicos = basic software.

* programas comerciales = commercial software.

* programas de acceso = access software.

* programas de alfabetización = literacy promotion.

* programas de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation software.

* programas de estudios = syllabi.

* programas de recuperación = retrieval software.

* programas de software libre = freeware.

* programas distribuidos por el autor = shareware.

* programa servidor = server software program.

* programas espía = spyware.

* programas espía de anuncios = adware.

* programas HyperCard = HyperCard software.

* programas informáticos = software, computer software.

* programas informáticos comerciales = commercial software.

* programas intermedios = middleware.

* programas malignos = badware.

* programa social = social program(me).

* programas para la gestión de mapas = map software.

* programas televisivos de entretenimiento = entertainment television.

* promover un programa = launch + program(me).

* tecla de función del programa = programme function key.

* un paquete integrado de programas = a suite of + programmes.

* * *

programa

masculine

A

1 ( Rad, TV) program*

programa doble ( Cin) double bill, double feature

2 (folleto) tb

programa de mano program*

Compuestos:

● programa concurso

quiz show

● programa de entrevistas

talk show, chat show ( BrE)

B (programación, plan) program*

tuvo un programa de visitas muy apretado he had a very tight program o schedule

el que viniera con su madre no estaba en el programa ( hum); I hadn't bargained on her mother coming along with her, it wasn't part of the plan for her to bring her mother

me toca quedarme con los niños ¡mira qué programa! ( iró); I have to stay at home and mind the kids … what a wonderful prospect! ( iro)

no tengo programa para mañana I don't have anything planned o ( colloq) I've nothing on tomorrow

C

1 (de medidas) program*

su programa electoral their election manifesto

2 ( Educ) (de una materia) syllabus; (de un curso) curriculum, syllabus

D

1 ( Inf) program*

2 ( Elec) program*

Compuestos:

● programa espía

( Inf) spyware

● programa fuente

source program

E ( RPl fam) (conquista) pickup ( colloq), bit of stuff ( BrE colloq)

* * *

Del verbo programar: ( conjugate programar)

programa es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
programa
programar
programa sustantivo masculino
1
a) (Rad, TV) program^{( conjugate program)};

◊ programa concurso quiz show;

programa de entrevistas chat show
b) ( folleto) program^{( conjugate program)}

2 (programación, plan) program^{( conjugate program)}
3
a) ( político) program^{( conjugate program)};

◊ su programa electoral their election manifesto

b) (Educ) ( de asignatura) syllabus;

( de curso) curriculum, syllabus
4 (Inf, Elec) program^{( conjugate program)}
programar ( conjugate programar) verbo transitivo
1
a) (Rad, TV) to schedule

b) ‹actividades/eventos› to plan, draw up a program^{( conjugate program)} for;

‹horario/fecha› to schedule, program^{( conjugate program)};
‹ viaje› to organize
c) (Transp) ‹llegadas/salidas› to schedule, timetable (BrE)

2 (Inf) to program
programa sustantivo masculino
1 (de radio, televisión) programme
programa concurso, quiz show
2 (plan, proyecto) programme, schedule
programa electoral, election manifesto
3 (de estudios) curriculum
4 Inform program
Recuerda que en Estados Unidos se escribe program, mientras que los británicos prefieren la grafía programme, a menos que se trate de un programa informático.
programar verbo transitivo
1 (actividades, eventos) to programme, draw up a programme for: han programado un ciclo de cine portugués, they've programmed a series of Portuguese films
2 (un aparato) to set, programme: no sé programar el vídeo, I don't know how to program the VCR
3 (radio, televisión) to schedule
(medios de transporte, entradas/salidas) to schedule, timetable
4 Inform to program
' programa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estival
- informática
- informático
- interactivo
- intermedia
- intermedio
- ofensa
- presentar
- presentación
- ribete
- sintonía
- suspender
- agenda
- ágil
- amplio
- animador
- animar
- apretado
- audiencia
- azafata
- calendario
- conducción
- conducir
- conductor
- consagrar
- cortar
- delinear
- didáctico
- documental
- echar
- educativo
- emisión
- emitir
- enlatado
- espacio
- fascinar
- infantil
- informativo
- instalar
- mirar
- nacional
- noticia
- piloto
- plan
- poner
- popular
- recargar
- repetición
- repetir
- transmisión
English:
air
- austerity
- bootleg
- chat show
- close
- computer program
- fluff
- hand-out
- informative
- intercultural
- introduce
- introduction
- live
- manifesto
- master
- news programme
- overrun
- phone-in
- pilot programme
- platform
- prerecord
- present
- program
- programme
- rehearsal
- run
- run over
- schedule
- screen
- shorten
- show
- special
- support
- switch off
- syllabus
- talk-show
- television programme
- bill
- blue
- broadcast
- chat
- credit
- curriculum
- flag
- further
- game
- look
- magazine
- Medicaid
- Medicare

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programa nm

1. [de radio, televisión] programme

Comp
programa concurso game show;
programa de entrevistas talk show

2. [de lavadora, lavavajillas] cycle

Comp
programa de lavado wash cycle
3. [proyecto] programme

Comp
programa de creación de empleo job creation scheme;
programa electoral platform;

programa espacial space programme;

programa de intercambio exchange (programme)

4. [folleto] programme

Comp
programa de mano programme
5. [de actividades] schedule, programme;

¿cuál es el programa para esta tarde? [¿qué hacemos?] what's the plan for this afternoon?;
Hum
la tormenta no estaba en el programa the storm wasn't part of the programme, the storm wasn't supposed to happen

Comp
programa de fiestas programme of events [during annual town festival]
6. [de curso, asignatura] syllabus

7. Informát program

Comp
programa de maquetación page layout program
8. programa libre [en patinaje artístico] free skating

9. RP Fam [ligue] pick-up;

empezaron a llegar, cada uno con su programa they began to arrive, each with his or her pick-up

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programa

m

1 TV, RAD program, Br

programme;

programa de mano de concierto program, Br programme

2 INFOR program

3 EDU syllabus, curriculum

* * *

programa nm

1) : program

2) : plan

3)

programa de estudios : curriculum

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programa n

1. (de televisión, radio) programme

¿cuál es tu programa preferido? what's your favourite programme?

2. (de ordenador) program

3. (de asignatura) syllabus

el programa escolar the school syllabus

programa de estudios curriculum

Spanish-English dictionary > programa
42 usar

v.

1 to use.

¿sabes usar esta máquina? do you know how to use this machine?

de usar y tirar disposable (producto)

sin usar unused

Antonio usa grapas Anthony uses staples.

El timador usó a las personas The swindler used the people.

2 to wear (ropa, lentes, maquillaje).

estos guantes están sin usar these gloves haven't been worn

Antonio usa corbata Anthony wears ties.

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usar

► verbo transitivo

1 to use

2 (prenda) to wear

► verbo intransitivo

1 to use (de, -)

■ usó de sus encantos para conseguir el trabajo he used his charm to get the job

► verbo pronominal usarse

1 (estar de moda) to be used, be in fashion

■ esta palabra ya no se usa this word is no longer used

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

de usar y tirar throwaway

sin usar brand-new

* * *

verb

1) to use

2) wear

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1. VT

1) (=utilizar) [+ aparato, transporte, sustancia, expresión] to use

solo usan el coche cuando salen al campo — they only use the car when they go to the country

están dispuestos a usar la violencia para defender sus ideas — they are prepared to use o resort to violence to defend their ideas

la maleta está sin usar — the suitcase has never been used

esta herramienta ha de usarse con sumo cuidado — this tool must be used with great care

no sé usar este teléfono — I don't know how to use this telephone

no olvide usar el cinturón de seguridad — don't forget to wear your seat belt

• usar algo/a algn como — to use sth/sb as

lo usaron como conejillo de indias — they used him as a guinea pig

• de usar y tirar — [envase, producto] disposable

literatura que algunos llaman de "usar y tirar" — so-called "pulp fiction"

2) (=llevar) [+ ropa, perfume] to wear

el pañuelo que usan los palestinos — the scarf worn by the Palestinians

esos pantalones están sin usar — these trousers have not been worn

¿qué número usa? — what size do you take?

3) (=soler)

usar hacer algo — to be in the habit of doing sth

2.

VI

• usar de — [+ derecho, poder] to exercise

usar del derecho al voto — to exercise one's right to vote, use one's vote

3.

See:

usarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (emplear, utilizar) to use

¿cómo se usa esto? — < máquina> how does this work?; <diccionario/herramienta> how do you use this?

usar algo/a alguien de or como algo — to use something/somebody as something

b) <instalaciones/servicio> to use

c) <producto/combustible> to use

2) ( llevar) <alhajas/ropa> to wear; < perfume> to use, wear

estos zapatos están sin usar — these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been worn

3) (esp AmL) < persona> to use

me sentí usada — I felt used
2.
usar vi

1) ver abusar 2)

2) usar de (frml) ( hacer uso de) <influencia/autoridad> to use
3.
usarse v pron (en 3^a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) color/ropa to be in fashion

se usan mucho las prendas de cuero — leather clothing is very popular

ya no se usa hacer fiestas de compromiso — people don't tend to have engagement parties any more

* * *

= adopt, call on/upon, deploy, employ, make + use of, rely on/upon, take, use, utilise [utilize, -USA], draw on/upon, use up, mobilise [mobilize, -USA].

Ex. The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.

Ex. It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.

Ex. The article presents the results of trials in which the model was deployed to classify aspects of the construction industry, such as construction norms and regulations.

Ex. The size of the collections in which the LCC is currently employed is likely to be a significant factor in its perpetuation.

Ex. The example search in figure 8.3 shows how the statements in an online search make use of Boolean logic operators.

Ex. When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.

Ex. A common standard serial interface is the RS232C which takes a 24-pin plug and is commonly used to connect many peripherals including printers and modems.

Ex. A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.

Ex. Clearly both tools record controlled indexing languages, but they are utilised in different environments.

Ex. Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.

Ex. Plug-in programs have grown widely, they add functionality to a WWW browser but also use up drive storage space or conflict with other types of programs.

Ex. It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.

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* al usarse = in use.

* aparato para usar Internet = Internet appliance.

* capaz de usar el correo electrónico = e-mail literate.

* cuchillo de usar y tirar = disposable knife.

* de usar y tirar = disposable, throwaway, single-use.

* fácil de usar = easy-to-use, user friendly.

* hacer que no se use = render + unused.

* listo para usar = off-the-rack.

* listo para usarse = on tap.

* plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate.

* que puede ser usado a través de la web = web-compliant.

* seleccionar en pantalla usando el contraste de colores = highlight.

* servilleta de usar y tirar = disposable napkin.

* tenedor de usar y tirar = disposable fork.

* usando = by use of.

* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].

* usar Algo bien = put to + good use.

* usar Algo con buen provecho = use + Nombre + to good advantage.

* usar Algo de un modo muy diluido = spread + Nombre + thinly.

* usar como gasto deducible = write off.

* usar como modelo = use + as a model.

* usar con mesura = eke out.

* usar con precaución = use + with caution.

* usar de forma general = widely applied.

* usar de manera general = be in general use.

* usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).

* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).

* usar eficazmente = tap.

* usar enchufes = pull + strings.

* usar en exceso = overuse.

* usar excesivamente = overuse.

* usar fuera de contexto = use + out of context.

* usar indistintamente = use + interchangeably.

* usar mal = abuse, misuse.

* usarse = be in use.

* usarse en = be at home in.

* usar sobre la zona afectada = use + topically.

* usar superficialmente = nibble at.

* úsese = Use.

* úsese en lugar de (UF) = UF (use for).

* volver a usar = reuse [re-use].

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (emplear, utilizar) to use

¿cómo se usa esto? — < máquina> how does this work?; <diccionario/herramienta> how do you use this?

usar algo/a alguien de or como algo — to use something/somebody as something

b) <instalaciones/servicio> to use

c) <producto/combustible> to use

2) ( llevar) <alhajas/ropa> to wear; < perfume> to use, wear

estos zapatos están sin usar — these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been worn

3) (esp AmL) < persona> to use

me sentí usada — I felt used
2.
usar vi

1) ver abusar 2)

2) usar de (frml) ( hacer uso de) <influencia/autoridad> to use
3.
usarse v pron (en 3^a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) color/ropa to be in fashion

se usan mucho las prendas de cuero — leather clothing is very popular

ya no se usa hacer fiestas de compromiso — people don't tend to have engagement parties any more

* * *

= adopt, call on/upon, deploy, employ, make + use of, rely on/upon, take, use, utilise [utilize, -USA], draw on/upon, use up, mobilise [mobilize, -USA].

Ex: The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.

Ex: It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.

Ex: The article presents the results of trials in which the model was deployed to classify aspects of the construction industry, such as construction norms and regulations.

Ex: The size of the collections in which the LCC is currently employed is likely to be a significant factor in its perpetuation.

Ex: The example search in figure 8.3 shows how the statements in an online search make use of Boolean logic operators.

Ex: When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.

Ex: A common standard serial interface is the RS232C which takes a 24-pin plug and is commonly used to connect many peripherals including printers and modems.

Ex: A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.

Ex: Clearly both tools record controlled indexing languages, but they are utilised in different environments.

Ex: Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.

Ex: Plug-in programs have grown widely, they add functionality to a WWW browser but also use up drive storage space or conflict with other types of programs.

Ex: It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.

* al usarse = in use.

* aparato para usar Internet = Internet appliance.

* capaz de usar el correo electrónico = e-mail literate.

* cuchillo de usar y tirar = disposable knife.

* de usar y tirar = disposable, throwaway, single-use.

* fácil de usar = easy-to-use, user friendly.

* hacer que no se use = render + unused.

* listo para usar = off-the-rack.

* listo para usarse = on tap.

* plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate.

* que puede ser usado a través de la web = web-compliant.

* seleccionar en pantalla usando el contraste de colores = highlight.

* servilleta de usar y tirar = disposable napkin.

* tenedor de usar y tirar = disposable fork.

* usando = by use of.

* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].

* usar Algo bien = put to + good use.

* usar Algo con buen provecho = use + Nombre + to good advantage.

* usar Algo de un modo muy diluido = spread + Nombre + thinly.

* usar como gasto deducible = write off.

* usar como modelo = use + as a model.

* usar con mesura = eke out.

* usar con precaución = use + with caution.

* usar de forma general = widely applied.

* usar de manera general = be in general use.

* usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).

* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).

* usar eficazmente = tap.

* usar enchufes = pull + strings.

* usar en exceso = overuse.

* usar excesivamente = overuse.

* usar fuera de contexto = use + out of context.

* usar indistintamente = use + interchangeably.

* usar mal = abuse, misuse.

* usarse = be in use.

* usarse en = be at home in.

* usar sobre la zona afectada = use + topically.

* usar superficialmente = nibble at.

* úsese = Use.

* úsese en lugar de (UF) = UF (use for).

* volver a usar = reuse [re-use].

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usar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 (emplear, utilizar) to use

¿cómo se usa esta calculadora? how does this calculator work?

es una expresión poco usada it's not a very common expression, it's not an expression that's used a lot

usó mal esa palabra he didn't use the word correctly

usa preservativos use condoms

usó toda su diplomacia para convencerlos she used all her tact to convince them

usar algo/a algn DEor COMO algo to use sth/sb AS sth

no uses el plato de or como cenicero don't use the plate as an ashtray

¿te puedo usar de or como testigo? can I use you as a witness?

2 ‹instalaciones/servicio› to use

hay una excelente biblioteca pero nadie la usa there's an excellent library but nobody uses it o nobody makes use of it

3 (consumir) ‹producto/ingredientes/combustible› to use

¿qué champú usas? what shampoo do you use?

no uses todos los huevos don't use all the eggs (up)

B (llevar) ‹alhajas/ropa› to wear; ‹perfume› to use, wear

estos zapatos están sin usar these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been worn

C ( esp AmL) (explotar, manipular) ‹persona› to use

me sentí usada I felt used

D usar de ( frml) (hacer uso de) ‹influencia/autoridad› to use

■ usarse

v pron

( en tercera persona)

( esp AmL) (estar de moda): el fucsia es el color que más se va a usar esta temporada fuchsia is set to be the most popular color o ( colloq) the in-color this season

cuando se usaba la maxifalda when long skirts were in fashion

se usan muchísimo las prendas de cuero leather clothing is very popular

ya no se usa hacer fiestas de compromiso it's not very common to have an engagement party nowadays

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usar ( conjugate usar) verbo transitivo
a) ( utilizar) to use;

◊ ¿qué champú usas? what shampoo do you use?;

usar algo/a algn de or como algo to use sth/sb as sth
b) ( llevar) ‹alhajas/ropa/perfume› to wear;

◊ estos zapatos están sin usar these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been worn

usarse verbo pronominal (en 3a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) [color/ropa] to be in fashion, to be popular;
◊ ya no se usa hacer fiestas de compromiso people don't tend to have engagement parties any more

usar
I verbo transitivo
1 (hacer uso, emplear) to use: no uses mi maquinilla, don't use my razor
siempre usa el mismo método, she uses always the same method
2 (llevar ropa, perfume, etc) to wear
II vi (utilizar) to use

' usar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alquilar
- apellido
- baja
- bajo
- bastante
- bien
- calor
- casarse
- cerrarse
- como
- don
- doña
- enferma
- enfermo
- error
- fácil
- fresca
- fresco
- fuerza
- gastar
- gritar
- gustar
- histórica
- histórico
- infante
- irse
- mucha
- mucho
- padre
- parecerse
- poder
- soler
- telefonear
- toda
- todo
- ver
- viaje
- abusar
- aprovechar
- aspereza
- emplear
- estrenar
- manejar
- ocupar
- someter
English:
absent
- accustom
- advise
- apply
- appreciate
- averse
- bed
- begin
- delay
- dread
- engine driver
- eventual
- excuse
- feel
- female
- get
- go
- go on
- hate
- help out
- liberty
- love
- male-dominated
- mention
- mind
- miss
- must
- object
- off
- oven
- overdo
- possess
- print
- quite
- ready
- Scotch
- shall
- sparing
- start
- still
- storey
- study
- take
- teach
- try
- ultimately
- unused
- use
- walking frame
- work

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usar

♦ vt

1. [aparato, herramienta, término] to use;

¿sabes usar esta máquina? do you know how to use this machine?;

una cafetera sin usar an unused coffee pot;

un método muy usado en literatura a widely used method in literature;

usar algo como o [m5]de: un cobertizo pequeño que se usa como o [m5] de almacén a small shed which is used as a store;

de usar y tirar [producto] disposable

2. [ropa, lentes] to wear;

no uso maquillaje I don't wear make-up;

estos guantes están sin usar these gloves haven't been worn;

siempre uso la talla 40 I always wear size 40

3. Am [persona] to use;

cuídate de ella, suele usar a la gente que se deja watch out with her, she tends to use people if they let her

♦ vi

usar de to use, to make use of;

quien siempre usa de la verdad whoever abides by the truth

♦ See also the pronominal verb usarse

* * *

usar

I v/t

1 use

2 ropa, gafas wear

II v/i

:

listo para usar ready to use

* * *

usar vt

1) emplear, utilizar: to use, to make use of

2) consumir: to consume, to use (up)

3) llevar: to wear

4)

de usar y tirar : disposable

♦ See also the reflexive verb usarse

* * *

usar vb

1. (emplear) to use

para escribir usamos un bolígrafo we use a pen to write with

2. (llevar) to wear [pt. wore; pp. worn]

Javier usa gafas Javier wears glasses

Spanish-English dictionary > usar
43 uso compartido de mesas de trabajo

(n.) = hot desking

Ex. Universities seem to have ignored some of the new approaches adopted by the modern corporate world where the emphasis is on downsizing, flexibility, open plan, hot desking and plug and go = Las universidades parecen haber ignorado algunos de los nuevos métodos adoptados por el mundo empresarial moderno donde se hace hincapié en la reducción de plantilla, la flexibilidad, el diseño abierto, el uso compartido de mesas de trabajo y el 'plug and play'.

* * *

(n.) = hot desking

Ex: Universities seem to have ignored some of the new approaches adopted by the modern corporate world where the emphasis is on downsizing, flexibility, open plan, hot desking and plug and go = Las universidades parecen haber ignorado algunos de los nuevos métodos adoptados por el mundo empresarial moderno donde se hace hincapié en la reducción de plantilla, la flexibilidad, el diseño abierto, el uso compartido de mesas de trabajo y el 'plug and play'.

Spanish-English dictionary > uso compartido de mesas de trabajo
44 taquete

SM Méx plug, bung

* * *

taquete

masculine

( Méx)

(de madera) plug; (para un tornillo) Rawl® ( AmE), Rawlplug® ( BrE)

* * *

taquete nm
Méx [tarugo] plug; [para tornillo] Rawlplug®

Spanish-English dictionary > taquete
45 taponar

• block up

• plug up

• put the plug on

• put the top on

• stop up

• stop with a plug

• stop with a wad

Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > taponar
46 conectable directamente

adj.

plug compatible, plug-to-plug compatible.

Spanish-English dictionary > conectable directamente
47 adaptador

adj.

adapting.

m.

adapter ( electricity and electronics).

* * *

adaptador

► nombre masculino

1 adapter

* * *

SM adapter, adaptor

adaptador universal — universal adapter o adaptor

* * *

masculino adaptor

* * *

= adaptor [adapter], adaptor [adapter].

Nota: Persona que realiza una adaptación de un documento.

Ex. In theory, any computer terminal or personal computer can use teletex, with an appropriate adaptor.

Ex. These rules are concerned with problems that arise when responsibility for the existence of a document is shared, forcing a choice between alternatives -- between, for example, adaptor and original author.

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* adaptador de corriente = power adapter, mains adapter.

* adaptador de receptor = host adaptor.

* adaptador para enchufes = plug adapter.

* * *

masculino adaptor

* * *

= adaptor [adapter], adaptor [adapter].

Nota: Persona que realiza una adaptación de un documento.

Ex: In theory, any computer terminal or personal computer can use teletex, with an appropriate adaptor.

Ex: These rules are concerned with problems that arise when responsibility for the existence of a document is shared, forcing a choice between alternatives -- between, for example, adaptor and original author.

* adaptador de corriente = power adapter, mains adapter.

* adaptador de receptor = host adaptor.

* adaptador para enchufes = plug adapter.

* * *

adaptador

masculine

adaptor

* * *

adaptador sustantivo masculino
adaptor
adaptador sustantivo masculino adapter
' adaptador' also found in these entries:
English:
adapter
- adaptor

* * *

adaptador nm
Elec adaptor
Comp
adaptador de corriente transformer; Informát adaptador de vídeo video adaptor
* * *

adaptador

m adaptor

* * *

adaptador nm

: adapter (in electricity)

Spanish-English dictionary > adaptador
48 aguja

f.

1 needle.

es como buscar una aguja en un pajar it's like looking for a needle in a haystack

aguja de ganchillo crochet hook

aguja hipodérmica hypodermic needle

aguja de punto knitting needle

2 hand.

3 needle.

aguja de pino pine needle

4 point (fail).

5 pointer, hand.

6 hypodermic needle, needle.

7 pipefish, garfish, marlin, Belone belone.

8 steeple, fleche, spire.

9 phonographic needle, needle, stylus.

* * *

aguja

► nombre femenino

1 needle (de tricotar) knitting needle

2 (de reloj) hand; (de tocadiscos) stylus

3 (de arma) firing pin

4 (obelisco) obelisk; (capitel) spire, steeple

5 (de tren) point, US switch

6 (pez) garfish

7 (ave) godwit

8 (pastel dulce) sweet pastry; (pastel salado) meat/fish pastry

► nombre femenino plural agujas

1 ribs

■ carne de agujas shoulder

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

buscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystack

* * *

noun f.

needle

* * *

SF

1) (Cos, Med) needle; [de sombrero] hatpin

darle a la aguja — * to shoot up **

- buscar una aguja en un pajar

aguja capotera — darning needle

aguja de arria — LAm pack needle

aguja de gancho, aguja de ganchillo — crochet hook

aguja de hacer punto — knitting needle

aguja de marear — compass, compass needle

conocer la aguja de marear — to know one's way around

aguja de media, aguja de tejer — LAm knitting needle

aguja de zurcir — darning needle

aguja hipodérmica — hypodermic needle

aguja imantada, aguja magnética — compass, compass needle

2) (=indicador) [de reloj] hand; (Téc) pointer, hand; (Mil) firing pin; [de tocadiscos] stylus, needle

tumbar la aguja — * (Aut) to step on the gas *, go full out

3) LAm (Agr) (=estaca) fence post

4)

aguja de pino — (Bot) pine needle

5) (=chapitel) spire, steeple

6) pl agujas (Culin) (=costillas) shoulder sing, rib sing

7) pl agujas (Ferro) points, switch sing (EEUU)

8) (=pez) garfish

9) CAm, Méx (=carne) beef

* * *

femenino

a) (de coser, tejer) needle; ( para inyecciones) needle; ( de tocadiscos) stylus, needle; ( de instrumento) needle; ( de balanza) pointer, needle

las agujas del reloj — the hands of the clock

buscar una aguja en un pajar — to look for a needle in a haystack

b) (Inf) pin

c) (Arquit) spire, steeple

- aguja de crochet

- aguja de punto or de tejer

- aguja hipodérmica

- aguja de bitácora

* * *

= needle, pickup stylus, hand, garfish.

Ex. The notched cards, representing relevant documents, will drop off the needle and fall from the bulk of the pack.

Ex. Apart from the data pits, a second set of pits is used to guide the pick-up stylus, or head.

Ex. Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.

Ex. A solution of chloride was added to samples of bream, garfish, pike and redfish fillets.

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* aguja de croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de hacer croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de hacer ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de hacer punto = knitting needle.

* aguja de jareta = bodkin.

* aguja de las horas = hour hand.

* aguja de los minutos = minute hand.

* aguja de pino = pine needle.

* aguja de tejer = knitting needle.

* aguja para coser cuadernillos = stabbing needle.

* clavija de 24 agujas = 24-pin plug.

* como una aguja en un pajar = like a needle in a haystack.

* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.

* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.

* en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj = counterclockwise, anti-clockwise.

* impresora de agujas = dot matrix printer.

* inserción de aguja = needling.

* insertar aguja = needle.

* insertar aguja en un paquete de fichas = needling the pack.

* sin aguja = needleless.

* * *

femenino

a) (de coser, tejer) needle; ( para inyecciones) needle; ( de tocadiscos) stylus, needle; ( de instrumento) needle; ( de balanza) pointer, needle

las agujas del reloj — the hands of the clock

buscar una aguja en un pajar — to look for a needle in a haystack

b) (Inf) pin

c) (Arquit) spire, steeple

- aguja de crochet

- aguja de punto or de tejer

- aguja hipodérmica

- aguja de bitácora

* * *

= needle, pickup stylus, hand, garfish.

Ex: The notched cards, representing relevant documents, will drop off the needle and fall from the bulk of the pack.

Ex: Apart from the data pits, a second set of pits is used to guide the pick-up stylus, or head.

Ex: Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.

Ex: A solution of chloride was added to samples of bream, garfish, pike and redfish fillets.

* aguja de croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de hacer croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de hacer ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.

* aguja de hacer punto = knitting needle.

* aguja de jareta = bodkin.

* aguja de las horas = hour hand.

* aguja de los minutos = minute hand.

* aguja de pino = pine needle.

* aguja de tejer = knitting needle.

* aguja para coser cuadernillos = stabbing needle.

* clavija de 24 agujas = 24-pin plug.

* como una aguja en un pajar = like a needle in a haystack.

* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.

* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.

* en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj = counterclockwise, anti-clockwise.

* impresora de agujas = dot matrix printer.

* inserción de aguja = needling.

* insertar aguja = needle.

* insertar aguja en un paquete de fichas = needling the pack.

* sin aguja = needleless.

* * *

aguja

feminine

A

1 (de coser, tejer) needle; (para inyecciones) needle; (de un tocadiscos) stylus, needle

buscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystack

2 ( Inf) pin

3 ( Arquit) spire, steeple

Compuestos:

● aguja de calceta

knitting needle

● aguja de crochet

crochet hook

● aguja de ganchillo

crochet hook

● aguja de mechar

trussing needle

● aguja de punto

knitting needle

● aguja de tejer

knitting needle

● aguja hipodérmica

hypodermic needle

B (de un instrumento) needle; (de una balanza) pointer, needle

las agujas del reloj the hands of the clock

Compuesto:

aguja de marear or de bitácora

ship's compass

C agujas fpl ( Ferr) switches (pl) ( AmE), points (pl) ( BrE)

D

1 (corte de carne) rib roast ( AmE), fore rib ( BrE)

2 (empanada) tuna/ground-beef pie

E ( Vin):

vino con aguja slightly sparkling wine

* * *

aguja sustantivo femenino
a) (de coser, tejer) needle;

( para inyecciones) needle;
( de tocadiscos) stylus, needle;
( de instrumento) needle;
( de balanza) pointer, needle;
( de reloj) hand;
◊ buscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystack

b) (Inf) pin

aguja sustantivo femenino
1 needle
(de reloj) hand
(de tocadiscos) stylus
2 Arquit spire
3 Ferroc point, US switch
' aguja' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ganchillo
- hipodérmica
- hipodérmico
- incapaz
- ojo
- saeta
- brocheta
- clavar
- enhebrar
- oscilar
- punta
- tacón
English:
eye
- hypodermic needle
- jab
- knitting needle
- needle
- point
- pointer
- sharp
- spire
- steeple
- stiletto
- stylus
- thread
- turnout
- crochet
- hand
- hypodermic
- knitting

* * *

aguja nf

1. [de coser] needle;
[de hacer punto] knitting needle
Comp
aguja de crochet crochet hook;
aguja de ganchillo crochet hook;

aguja de mechar larding needle;

aguja de punto knitting needle

2. [jeringuilla] needle

Comp
aguja hipodérmica hypodermic needle
3. [indicador] [de reloj] hand;
[de brújula, balanza] pointer
Comp
Náut aguja de bitácora (ship's) compass;
aguja horaria hour hand;

aguja magnética compass needle;
Náut aguja de marear (ship's) compass
4. [de tocadiscos] stylus, needle

5. [de iglesia] spire

6. [de conífera] needle

7. Ferroc point

8. [de hojaldre] = roll-shaped meat or fish pie

9.
de aguja [vino] slightly sparkling, Espec pétillant

10. [pez] garfish

11. [ave] godwit

Comp
aguja colinegra black-tailed godwit;
aguja colipinta bar-tailed godwit

12.
agujas [de res] ribs

* * *

aguja

f

1 needle;

buscar una aguja en un pajar fig look for a needle in a haystack

2 de reloj hand

3 FERR switch, Br

point

4 GASTR rib roast

* * *

aguja nf

1) : needle

2) : steeple, spire

* * *

aguja n

1. (en general) needle

el pinchazo de la aguja no le dolió the prick of the needle didn't hurt

necesito aguja e hilo I need a needle and thread

2. (de reloj) hand

3. (de tricotar) knitting needle

4. (de torre, iglesia) spire / steeple

buscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystack

agujas de pino pine needles

Spanish-English dictionary > aguja
49 aportar

v.

1 to provide.

2 to contribute (contribuir con).

3 to make a contribution, to contribute.

* * *

aportar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (llegar a puerto) to reach port

————————

aportar

► verbo transitivo

1 (contribuir) to contribute

2 (proporcionar) to give, provide

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

aportar su granito de arena to do one's bit

* * *

verb

1) to contribute

2) provide

* * *

1. VT

1) [+ bienes, dinero] to contribute

aportó sus conocimientos de física nuclear — he contributed his knowledge of nuclear physics

aportar ideas — to contribute ideas

su estudio no aporta nada nuevo — his study contributes nothing new

aporta el 25% del calcio necesario — it provides 25% of the calcium requirement

el viaje me aportó nuevas sensaciones — the journey brought me new experiences

2) [+ pruebas] to provide

2.

VI (Náut) to reach port

3.

See:

aportarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( contribuir) <dinero/tiempo/idea> to contribute

aporta calcio y vitaminas — it provides calcium and vitamins

b) socio to invest
2.
aportar vi (RPl) ( a la seguridad social) to pay contributions

* * *

= bring, inject, plug into, chime in with.

Ex. Subject experts may bring a more informed and critical eye to document analysis.

Ex. The abstractor injects his opinion and analysis.

Ex. In addition, when the heuristic approach is plugged into this interchange, the many additional facets of human personality and experience transform the exchange.

Ex. Thanks for chiming in with a wonderful explanation.

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* aportar a = make + contribution to(wards).

* aportar beneficios = lead to + benefits, bring + benefits, bring + benefits.

* aportar ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.

* aportar materia prima para = provide + grist for + Posesivo + mill.

* aportar sugerencias = contribute + suggestions.

* aportar ventajas = bring + strengths.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( contribuir) <dinero/tiempo/idea> to contribute

aporta calcio y vitaminas — it provides calcium and vitamins

b) socio to invest
2.
aportar vi (RPl) ( a la seguridad social) to pay contributions

* * *

= bring, inject, plug into, chime in with.

Ex: Subject experts may bring a more informed and critical eye to document analysis.

Ex: The abstractor injects his opinion and analysis.

Ex: In addition, when the heuristic approach is plugged into this interchange, the many additional facets of human personality and experience transform the exchange.

Ex: Thanks for chiming in with a wonderful explanation.

* aportar a = make + contribution to(wards).

* aportar beneficios = lead to + benefits, bring + benefits, bring + benefits.

* aportar ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.

* aportar materia prima para = provide + grist for + Posesivo + mill.

* aportar sugerencias = contribute + suggestions.

* aportar ventajas = bring + strengths.

* * *

aportar [A1 ]

vt

1 (proporcionar) to contribute

aportaron diez millones de dólares al fondo they contributed ten million dollars to the fund

su libro no aporta nada nuevo sobre el tema his book does not contribute o add anything new to the subject

las flores aportan una nota alegre the flowers add a cheerful touch

aportó una gran fortuna al matrimonio she brought a large fortune to the marriage

aporta hierro, calcio y vitaminas it provides iron, calcium and vitamins

2 «socio» to invest

■ aportar

vi

A ( RPl) (a la seguridad social) to pay contributions

B ( RPl fam) (aparecer) to show up ( colloq), to turn up ( colloq)

■ aportarse

v pron

( Chi fam) aportar B 1

* * *

aportar ( conjugate aportar) verbo transitivo
a) ( contribuir) ‹dinero/tiempo/idea› to contribute

b) [ socio] to invest

verbo intransitivo (RPl) ( a la seguridad social) to pay contributions
aportar
I verbo transitivo to contribute
II vi Náut to reach port
' aportar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
poner
- proveer
- dar
English:
contribute
- produce
- put up

* * *

aportar

♦ vt
[contribuir con] to contribute;
cada empresa aportará cien millones every company will contribute a hundred million;

todos los miembros del equipo aportaron ideas all the members of the team contributed their ideas;

el campeón argentino aporta diez jugadores al equipo nacional the Argentinian champions provide ten of the players in the national team;

el informe no aporta nada nuevo the report doesn't say anything new

♦ vi

1. RP [a seguridad social] to pay social security contributions

2. CSur Fam [aparecer] to turn up

* * *

aportar

v/t contribute;

aportar pruebas JUR provide evidence;

aportar al matrimonio JUR bring to the marriage

* * *

aportar vt

contribuir: to contribute, to provide

* * *

aportar vb (dar) to contribute

todos hemos aportado dinero para el regalo we've all contributed for the present

Spanish-English dictionary > aportar
50 aproximarse

aproximarse

► verbo pronominal

1 to come near, come closer

■ aproxímate come closer

■ el verano se aproxima summer is getting nearer

* * *

to approach

* * *

VPR

1) (=arrimarse) to come near, come closer

aproximarse a — (=acercarse) to near, approach

el tren se aproximaba a su destino — the train was nearing o approaching its destination

2)

aproximarse a — [+ cierta edad] to be nearly, be getting on for

3)

aproximarse a — (=intentar reconciliarse) to approach, approximate to

* * *

(v.) = near, lie + ahead, get + closer, be just in the ballpark, roll in

Ex. However, the effects of media conglomeration on Times Mirror for bottom line results would pull the plug on the New York venture that was nearing its provisional term and beginning to show positive results.

Ex. It is possible to make generalizations leading to predictions of what lies ahead for geoscience information professionals.

Ex. We are not ready for it yet, but we are getting closer every day.

Ex. Many things do not have to be perfect, just in the ballpark.

Ex. With the summer rolling in, many of you might be looking for instructions on how to make fresh iced tea.

* * *

(v.) = near, lie + ahead, get + closer, be just in the ballpark, roll in

Ex: However, the effects of media conglomeration on Times Mirror for bottom line results would pull the plug on the New York venture that was nearing its provisional term and beginning to show positive results.

Ex: It is possible to make generalizations leading to predictions of what lies ahead for geoscience information professionals.

Ex: We are not ready for it yet, but we are getting closer every day.

Ex: Many things do not have to be perfect, just in the ballpark.

Ex: With the summer rolling in, many of you might be looking for instructions on how to make fresh iced tea.

* * *

■aproximarse verbo reflexivo to approach [a, -]
' aproximarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
andar
- juntarse
- rondar
- acercar
- aproximar
- lindar
- rayar
English:
approximate
- come up to
- approach

* * *

vpr

1. [en el espacio] to approach, to come closer;

el autobús se aproximaba a la parada the bus was approaching the stop;

nos aproximamos a la capital we are approaching the capital;

el déficit se aproxima a los seis millones the deficit is close to six million

2. [en el tiempo]
se aproximan las vacaciones the holidays are drawing nearer o approaching

3. [parecerse] to be similar;

un régimen que intenta aproximarse a un sistema democrático a regime that is trying to become more like a democracy;

no hay ningún lenguaje que se le aproxime there's no other language which resembles it

* * *

aproximarse

v/r approach;

aproximarse a la verdad get close to the truth;

aproximarse a los setenta be approaching seventy;

se aproxima el invierno winter is coming

* * *

vr

acercarse, arrimarse: to approach, to move closer

* * *

aproximarse vb (acercarse) to approach / to get near

se aproxima el invierno winter is approaching

Spanish-English dictionary > aproximarse
51 añadir

v.

1 to add, to sum, to aggregate, to add on.

María añade otro comentario Mary adds another comment.

Ella añade queso crema al pastel She adds cream cheese to the cake.

2 to mix in.

Ella añade salsa She mixes in sauce.

3 to add, to add on, to go on saying.

María añade otro comentario Mary adds another comment.

* * *

añadir

► verbo transitivo

1 to add (a, to)

■ añádele un poco de sal add a bit of salt (to it)

* * *

verb

to add

* * *

VT

1) (=agregar) to add (a to)

2) [+ encanto, interés] to add, lend

* * *

verbo transitivo to add

* * *

= add, add on, append, attach, chirp in, amplify, plug into, add to + the mix, spike, lace with.

Nota: Generalmente añadir alcohol a una bebida.

Ex. An annotation is a note added to the title and/or other bibliographic information concerning a document, by way of comment or explanation.

Ex. These new course programmes will add on desirable new skills to those they already possess to fit students for employment in the information market place.

Ex. A list of book review sources in psychology and related fields is appended.

Ex. In fixed location notation was physically attached to certain places on the shelves and books were always filed in the same place.

Ex. 'Even friends and relatives!' Lehmann chirped in.

Ex. The director amplified: 'The personal touch would probably take some sting out of the layoff, but if I did it this way I could avoid involved discussions'.

Ex. In addition, when the heuristic approach is plugged into this interchange, the many additional facets of human personality and experience transform the exchange.

Ex. Internal satisfaction is the goal, but external rewards can successfully contribute to this satisfaction when added to the mix.

Ex. The toxins were also spiked and measured in a variety of food samples, including canned tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, mushrooms, and tuna.

Ex. A common defence of drivers against disqualification from driving for having a high blood alcohol level is to claim that they had unwittingly consumed a drink laced with added spirits.

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* añádase cómo = expand like.

* añadir como algo secundario = tack on.

* añadir datos = make + additions.

* añadir entradas = make + additions.

* añadir flúor = fluoridate.

* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.

* añadirse = accrue.

* añadir una nueva dimensión = add + new dimension.

* instrucción de "añádase a" = add to instruction.

* programa que se añade = add-on pack.

* * *

verbo transitivo to add

* * *

= add, add on, append, attach, chirp in, amplify, plug into, add to + the mix, spike, lace with.

Nota: Generalmente añadir alcohol a una bebida.

Ex: An annotation is a note added to the title and/or other bibliographic information concerning a document, by way of comment or explanation.

Ex: These new course programmes will add on desirable new skills to those they already possess to fit students for employment in the information market place.

Ex: A list of book review sources in psychology and related fields is appended.

Ex: In fixed location notation was physically attached to certain places on the shelves and books were always filed in the same place.

Ex: 'Even friends and relatives!' Lehmann chirped in.

Ex: The director amplified: 'The personal touch would probably take some sting out of the layoff, but if I did it this way I could avoid involved discussions'.

Ex: In addition, when the heuristic approach is plugged into this interchange, the many additional facets of human personality and experience transform the exchange.

Ex: Internal satisfaction is the goal, but external rewards can successfully contribute to this satisfaction when added to the mix.

Ex: The toxins were also spiked and measured in a variety of food samples, including canned tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, mushrooms, and tuna.

Ex: A common defence of drivers against disqualification from driving for having a high blood alcohol level is to claim that they had unwittingly consumed a drink laced with added spirits.

* añádase cómo = expand like.

* añadir como algo secundario = tack on.

* añadir datos = make + additions.

* añadir entradas = make + additions.

* añadir flúor = fluoridate.

* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.

* añadirse = accrue.

* añadir una nueva dimensión = add + new dimension.

* instrucción de "añádase a" = add to instruction.

* programa que se añade = add-on pack.

* * *

añadir [I1 ]

vt

1 ‹sal/agua› to add

habrá que añadirle un pedazo de tela we'll have to sew an extra bit of material on

los niños añadían un toque simpático a la procesión the children added o lent a nice touch to the procession

2 ‹comentario/párrafo› to add

añadió unas palabras de agradecimiento she added a few words of thanks

—y eso no es todo —añadió and that's not all, he added

* * *

añadir ( conjugate añadir) verbo transitivo
to add
añadir verbo transitivo to add [a, to] ➣ Ver nota en sumar
' añadir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agregar
- echar
- gustar
- incorporar
- otra
- otro
- sumar
English:
add
- append
- imagine
- observe
- opposed
- propose
- quite
- remind
- stand
- tack on
- tag on
- worth
- blend
- tack
- tag

* * *

añadir vt

1. [sustancia] to add;

a ese precio hay que añadir el IVA you have to add Br VAT o US sales tax to that price

2. [comentario, información] to add;

“y estará acabado el próximo año”, añadió "and it will be finished next year," she added;

ese artículo añade muy poco a lo que ya sabía that article adds very little to what I already knew

* * *

añadir

v/t add

* * *

añadir vt

1) agregar: to add

2) aumentar: to increase

* * *

añadir vb to add

Spanish-English dictionary > añadir
52 bombilla

f.

1 light bulb (de lámpara). (peninsular Spanish)

2 ladle. ( River Plate, México)

* * *

bombilla

► nombre femenino

1 light bulb, bulb

* * *

noun f.

bulb, light bulb

* * *

SF

1) (Elec) bulb, light bulb

- se le encendió la bombilla

bombilla de flash, bombilla fusible — flash bulb

2) (Náut) ship's lantern

3) Cono Sur (=tubito) tube for drinking maté ; (=pajita) drinking straw

4) Méx (=cuchara) ladle

* * *

femenino

1) (Esp) (Elec) light bulb

2) ( para el mate) tube through which mate tea is drunk

* * *

= bulb, light bulb.

Ex. While staff should be able to perform some routine tasks, such as the replacement of bulbs in microfilm readers, the maintenance and adjustment of equipment should not be allowed to absorb staff time.

Ex. There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

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* bombilla de la luz = light bulb.

* bombilla eléctrica = light bulb.

* * *

femenino

1) (Esp) (Elec) light bulb

2) ( para el mate) tube through which mate tea is drunk

* * *

= bulb, light bulb.

Ex: While staff should be able to perform some routine tasks, such as the replacement of bulbs in microfilm readers, the maintenance and adjustment of equipment should not be allowed to absorb staff time.

Ex: There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

* bombilla de la luz = light bulb.

* bombilla eléctrica = light bulb.

* * *

bombilla

feminine

A ( Esp)

1 ( Elec) light bulb

2 ( fam) (idea) flash of inspiration, brilliant idea

B (para el mate) tube through which mate tea is drunk

* * *

bombilla sustantivo femenino
1 (Esp) (Elec) light bulb
2 ( para el mate) tube through which mate tea is drunk
bombilla sustantivo femenino (light) bulb
' bombilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aguantar
- casquillo
- foco
- fundir
- fundirse
- lucir
- parpadear
- parpadeo
- alumbrar
- duración
English:
bulb
- lamp-holder
- light bulb
- socket
- spare
- watt

* * *

bombilla nf

1. Esp [de lámpara] light bulb;

Comp
Fam
se le encendió la bombilla he had a flash of inspiration

2. [en baloncesto] key

3. RP [para mate] = tube for drinking maté

4. Méx [cucharón] ladle

* * *

bombilla

f

1 light bulb;

se me encendió la bombilla fig I had a brainstorm o Br

brainwave

2 Rpl

metal drinking tube for maté

3 en baloncesto key

* * *

bombilla nf

: lightbulb

* * *

bombilla n light bulb

Spanish-English dictionary > bombilla
53 bombilla de la luz

(n.) = light bulb

Ex. There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

* * *

(n.) = light bulb

Ex: There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

Spanish-English dictionary > bombilla de la luz
54 bombilla eléctrica

(n.) = light bulb

Ex. There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

* * *

(n.) = light bulb

Ex: There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

Spanish-English dictionary > bombilla eléctrica
55 calambre

m.

1 (electric) shock.

2 cramp.

me dio un calambre en la pierna I got cramp o a cramp in my leg (United States)

3 electric shock from static electricity.

* * *

calambre

► nombre masculino

1 (contracción) cramp

■ le dio un calambre en la pantorrilla she got a cramp in her calf muscle

2 (descarga eléctrica) electric shock

* * *

SM

1) [muscular]

me dan calambres — I get cramp

calambre de escribiente — writer's cramp

2) (Elec) shock

un cable que da calambre — a live wire

* * *

masculino

a) ( espasmo) cramp

me ha dado un calambre en el pie — I have a cramp (AmE) o (BrE) I've got cramp in my foot

b) ( sacudida eléctrica) electric shock

me dio un calambre — I got o it gave me an electric shock

* * *

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* calambre muscular = cramp.

* dar un calambre = cramp.

* * *

masculino

a) ( espasmo) cramp

me ha dado un calambre en el pie — I have a cramp (AmE) o (BrE) I've got cramp in my foot

b) ( sacudida eléctrica) electric shock

me dio un calambre — I got o it gave me an electric shock

* * *

* calambre muscular = cramp.

* dar un calambre = cramp.

* * *

calambre

masculine

1 (espasmo) cramp

me ha dado un calambre en el pie I have a cramp ( AmE) o ( BrE) I've got cramp in my foot

dar calambre ( RPl fam): da calambre ver lo poco que trabajan it makes you mad o sick to see how little they work ( colloq)

comimos tan mal, que daba calambre the food was so bad, it was a disgrace

2 (sacudida) shock, electric shock

me dio un calambre I got o it gave me an electric shock

* * *

calambre sustantivo masculino
a) ( espasmo) cramp;

◊ me ha dado un calambre en el pie I have a cramp (AmE) o (BrE) I've got cramp in my foot

b) ( sacudida eléctrica) electric shock;

◊ me dio un calambre I got an electric shock

calambre sustantivo masculino
1 Elec (descarga) electric shock: me dio calambre la puerta del coche, I got a shock when I touched the car's door
2 (contracción en músculo) cramp: me dio un calambre en la pierna, I got cramp in my leg
' calambre' also found in these entries:
English:
cramp
- crick
- shock
- writer

* * *

calambre nm

1. [descarga eléctrica] (electric) shock;

le dio un calambre al tocar el enchufe he got a shock when he touched the plug;

ese enchufe da calambre that plug will give you an electric shock

2. [contracción muscular] cramp;

me dio un calambre en la pierna I got cramp o US a cramp in my leg

3. Comp
RP Fam
dar calambre: las cuentas que me llegaron dan calambre the bills they sent are astronomical;

la situación de los refugiados da calambre the refugees' plight is harrowing

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calambre

m

1 EL shock

2 MED cramp

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calambre nm

1) espasmo: cramp

2) : electric shock, jolt

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calambre n (eléctrico) electric shock

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56 calentador2

² = glow plug.

Nota: En mecánica, especie de bujía que se utiliza para calentar el gasoil antes del encendido.

Ex. The diagram below identifies the major components of a glow plug and their correct terminology.

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57 central telefónica

f.

telephone exchange, central, exchange, switchboard.

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central telefónica

telephone exchange

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(n.) = switchboard

Ex. Any library allowing staff members to work hours during which the switchboard is not in operation should arrange to have the switchboard operators plug the reference phone into an outgoing jack when they close.

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(n.) = switchboard

Ex: Any library allowing staff members to work hours during which the switchboard is not in operation should arrange to have the switchboard operators plug the reference phone into an outgoing jack when they close.

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central telefónica

telephone exchange

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58 chip de ROM

(n.) = ROM chip

Ex. Such instructions, or 'programs', which will usually be held on disc or tape (although increasingly plug-in ROM chips are also being used), together with any accompanying explanatory documentation, are referred to as 'software'.

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(n.) = ROM chip

Ex: Such instructions, or 'programs', which will usually be held on disc or tape (although increasingly plug-in ROM chips are also being used), together with any accompanying explanatory documentation, are referred to as 'software'.

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59 clavija para el teléfono

(n.) = telephone jack, jack

Ex. You know many libraries have had telephone jacks at the end of the catalog cases and reference people were running around, except they didn't do it very much.

Ex. Any library allowing staff members to work hours during which the switchboard is not in operation should arrange to have the switchboard operators plug the reference phone into an outgoing jack when they close.

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(n.) = telephone jack, jack

Ex: You know many libraries have had telephone jacks at the end of the catalog cases and reference people were running around, except they didn't do it very much.

Ex: Any library allowing staff members to work hours during which the switchboard is not in operation should arrange to have the switchboard operators plug the reference phone into an outgoing jack when they close.

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60 consumir

v.

1 to consume (producto).

en casa consumimos mucho aceite de oliva we use a lot of olive oil at home

consumir drogas to take drugs

consumir preferentemente antes de… best before…

María consumió sus ahorros Mary consumed her savings.

La malaria consumió a Pedro The swamp fever consumed Peter.

La pasión consumió a Ricardo The passion consumed Richard.

2 to use, to consume.

esta estufa consume mucha electricidad this heater uses a lot of electricity

mi coche consume cinco litros a los cien my car does twenty kilometers to the liter

3 to destroy (destruir) (sujeto: fuego).

le consumen los celos (figurative) he is eaten up by o consumed with jealousy

4 to burn up.

El auto consume mucha gasolina The car burns up too much fuel.

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consumir

► verbo transitivo

1 (gastar, usar) to consume, use

2 (destruir) to destroy, consume

■ el fuego consume la madera fire destroys wood

3 (tomar) to take, consume

■ en España se consume más aceite de oliva que en otros países de Europa more olive oil is consumed in Spain than in other European countries

■ no consumimos alcohol we don't drink alcohol

4 figurado (carcomer, afligir) to consume; (poner nervioso) to get on one's nerves, infuriate

■ la envidia lo consumía he was consumed with envy

► verbo pronominal consumirse

1 (extinguirse) to burn out

2 (secarse) to boil away

3 (destruirse) to be destroyed

4 figurado (afligirse) to waste away

5 figurado (carcomerse) to be consumed, be devoured

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verb

to consume

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1. VT

1) [+ comida, bebida, droga] to consume frm

en este bar se consume más vino que cerveza — more wine than beer is drunk o frm consumed in this bar

consúmase inmediatamente después de abierto — consume immediately after opening

solo consumo alimentos frescos — I only eat fresh food

en casa no consumimos leche de cabra — we don't drink goat's milk at home

no pueden sentarse aquí si no van a consumir nada — you can't sit here if you're not going to have anything to eat or drink

consuma productos andaluces — buy Andalusian products

consumir preferentemente antes de... — best before...

2) [+ energía, gasolina] to use, consume frm

mi coche consume muy poco — my car uses very little fuel

consume gran cantidad de gasolina en el despegue — it consumes vast quantities of fuel on take-off

la moto consume cinco litros a los 100kms — the motorbike does 100kms to (every) five litres

3) [+ tiempo] to take up

4) (=extinguir) [+ salud] to destroy

el cáncer lo está consumiendo — cancer is destroying him, he's being wasted away by cancer

estos niños me están consumiendo la paciencia — these children are trying o taxing my patience, my patience is wearing thin with these children

el tejado fue consumido por las llamas — the roof was consumed by the flames

5) (=desesperar)

los celos lo consumen — he is consumed o eaten up with jealousy

su terquedad me consume — his stubbornness gets on my nerves

6) And, CAm (=sumergir) to submerge

2. VI

1) (=comer) to eat; (=beber) to drink

por favor, váyase si no va a consumir — please leave if you're not going to eat or drink

2) (=gastar) to consume

el mercado nos impulsa a consumir sin parar — the market encourages us to consume constantly

3.

See:

consumirse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (frml) <comida/bebida> to eat/drink, consume (frml)

no vamos a consumir nada — we're not going to have anything to eat/drink

consúmase en el día — eat o consume within one day

consumen cantidades industriales de mermelada — (hum) they get through vast quantities of jam (colloq & hum)

b) <gasolina/energía/producto> to consume, use; < tiempo> to take up

este coche consume ocho litros cada 100 kilómetros — this car does 100km on 8 liters of gasoline

c) < salud> to ruin

2) (destruir, acabar con)

a) fuego/llamas to consume

b) enfermedad

el cáncer lo iba consumiendo — he was wasting away with cancer

c) envidia/celos

la envidia/los celos la consumían — he was consumed by o with envy/jealousy

la ambición la consume — she is burning with ambition

3) ( exasperar) to exasperate
2.
consumirse v pron

a) enfermo/anciano to waste away

consumirse de algo: se consumía de pena — she was being consumed by grief

b) vela/cigarrillo to burn down

c) líquido to reduce

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= consume, expend, eat up, swallow up, use up, put away.

Ex. Her eyes were dry and her head bleary from spending all week totally consumed with work.

Ex. Command of various techniques for forecasting payments and managing funds is necessary to expend fully without overspending the annual materials budget.

Ex. The importance of staff atitude is emphasized because the outreach effort has little chance of success without commitment -- it eats up time, energy, enthusiasm and imagination at a rapid rate.

Ex. The growing complexity of computing environments requires creative solutions to prevent the gain in productivity promised by computing advances from being swallowed up by the necessity of moving information from one environment to another.

Ex. Plug-in programs have grown widely, they add functionality to a WWW browser but also use up drive storage space or conflict with other types of programs.

Ex. He put away twice as much wine as usual and it went to his head, so he stretched out on his bed for a nap.

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* consumir a uno un sentimiento de + Nombre = be consumed by + a feeling of + Nombre.

* consumir energía = consume + energy, take up + energy.

* consumir esfuerzo = take up + energy.

* consumir poco a poco = eat away at.

* consumir + Posesivo + tiempo = swallow up + Posesivo + time.

* consumir rápidamente = devour.

* que consume mucha energía = power-hungry.

* que consume tiempo = time-consuming [time consuming].

* ritual en el que se consumen alucinógenos = mushroom ritual.

* sin consumir = nonconsumptive.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (frml) <comida/bebida> to eat/drink, consume (frml)

no vamos a consumir nada — we're not going to have anything to eat/drink

consúmase en el día — eat o consume within one day

consumen cantidades industriales de mermelada — (hum) they get through vast quantities of jam (colloq & hum)

b) <gasolina/energía/producto> to consume, use; < tiempo> to take up

este coche consume ocho litros cada 100 kilómetros — this car does 100km on 8 liters of gasoline

c) < salud> to ruin

2) (destruir, acabar con)

a) fuego/llamas to consume

b) enfermedad

el cáncer lo iba consumiendo — he was wasting away with cancer

c) envidia/celos

la envidia/los celos la consumían — he was consumed by o with envy/jealousy

la ambición la consume — she is burning with ambition

3) ( exasperar) to exasperate
2.
consumirse v pron

a) enfermo/anciano to waste away

consumirse de algo: se consumía de pena — she was being consumed by grief

b) vela/cigarrillo to burn down

c) líquido to reduce

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= consume, expend, eat up, swallow up, use up, put away.

Ex: Her eyes were dry and her head bleary from spending all week totally consumed with work.

Ex: Command of various techniques for forecasting payments and managing funds is necessary to expend fully without overspending the annual materials budget.

Ex: The importance of staff atitude is emphasized because the outreach effort has little chance of success without commitment -- it eats up time, energy, enthusiasm and imagination at a rapid rate.

Ex: The growing complexity of computing environments requires creative solutions to prevent the gain in productivity promised by computing advances from being swallowed up by the necessity of moving information from one environment to another.

Ex: Plug-in programs have grown widely, they add functionality to a WWW browser but also use up drive storage space or conflict with other types of programs.

Ex: He put away twice as much wine as usual and it went to his head, so he stretched out on his bed for a nap.

* consumir a uno un sentimiento de + Nombre = be consumed by + a feeling of + Nombre.

* consumir energía = consume + energy, take up + energy.

* consumir esfuerzo = take up + energy.

* consumir poco a poco = eat away at.

* consumir + Posesivo + tiempo = swallow up + Posesivo + time.

* consumir rápidamente = devour.

* que consume mucha energía = power-hungry.

* que consume tiempo = time-consuming [time consuming].

* ritual en el que se consumen alucinógenos = mushroom ritual.

* sin consumir = nonconsumptive.

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consumir [I1 ]

vt

A

1 ( frml); ‹comida/bebida› to consume ( frml)

si no van a consumir nada no pueden ocupar la mesa if you're not going to have anything to eat/drink, you can't sit at a table

consuma productos nacionales buy home-produced goods

estos niños consumen cantidades industriales de mermelada ( hum); these children get through vast quantities of jam ( colloq hum)

una vez abierto consúmase en el día once open, eat o consume within one day

¿cuánto vino se consumió en la recepción? how much wine was drunk at the reception?, how much wine did they get through at the reception? ( colloq)

2 ‹gasolina/energía/producto› to consume, use; ‹tiempo› to take up

este coche consume ocho litros a los 100 (kilómetros) this car does 100km on 8 liters of gasoline, ≈ this car does 35 miles to the gallon

aquí consumimos grandes cantidades de papel we use o get through vast quantities of paper here

estás consumiendo mi paciencia you're trying o taxing my patience, my patience is running out o wearing thin

B (destruir, acabar con) «fuego/llamas» to consume; «incendio» to consume, destroy

la terrible enfermedad que lo está consumiendo the terrible disease that is making him waste away

la ambición la consume she is burning with ambition

está consumido por los celos he's eaten up o consumed with jealousy

■ consumirse

v pron

1 «enfermo/anciano» to waste away consumirse DE algo:

se consumía de celos he was consumed o eaten up with jealousy

se consumía de pena she was being consumed by grief, she was pining away with grief

consumirse EN algo:

se consumía en deseos de volver a verla ( liter); he had a burning desire to see her again ( liter), he was consumed with desire to see her again ( liter)

2 «vela/cigarrillo» to burn down

3 «líquido» to reduce

se deja hervir para que se consuma algo el líquido boil off o away some of the liquid, leave it on the boil to reduce the liquid o so that the liquid reduces

4 (achicarse) to shrink

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consumir ( conjugate consumir) verbo transitivo
a) (frml) ‹comida/bebida› to eat/drink, consume (frml)

b) ‹gasolina/energía/producto› to consume, use;

‹ tiempo› to take up
c) ‹ salud› to ruin

d) ( destruir) [fuego/llamas] to consume;

[envidia/celos]:
◊ la envidia la consumía she was consumed by o with envy

consumirse verbo pronominal
a) [enfermo/anciano] to waste away;

◊ se consumía de pena she was being consumed by grief

b) [vela/cigarrillo] to burn down

c) [ líquido] to reduce

consumir verbo transitivo to consume
consumir antes de..., best before...
' consumir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abusar
- agotar
- reconcomer
- consumido
- gastar
- tomar
English:
best
- burn up
- consume
- eat into
- eat up
- swallow up
- use
- carry
- drain
- eat
- swallow

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consumir

♦ vt

1. [producto] to consume;

en casa consumimos mucho aceite de oliva we use a lot of olive oil at home;

consumieron sus refrescos en el bar they had their drinks at the bar;

está prohibido consumir bebidas alcohólicas en los campos de fútbol the consumption of alcohol is forbidden in football grounds;

fue acusado de consumir drogas he was accused of taking drugs;

consumir preferentemente antes de… [en envase] best before…

2. [gastar] to use, to consume;

esta estufa consume mucha electricidad this heater uses a lot of electricity;

esta moto consume muy poco this motorbike uses very little Br petrol o US gas;

mi coche consume 7 litros a los cien ≈ my car does 41 miles to the gallon

3. [desgastar] to wear out;

el rozamiento consume los neumáticos friction wears down the tyres

4. [destruir] [sujeto: fuego] to destroy

5. [destruir] [sujeto: enfermedad] to eat away at;

el cáncer lo va consumiendo poco a poco he's gradually wasting away because of the cancer;

los celos lo consumen he is eaten up by o consumed with jealousy;

este calor me consume this heat is killing me o is too much for me

♦ vi

to consume

♦ See also the pronominal verb consumirse

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consumir

v/t & v/i consume;

consumir preferentemente antes de … COM best before …

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consumir vt

: to consume

♦ See also the reflexive verb consumirse

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consumir vb

1. (usar) to consume / to use

este coche consume mucha gasolina this car uses a lot of petrol

2. (comer, beber) to eat [pt. ate; pp. eaten] / to drink [pt. drank; pp. drunk]

consume dos litros de agua diarios she drinks two litres of water a day

3. (destruir) to destroy

una larga enfermedad lo consume lentamente a long illness is slowly destroying him

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