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81 decidir
v.1 to decide, to choose.el juez decidirá si es inocente o no the judge will decide o determine whether or not he is innocentdecidir hacer algo to decide to do something¿a qué restaurante vamos? — tú decides which restaurant shall we go to? — you decidedecidir entre dos cosas to choose between two thingsElla decidió la forma de proceder She decided the way to proceed.Ella decide y no escucha She makes a decision and doesn't listen.2 to decide.el voto de la clase media decidió la elección the middle-class vote decided o swung the election3 to decide to, to resolve to.Ella decidió hacer una balsa She decided to make a raft.4 to determine, to ascertain, to pinpoint.* * *2 (convencer) to persuade, convince3 (resolver) to resolve, decide1 to decide, choose1 to make up one's mind\decidirse por to decide on* * *verb1) to decide2) determine3) settle•* * *1. VT1) (=tomar una decisión) to decide¿habéis decidido lo que vais a hacer? — have you decided what you are going to do?
después de pensarlo mucho he decidido que sí — after giving it a lot of thought, I've decided to go ahead
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decidir hacer algo — to decide to do sth2) (=determinar) [+ futuro, resultado] to decide; [+ asunto, disputa] to settle, resolve3) (=convencer)¿qué fue lo que al final te decidió? — what finally made up your mind?, what finally decided you?, what finally made you decide?
2.VI to decidenadie va a decidir por ellos — no one will make the decision o decide for them
tuvo que decidir entre varias opciones — she had to choose o decide from a number of options
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decidir sobre algo — to decide on sth, make a decision on sth3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( tomar una determinación) to decidedecidir + inf — to decide to + inf
b) < persona> to make... decide2.eso fue lo que me decidió — that was what decided me o made me decide
decidir vi to decideno sé, decide tú — I don't know, you decide
3.tiene que decidir entre dos opciones igualmente interesantes — she has to choose o decide between two equally attractive options
decidirse v pron to decide, to make up one's mindaún no me he decidido del todo — I still haven't quite decided o made up my mind
decidirse a + inf — to decide to + inf
* * *= decide, decision to the contrary, make + choices, opt (for), settle, sort out, take + viewpoint, adjudicate, resolve, take + view, take + Posesivo + pick, call + the shots, be the boss, rule + the roost.Ex. At the two extremes, the order may simply be decided for each topic as and when it arises, and followed thereafter.Ex. Unless a conscious decision has been made to the contrary, the abstractor should not introduce any new biases or emphases.Ex. Frequently it is necessary for the librarian or information worker to make choices concerning record size and field size.Ex. However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex. Once the name to be used in a heading and its form have been settled, it is time to decide upon the entry element, or in more general terms, to examine the preferred order of the components of a name as the name is to appear as a heading.Ex. It is true that assignments were being heaped upon him with immense rapidity, but he would be able to sort them out and contrive solutions.Ex. I know a large library catalog in this country where the person in charge of filing has to adjudicate on the average four times a day on where a particular card should go.Ex. Bogardus privately resolved that nothing would induce her to assent to this monstrous possibility.Ex. We can offer them both and let our users take their pick.Ex. The article is entitled 'Who's calling the shots in the semiconductor industry'.Ex. One of the hardest things about being the boss is that no one tells you what you're doing wrong.Ex. Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.----* decidir Algo sobre la marcha = play + Nombre + by ear.* decidir hacer = spring for.* decidir + Infinitivo = choose to + Infinitivo, elect to + Infinitivo.* decidir no + Infinitivo = decide against + Gerundio, decide against + Nombre.* decidir no ser incluido en = opt out of.* decidir por cuenta propia = take it upon + Reflexivo + to.* decidir qué hacer con = make + disposition of.* decidirse = make up + Posesivo + (own) mind, make + Posesivo + mind up.* decidirse por = marry, settle on/upon, go for, come down in + favour of, plump for.* decidirse por uno mismo = make up + Posesivo + (own) mind.* estar decidido a = be determined to.* por decidir = to be decided.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( tomar una determinación) to decidedecidir + inf — to decide to + inf
b) < persona> to make... decide2.eso fue lo que me decidió — that was what decided me o made me decide
decidir vi to decideno sé, decide tú — I don't know, you decide
3.tiene que decidir entre dos opciones igualmente interesantes — she has to choose o decide between two equally attractive options
decidirse v pron to decide, to make up one's mindaún no me he decidido del todo — I still haven't quite decided o made up my mind
decidirse a + inf — to decide to + inf
* * *= decide, decision to the contrary, make + choices, opt (for), settle, sort out, take + viewpoint, adjudicate, resolve, take + view, take + Posesivo + pick, call + the shots, be the boss, rule + the roost.Ex: At the two extremes, the order may simply be decided for each topic as and when it arises, and followed thereafter.
Ex: Unless a conscious decision has been made to the contrary, the abstractor should not introduce any new biases or emphases.Ex: Frequently it is necessary for the librarian or information worker to make choices concerning record size and field size.Ex: However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex: Once the name to be used in a heading and its form have been settled, it is time to decide upon the entry element, or in more general terms, to examine the preferred order of the components of a name as the name is to appear as a heading.Ex: It is true that assignments were being heaped upon him with immense rapidity, but he would be able to sort them out and contrive solutions.Ex: I know a large library catalog in this country where the person in charge of filing has to adjudicate on the average four times a day on where a particular card should go.Ex: Bogardus privately resolved that nothing would induce her to assent to this monstrous possibility.Ex: We can offer them both and let our users take their pick.Ex: The article is entitled 'Who's calling the shots in the semiconductor industry'.Ex: One of the hardest things about being the boss is that no one tells you what you're doing wrong.Ex: Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.* decidir Algo sobre la marcha = play + Nombre + by ear.* decidir hacer = spring for.* decidir + Infinitivo = choose to + Infinitivo, elect to + Infinitivo.* decidir no + Infinitivo = decide against + Gerundio, decide against + Nombre.* decidir no ser incluido en = opt out of.* decidir por cuenta propia = take it upon + Reflexivo + to.* decidir qué hacer con = make + disposition of.* decidirse = make up + Posesivo + (own) mind, make + Posesivo + mind up.* decidirse por = marry, settle on/upon, go for, come down in + favour of, plump for.* decidirse por uno mismo = make up + Posesivo + (own) mind.* estar decidido a = be determined to.* por decidir = to be decided.* * *decidir [I1 ]vt1 (tomar una determinación) to decidetodavía no han decidido nada they still haven't reached a decision o haven't decided anythingiba a aceptar pero después decidí que no I was going to accept but then I decided against it o decided not tohemos decidido que no nos vamos a mudar we've decided that we're not going to move, we've decided not to movedecidir + INF to decide to + INFdecidieron prorrogarle el contrato they decided to extend his contract2 ‹persona›eso fue lo que me decidió that was what made up my mind for me, that was what decided meaquel incidente me decidió a actuar that incident made me decide to act3 ‹asunto› to settle; ‹resultado› to decideeste contrato va a decidir el futuro de la empresa this contract is going to decide the future of the companyel gol que decidió el partido the goal that decided the game■ decidirvito decideno sé, decide tú I don't know, you decideotra persona había decidido por él someone else had made the decision for himtiene que decidir entre dos opciones igualmente interesantes she has to choose o decide between two equally attractive optionsdecidir SOBRE algo to make o take a decision ON sth, decide ON sthno es la persona más adecuada para decidir sobre este asunto she's not the best person to decide on o to make o to take a decision on this matteryo no tengo autoridad para decidir sobre su suerte I do not have the authority to decide (on) his fateto make up one's mindaún no me he decidido del todo I still haven't quite made up my mind o decideddecídete, me tengo que ir make up your mind, I have to go¿va a llover? — no sé, no se decide is it going to rain? — I don't know, it can't seem to make up its minddecidirse A + INF to decide to + INF decidirse POR algo to decide ON sthse decidió por el verde she decided on the green one* * *
decidir ( conjugate decidir) verbo transitivo
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2 ‹ asunto› to settle;
‹ resultado› to decide
verbo intransitivo
to decide;◊ tiene que decidir entre los dos she has to choose o decide between the two;
decidir sobre algo to decide on sth
decidirse verbo pronominal
to decide, to make up one's mind;
decidirse a hacer algo to decide to do sth;
decidirse por algo to decide on sth
decidir verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to decide: tú decides, it's up to you
el penalty en el último minuto decidió el partido, the last-minute penalty decided the game
' decidir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acertar
- indecisa
- indeciso
- mover
- solucionar
- vacilante
- pensar
- resolver
- votación
English:
choose
- conclude
- decide
- fix
- heart
- open
- opt out
- seal
- settle
- up to
- adjudicate
- agree
- determine
- for
- opt
- priority
- resolve
- spot
- up
* * *♦ vt1. [tomar una decisión sobre] to decide;el juez decidirá si es inocente o no the judge will decide o determine whether or not he is innocent;no hay nada decidido por el momento nothing has been decided for the moment;todo está aún por decidir everything's still up in the air, nothing's been decided yet;decidir hacer algo to decide to do sth;decidió que no valía la pena arriesgarse she decided (that) it wasn't worth the risk;han decidido que no van a tener más hijos they've decided not to have any more children2. [determinar] to decide;el voto de la clase media decidió la elección the middle-class vote decided o swung the election;el gol de Márquez decidió el partido Márquez's goal decided o settled the game3. [persuadir] to persuade, to convince;lo decidí a quedarse I convinced him to stay;su madre le decidió a dejar de fumar his mother persuaded him to stop smoking;¿qué te decidió a seguir con el negocio? what made you decide to carry on with the business?♦ vito decide, to choose;¿a qué restaurante vamos? – tú decides which restaurant shall we go to? – you decide;decidir entre dos cosas to choose between two things;ellos decidieron por mí they decided for me, they took the decision for me;tenemos que decidir sobre la decoración del dormitorio we have to decide how we're going to decorate the bedroom, we have to take a decision on the décor for the bedroom* * *I v/t decideII v/i decide, make up one’s mind* * *decidir vt1) : to decide, to determineno he decidido nada: I haven't made a decision2) : to persuade, to decidesu padre lo decidió a estudiar: his father persuaded him to studydecidir vi: to decide* * *decidir vb to decide -
82 defender
v.1 to defend.defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interestsdefendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound argumentsElsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).* * *1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?\defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case* * *verb* * *1.VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defendel Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions
defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex. The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.----* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.
Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex: The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *defender [E8 ]vt1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defendsiempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sisterdefender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sbla defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defenddefender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sbme defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)* * *
defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick
* * *♦ vt1. [país, ideas] to defend;[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;Depdefender el título to defend the title;defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail2. [reo, acusado] to defend♦ viDep to mark;defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;defender en zona to use a zone defence* * *I v/t1 defend (de against)2 en fútbol mark* * *defender {56} vt: to defend, to protect* * *defender vb1. (en general) to defend2. (proteger) to protect -
83 intentar
v.1 to try, to essay, to attempt, to give a shot at.Ella intentó incesantemente She tried incessantly.Ella intentó el suicidio She attempted suicide.2 to try to, to attempt to.Ella intentó hacer lo posible She tried to do whatever was possible.3 to try, to make a try, to have a try, to endeavor.Ella intentó incesantemente She tried incessantly.* * *1 to try* * *verbto try, attempt* * *VT to try, attempt frmhemos intentado un acuerdo — we've tried o attempted frm to reach an agreement
¿por qué no lo intentas otra vez? — why don't you try again?
¡venga, inténtalo! — come on, have a go o have a try!
lo he intentado con regalos, pero no consigo animarla — I've tried (giving her) presents, but I just can't cheer her up
con intentarlo nada se pierde, por intentarlo que no quede — there's no harm in trying
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intentar hacer algo — to try to do sth, attempt to do sth frmintentaremos llegar a la cima — we shall try o attempt frm to reach the summit
llevan años intentando que se celebre el juicio — they've spent years trying to bring the case to trial
intenta que te lo dejen más barato — try and get o try to get them to reduce the price
* * *verbo transitivo to tryintentar + inf — to try to + inf
¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? — have you tried getting o to get it fixed?
por intentarlo que no quede — (fam) there's no harm in trying
* * *= aim, attempt, intend, make + attempt, make + pretence, try, essay, be out to + Verbo, have + a shot at, purport.Ex. Not all catalogues or other tools for the organisation of knowledge aim to fulfil all these functions, but this list shows the range of functions.Ex. There is little mnemonic value to the notation, but some literal mnemonics have been attempted, por example, G for Geography, T for Technology.Ex. The scheme is intended to provide a systematic approach to the arrangement of books on shelves.Ex. No attempt is made here to provide a full comparative study.Ex. This account makes no pretence of being comprehensive and for a through treatment of these areas other texts should be consulted.Ex. The searcher is an information worker trying to extract documents or information on behalf of someone else.Ex. But instead he essayed to give an account of what had occurred, with an affectation of bewildered simplicity.Ex. Clearly the cataloguer is out to produce a description in a standard order.Ex. Our goal is to encourage more citizens to tap into the wealth of free, educational resources available online so more people have a shot at improving their lives and their future.Ex. The LA purports to act as a professional body, but some of its bye-laws are the very antithesis of professionalism.----* intentar abarcar demasiado = burn + the candle at both ends.* intentar alcanzar = reach for.* intentar Algo = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* intentar Algo con empeño = try + hard.* intentar algo imposible = bang + Posesivo + head against.* intentar coger = reach for.* intentar conseguir = aim for, work toward(s), jockey for.* intentar conseguir Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar convencer = work on + Persona.* intentar dar un manotazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar dar un zarpazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar de nuevo = retry [re-try].* intentar encontrar un término medio entre... y... = tread + a delicate line between... and.* intentar evitar = fight + shy of.* intentar ganar tiempo = play for + time, temporise [temporize, -USA].* intentar golpear Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.* intentar hacer Algo sin contar con los medios necesarios = make + bricks without straw.* intentar + Infinitivo = seek to + Infinitivo.* intentar ligar = chat up.* intentar lograr Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar lograr la cuadratura del círculo = square + the circle.* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* intentar lo imposible = attempt + the impossible, be an attempt at the impossible, square + the circle.* intentar morder = snap at.* intentar + Nombre = go at + Nombre.* intentar persuadir = court.* intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + question.* merecer la pena intentarlo = be worth a try.* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.* por más que lo intento = for the life of me.* por mucho que lo + intentar = try as + Pronombre + might.* por mucho que lo intento = for the life of me.* volver a intentar = retry [re-try].* * *verbo transitivo to tryintentar + inf — to try to + inf
¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? — have you tried getting o to get it fixed?
por intentarlo que no quede — (fam) there's no harm in trying
* * *= aim, attempt, intend, make + attempt, make + pretence, try, essay, be out to + Verbo, have + a shot at, purport.Ex: Not all catalogues or other tools for the organisation of knowledge aim to fulfil all these functions, but this list shows the range of functions.
Ex: There is little mnemonic value to the notation, but some literal mnemonics have been attempted, por example, G for Geography, T for Technology.Ex: The scheme is intended to provide a systematic approach to the arrangement of books on shelves.Ex: No attempt is made here to provide a full comparative study.Ex: This account makes no pretence of being comprehensive and for a through treatment of these areas other texts should be consulted.Ex: The searcher is an information worker trying to extract documents or information on behalf of someone else.Ex: But instead he essayed to give an account of what had occurred, with an affectation of bewildered simplicity.Ex: Clearly the cataloguer is out to produce a description in a standard order.Ex: Our goal is to encourage more citizens to tap into the wealth of free, educational resources available online so more people have a shot at improving their lives and their future.Ex: The LA purports to act as a professional body, but some of its bye-laws are the very antithesis of professionalism.* intentar abarcar demasiado = burn + the candle at both ends.* intentar alcanzar = reach for.* intentar Algo = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* intentar Algo con empeño = try + hard.* intentar algo imposible = bang + Posesivo + head against.* intentar coger = reach for.* intentar conseguir = aim for, work toward(s), jockey for.* intentar conseguir Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar convencer = work on + Persona.* intentar dar un manotazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar dar un zarpazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar de nuevo = retry [re-try].* intentar encontrar un término medio entre... y... = tread + a delicate line between... and.* intentar evitar = fight + shy of.* intentar ganar tiempo = play for + time, temporise [temporize, -USA].* intentar golpear Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.* intentar hacer Algo sin contar con los medios necesarios = make + bricks without straw.* intentar + Infinitivo = seek to + Infinitivo.* intentar ligar = chat up.* intentar lograr Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar lograr la cuadratura del círculo = square + the circle.* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* intentar lo imposible = attempt + the impossible, be an attempt at the impossible, square + the circle.* intentar morder = snap at.* intentar + Nombre = go at + Nombre.* intentar persuadir = court.* intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + question.* merecer la pena intentarlo = be worth a try.* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.* por más que lo intento = for the life of me.* por mucho que lo + intentar = try as + Pronombre + might.* por mucho que lo intento = for the life of me.* volver a intentar = retry [re-try].* * *intentar [A1 ]vt¡no te des por vencido, inténtalo otra vez! don't give up, try again! o have another try!¿qué pierdes con intentarlo? what have you got to lose by trying?el piloto intentó un aterrizaje de emergencia the pilot attempted an emergency landingintentar + INF to try to + INFintentaré convencerlo I'll try to persuade himintentaban escalar el pico más alto they were attempting o trying to climb the highest peakintenta llegar temprano try to o ( colloq) try and arrive earlyintentar QUE + SUBJ:¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? have you tried getting o to get it fixed?intenta que no te vean try not to let them see youpor intentarlo que no quede ( fam); there's no harm in trying* * *
intentar ( conjugate intentar) verbo transitivo
to try;◊ ¡inténtalo otra vez! try again!;
intentar un aterrizaje de emergencia to attempt an emergency landing;
intentar hacer algo to try to do sth;
¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? have you tried getting o to get it fixed?
intentar verbo transitivo to try, attempt: intentaremos que regrese hoy mismo, we'll try to get him to come home today without fail ➣ Ver nota en try
' intentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espatarrarse
- pretender
- probar
- procurar
- trabajarse
- tratar
- buscar
English:
attempt
- barrier
- candle
- chat up
- clever
- crack
- endeavor
- endeavour
- go after
- hand
- however
- job
- juggling act
- pass
- pin down
- plough through
- reach
- reason
- run
- search out
- seek
- shot
- snap
- stab
- tamper
- try
- whirl
- can
- go
- impossible
- over
- swing
* * *intentar vtto try;intentar hacer algo to try to do sth;¡inténtalo! have a try o go!;¡ni lo intentes! [advertencia] don't even try it!;intentarán finalizar el trabajo antes del fin de semana they will try to finish the work before the weekend;intenta ser más discreto try to be more discreet;la próxima vez, intenta que no se te caiga try not to drop it next time;intenté que cambiara de opinión pero no hubo manera I tried to get her to change her mind but she wasn't having any of it;no se pierde nada por intentarlo, por intentarlo que no quede there's no harm in trying* * *v/t try, attempt* * *intentar vt: to attempt, to try* * *intentó arreglar la tele, pero no pudo he tried to mend the TV, but he couldn't -
84 brillar
v.1 to shine (also figurative).brillar por su ausencia to be conspicuous by its/one's absenceEl alumbrado luce The lighting shines.2 to shine on.Nos brilló una gran luz A great light shone on us.* * *1 (luz, sol, luna, pelo, zapatos) to shine3 figurado to be outstanding* * *verb1) to shine2) sparkle3) glitter* * *VI1) (=relucir) [luz, sol] to shine; [estrella, ojos] to shine, sparkle; [metal, superficie, pelo] [gen] to shine; [por estar mojado, grasiento] to glisten; [joyas, lentejuelas] to sparkle, glitterle brillaban los ojos de alegría — her eyes shone o sparkled with happiness
¡cómo te brillan los zapatos! — what shiny shoes!
2) (=sobresalir) to shinebrillar por su ausencia —
* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) sol/luz to shine; estrella to shine, sparkle; zapatos/suelo/metal to shine, gleam; diamante to sparkleb) ( destacarse) persona to shine2.brilla por su astucia/inteligencia — she's particularly shrewd/intelligent
brillar vt (Col) to polish* * *= glow, gleam, glitter, shimmer, shine, flare, glisten.Ex. In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.Ex. Tears gleamed in Washington's eyes.Ex. The article 'Job opportunities glitter for librarians who surf the net' describes a range of Internet resources which post details of library and information science job vacancies in the USA and elsewhere.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.Ex. The visual manifestation of the recent Hale-Bopp comet reminds us how telling are those rare objects which suddenly flare in the sky.Ex. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.----* brillar por Uno mismo = shine on + Posesivo + own.* ojos + brillar de rabia = eyes + glint with + rage.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) sol/luz to shine; estrella to shine, sparkle; zapatos/suelo/metal to shine, gleam; diamante to sparkleb) ( destacarse) persona to shine2.brilla por su astucia/inteligencia — she's particularly shrewd/intelligent
brillar vt (Col) to polish* * *= glow, gleam, glitter, shimmer, shine, flare, glisten.Ex: In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.
Ex: Tears gleamed in Washington's eyes.Ex: The article 'Job opportunities glitter for librarians who surf the net' describes a range of Internet resources which post details of library and information science job vacancies in the USA and elsewhere.Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex: A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.Ex: The visual manifestation of the recent Hale-Bopp comet reminds us how telling are those rare objects which suddenly flare in the sky.Ex: Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.* brillar por Uno mismo = shine on + Posesivo + own.* ojos + brillar de rabia = eyes + glint with + rage.* * *brillar [A1 ]vi1 «sol/luz» to shine; «estrella» to shine, sparkle; «zapatos/suelo/metal» to shine, gleam; «diamante» to sparklele brillaba el pelo her hair shoneal verlo le brillaron los ojos de alegría when she saw him her eyes lit up with joypara que su vajilla brille, use … for sparkling dishes, use …te brilla la nariz your nose is shiny2 «inteligencia/cualidad» to shinenunca brilló en sus estudios he never shined ( AmE) o ( BrE) shone as a student, he was never a brilliant student■ brillarvt( Col) to polish* * *
brillar ( conjugate brillar) verbo intransitivo
[ estrella] to shine, sparkle;
[zapatos/suelo/metal] to shine, gleam;
[diamante/ojos] to sparkle
verbo transitivo (Col) to polish
brillar verbo intransitivo
1 (emitir luz) to shine
(emitir destellos) to sparkle
(centellear) to glitter
2 (destacar) to be conspicuous: Juan brilló por su ausencia, Juan was conspicuous by his absence
' brillar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ausencia
English:
beam
- blaze
- flare
- gleam
- glisten
- glow
- shimmer
- shine
- sparkle
- twinkle
- conspicuous
- glare
- glimmer
* * *brillar vi1. [luz, astro, metal, zapatos, pelo] to shine;[ojos, diamante] to sparkle2. [sobresalir] to shine;brilla por su simpatía she's remarkable for her kindness;brillar por su ausencia to be conspicuous by its/one's absence;la higiene brilla por su ausencia there is a notable lack of hygiene;brillar con luz propia to be outstanding* * *v/i figshine* * *brillar vi: to shine, to sparkle* * *brillar vb -
85 preocupación
f.1 worry, trouble, concern, care.2 worry, concern.3 preoccupation, anxious care, pre-occupation, preoccupancy.* * *1 worry* * *noun f.concern, preoccupation, worry* * *SF1) (=inquietud) worry, concern; (=miedo) feartiene la preocupación de que su mujer le es infiel — he is worried that his wife is unfaithful to him
2) LAm (=preferencia) special consideration, priority, preference* * *a) ( problema) worryb) ( inquietud) concern* * *= concern, preoccupation, solicitude, worry, dismay.Ex. There is some concern that much of the value of the data base may be negated if it does not seek to cover all materials which libraries might acquire.Ex. In our preoccupation with technology, we must not lose sight of the ideology of the catalog.Ex. There were moments when he could be almost affectionate, moments when his thoughts did not seem to be turned inward upon his own anxious solicitudes.Ex. Their worries are not altogether unfounded but they are sometimes carried too far.Ex. The author expresses dismay at the nearly total eradication of the arts from schools in America.----* agobiado por las preocupaciones = careworn.* causar preocupación = evoke + concern, cause + concern.* crear una preocupación = create + concern.* despreocupación = nonchalance.* expresar preocupación = voice + concern.* expresar preocupación por = express + alarm at.* libre de preocupaciones = worry-free.* mostrar preocupación (por) = express + concern (at), express + Posesivo + dismay (at).* motivo de preocupación = cause for alarm, cause for concern, cause of concern.* preocupación cada vez mayor (por) = growing concern (about).* preocupación excesiva = overconcern.* preocupación por el estatus = status-anxiety.* preocupación por el medio ambiente = environmentalism.* preocupación por uno mismo = self-concern.* quitar una preocupación = allay + concern.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* sin preocupaciones = carefree, worry-free.* trabajar sin preocupaciones = work along.* vivir sin preocupaciones = live without + worries.* * *a) ( problema) worryb) ( inquietud) concern* * *= concern, preoccupation, solicitude, worry, dismay.Ex: There is some concern that much of the value of the data base may be negated if it does not seek to cover all materials which libraries might acquire.
Ex: In our preoccupation with technology, we must not lose sight of the ideology of the catalog.Ex: There were moments when he could be almost affectionate, moments when his thoughts did not seem to be turned inward upon his own anxious solicitudes.Ex: Their worries are not altogether unfounded but they are sometimes carried too far.Ex: The author expresses dismay at the nearly total eradication of the arts from schools in America.* agobiado por las preocupaciones = careworn.* causar preocupación = evoke + concern, cause + concern.* crear una preocupación = create + concern.* despreocupación = nonchalance.* expresar preocupación = voice + concern.* expresar preocupación por = express + alarm at.* libre de preocupaciones = worry-free.* mostrar preocupación (por) = express + concern (at), express + Posesivo + dismay (at).* motivo de preocupación = cause for alarm, cause for concern, cause of concern.* preocupación cada vez mayor (por) = growing concern (about).* preocupación excesiva = overconcern.* preocupación por el estatus = status-anxiety.* preocupación por el medio ambiente = environmentalism.* preocupación por uno mismo = self-concern.* quitar una preocupación = allay + concern.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* sin preocupaciones = carefree, worry-free.* trabajar sin preocupaciones = work along.* vivir sin preocupaciones = live without + worries.* * *1 (problema) worrytiene tantas preocupaciones que no puede dormir he has so many worries that he can't sleeples causa muchas preocupaciones she causes them a lot of worry o problemssu mayor preocupación es el bienestar de sus hijos her main worry o concern is for the well-being of her children2 (inquietud) concernla subida del precio del petróleo es un motivo de preocupación the rise in oil prices is cause for concernla contaminación es una de las principales causas de preocupación en las grandes ciudades pollution is one of the main worries o one of the main causes for concern in large cities* * *
preocupación sustantivo femenino
◊ les causa muchas preocupaciones she causes them a lot of worry o problems
preocupación sustantivo femenino worry, concern: tiene muchas preocupaciones, he has a lot of problems
' preocupación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
despreocuparse
- disgusto
- miedo
- mirar
- peso
- respiro
- sonar
- tranquila
- tranquilo
- vivir
- abstraerse
- ansiedad
- aprensión
- comedura de coco
- cuidado
- evitar
- inquietud
- mayor
- tranquilidad
- tranquilizar
- vela
English:
alarm
- anxiety
- care
- concern
- genuine
- nagging
- preoccupation
- worry
- anxious
- anxiously
- concerned
- do
- drinking
- sick
- troubled
- world
- worried
* * *preocupación nfconcern, worry;mi mayor preocupación es no perder el empleo my main concern is not to lose my job;su preocupación por el dinero ha llegado a alturas absurdas his preoccupation with money has reached absurd heights;para él no existen las preocupaciones he doesn't have a care in the world* * *f worry, concern* * ** * *preocupación n worry [pl. worries] -
86 reemplazar
v.to replace (gen) & (computing).El robot reemplazó a Ricardo The robot replaced Richard.María reemplazó a Lisa en vacaciones Mary stood in for Lisa during vacation.* * *1 to replace* * *verb* * *VT1) [+ modelo, pieza] to replacetenemos que encontrar la forma de reemplazar este sistema — we have to find a way of replacing this system
reemplazar a algo/algn — to replace sth/sb
este motor reemplazará a los actuales de 11 litros — this engine will replace current 11 litre engines
reemplazar algo con o por algo — to replace sth with sth
van a reemplazar los discos duros por tarjetas de memoria RAM — hard disks will be replaced by RAM memory boards
2) [+ persona]a) (=ocupar el lugar de) [gen] to replace; [brevemente] to stand in fordurante la baja por maternidad mi ayudante me reemplazará — my assistant will take my place o will replace me while I am on maternity leave
tras el descanso, Pérez reemplazó a Carlos — Pérez came on for Carlos after half-time, Carlos was substituted by Pérez after half-time
b) (=poner en lugar de) to replaceel entrenador no pretende reemplazar a ningún jugador — the coach does not intend to replace any player
reemplazar a algn con o por algn — to replace sb with sb
los reemplazarán por obreros extranjeros — they are going to be replaced by foreign workers, they will replace them with foreign workers
* * *verbo transitivo1) < persona> ( durante período limitado) to substitute for, stand in for; ( durante más tiempo) to replacereemplazar a alguien POR or CON alguien — to replace somebody with o by somebody
2) <aparato/pieza> to replacereemplazar algo POR or CON algo — to replace something with something
* * *= replace, supersede [supercede, -USA], furnish + substitute for, elbow out.Ex. The computer cannot replace the intellectual work of selecting and providing relationships between terms.Ex. Many libraries are reluctant to reclassify stock and many libraries leave stock classified according to earlier editions long after the earlier edition has been superseded.Ex. Of course books cannot furnish a substitute for practice, but they can prepare the mind for a more rapid assimilation of experience.Ex. The desire for a different today has elbowed out concern with a better tomorrow.----* reemplazar a = stand in for, deputise for.* reemplazar a Alguien = fill (in) + Posesivo + shoes.* * *verbo transitivo1) < persona> ( durante período limitado) to substitute for, stand in for; ( durante más tiempo) to replacereemplazar a alguien POR or CON alguien — to replace somebody with o by somebody
2) <aparato/pieza> to replacereemplazar algo POR or CON algo — to replace something with something
* * *= replace, supersede [supercede, -USA], furnish + substitute for, elbow out.Ex: The computer cannot replace the intellectual work of selecting and providing relationships between terms.
Ex: Many libraries are reluctant to reclassify stock and many libraries leave stock classified according to earlier editions long after the earlier edition has been superseded.Ex: Of course books cannot furnish a substitute for practice, but they can prepare the mind for a more rapid assimilation of experience.Ex: The desire for a different today has elbowed out concern with a better tomorrow.* reemplazar a = stand in for, deputise for.* reemplazar a Alguien = fill (in) + Posesivo + shoes.* * *reemplazar [A4 ]vtA ‹persona› (durante un período limitado) to substitute for, stand in for; (durante más tiempo) to replacenadie lo podrá reemplazar no-one will be able to take his place o to replace himestá reemplazando al director en la reunión he is standing in for o deputizing for the director at the meetingreemplazar a algn POR or CON algn to replace sb WITH o BY sbdespidieron a Mera y lo reemplazaron por or con Alonso they dismissed Mera and replaced him with Alonso o put Alonso in his placeB ‹aparato/pieza› to replacereemplazaron el diodo defectuoso they replaced the faulty diodelos ordenadores han reemplazado a las máquinas de escribir word processors have taken over from o replaced o taken the place of typewritersel TC 1100 reemplazará al actual TC 500 the TC 1100 will supersede o replace the TC 500nada puede reemplazar a la seda natural there is no substitute for real silkla miel puede reemplazar al azúcar honey can be used instead of o as a substitute for sugarreemplazar algo POR or CON algo to replace sth WITH sthreemplazaron el tubo por or con uno de plástico the tube was replaced with o by a plastic one, they replaced the tube with a plastic one* * *
reemplazar ( conjugate reemplazar) verbo transitivo ‹ persona› ( durante período limitado) to substitute for, stand in for;
( durante más tiempo) to replace;
‹aparato/pieza› to replace;
reemplazar algo/a algn POR or CON algo/algn to replace sth/sb with o by sth/sb
reemplazar verbo transitivo
1 to replace: reemplazaremos la pieza vieja por esta otra, we'll replace the old part with this other one
2 (por tiempo limitado) to substitute for
' reemplazar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
suplir
- cambiar
- reponer
English:
replace
- search
- displace
- substitute
- supersede
- supplant
* * *reemplazar, remplazar vt1. [persona] to replace;Pérez reemplaza a Ramírez al frente del Ministerio de Defensa Pérez is replacing Ramírez as Minister of Defence;será difícil de reemplazar she will be difficult to replace2. [pieza] to replace;el correo electrónico ha reemplazado al tradicional e-mail has replaced o superseded conventional mail* * *reemplazar a alguien con alguien replace s.o. with s.o.* * *reemplazar {21} vt: to replace, to substitute* * *reemplazar vb to replace -
87 sustitución
f.substitution, exchange, replacement, change.* * *1 substitution, replacement* * *noun f.substitution, replacement* * *SF substitution ( por for)replacement ( por by)* * *a) ( permanente) replacementsustitución DE algo/alguien POR algo/alguien — replacement of something/somebody by something/somebody
b) ( transitoria) substitutionsustitución DE algo/alguien POR algo/alguien: la sustitución de Merino por Juárez — the substitution of Juárez for Merino
* * *= displacement, replacement, substitution.Ex. It is still the same inexorably literal logic which must ultimately glance into the chaos, and small differences create infinite displacements between records.Ex. The only modification made was the replacement of the light-weight belt or roller on the machine wire with the dandy roll, first used in 1825.Ex. This substitution takes place only in the online public access catalog.----* coste de sustitución = opportunity cost.* en sustitución de = in place of.* gastos en sustitución de material = replacement costs.* hacer sustituciones = do + locum jobs.* * *a) ( permanente) replacementsustitución DE algo/alguien POR algo/alguien — replacement of something/somebody by something/somebody
b) ( transitoria) substitutionsustitución DE algo/alguien POR algo/alguien: la sustitución de Merino por Juárez — the substitution of Juárez for Merino
* * *= displacement, replacement, substitution.Ex: It is still the same inexorably literal logic which must ultimately glance into the chaos, and small differences create infinite displacements between records.
Ex: The only modification made was the replacement of the light-weight belt or roller on the machine wire with the dandy roll, first used in 1825.Ex: This substitution takes place only in the online public access catalog.* coste de sustitución = opportunity cost.* en sustitución de = in place of.* gastos en sustitución de material = replacement costs.* hacer sustituciones = do + locum jobs.* * *1 (permanente) replacementla sustitución del director financiero the replacement of the financial directorfue nombrado en sustitución de Mariano Tamayo he was appointed to replace Mariano Tamayo o as a replacement for Mariano Tamayosustitución DE algo/algn POR algo/algn replacement OF sth/sb BY sth/sbla sustitución del sistema regional por uno centralizado the replacement of the regional system by a centralized one, the substitution of a centralized system for the regional one2 (transitoria) substitutionla sustitución de su estrella the substitution of their star playerle hice la sustitución porque estaba enfermo I stood in for him because he was illsustitución DE algo/algn POR algo/algn:la sustitución de Merino por Juárez the substitution of Juárez for Merino* * *
sustitución sustantivo femenino
sustitución sustantivo femenino replacement
(temporal) substitution
' sustitución' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hacer
- por
- suplencia
English:
do
- replacement
- substitution
* * *sustitución, substitución nf1. [cambio] replacement;[de jugador] substitution;trabajar haciendo sustituciones to temp [for sb ill or on leave];aprobaron la sustitución del sistema informático por uno más moderno they approved the replacement of the computer system by a more up-to-date one;la sustitución del presidente por alguien sin experiencia fue un error replacing the president with a person who had no experience was a mistake;entró al terreno de juego en sustitución del defensa francés he went onto the field as a replacement for the French defender2. Der subrogation* * *f DEP substitution* * ** * *1. (permanente) replacementhan nombrado a Rajoy en sustitución de Aguirre Rajoy has been appointed as a replacement for Aguirre2. (transitoria) substitution -
88 dirigido
adj.guided.past part.past participle of spanish verb: dirigir.* * *ADJ [misil] guided* * *= guided, facilitated.Ex. Our need is not for guided and controlled instruction, that is to say, for indoctrination.Ex. The author reports on the key findings from a series of facilitated meetings held to gather information from those working in and with libraries of all types in Illinois.----* actividad dirigida a recabar fondos = fundraiser [fund-raiser].* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.* bibliotecario encargado de los servicios dirigidos a la comunidad = community services librarian.* bien dirigido = well-regulated.* dirigido a la comunidad = community-based.* dirigido a la gente = people-oriented, people-centred, people-centric, people-driven.* dirigido a las personas = people-centred, people-oriented.* dirigido al consumidor = consumer-oriented.* dirigido al proveedor = supplier-oriented.* dirigido al público = public-oriented.* dirigido al pueblo = people-driven.* dirigido al usuario = user-orientated, client-directed, user-oriented, user-driven.* dirigido a obtener resultados = results-oriented.* dirigido a un sector de la población específico = sector-orientated.* dirigido hacia los demás = other-oriented.* dirigido hacia uno mismo = self-oriented.* dirigido por uno mismo = self-directed.* grupo de usuarios al que va dirigido = target user group.* ir dirigido a = be geared to, aim at.* público al que va dirigido = intended audience, subject audience, target audience, targeted audience.* que van dirigidos hacia el exterior = outbound.* * *= guided, facilitated.Ex: Our need is not for guided and controlled instruction, that is to say, for indoctrination.
Ex: The author reports on the key findings from a series of facilitated meetings held to gather information from those working in and with libraries of all types in Illinois.* actividad dirigida a recabar fondos = fundraiser [fund-raiser].* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.* bibliotecario encargado de los servicios dirigidos a la comunidad = community services librarian.* bien dirigido = well-regulated.* dirigido a la comunidad = community-based.* dirigido a la gente = people-oriented, people-centred, people-centric, people-driven.* dirigido a las personas = people-centred, people-oriented.* dirigido al consumidor = consumer-oriented.* dirigido al proveedor = supplier-oriented.* dirigido al público = public-oriented.* dirigido al pueblo = people-driven.* dirigido al usuario = user-orientated, client-directed, user-oriented, user-driven.* dirigido a obtener resultados = results-oriented.* dirigido a un sector de la población específico = sector-orientated.* dirigido hacia los demás = other-oriented.* dirigido hacia uno mismo = self-oriented.* dirigido por uno mismo = self-directed.* grupo de usuarios al que va dirigido = target user group.* ir dirigido a = be geared to, aim at.* público al que va dirigido = intended audience, subject audience, target audience, targeted audience.* que van dirigidos hacia el exterior = outbound.* * *dirigido, -a adj2.[colegio, cárcel, periódico] run by; [película] directed by; [orquesta] conducted bydirigido por [empresa] managed by; -
89 uno1 (1)
= one (1).Ex. Legal advice centres are usually run and staffed part-time by groups of solicitors working to a rota system and open one or two evenings a week.----* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.* enemigo público número uno = public enemy number one.* en uno o dos segundos = in an instant or two.* número uno = number one.* que sólo se hace una vez = once-off.* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.* todo en uno = all in one.* una cuarta parte = one-quarter (1/4), one in four.* una cuarta parte (1/4) = one fourth (1/4).* una cuarta parte de = a fourth of.* una décima parte = one tenth [one-tenth], one in ten.* una imagen vale más que mil palabras = a picture is worth more than ten thousand words.* una imagen vale mil palabras = every picture tells a story.* una manzana podrida echar a perder el resto de la cesta = one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel.* un año antes de = a year ahead of.* un año antes de lo previsto = a year ahead of schedule.* una octava parte = one in eight.* una pieza más en el engranaje = a cog in the wheel, a cog in the machine.* una pieza más en la organización = a cog in the wheel, a cog in the machine.* una quinta parte = one-fifth [one fifth], one in five.* una quinta parte de = a fifth of.* una tajada = a slice of the cake.* una tercera parte = one third (1/3), one in three.* una vez = once, one time.* una vez al año = annually, once a year.* una vez a la semana = once a week.* una vez al mes = once a month.* una vez cada dos semanas = once a fortnight.* una vez en la vida = once in a lifetime.* una vez en + Posesivo + vida = once in + Posesivo + lifetime.* una vez más = again, yet again.* una vez que = when.* una y otra vez = over and over, repeatedly, repetitively, time after time, time and time again, again and again, time and again, over and over again.* un cuarto (1/4) = one fourth (1/4).* uno a cero = one down.* uno a uno = in turn, one at a time, one by one, on a one-to-one basis, one for one.* un octavo = one in eight.* uno de cada cinco = one in five.* uno de cada cuatro = one in four.* uno de cada diez = one in ten.* uno de cada ocho = one in eight.* uno de cada tres = one in three.* uno de los dos investigadores principales = co-principal investigator.* uno de los padres = parent.* uno de más = one too many.* uno de sobra = one too many.* uno de tantos en la organización = a cog in the wheel.* uno entre mil = one of a thousand.* uno más de tantos en la organización = a cog in the machine.* uno por uno = in turn, one by one.* uno tras otro = in turn, one after the other, sequentially, one after another.* un quinto (1/5) = one-fifth [one fifth].* un tercio = one in three.* un tercio (1/3) = one third (1/3), a third (1/3). -
90 reconocido
adj.well-known, avowed, acknowledged, recognised.past part.past participle of spanish verb: reconocer.* * *1→ link=reconocer reconocer► adjetivo1 (agradecido) grateful* * *ADJ1) [jefe] recognized, accepted2) frm (=agradecido)estar o quedar reconocido — to be grateful
* * *- da adjetivo (frml) indebted (frml), obliged (frml)le estoy or quedo muy reconocido — I am very much obliged to you
* * *= established, professed, accredited.Ex. These are trends designed to to break down boundaries of exclusivity erected by established professions to exploit their monopolistic advantages.Ex. A close knowledge of the institution is also needed to distinguish between professed objectives, the official and manifest ones which appear in organizational preambles, and the practiced ones which are often latent in the operating program.Ex. Please remember that only accredited representatives of voting members of IFLA are entitled to vote at IFLA Council meetings.----* bien reconocido = well-recognised [well-recognized].* de reconocido prestigio = of good standing, highly acclaimed.* institución reconocida = accredit school.* muy reconocido = highly regarded, highly esteemed, highly reputed.* no reconocido = unacknowledged, unrecognised [unrecognized, -USA].* reconocido internacionalmente = internationally-hailed, internationally acclaimed, internationally-recognised.* reconocido por los estatutos = statutory.* reconocido por todos = widely recognised.* reconocido por Uno mismo = self-confessed, self-professed.* ser poco reconocido = be thankless.* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.* * *- da adjetivo (frml) indebted (frml), obliged (frml)le estoy or quedo muy reconocido — I am very much obliged to you
* * *= established, professed, accredited.Ex: These are trends designed to to break down boundaries of exclusivity erected by established professions to exploit their monopolistic advantages.
Ex: A close knowledge of the institution is also needed to distinguish between professed objectives, the official and manifest ones which appear in organizational preambles, and the practiced ones which are often latent in the operating program.Ex: Please remember that only accredited representatives of voting members of IFLA are entitled to vote at IFLA Council meetings.* bien reconocido = well-recognised [well-recognized].* de reconocido prestigio = of good standing, highly acclaimed.* institución reconocida = accredit school.* muy reconocido = highly regarded, highly esteemed, highly reputed.* no reconocido = unacknowledged, unrecognised [unrecognized, -USA].* reconocido internacionalmente = internationally-hailed, internationally acclaimed, internationally-recognised.* reconocido por los estatutos = statutory.* reconocido por todos = widely recognised.* reconocido por Uno mismo = self-confessed, self-professed.* ser poco reconocido = be thankless.* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.* * *reconocido -dale estoy or quedo muy reconocido I am deeply indebted to you, I am very much obliged to you* * *reconocido, -a adj1. [admitido] recognized, acknowledged;un empresario de reconocida trayectoria a businessman with a proven track record2. [agradecido] grateful;le estamos muy reconocidos por su ayuda we're very grateful to him for his help* * *adj grateful, obliged;te quedo muy reconocido por … fml I am very grateful to you for…* * *reconocido, -da adj1) : recognized, accepted2) : grateful -
91 buscado
adj.sought-after, wanted, sought.past part.past participle of spanish verb: buscar.* * *= desired.Ex. Arguably, before one tries to understand what current action would be optimal, one should decide on the desired eventual outcome.----* buscado por materia = subject-traced.* buscado por uno mismo = self-sought.* término buscado = sought term.* término no buscado = unsought term.* título buscado por el usuario = sought title.* * *= desired.Ex: Arguably, before one tries to understand what current action would be optimal, one should decide on the desired eventual outcome.
* buscado por materia = subject-traced.* buscado por uno mismo = self-sought.* término buscado = sought term.* término no buscado = unsought term.* título buscado por el usuario = sought title. -
92 definir
v.1 to define.Ricardo definió las políticas ayer Richard defined the policies yesterday.2 to describe.3 to circumscribe, to delimit.La cerca define mi territorio The fence circumscribes my territory.4 to explain.El sabio definió los conceptos The sage explained the concepts.* * *1 to define1 to be defined2 (explicarse) to make oneself clear, define one's position* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [+ concepto, palabra] to define2) (=calificar) to describe3) (=aclarar) [+ actitud, posición] to define; [+ contorno, silueta] to define, make sharp4) (=establecer) [+ poder, jurisdicción] to define, establishesta ley define las competencias de cada administración — this law defines o establishes the powers of each authority
5) (Inform) to define2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <palabra/concepto> to defineb) <postura/actitud> to definec) <contorno/línea> to define, make... sharp2.definirse v pronaún no se ha definido con respecto a este problema — he has yet to define his position on this issue
el pueblo se definió por la alternativa pacífica — the people came out in favor of a peaceful solution
* * *= define, delineate, state, structure, construe, scope.Ex. AACR2 defines authorship in terms of the intellectual responsibility for a work.Ex. PRECIS relies upon citation order (sometimes with the support of prepositions) to record syntactical relationships, and to delineate two similar subjects.Ex. Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.Ex. The large cataloguing record data bases are structured according to a format known as the MARC format.Ex. This is not to be construed as a suggestion that the library should attempt to set itself up as pedagogue to the nation.Ex. Information policy is highly complex and that it presents considerable difficulties in terms of scoping meaningful studies.----* definir de un modo predeterminado e inamobible = hard code [hardcode].* definir de un modo predeterminado e inamovible = hardwire [hard wire].* definir por uno mismo = self-define.* definir relaciones = structure + relationships.* definir una función = formulate + role.* definir una misión = formulate + mission.* definir un problema = delineate + problem.* fácil de definir = easy-to-define.* no definirse = sit on + the fence.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <palabra/concepto> to defineb) <postura/actitud> to definec) <contorno/línea> to define, make... sharp2.definirse v pronaún no se ha definido con respecto a este problema — he has yet to define his position on this issue
el pueblo se definió por la alternativa pacífica — the people came out in favor of a peaceful solution
* * *= define, delineate, state, structure, construe, scope.Ex: AACR2 defines authorship in terms of the intellectual responsibility for a work.
Ex: PRECIS relies upon citation order (sometimes with the support of prepositions) to record syntactical relationships, and to delineate two similar subjects.Ex: Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.Ex: The large cataloguing record data bases are structured according to a format known as the MARC format.Ex: This is not to be construed as a suggestion that the library should attempt to set itself up as pedagogue to the nation.Ex: Information policy is highly complex and that it presents considerable difficulties in terms of scoping meaningful studies.* definir de un modo predeterminado e inamobible = hard code [hardcode].* definir de un modo predeterminado e inamovible = hardwire [hard wire].* definir por uno mismo = self-define.* definir relaciones = structure + relationships.* definir una función = formulate + role.* definir una misión = formulate + mission.* definir un problema = delineate + problem.* fácil de definir = easy-to-define.* no definirse = sit on + the fence.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* * *definir [I1 ]vt1 ‹palabra/concepto› to define2 ‹postura/actitud› to define3 ‹contorno/línea› to define, make … sharpaún no se ha definido con respecto a este problema he has yet to define his position o to say where he stands on this issuetenemos que definirnos por una u otra opción we have to come down in favor of o choose one or other of the optionsel pueblo se definió por la alternativa pacífica the people came out o decided in favor of a peaceful solution* * *
definir ( conjugate definir) verbo transitivo
to define
definir verbo transitivo to define
' definir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
concretar
- de
English:
define
- item
- thing
- delineate
- determine
- pin
* * *♦ vt1. [explicar, precisar] to define;debes definir tu postura you must define your position, you must say where you stand2. [describir] to describe;la generosidad define su carácter generosity typifies his character;se define a sí mismo como de derechas he describes himself as right-wing* * *v/t define* * *definir vt1) : to define2) : to determine* * *definir vb to define -
93 definido
adj.defined, clear-cut, distinct, bounded.past part.past participle of spanish verb: definir.* * *1→ link=definir definir► adjetivo1 defined, definite* * *(f. - definida)adj.* * *ADJ1) [línea] clearly defined; [preferencia] definite, clearbien definido — well defined, clearly defined
definido por el usuario — (Inform) user-defined
2) [carácter] tough, manly3) (Ling) definite* * *- da adjetivo <carácter/ideas> clearly-defined, well-defined; < opinión> clearly-defined* * *= definite, sharp [sharper -comp., sharpest -sup.], stated, bounded, defined.Ex. I don't see that we are going to stand a chance unless there is something very definite coming out of this conference and similar conferences where these ideas are advanced.Ex. 'I'll give it more thought,' she said with a sharp frown, resuming her former posture.Ex. Throughout, the code is based upon clearly stated principles.Ex. This problem arises in real time multimedia applications, which often requires a guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay to ensure that the quality of service is met = Este problema surge en las aplicaciones multimedia en tiempo real, que a menudo necesitan un ancho de banda garantizado y un retraso limitado para asegurar la calidad del servicio.Ex. The Pearson correlation coefficient has been calculated to find out the correlation and to test the null hypothesis that there is no correlation among publishing in journals, citing from journals and use of journals by a defined set of researchers.----* bien definido = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, articulated, clear-cut.* claramente definido = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clear-cut.* definido con precisión = closely defined.* definido por el usuario = user-defined.* definido por uno mismo = self-defined.* definido recientemente = newly defined [newly-defined].* poco definido = bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* recién definido = newly defined [newly-defined].* * *- da adjetivo <carácter/ideas> clearly-defined, well-defined; < opinión> clearly-defined* * *= definite, sharp [sharper -comp., sharpest -sup.], stated, bounded, defined.Ex: I don't see that we are going to stand a chance unless there is something very definite coming out of this conference and similar conferences where these ideas are advanced.
Ex: 'I'll give it more thought,' she said with a sharp frown, resuming her former posture.Ex: Throughout, the code is based upon clearly stated principles.Ex: This problem arises in real time multimedia applications, which often requires a guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay to ensure that the quality of service is met = Este problema surge en las aplicaciones multimedia en tiempo real, que a menudo necesitan un ancho de banda garantizado y un retraso limitado para asegurar la calidad del servicio.Ex: The Pearson correlation coefficient has been calculated to find out the correlation and to test the null hypothesis that there is no correlation among publishing in journals, citing from journals and use of journals by a defined set of researchers.* bien definido = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, articulated, clear-cut.* claramente definido = well-defined, clearly defined, clearly-drawn, clear-cut.* definido con precisión = closely defined.* definido por el usuario = user-defined.* definido por uno mismo = self-defined.* definido recientemente = newly defined [newly-defined].* poco definido = bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.].* recién definido = newly defined [newly-defined].* * *definido -da‹carácter/ideas› clearly-defined, well-definedno tiene una opinión definida al respecto he doesn't have a very clearly-defined o a definite opinion about itlíneas muy definidas sharp linesuna cara de rasgos muy definidos a face with very well-defined o very strong features* * *
Del verbo definir: ( conjugate definir)
definido es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
definido
definir
definido◊ -da adjetivo
clearly-defined
definir ( conjugate definir) verbo transitivo
to define
definido,-a adjetivo
1 (proyecto, idea, imagen) clear
(referido a las siluetas) sharp
2 Ling definite
definir verbo transitivo to define
' definido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
definida
- nítida
- nítido
- otra
- otro
- a
English:
concrete
- grey area
- tentative
- undefined
- clean
- clear-cut
- definite
- distinct
- indistinct
- sharp
* * *definido, -a adj1. [límite, idea] (clearly) defined2. [trazo, línea] sharp, well-defined* * *adj GRAM definite* * *definido, -da adj: definite, well-defined -
94 cuestionario
m.questionnaire.* * *1 questionnaire* * *noun m.2) quiz* * *SM [de sondeo] questionnaire; (Escol, Univ) question paper* * ** * *= questionnaire, questionnaire survey, survey questionnaire, survey.Ex. Postal questionnaires are notoriously lacking in precision and open to interpretation which cannot be checked.Ex. This article describes results of a questionnaire survey to gauge users' reactions and to examine the suitability of continuing the system on a permanent basis.Ex. The survey questionnaires and methodology were pilot-tested late in 81.Ex. Indicative abstracts abound in phrases such as 'is discussed' or 'has been surveyed', but do not record the outcome of the discussion or survey.----* confeccionar un cuestionario = develop + questionnaire.* cuestionario final = exit survey.* cuestionario por correo = postal questionnaire.* cuestionario rellenado por uno mismo = self-administered questionnaire.* distribuir un cuestionario = circulate + questionnaire.* estudio basado en un cuestionario = questionnaire survey.* pasar un cuestionario = administer + questionnaire, carry out + questionnaire.* rellenar un cuestionario = fill out + questionnaire, fill in + questionnaire, complete + questionnaire.* * ** * *= questionnaire, questionnaire survey, survey questionnaire, survey.Ex: Postal questionnaires are notoriously lacking in precision and open to interpretation which cannot be checked.
Ex: This article describes results of a questionnaire survey to gauge users' reactions and to examine the suitability of continuing the system on a permanent basis.Ex: The survey questionnaires and methodology were pilot-tested late in 81.Ex: Indicative abstracts abound in phrases such as 'is discussed' or 'has been surveyed', but do not record the outcome of the discussion or survey.* confeccionar un cuestionario = develop + questionnaire.* cuestionario final = exit survey.* cuestionario por correo = postal questionnaire.* cuestionario rellenado por uno mismo = self-administered questionnaire.* distribuir un cuestionario = circulate + questionnaire.* estudio basado en un cuestionario = questionnaire survey.* pasar un cuestionario = administer + questionnaire, carry out + questionnaire.* rellenar un cuestionario = fill out + questionnaire, fill in + questionnaire, complete + questionnaire.* * *1 (encuesta) questionnaire2 ( Educ) question paper, questions (pl)* * *
cuestionario sustantivo masculino ( encuesta) questionnaire;
(Educ) question paper, questions (pl)
cuestionario sustantivo masculino questionnaire
' cuestionario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
completar
- entregar
English:
questionnaire
* * *cuestionario nmquestionnaire* * *m questionnaire* * *cuestionario nm1) : questionnaire2) : quiz* * *cuestionario n questionnaire -
95 proporción
f.1 proportion, rate, ratio.2 proportion, extent, degree.* * *1 proportion\en proporciones iguales in equal proportions* * *noun f.1) proportion2) ratio•* * *SF1) [gen] proportion; (Mat) ratio; (=relación) relationship; (=razón, porcentaje) rateuna máquina de proporciones gigantescas — a machine of huge size o proportions
se desconocen las proporciones del desastre — the size o extent o scope of the disaster is unknown
de proporciones — LAm (=enorme) huge, vast
3) (=oportunidad) chance, opportunity, right moment* * *1) ( relación) proportionguardar/no guardar proporción con algo — to be in/out of proportion to something
2) proporciones femenino plural ( dimensiones) proportions (pl)un incendio de grandes proporciones — a huge o massive fire
* * *= multiplication ratio, percentage, proportion, ratio, share, split.Ex. Would you have some ideas as to what the multiplication ratio of bibliographic records affected by those transactions was against the authority file?.Ex. But those institutions, and I am referring particularly to public libraries, serve a very large percentage of the nation's library users.Ex. Perfect recall can only be achieved by a drop in the proportion of relevant documents considered.Ex. The microfiche is a common form for catalogues and indexes, usually 208 or 270 frames per fiche, in a piece of film and with a reduction ratio of 42 or 48:1.Ex. The clicker paid each man according to what he had set, keeping for himself a share equal to that of the most productive hand.Ex. For instance, a public library service might be said to have a 40:60 split in the provision of information and/or cultural materials, while an industrial library will be wholly information-based.----* alcanzar proporciones alarmantes = reach + alarming proportions.* alcanzar proporciones catastróficas = reach + catastrophic proportions.* alcanzar proporciones de crisis = grow to + crisis proportions.* alcanzar proporciones desmesuradas = reach + epic proportions.* alcanzar proporciones épicas = reach + epic proportions.* alcanzar proporciones exageradas = reach + epic proportions.* crisis de enormes proporciones = situation of crisis proportions.* de proporciones catastróficas = of catastrophic proportions.* de proporciones históricas = larger-than-life.* en proporción a = proportionate to, in proportion to.* la proporción mayor de = the lion's share of.* proporciones astronómicas = astronomical proportions.* proporción hombres-mujeres = sex ratio.* sentido de la proporción = sense of proportion.* una gran proporción de = a large proportion of.* * *1) ( relación) proportionguardar/no guardar proporción con algo — to be in/out of proportion to something
2) proporciones femenino plural ( dimensiones) proportions (pl)un incendio de grandes proporciones — a huge o massive fire
* * *= multiplication ratio, percentage, proportion, ratio, share, split.Ex: Would you have some ideas as to what the multiplication ratio of bibliographic records affected by those transactions was against the authority file?.
Ex: But those institutions, and I am referring particularly to public libraries, serve a very large percentage of the nation's library users.Ex: Perfect recall can only be achieved by a drop in the proportion of relevant documents considered.Ex: The microfiche is a common form for catalogues and indexes, usually 208 or 270 frames per fiche, in a piece of film and with a reduction ratio of 42 or 48:1.Ex: The clicker paid each man according to what he had set, keeping for himself a share equal to that of the most productive hand.Ex: For instance, a public library service might be said to have a 40:60 split in the provision of information and/or cultural materials, while an industrial library will be wholly information-based.* alcanzar proporciones alarmantes = reach + alarming proportions.* alcanzar proporciones catastróficas = reach + catastrophic proportions.* alcanzar proporciones de crisis = grow to + crisis proportions.* alcanzar proporciones desmesuradas = reach + epic proportions.* alcanzar proporciones épicas = reach + epic proportions.* alcanzar proporciones exageradas = reach + epic proportions.* crisis de enormes proporciones = situation of crisis proportions.* de proporciones catastróficas = of catastrophic proportions.* de proporciones históricas = larger-than-life.* en proporción a = proportionate to, in proportion to.* la proporción mayor de = the lion's share of.* proporciones astronómicas = astronomical proportions.* proporción hombres-mujeres = sex ratio.* sentido de la proporción = sense of proportion.* una gran proporción de = a large proportion of.* * *A (relación) proportionla cabeza no guarda proporción con el resto del cuerpo the head is out of proportion to the rest of the bodyla proporción es de tres vasos de agua por uno de limón the proportion is three glasses of water to one of lemon juicelos sueldos no suben en proporción a la inflación salaries are not keeping up with o keeping pace with inflation, salaries are not rising at the same rate as inflationse fijará en proporción a los ingresos it will be set in proportion to incomese agrega leche y harina en proporciones iguales add milk and flour in equal proportionsCompuestos:arithmetic proportion o ratiogeometric proportion o ratioel edificio es de grandes proporciones it is a large building, the building is of large proportionsel horno es de unas proporciones gigantescas the furnace is huge o immense o massive o of massive proportionsun incendio de grandes proporciones a huge o massive fire* * *
proporción sustantivo femenino
1 ( relación) proportion;
2
proporción sustantivo femenino
1 (relación) proportion: su precio no guarda proporción con su calidad, the price is out of proportion to its quality
la proporción de nacimientos y muertes, the proportion of births to deaths 2 proporciones, (tamaño) size sing: un desastre de grandes proporciones, a huge disaster
3 Mat ratio
' proporción' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
índice
- tasa
- a
- en
- medida
- por
English:
proportion
- proportionate
- ratio
- inverse
- odds
* * *proporción nf1. [relación] proportion;en proporción a in proportion to;guardar proporción (con) to be in proportion (to);los dos edificios no guardan proporción entre sí the two buildings are out of proportion2. Mat proportionproporción aritmética arithmetic proportion;proporción geométrica geometric proportion3.[importancia] extent, scale;proporciones [tamaño] size;un incendio de grandes proporciones a major fire;el escándalo alcanzó proporciones mayúsculas the scandal reached huge proportions;un desastre de proporciones gigantescas a massive disaster* * *f proportion;en proporción a in proportion to* * *proporción nf, pl - ciones1) : proportion2) : ratio (in mathematics)3) proporciones nfpl: proportions, sizede grandes proporciones: very large* * *proporción n proportion¿qué proporciones tiene la nevera? how big is the fridge? -
96 medir
v.1 to measure (hacer mediciones).Elsa midió la harina Elsa measured the flour.Ricardo mide las consecuencias Richard measures=weighs the consequences.2 to weigh up.3 to weigh carefully (palabras).4 to evaluate.María midió los resultados Mary evaluated the results.5 to take measurements.* * *1 (dimensiones) to measure2 (riesgos) to gauge, weigh up3 (palabras) to weigh, choose carefully4 (versos) to scan1 (tener una dimensión) to measure, be■ ¿cuánto mides? how tall are you?1 to measure oneself\medirse con alguien to measure oneself against somebody* * *verb1) to measure2) gauge3) weigh* * *1. VT1) (=tomar la medida de) [+ habitación, ángulo] to measure; [+ distancia, temperatura] to measure, gauge, gage (EEUU); [+ tierra] to survey, plot- medir a algn con la vista2) (=calcular) to weigh updeberías medir las consecuencias de lo que dices — you should consider o weigh up the consequences of what you say
deberíamos medir los pros y los contras de esta decisión — we should weigh up the pros and cons of this decision
3) (=enfrentar)raserolos dos púgiles medirán sus fuerzas — the two boxers will be pitted against each other o will take each other on
4) (=moderar) [+ comentarios] to choose carefullymide tus palabras — [aconsejando] choose your words carefully; [regañando] mind your language
5) (Literat) to scan¿cómo se mide este verso? — how does this line scan?
2.VI to measure, beel tablero mide 80 por 20 — the board measures o is 80 by 20
¿cuánto mides? — how tall are you?
mido 1,80m — I am 1.80m
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) to measure¿me mide tres metros de esta tela? — can you measure me off three meters of this material?
2) ( tener ciertas dimensiones) to be, measuremido 60 cm de cintura — I measure o I'm 60 cm round the waist
¿cuánto mide de alto/largo? — how tall/long is it?
mide casi 1,90 m — he's almost 1.90 m (tall)
3) (calcular, considerar) to consider, weigh up4) ( moderar)2.mide tus palabras — you'd better choose o weigh your words carefully
medirse v pron1) (refl) to measure oneself; <caderas/pecho> to measure2) (Col, Méx, Ven) ( probarse) to try on* * *= measure, quantify, gauge, meter, clock.Ex. Thus it is apparent that it is easier to measure precision that recall.Ex. The two measurements are quantified as the recall ratio and the precision ratio.Ex. The 2nd 'Think Tank' held in Dallas, June 89, focused on gauging what breakthrough issues are occurring in the field that directly concern libraries and merit consideration.Ex. The author concludes that a hybrid approach may be the ideal; involving an initial fee of one tenth the usual, single subscription price, and metering subsequent use.Ex. The cameras clock your speed and if you are going faster than you are supposed to, you can get a speed ticket in the post.----* cinta de medir = measuring tape.* fácil de medir = measurable.* imposible de medir = incommemsurable, incommensurate.* medir a dos raseros = double standard.* medir el impacto de Algo = gauge + the impact of.* medir la profundidad de Algo = plumb + the depths of.* medir las palabras = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say, weigh + Posesivo + words (carefully), choose + Posesivo + words (carefully), pick + Posesivo + words (carefully), measure + Posesivo + words (carefully).* medirse la fuerzas (con) = lock + horns (with).* medirse las fuerzas = pit against.* sin medir = unmeasured.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) to measure¿me mide tres metros de esta tela? — can you measure me off three meters of this material?
2) ( tener ciertas dimensiones) to be, measuremido 60 cm de cintura — I measure o I'm 60 cm round the waist
¿cuánto mide de alto/largo? — how tall/long is it?
mide casi 1,90 m — he's almost 1.90 m (tall)
3) (calcular, considerar) to consider, weigh up4) ( moderar)2.mide tus palabras — you'd better choose o weigh your words carefully
medirse v pron1) (refl) to measure oneself; <caderas/pecho> to measure2) (Col, Méx, Ven) ( probarse) to try on* * *= measure, quantify, gauge, meter, clock.Ex: Thus it is apparent that it is easier to measure precision that recall.
Ex: The two measurements are quantified as the recall ratio and the precision ratio.Ex: The 2nd 'Think Tank' held in Dallas, June 89, focused on gauging what breakthrough issues are occurring in the field that directly concern libraries and merit consideration.Ex: The author concludes that a hybrid approach may be the ideal; involving an initial fee of one tenth the usual, single subscription price, and metering subsequent use.Ex: The cameras clock your speed and if you are going faster than you are supposed to, you can get a speed ticket in the post.* cinta de medir = measuring tape.* fácil de medir = measurable.* imposible de medir = incommemsurable, incommensurate.* medir a dos raseros = double standard.* medir el impacto de Algo = gauge + the impact of.* medir la profundidad de Algo = plumb + the depths of.* medir las palabras = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say, weigh + Posesivo + words (carefully), choose + Posesivo + words (carefully), pick + Posesivo + words (carefully), measure + Posesivo + words (carefully).* medirse la fuerzas (con) = lock + horns (with).* medirse las fuerzas = pit against.* sin medir = unmeasured.* * *vtA ‹habitación/ángulo› to measure; ‹distancia/temperatura/velocidad› to measure, gauge¿me mide tres metros de esta tela? can you measure me off three meters of this material?B (tener ciertas dimensiones) to be, measuremido 60 cm de cintura I measure o I'm 60 cm round the waistla tela mide 90 cm de ancho the cloth is 90 cm widela mesa mide 50 por 40 the table is 50 by 40, the table measures 50 by 40¿cuánto mide de ancho/largo? how wide/long is it?mide casi 1,90 m he's almost 1.90 m (tall)medía 52 cm al nacer she measured o was 52 cm at birthC (calcular, considerar) to consider, weigh upeso te pasa por no medir las consecuencias de tus actos that is what happens (to you) when you don't consider the consequences of your actionsmidió cuidadosamente las ventajas y los inconvenientes de la oferta she carefully weighed up the pros and cons of the offerD(moderar): mediré mis palabras I'll choose my words carefully, I'll weigh my wordstuvo que medir lo que decía para no ofender a nadie he had to choose o measure his words carefully so as not to offend anyone, he had to be as restrained as possible in what he said so as not to offend anyone■ medirseA ( refl) to measure oneself; ‹caderas/pecho› to measureme medí sin zapatos I measured myself without shoes onmídete la cintura measure your waistmedírsele a algo/algn ( Col): me retó a cruzar el río a nado, pero no me le medí al asunto he dared me to swim across the river but I didn't take up the challengeera capaz de medírsele a cualquier tarea she was capable of taking on o tackling any taskB (Col, Méx) (probarse) ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on* * *
medir ( conjugate medir) verbo transitivo
1 ‹habitación/distancia/velocidad› to measure
2 ( tener ciertas dimensiones) to be, measure;◊ mido 60 cm de cintura I measure o I'm 60 cm round the waist;
¿cuánto mide de alto/largo? how tall/long is it?;
mide casi 1,90 m he's almost 1.90 m (tall)
3 (calcular, considerar) to consider, weigh up;◊ medir los pros y contras de algo to weigh up the pros and cons of sth.
medirse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) to measure oneself;
‹caderas/pecho› to measure
2 (Col, Méx, Ven) ( probarse) to try on
medir
I verbo transitivo
1 (dimensiones) to measure
2 (ponderar) to weigh up: deberías medir los riesgos, you should weigh up the risks
II verbo intransitivo to measure, be: mide dos metros de alto, he is two metres tall
mide cinco metros de ancho, it is five metres wide
' medir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
granel
- metro
- rasero
- regla
- tallar
- contorno
- huincha
- mida
- varilla
English:
double standards
- gauge
- measure
- measure out
- pace out
- precisely
- record
- stand
- survey
- measuring
- meter
- weigh
* * *♦ vt1. [hacer mediciones] to measure;medir por el mismo rasero to treat alike2. [verso] to scan3. [sopesar] to weigh up;tenemos que medir las ventajas y desventajas de este sistema we have to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of this system4. [palabras] to weigh carefully;mide bien tus palabras cuando hables con ellos be careful what you say when you talk to them5. [fuerzas]los dos equipos medirán sus fuerzas en la semifinal the two sides will do battle in the semifinal♦ vi[tener de medida]¿cuánto mides? how tall are you?;¿cuánto mide de largo? how long o what length is it?;mido 1,80 I'm 6 foot (tall);mide diez metros it's ten metres long;el cuadro mide 30 por 90 the picture measures o is 30 by 90;mide dos metros de ancho por cuatro de largo it's two metres wide by four metres long;mide 90-60-90 her vital statistics are 36-24-36;este armario mide demasiado this cupboard is too big* * *I v/t measure;medir sus palabras fig weigh one’s wordsII v/i:mide 2 metros de ancho/largo/alto it’s 2 meters wide/long/tall* * *medir {54} vt1) : to measure2) : to weigh, to considermedir los riesgos: to weigh the risksmedir vi: to measure* * *medir vb to measure -
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adj.1 alone, by himself, isolated, all by oneself.2 lonely, lonesome.3 single, by itself.4 very, merest, only.m.1 solo, solo interpretation, solo act.2 turbot, Psetta maxima.* * *► adjetivo1 (sin compañía) alone, on one's own, by oneself; (sin ayuda) (by) oneself, (for) oneself■ vive solo he lives alone, he lives by himself2 (solitario) lonely3 (único) only, sole, single4 (café) black; (bebida alcohólica) straight1 (naipes) solitaire3 MÚSICA solo► adverbio1→ link=sólo sólo\a solas alone, by oneselfcomo él solo / como ella sola familiar as only he can / as only she canquedarse solo,-a familiar to have no equal————————1 (naipes) solitaire3 MÚSICA solo► adverbio1→ link=sólo sólo* * *(f. - sola)adj.1) alone2) only, unique, sole, single* * *I1. ADJ1) (=sin compañía) alone, on one's ownpasa los días solo en su cuarto — he spends the days alone o on his own in his room
iré solo — I'll go alone o on my own
se quedó solo a los siete años — he was left an orphan o alone in the world at seven
2) (=solitario) lonely3) (=único)su sola preocupación es ganar dinero — his one o only concern is to make money
hay una sola dificultad — there is only o just one problem
4) (=sin acompañamiento) [café, té] black; [whisky, vodka, ron] straight, neat5) (Mús) solo2. SM1) (Mús) solo2) (=café) black coffee3) (Naipes) solitaire, patience4) Cono Sur (=lata) tedious conversationIIADV=sólo ADV (=únicamente) only; (=exclusivamente) solely, merely, justsolo quiero verlo — I only o just want to see it
es solo un teniente — he's only a lieutenant, he's a mere lieutenant
me parece bien solo que no tengo tiempo — that's fine, only o but I don't have the time
tan solo — only, just
In the past the standard spelling for this adverb was with an accent ( sólo). Nowadays the Real Academia Española advises that the accented form is only required where there might otherwise be confusion with the adjective solo.solo que... — except that...
* * *I- la adjetivoa) ( sin compañía)estar/sentirse solo — to be/feel lonely
no tiene amigos allí, está muy solo — he doesn't have any friends out there, he's all alone
lo dejaron solo — ( sin compañía) they left him on his own o by himself; ( para no molestar) they left him alone
qué bonito! ¿lo hiciste tú solito? — isn't that lovely! did you do it all by yourself?
quedarse más solo que la una — (fam & hum) to be left all by oneself
más vale (estar) solo que mal acompañado — it's better to be on your own than with people you don't like
c) (delante del n) ( único)no puso ni una sola objeción — she didn't raise one o a single objection
IIsu sola presencia me molestaba — her very o mere presence upset me
1) (Mús) solo2) (Esp) ( café) black coffee* * *I- la adjetivoa) ( sin compañía)estar/sentirse solo — to be/feel lonely
no tiene amigos allí, está muy solo — he doesn't have any friends out there, he's all alone
lo dejaron solo — ( sin compañía) they left him on his own o by himself; ( para no molestar) they left him alone
qué bonito! ¿lo hiciste tú solito? — isn't that lovely! did you do it all by yourself?
quedarse más solo que la una — (fam & hum) to be left all by oneself
más vale (estar) solo que mal acompañado — it's better to be on your own than with people you don't like
c) (delante del n) ( único)no puso ni una sola objeción — she didn't raise one o a single objection
IIsu sola presencia me molestaba — her very o mere presence upset me
1) (Mús) solo2) (Esp) ( café) black coffee* * *solo11 = alone, lonely [lonelier -comp., loneliest -sup.], on + Posesivo + own, solo, unattended, all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo, lorn.Ex: I do not think I am alone in believing there is a need for significant change, for reshaping our educational programs as well as our institutional goals and philosophies.
Ex: A lengthy list may be printed off-line and sent through the mail, rather than have the user maintain a lonely vigil at the terminal.Ex: As a concluding exercise, therefore, it would be helpful for you to try some examples of analysis and translation on your own.Ex: Many subjects lend themselves to a quasi-arithmetical arrangement, eg music: solos, duets, trios, etc.Ex: He was hired to bring the library up to speed after a period of 2 years when it had been unattended by a librarian.Ex: One can only cultivate one's virtues all by oneself, and no one else can take one's place.Ex: Certainly, it is possible to do it by oneself.Ex: I felt lorn and bereft, then suddenly it was gone, leaving me empty and shaken the way a storm shakes the land and the sea.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* Algo a cargo de una sola persona = one-person operation.* aparecer por sí solo = stand on + Posesivo + own.* aparecer solo = stand + alone.* arreglárselas solo = losers weepers.* a solas = by + Reflexivo.* a un solo espacio = single-spaced.* aventura de una sola noche = one-night stand.* con una sola acción = in one action.* con un solo brazo = one-armed.* con un solo filo = single-edge.* con un solo ojo = one-eyed.* cuchillo de un solo uso = disposable knife.* dejar a Alguien que se las apañe solo = leave + Pronombre + to + Posesivo + own devices.* dejar a Alguien que se las arregle solo = leave + Pronombre + to + Posesivo + own devices.* dejar que Alguien se las arregle solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources.* dejar solo = leave + Alguien + alone, leave + Nombre + alone, leave + Nombre + undisturbed.* de una sola cara = single sided.* de una sola escritura = write-once.* de una sola persona = one-man.* de una sola vez = once-only, at one pull, at one whack, in one shot, in one lump, in one action, in one go, in one fell swoop, at one fell swoop.* de un solo brazo = one-armed.* de un solo filo = single-edge.* de un solo ojo = one-eyed.* de un solo uso = disposable, single-use.* en una sola columna = single columned, single-column.* escrito por un solo autor = single authored [single-authored].* estar solo = stand + alone, be on + Posesivo + own.* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.* hacerlo solo = do + it + on + Posesivo + own.* jugárselo todo a una sola carta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* ligue de una sola noche = one-night stand.* ni una sola vez = not once (did).* plato de un solo uso = disposable plate.* por sí solo = by itself, for its/their own sake, on its own, in and of + Reflexivo.* por sí solos = by themselves, in themselves.* por uno solo = solo.* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.* servilleta de un solo uso = disposable napkin.* sin demorarse un (solo) minuto = without a moment wasted, without a wasted moment, without a minute wasted, without a wasted minute.* sin desperdiciar un (solo) minuto = without a wasted moment, without a minute wasted, without a wasted minute.* sin perder un (solo) minuto = without a moment wasted, without a wasted moment, without a minute wasted, without a wasted minute.* solas = all by + Reflexivo.* solo ante el peligro = out on a limb.* tenedor de un solo uso = disposable fork.* tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.* * *1(sin compañía): no conoce a nadie en la ciudad, está muy solo he doesn't know anyone in the town, he's all alone o all on his ownse fueron todos y lo dejaron solo they all went off and left him alone o on his own o by himselfestaba or me sentía muy sola I was o I felt very lonelyel niño ya camina solo the baby's walking on his own now¡qué bonito! ¿lo hiciste tú solito? isn't that lovely! did you do it all by yourself?se quedó solo cuando era un muchacho he was left alone in the world when he was only a boypara una persona sola da pereza cocinar cooking is a real effort when you are on your own o by yourself, cooking for one o just for yourself is a real effortes mentirosa como ella sola she's the biggest liar I knowhabla sola she talks to herselfa solas alonequiero hablar contigo a solas I want to talk to you alonequedarse más solo que la una ( fam hum); to be left all by oneself, to be left all on one's tod ( BrE colloq)más vale (estar) solo que mal acompañado it's better to be on your own than with people you don't like2 ‹café/té› black; ‹whisky› straight, neatme gusta el pan así solo, sin mantequilla I like bread on its own o plain bread like this, without butter, I like bread like this, with nothing on it3 ( delante del n)(único): te lo presto con una sola condición I'll lend it to you on one conditionno puso ni una sola objeción she didn't raise one o a single objectionsu sola presencia me molestaba her very o mere presence upset mehay una sola dificultad there's just one problemsolo2A ( Mús) soloun solo de violín a violin solo* * *
Del verbo solar: ( conjugate solar)
soló es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
solar
solo
sólo
solar adjetivo ‹energía/año/placa› solar;
■ sustantivo masculino
1 ( terreno) piece of land, site
2
3 (Per) ( casa de vecindad) tenement building
solo 1◊ -la adjetivoa) ( sin compañía):◊ estar/sentirse sólo to be/feel lonely;
lo dejaron sólo ( sin compañía) they left him on his own o by himself;
( para no molestar) they left him alone;
hacen los deberes sólos they do their homework by themselves;
hablar sólo to talk to oneself;
a solas alone, by oneself
‹ whisky› straight, neat;
‹ pan› dry
hay un sólo problema there's just one problem
solo 2 sustantivo masculino (Mús) solo
sólo The written accent may be omitted when there is no risk of confusion with the adjective adverbio
only;
sólo or solo quería ayudarte I only wanted to help, I was only o just trying to help;
sólo or solo de pensarlo me dan escalofríos just o merely thinking about it makes me shudder;
solar 1 sustantivo masculino
1 (terreno para edificar) plot
2 Hist (mansión ancestral) noble house
solar 2 adjetivo solar
energía solar, solar energy
luz solar, sunlight
sistema solar, solar system
solar 3 vtr (el suelo) to floor, pave
solo,-a
I adjetivo
1 (único) only, single: en la caja había una sola galleta, there was a single biscuit in the box
no me ha respondido ni una sola vez, he hasn't answered once
2 (sin compañía) alone: me gusta estar sola, I like to be alone
iba hablando solo por la calle, he was walking down the street talking to himself
vive solo, he lives alone
3 (sin protección, apoyo) se siente sola, she feels lonely
4 (sin añadidos) un whisky solo, a whisky on its own ➣ Ver nota en alone
5 (sin ayuda, sin intervención) se desconecta solo, it switches itself off automatically
podemos resolverlo (nosotros) solos, we can solve it by ourselves
II sustantivo masculino
1 Mús solo: el concierto comienza con un solo de piano, the concert starts off with a piano solo
2 Esp black (coffee)
III adverbio only: solo con mirarle sabes que está mintiendo, just by looking at him you can tell he is lying
(tan) solo quiero hablar con él, I only want to talk to him
♦ Locuciones: a solas, alone
' sólo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
actual
- actualidad
- bastante
- bastarse
- batería
- bebible
- cada
- café
- cala
- cerdo
- como
- concernir
- corresponder
- dato
- decir
- dejar
- delgada
- delgado
- desalmada
- desalmado
- disparate
- don
- doña
- dos
- entera
- entero
- escaramuza
- faltar
- folclórica
- folclórico
- frustrarse
- gustar
- hablarse
- hasta
- iceberg
- indispensable
- individual
- infante
- infarto
- interés
- irse
- limitarse
- media
- medio
- mucha
- mucho
- mustia
- mustio
- para
- pintarse
English:
aback
- ablaze
- actual
- alive
- alone
- already
- also
- ammunition
- approximation
- as
- aside
- asleep
- attain
- attention span
- bear
- bear with
- beware
- black
- boat
- bring in
- bust
- but
- by
- cater
- certain
- close
- coffee
- conjecture
- dabble
- detest
- disposable
- do
- down
- effect
- end
- female
- find
- fix
- fraction
- fun
- further
- game
- go
- half
- hand-luggage
- hear of
- herself
- himself
- incoming
- isolated
* * *solo1, sólo adv Note that the adverb solo can be written with an accent when there is a risk of confusion with the adjective.only, just;solo he venido a despedirme I've only o just come to say goodbye;come solo fruta y verdura she only o just eats fruit and vegetables;es solo un bebé he's only o just a baby;solo le importa el dinero she's only interested in money, all she cares about is money;trabajo veinte horas a la semana – ¿solo? I work twenty hours a week – is that all?;no solo… sino (también)… not only… but (also)…;no solo me insultaron sino que además me golpearon they didn't only insult me, they beat me too, not only did they insult me, they beat me too;con solo o [m5] solo con una llamada basta para obtener el crédito all you need to do to get the loan is to make one phone call;solo con que te disculpes me conformo all you need to do is apologize and I'll be happy, all I ask is that you apologize;solo de pensarlo me pongo enfermo just thinking about it makes me ill;solo que… only…;lo compraría, solo que no tengo dinero I would buy it, only I haven't got any money;solo se vive una vez you only live oncesolo2, -a♦ adj1. [sin nadie, sin compañía] alone;¿vives sola? do you live alone o on your own o by yourself?;lo hice yo solo I did it on my own o by myself;me quedé solo [todos se fueron] I was left on my own;[nadie me apoyó] I was left isolated;se quedó solo a temprana edad he was on his own from an early age;quería estar a solas she wanted to be alone o by herself;ya hablaremos tú y yo a solas we'll have a talk with just the two of us, we'll have a talk alone;Fames gracioso/simpático como él solo he's really funny/nice;estar/quedarse más solo que la una to be/be left all on one's own;más vale estar solo que mal acompañado better to be alone than to be with the wrong people2. [solitario] lonely;me sentía solo I felt lonely3. [sin nada] on its own;[café] black; [whisky] neat;¿quieres el café solo o con leche? would you like your coffee black or with milk?;le gusta comer el arroz solo he likes to eat rice on its own4. [único] single;no me han comprado ni un solo regalo they didn't buy me a single present;ni una sola gota not a (single) drop;dame una sola razón give me one reason;queda una sola esperanza only one hope remains5. [mero, simple] very, mere;la sola idea de suspender me deprime the very o mere idea of failing depresses me;el solo hecho de que se disculpe ya le honra the very fact that he is apologizing is to his credit♦ nm1. Mús solo;un solo de guitarra a guitar solo* * *adj1 single;estar solo be alone;sentirse solo feel lonely;a solas alone, by o.s.;más solo que la una all alone, all by oneself;por sí solo by o.s.2 café black3 ( único):un solo día a single dayII m MÚS solo* * *sólo advsolamente: just, onlysólo quieren comer: they just want to eatsolo, -la adj1) : alone, by oneself2) : lonely3) único: only, sole, uniquehay un solo problema: there's only one problem4)a solas : alonesolo nm: solo* * *solo1 adj1. (sin compañía) alone / on your ownvive sola she lives alone / she lives on her own3. (sin ayuda) on your own / by yourself¿lo has hecho tú solo? did you do it by yourself?4. (único) onesolo2 n1. (café) black coffee2. (música) solo -
98 sólo
adj.1 alone, by himself, isolated, all by oneself.2 lonely, lonesome.3 single, by itself.4 very, merest, only.m.1 solo, solo interpretation, solo act.2 turbot, Psetta maxima.* * *► adjetivo1 (sin compañía) alone, on one's own, by oneself; (sin ayuda) (by) oneself, (for) oneself■ vive solo he lives alone, he lives by himself2 (solitario) lonely3 (único) only, sole, single4 (café) black; (bebida alcohólica) straight1 (naipes) solitaire3 MÚSICA solo► adverbio1→ link=sólosólo\a solas alone, by oneselfcomo él solo / como ella sola familiar as only he can / as only she canquedarse solo,-a familiar to have no equal————————1 (naipes) solitaire3 MÚSICA solo► adverbio1→ link=sólosólo* * *(f. - sola)adj.1) alone2) only, unique, sole, single* * *I1. ADJ1) (=sin compañía) alone, on one's ownpasa los días solo en su cuarto — he spends the days alone o on his own in his room
iré solo — I'll go alone o on my own
se quedó solo a los siete años — he was left an orphan o alone in the world at seven
2) (=solitario) lonely3) (=único)su sola preocupación es ganar dinero — his one o only concern is to make money
hay una sola dificultad — there is only o just one problem
4) (=sin acompañamiento) [café, té] black; [whisky, vodka, ron] straight, neat5) (Mús) solo2. SM1) (Mús) solo2) (=café) black coffee3) (Naipes) solitaire, patience4) Cono Sur (=lata) tedious conversationIIADV=sólo ADV (=únicamente) only; (=exclusivamente) solely, merely, justsolo quiero verlo — I only o just want to see it
es solo un teniente — he's only a lieutenant, he's a mere lieutenant
me parece bien solo que no tengo tiempo — that's fine, only o but I don't have the time
tan solo — only, just
In the past the standard spelling for this adverb was with an accent ( sólo). Nowadays the Real Academia Española advises that the accented form is only required where there might otherwise be confusion with the adjective solo.solo que... — except that...
* * *adverbio [The accented spelling remains the norm despite the Real Academica Española's recommended form solo] onlysólo quería ayudarte — I only wanted to help, I was only o just trying to help
pero si es sólo un niño! — but he's just o only a child!
sólo de pensarlo me dan escalofríos — just o merely thinking about it makes me shudder
no sólo estudia sino que también trabaja — she isn't just studying, she's working as well
sólo con mencionar su nombre me dejaron pasar — I only had to mention his name and they let me through
* * *I- la adjetivoa) ( sin compañía)estar/sentirse solo — to be/feel lonely
no tiene amigos allí, está muy solo — he doesn't have any friends out there, he's all alone
lo dejaron solo — ( sin compañía) they left him on his own o by himself; ( para no molestar) they left him alone
qué bonito! ¿lo hiciste tú solito? — isn't that lovely! did you do it all by yourself?
quedarse más solo que la una — (fam & hum) to be left all by oneself
más vale (estar) solo que mal acompañado — it's better to be on your own than with people you don't like
c) (delante del n) ( único)no puso ni una sola objeción — she didn't raise one o a single objection
IIsu sola presencia me molestaba — her very o mere presence upset me
1) (Mús) solo2) (Esp) ( café) black coffee* * *solo11 = alone, lonely [lonelier -comp., loneliest -sup.], on + Posesivo + own, solo, unattended, all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo, lorn.Ex: I do not think I am alone in believing there is a need for significant change, for reshaping our educational programs as well as our institutional goals and philosophies.
Ex: A lengthy list may be printed off-line and sent through the mail, rather than have the user maintain a lonely vigil at the terminal.Ex: As a concluding exercise, therefore, it would be helpful for you to try some examples of analysis and translation on your own.Ex: Many subjects lend themselves to a quasi-arithmetical arrangement, eg music: solos, duets, trios, etc.Ex: He was hired to bring the library up to speed after a period of 2 years when it had been unattended by a librarian.Ex: One can only cultivate one's virtues all by oneself, and no one else can take one's place.Ex: Certainly, it is possible to do it by oneself.Ex: I felt lorn and bereft, then suddenly it was gone, leaving me empty and shaken the way a storm shakes the land and the sea.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* Algo a cargo de una sola persona = one-person operation.* aparecer por sí solo = stand on + Posesivo + own.* aparecer solo = stand + alone.* arreglárselas solo = losers weepers.* a solas = by + Reflexivo.* a un solo espacio = single-spaced.* aventura de una sola noche = one-night stand.* con una sola acción = in one action.* con un solo brazo = one-armed.* con un solo filo = single-edge.* con un solo ojo = one-eyed.* cuchillo de un solo uso = disposable knife.* dejar a Alguien que se las apañe solo = leave + Pronombre + to + Posesivo + own devices.* dejar a Alguien que se las arregle solo = leave + Pronombre + to + Posesivo + own devices.* dejar que Alguien se las arregle solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources.* dejar solo = leave + Alguien + alone, leave + Nombre + alone, leave + Nombre + undisturbed.* de una sola cara = single sided.* de una sola escritura = write-once.* de una sola persona = one-man.* de una sola vez = once-only, at one pull, at one whack, in one shot, in one lump, in one action, in one go, in one fell swoop, at one fell swoop.* de un solo brazo = one-armed.* de un solo filo = single-edge.* de un solo ojo = one-eyed.* de un solo uso = disposable, single-use.* en una sola columna = single columned, single-column.* escrito por un solo autor = single authored [single-authored].* estar solo = stand + alone, be on + Posesivo + own.* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.* hacerlo solo = do + it + on + Posesivo + own.* jugárselo todo a una sola carta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* ligue de una sola noche = one-night stand.* ni una sola vez = not once (did).* plato de un solo uso = disposable plate.* por sí solo = by itself, for its/their own sake, on its own, in and of + Reflexivo.* por sí solos = by themselves, in themselves.* por uno solo = solo.* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.* servilleta de un solo uso = disposable napkin.* sin demorarse un (solo) minuto = without a moment wasted, without a wasted moment, without a minute wasted, without a wasted minute.* sin desperdiciar un (solo) minuto = without a wasted moment, without a minute wasted, without a wasted minute.* sin perder un (solo) minuto = without a moment wasted, without a wasted moment, without a minute wasted, without a wasted minute.* solas = all by + Reflexivo.* solo ante el peligro = out on a limb.* tenedor de un solo uso = disposable fork.* tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.* * *1(sin compañía): no conoce a nadie en la ciudad, está muy solo he doesn't know anyone in the town, he's all alone o all on his ownse fueron todos y lo dejaron solo they all went off and left him alone o on his own o by himselfestaba or me sentía muy sola I was o I felt very lonelyel niño ya camina solo the baby's walking on his own now¡qué bonito! ¿lo hiciste tú solito? isn't that lovely! did you do it all by yourself?se quedó solo cuando era un muchacho he was left alone in the world when he was only a boypara una persona sola da pereza cocinar cooking is a real effort when you are on your own o by yourself, cooking for one o just for yourself is a real effortes mentirosa como ella sola she's the biggest liar I knowhabla sola she talks to herselfa solas alonequiero hablar contigo a solas I want to talk to you alonequedarse más solo que la una ( fam hum); to be left all by oneself, to be left all on one's tod ( BrE colloq)más vale (estar) solo que mal acompañado it's better to be on your own than with people you don't like2 ‹café/té› black; ‹whisky› straight, neatme gusta el pan así solo, sin mantequilla I like bread on its own o plain bread like this, without butter, I like bread like this, with nothing on it3 ( delante del n)(único): te lo presto con una sola condición I'll lend it to you on one conditionno puso ni una sola objeción she didn't raise one o a single objectionsu sola presencia me molestaba her very o mere presence upset mehay una sola dificultad there's just one problemsolo2A ( Mús) soloun solo de violín a violin solo* * *
Del verbo solar: ( conjugate solar)
soló es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
solar
solo
sólo
solar adjetivo ‹energía/año/placa› solar;
■ sustantivo masculino
1 ( terreno) piece of land, site
2
3 (Per) ( casa de vecindad) tenement building
solo 1◊ -la adjetivoa) ( sin compañía):◊ estar/sentirse sólo to be/feel lonely;
lo dejaron sólo ( sin compañía) they left him on his own o by himself;
( para no molestar) they left him alone;
hacen los deberes sólos they do their homework by themselves;
hablar sólo to talk to oneself;
a solas alone, by oneself
‹ whisky› straight, neat;
‹ pan› dry
hay un sólo problema there's just one problem
solo 2 sustantivo masculino (Mús) solo
sólo The written accent may be omitted when there is no risk of confusion with the adjective adverbio
only;
sólo or solo quería ayudarte I only wanted to help, I was only o just trying to help;
sólo or solo de pensarlo me dan escalofríos just o merely thinking about it makes me shudder;
solar 1 sustantivo masculino
1 (terreno para edificar) plot
2 Hist (mansión ancestral) noble house
solar 2 adjetivo solar
energía solar, solar energy
luz solar, sunlight
sistema solar, solar system
solar 3 vtr (el suelo) to floor, pave
solo,-a
I adjetivo
1 (único) only, single: en la caja había una sola galleta, there was a single biscuit in the box
no me ha respondido ni una sola vez, he hasn't answered once
2 (sin compañía) alone: me gusta estar sola, I like to be alone
iba hablando solo por la calle, he was walking down the street talking to himself
vive solo, he lives alone
3 (sin protección, apoyo) se siente sola, she feels lonely
4 (sin añadidos) un whisky solo, a whisky on its own ➣ Ver nota en alone
5 (sin ayuda, sin intervención) se desconecta solo, it switches itself off automatically
podemos resolverlo (nosotros) solos, we can solve it by ourselves
II sustantivo masculino
1 Mús solo: el concierto comienza con un solo de piano, the concert starts off with a piano solo
2 Esp black (coffee)
III adverbio only: solo con mirarle sabes que está mintiendo, just by looking at him you can tell he is lying
(tan) solo quiero hablar con él, I only want to talk to him
♦ Locuciones: a solas, alone
' sólo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
actual
- actualidad
- bastante
- bastarse
- batería
- bebible
- cada
- café
- cala
- cerdo
- como
- concernir
- corresponder
- dato
- decir
- dejar
- delgada
- delgado
- desalmada
- desalmado
- disparate
- don
- doña
- dos
- entera
- entero
- escaramuza
- faltar
- folclórica
- folclórico
- frustrarse
- gustar
- hablarse
- hasta
- iceberg
- indispensable
- individual
- infante
- infarto
- interés
- irse
- limitarse
- media
- medio
- mucha
- mucho
- mustia
- mustio
- para
- pintarse
English:
aback
- ablaze
- actual
- alive
- alone
- already
- also
- ammunition
- approximation
- as
- aside
- asleep
- attain
- attention span
- bear
- bear with
- beware
- black
- boat
- bring in
- bust
- but
- by
- cater
- certain
- close
- coffee
- conjecture
- dabble
- detest
- disposable
- do
- down
- effect
- end
- female
- find
- fix
- fraction
- fun
- further
- game
- go
- half
- hand-luggage
- hear of
- herself
- himself
- incoming
- isolated
* * *solo1, sólo adv Note that the adverb solo can be written with an accent when there is a risk of confusion with the adjective.only, just;solo he venido a despedirme I've only o just come to say goodbye;come solo fruta y verdura she only o just eats fruit and vegetables;es solo un bebé he's only o just a baby;solo le importa el dinero she's only interested in money, all she cares about is money;trabajo veinte horas a la semana – ¿solo? I work twenty hours a week – is that all?;no solo… sino (también)… not only… but (also)…;no solo me insultaron sino que además me golpearon they didn't only insult me, they beat me too, not only did they insult me, they beat me too;con solo o [m5] solo con una llamada basta para obtener el crédito all you need to do to get the loan is to make one phone call;solo con que te disculpes me conformo all you need to do is apologize and I'll be happy, all I ask is that you apologize;solo de pensarlo me pongo enfermo just thinking about it makes me ill;solo que… only…;lo compraría, solo que no tengo dinero I would buy it, only I haven't got any money;solo se vive una vez you only live oncesolo2, -a♦ adj1. [sin nadie, sin compañía] alone;¿vives sola? do you live alone o on your own o by yourself?;lo hice yo solo I did it on my own o by myself;me quedé solo [todos se fueron] I was left on my own;[nadie me apoyó] I was left isolated;se quedó solo a temprana edad he was on his own from an early age;quería estar a solas she wanted to be alone o by herself;ya hablaremos tú y yo a solas we'll have a talk with just the two of us, we'll have a talk alone;Fames gracioso/simpático como él solo he's really funny/nice;estar/quedarse más solo que la una to be/be left all on one's own;más vale estar solo que mal acompañado better to be alone than to be with the wrong people2. [solitario] lonely;me sentía solo I felt lonely3. [sin nada] on its own;[café] black; [whisky] neat;¿quieres el café solo o con leche? would you like your coffee black or with milk?;le gusta comer el arroz solo he likes to eat rice on its own4. [único] single;no me han comprado ni un solo regalo they didn't buy me a single present;ni una sola gota not a (single) drop;dame una sola razón give me one reason;queda una sola esperanza only one hope remains5. [mero, simple] very, mere;la sola idea de suspender me deprime the very o mere idea of failing depresses me;el solo hecho de que se disculpe ya le honra the very fact that he is apologizing is to his credit♦ nm1. Mús solo;un solo de guitarra a guitar solo* * *adj1 single;estar solo be alone;sentirse solo feel lonely;a solas alone, by o.s.;más solo que la una all alone, all by oneself;por sí solo by o.s.2 café black3 ( único):un solo día a single dayII m MÚS solo* * *sólo advsolamente: just, onlysólo quieren comer: they just want to eatsolo, -la adj1) : alone, by oneself2) : lonely3) único: only, sole, uniquehay un solo problema: there's only one problem4)a solas : alonesolo nm: solo* * *solo1 adj1. (sin compañía) alone / on your ownvive sola she lives alone / she lives on her own3. (sin ayuda) on your own / by yourself¿lo has hecho tú solo? did you do it by yourself?4. (único) onesolo2 n1. (café) black coffee2. (música) solo -
99 admitido
adj.accepted, approved, avowed, admitted.past part.past participle of spanish verb: admitir.* * *ADJ1) [candidato, alumno] admitted2) [opinión, teoría, vocablo] accepted3) [producto] permitted* * *= approved.Ex. Most of this software takes the form of content filtering software, but there are some applications that are based on the idea of 'selection' of approved Web sites.----* abiertamente admitido = avowedly.* admitido por Uno mismo = self-professed.* encabezamiento admitido = approved heading, preferred heading.* término admitido = preferred term.* término no admitido = non-preferred term, unused term.* * *= approved.Ex: Most of this software takes the form of content filtering software, but there are some applications that are based on the idea of 'selection' of approved Web sites.
* abiertamente admitido = avowedly.* admitido por Uno mismo = self-professed.* encabezamiento admitido = approved heading, preferred heading.* término admitido = preferred term.* término no admitido = non-preferred term, unused term. -
100 aperitivo
adj.appetizing.m.1 aperitif (bebida).2 appetizer, canapé, antipasto, snack.3 aperitive drink, aperitif, pre-prandial drink.* * *► adjetivo1 appetizing1 (bebida) apéritif2 (comida) appetizer, snack————————1 (bebida) apéritif2 (comida) appetizer, snack* * *SM (=comida) appetizer; (=bebida) aperitif* * *a) ( bebida) aperitifb) ( comida) snack, appetizer* * *= appetiser [appetizer, -USA], cocktail party, hors d'oeuvre, snack, entrée, refreshment.Ex. To begin with, both methods are appetizers since they stimulate a desire to read for oneself what one has heard told = Para empezar, ambos métodos sirven de aperitivo puesto que estimulan el deseo de leer por uno mismo lo que hemos oído contar.Ex. The committee thought up the idea about a decade ago, when fund-raising cocktail parties failed to raise sufficient money.Ex. Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex. Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex. These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.Ex. This fee includes lunch and refreshments but not travel or accommodation.* * *a) ( bebida) aperitifb) ( comida) snack, appetizer* * *= appetiser [appetizer, -USA], cocktail party, hors d'oeuvre, snack, entrée, refreshment.Ex: To begin with, both methods are appetizers since they stimulate a desire to read for oneself what one has heard told = Para empezar, ambos métodos sirven de aperitivo puesto que estimulan el deseo de leer por uno mismo lo que hemos oído contar.
Ex: The committee thought up the idea about a decade ago, when fund-raising cocktail parties failed to raise sufficient money.Ex: Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex: Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex: These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.Ex: This fee includes lunch and refreshments but not travel or accommodation.* * *1 (bebida) aperitifnos invitaron a tomar el aperitivo they invited us for drinks before lunch ( o dinner etc)2 (comida) snack, appetizer* * *
aperitivo sustantivo masculino
aperitivo sustantivo masculino
1 (bebida) apéritif
2 (comida) appetizer
' aperitivo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bocado
- entretanto
- garbosa
- garboso
- tentempié
- picada
- pincho
English:
appetizer
- aperitif
* * *aperitivo nm[bebida] aperitif; [comida] appetizer; [pincho con la cerveza] bar snack;salimos a tomar el aperitivo con ellos we went out to have a pre-lunch drink with them;Fig¡y esto es sólo un aperitivo! and that's just for starters!* * *m1 comida appetizer2 bebida aperitif* * *aperitivo nm1) : appetizer2) : aperitif
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