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21 comprobar
v.1 to check.tengo que comprobar si lo tengo I have to check o see if I've got it¿podrías comprobar a qué hora sale el tren? could you check what time the train leaves?Ricardo comprobó los resultados Richard checked the results.2 to prove.se ha comprobado que la vacuna es efectiva the vaccine has been proved to be effective3 to find.María comprobó la solución Mary found the solution.* * *1 (verificar) to verify, check2 (demostrar) to prove3 (observar) to see, observe4 (confirmar) to confirm* * *verb1) to check2) verify, probe* * *VT1) (=examinar) [+ billete, documento, frenos] to checktendré que comprobar si se han cumplido los objetivos — I shall have to see o check whether the objectives have been met
necesito algún documento para comprobar su identidad — I need some document that proves your identity, I need some proof of identity
2) (=confirmar) [+ teoría, existencia] to prove; [+ eficacia, veracidad] to verify, confirmpudimos comprobar que era verdad — we were able to verify o confirm o establish that it was true
3) frm (=darse cuenta) to realize* * *verbo transitivoa) ( verificar) <operación/resultado> to checkcomprueba si funciona — see o check if it works
b) ( demostrar) to prove¿tiene algún documento que compruebe su identidad? — do you have any proof of identity?
c) ( darse cuenta) to realize* * *= check, cross check, make + sure, verify, vet, double-check [doublecheck], collate, test, check out, check for.Ex. This would be the last stage in the compilation of the scheme in order to check that the scheme seems likely to be effective.Ex. All Allibone's work reveals how important it is for bibliographers to cross check their references and not take earlier work at its face value.Ex. DOBIS/LIBIS first checks the borrower's number to make sure that it is in the files and is valid.Ex. Cataloguers use the NUC and other LC catalogues to verify authors and titles and as sources of authoritative catalogue records.Ex. All three types of material, when first received by DG XIII, are submitted to the Technological Information and Patents Division of DG XIII in order to vet items for possible patentable inventions.Ex. Duplicates should be double-checked before being handled as duplicates.Ex. It is no longer necessary to collate unaided, since copies can now be compared mechanically with a Hinman collating machine, which rapidly shows up all variation between them.Ex. Inmate library workers often test a new librarian, but once he or she has passed the test, they usually become very protective and staunch promoters of the library.Ex. Where problems do arise it is sensible to check out the training programme before blaming the assistant for poor performance of duties.Ex. This was important before computers were invented, when calculations were all done by hand, and also were done repeatedly to check for calculation errors.----* comprobar con = check against.* comprobar de antemano = pretest [pre-test], pilot-test.* comprobar en la práctica real = field-test.* comprobar las necesidades económicas = means test.* comprobar la validez = pilot-test.* comprobar la validez de = test + the validity of.* comprobar los ingresos = means test.* comprobar si el contenido de un vídeo es adecuado o no = vet + video.* comprobar si un dispositivo o dirección web está activa = ping.* comprobar una hipótesis = test + hypothesis.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* sin comprobar = untested.* volver a comprobar = check back.* * *verbo transitivoa) ( verificar) <operación/resultado> to checkcomprueba si funciona — see o check if it works
b) ( demostrar) to prove¿tiene algún documento que compruebe su identidad? — do you have any proof of identity?
c) ( darse cuenta) to realize* * *= check, cross check, make + sure, verify, vet, double-check [doublecheck], collate, test, check out, check for.Ex: This would be the last stage in the compilation of the scheme in order to check that the scheme seems likely to be effective.
Ex: All Allibone's work reveals how important it is for bibliographers to cross check their references and not take earlier work at its face value.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS first checks the borrower's number to make sure that it is in the files and is valid.Ex: Cataloguers use the NUC and other LC catalogues to verify authors and titles and as sources of authoritative catalogue records.Ex: All three types of material, when first received by DG XIII, are submitted to the Technological Information and Patents Division of DG XIII in order to vet items for possible patentable inventions.Ex: Duplicates should be double-checked before being handled as duplicates.Ex: It is no longer necessary to collate unaided, since copies can now be compared mechanically with a Hinman collating machine, which rapidly shows up all variation between them.Ex: Inmate library workers often test a new librarian, but once he or she has passed the test, they usually become very protective and staunch promoters of the library.Ex: Where problems do arise it is sensible to check out the training programme before blaming the assistant for poor performance of duties.Ex: This was important before computers were invented, when calculations were all done by hand, and also were done repeatedly to check for calculation errors.* comprobar con = check against.* comprobar de antemano = pretest [pre-test], pilot-test.* comprobar en la práctica real = field-test.* comprobar las necesidades económicas = means test.* comprobar la validez = pilot-test.* comprobar la validez de = test + the validity of.* comprobar los ingresos = means test.* comprobar si el contenido de un vídeo es adecuado o no = vet + video.* comprobar si un dispositivo o dirección web está activa = ping.* comprobar una hipótesis = test + hypothesis.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* sin comprobar = untested.* volver a comprobar = check back.* * *vt1 (verificar) ‹operación/resultado› to check¿le compruebo el nivel del aceite? shall I check the oil for you?compruébalo tú mismo si no me crees check o see for yourself if you don't believe mevoy a comprobar si funciona I'm going to see o check if it works2 (demostrar) to prove¿tiene algún documento que compruebe su identidad? do you have any proof of identity o any identification?3 (darse cuenta) to realizeal examinarlo comprobó que le faltaba una pieza when he examined it he realized that there was a part missingcomprobé con tristeza que era cierto I was sad to discover that it was true4 «prueba» (confirmar) to confirm* * *
comprobar ( conjugate comprobar) verbo transitivo
comprobar verbo transitivo to check: déjame que compruebe que llevas bien atada la corbata, let me check to see whether your necktie is tied correctly
' comprobar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
constatar
- controlar
- interesar
- ver
English:
authenticity
- check
- crosscheck
- double-check
- pace
- prove
- try
- verify
- test
* * *comprobar vt1. [revisar] to check;comprueba los frenos antes de salir de viaje check your brakes before setting out on a journey;tengo que comprobar si lo tengo I have to check o see if I've got it2. [averiguar] to check;¿podrías comprobar a qué hora sale el tren? could you check what time the train leaves?;he comprobado en carne propia que estabas en lo cierto I found out o discovered through personal experience that you were right3. [demostrar] to prove;esto comprueba que yo tenía razón this proves that I was right;se ha comprobado que la vacuna es efectiva the vaccine has been proved to be effective* * *v/t1 check* * *comprobar {19} vt1) : to verify, to check2) : to prove* * *comprobar vb (verificar) to check -
22 tantear
v.1 to test (out).tantear el terreno (figurative) to see how the land lies, to test the waters2 to try to guess (sopesar) (peso, precio, cantidad).Ella tantea el plan She tries out the plan.Ella tantea viajar en la tormenta She tries to travel in the storm.3 to feel one's way (andar a tientas).4 to grope, to feel one's way.Ella tantea en la oscuridad She gropes in the dark.5 to feel about for, to feel out.Ella tantea la moneda She feels about for the coin.* * *1 (calcular) to estimate, guess2 (probar medidas) to size up5 (dibujo) to sketch1 DEPORTE to score, keep score2 (andar a tientas) to feel one's way\tantear el terreno to see how the land lies* * *1. VT1) [con la mano] to feel2) (=probar) to test, try out; (=sondear) to probe; [+ intenciones, persona] to sound out3) (=calcular) [+ tela, cantidad] to make a rough estimate of; [+ peso] to feel, get the feel of; [+ situación] to weigh up; [+ problema] to consider4) (Arte) to sketch in, draw the outline of5) (Dep) to keep the score of2. VI1) (Dep) to score, keep (the) score2) LAm (=ir a tientas) to grope, feel one's way¡tantee usted! — what do you think?
* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( con el tacto) to feelc) ( calcular aproximadamente) to estimate2.tantear vi to feel one's way* * *----* tantear el terreno = put + feeler out, test + the water.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( con el tacto) to feelc) ( calcular aproximadamente) to estimate2.tantear vi to feel one's way* * ** tantear el terreno = put + feeler out, test + the water.* * *tantear [A1 ]vt1 (con el tacto) to feeltanteando las paredes logró encontrar la puerta he managed to find the door by feeling o groping his way along the wallstanteó el paquete para intentar adivinar el contenido she felt the parcel to try to guess what was inside it2 ‹situación› to weigh up, size up; ‹persona› to sound outtantear el terreno: tendré que tantear el terreno antes de tomar una decisión I'll have to see how things stand o how the land lies before I take a decisionno se lo propongas así de entrada, tantea antes el terreno don't suggest it immediately, sound him out first3 ‹toro› to get the measure of■ tantearvito feel one's way* * *
tantear ( conjugate tantear) verbo transitivo
‹ persona› to sound out
verbo intransitivo
to feel one's way
tantear
I verbo transitivo
1 (considerar, examinar: una situación) to size up: tanteamos varias soluciones, we examined several solutions
(: a una persona) to sound out
2 (calcular aproximadamente) to estimate
3 (orientarse con el tacto) to feel
II vi (avanzar a tientas) to feel one's way
' tantear' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sopesar
- palpar
English:
feeler
- sound
* * *♦ vt1. [probar, sondear] to test (out);[contrincante, fuerzas] to size up;tantéalo, a ver cómo anda de humor sound him out to see what sort of mood he's in first;tantear el terreno to see how the land lies, to test the waters2. [calcular] [peso, precio, cantidad] to make a rough calculation of, to guess;[posibilidades] to weigh up3. [palpar] to feel4. Taurom to test♦ vi1. [andar a tientas] to feel one's way3. [anotar los tantos] to score, to keep the score* * *v/t1 feeltantear el terreno fig see how the land lies4 ( probar) try out* * *tantear vt1) : to feel, to grope2) : to size up, to weightantear vi1) : to keep score2) : to feel one's way -
23 desaparición
f.disappearance, extinction.* * *1 disappearance* * *noun f.* * *SF1) [de persona, objeto] disappearance2) [de especie] extinction* * *b) (euf & frml) ( muerte) passing (euph & frml)* * *= demise, disappearance, disbandment, disbanding, withering away, effacement.Ex. Murra described a number of these enterprises, their virtues and weaknesses and the possible explanations for their demise.Ex. If the disappearance of these latter two media are a problem, use dummies on the shelf and store the item at the circulation desk.Ex. The methods employed and labour costs associated with the disbandment are detailed.Ex. Disbanding of serials departments may result from the integration into automated systems of serials processing.Ex. Free software is the vital first step in the withering away of the intellectual property system.Ex. Meanwhile a coalition of cells has been effected at intervals through the effacement of their walls.----* desaparición de las diferencias = blurring of differences, blurring of roles, blurring of boundaries.* desaparición de las diferencias entre = blurring of distinctions between.* desaparición de los límites = blurring of boundaries.* * *b) (euf & frml) ( muerte) passing (euph & frml)* * *= demise, disappearance, disbandment, disbanding, withering away, effacement.Ex: Murra described a number of these enterprises, their virtues and weaknesses and the possible explanations for their demise.
Ex: If the disappearance of these latter two media are a problem, use dummies on the shelf and store the item at the circulation desk.Ex: The methods employed and labour costs associated with the disbandment are detailed.Ex: Disbanding of serials departments may result from the integration into automated systems of serials processing.Ex: Free software is the vital first step in the withering away of the intellectual property system.Ex: Meanwhile a coalition of cells has been effected at intervals through the effacement of their walls.* desaparición de las diferencias = blurring of differences, blurring of roles, blurring of boundaries.* desaparición de las diferencias entre = blurring of distinctions between.* desaparición de los límites = blurring of boundaries.* * *1 disappearanceuna especie en vías de desaparición an endangered speciesla policía investiga la desaparición de una niña de ocho años the police are investigating the disappearance of an eight-year-old girlla desaparición de la delegación provocará problemas administrativos the closure of the local office will cause administrative problems* * *
desaparición sustantivo femenino
disappearance;
desaparición sustantivo femenino
1 disappearance
2 frml euf extinction
' desaparición' also found in these entries:
English:
demise
- disappearance
- go on
- inquire into
- poof
- probe into
* * *desaparición nf1. [de objeto, animal, persona] disappearance;especies/tradiciones en vías de desaparición endangered species/traditions;la desaparición de este ministerio perjudicó a muchos many people were adversely affected by the closure of the ministry;los represores practicaron la desaparición de militantes the instigators of the repression were responsible for the disappearance of activists* * *f disappearance* * ** * *desaparición n disappearance -
24 indagación
f.investigation, query, probe, inquiry.* * *1 investigation, inquiry* * *noun f.* * *SF investigation, inquiry* * *femenino (frml) investigationhacer indagaciones — to make inquiries, to investigate
* * *= inquiry [enquiry, -UK], probing, probing look.Ex. Several possible rules governing the reference interview are examined; one calls for inquiry into client's underlying wants, 'the face value rule', another for inquiry into underlying needs, 'the purpose rule'.Ex. Counselling requires much more time and in-depth probing, although it can at one extreme cover simply the act of lending a sympathetic ear to clients who, in externalizing their problems, may thus be better able to face them and arrive at a solution.Ex. From Ancient Egypt to the lodges that dot America today, this is a probing look at the world's most famous secret brotherhoods.* * *femenino (frml) investigationhacer indagaciones — to make inquiries, to investigate
* * *= inquiry [enquiry, -UK], probing, probing look.Ex: Several possible rules governing the reference interview are examined; one calls for inquiry into client's underlying wants, 'the face value rule', another for inquiry into underlying needs, 'the purpose rule'.
Ex: Counselling requires much more time and in-depth probing, although it can at one extreme cover simply the act of lending a sympathetic ear to clients who, in externalizing their problems, may thus be better able to face them and arrive at a solution.Ex: From Ancient Egypt to the lodges that dot America today, this is a probing look at the world's most famous secret brotherhoods.* * *( frml)investigationindagaciones inquiries*, investigationshacer indagaciones to make inquiries*, to investigate* * *
indagación sustantivo femenino (frml) investigation;
indagación sustantivo femenino investigation, inquiry
' indagación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
investigación
* * *indagación nfinvestigation, inquiry;hacer indagaciones acerca de algo to investigate sth, to inquire into sth* * *f investigation* * * -
25 cavar
v.1 to dig (hoyo).2 to go deep, to delve deeply.* * *1 to dig1 (ahondar) to go deep\cavar su propia tumba figurado to dig one's own grave* * *verb* * *1.VT [en el suelo] [+ fosa, hoyo] to dig; [+ pozo] to sink; (Agr) [+ tierra] to dig over; [+ cepas] to dig round2. VI1) [en el suelo] to dig2) (=investigar) to delve (en into)go deeply (en into)3) (=meditar) to meditate profoundly (en on)* * *verbo transitivoa) <fosa/zanja> to dig; < pozo> to sinkb) <tierra/huerto> to hoecavar su propia fosa or tumba — to dig one's own grave
* * *= dig, dig + deep, burrow.Ex. The factory worker compensates for his noisy and dirty work environment by digging his allotment.Ex. Are we prepared to dig deep into our well of humanity & humility in order to uplift ourselves?.Ex. Anecdotal records describe habitat destruction through soil erosion due to burrowing by puffins, shearwaters and stoats.----* cavar los cimientos = dig + foundations.* cavarse su propia tumba = another nail in + Posesivo + coffin.* cavar una zanja = dig + ditch.* * *verbo transitivoa) <fosa/zanja> to dig; < pozo> to sinkb) <tierra/huerto> to hoecavar su propia fosa or tumba — to dig one's own grave
* * *= dig, dig + deep, burrow.Ex: The factory worker compensates for his noisy and dirty work environment by digging his allotment.
Ex: Are we prepared to dig deep into our well of humanity & humility in order to uplift ourselves?.Ex: Anecdotal records describe habitat destruction through soil erosion due to burrowing by puffins, shearwaters and stoats.* cavar los cimientos = dig + foundations.* cavarse su propia tumba = another nail in + Posesivo + coffin.* cavar una zanja = dig + ditch.* * *cavar [A1 ]vt1 ‹fosa/zanja› to dig; ‹pozo› to sink2 ‹tierra/huerto› to hoecavar su propia fosa or tumba or sepultura to dig one's own grave* * *
cavar ( conjugate cavar) verbo transitivo
‹ pozo› to sink
cavar verbo transitivo to dig
♦ Locuciones: cavar uno su propia tumba, to dig one's own grave
' cavar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tumba
- pala
- pica
- tierra
English:
burrow
- deep
- dig
- hoe
- work
* * *♦ vt[hoyo] to dig; [con azada] to hoe;cavar un pozo to sink a well;está cavando su propia tumba she is digging her own grave♦ vi[hacer hoyo] to dig; [con azada] to hoe* * *v/t dig* * *cavar vt: to digcavar vicavar en : to delve into, to probe* * * -
26 encuesta
f.1 survey, opinion poll.2 investigation, inquiry.3 inquest.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: encuestar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: encuestar.* * *1 (sondeo) poll, survey2 (pesquisa) inquiry, investigation\hacer una encuesta to carry out an opinion poll* * *noun f.survey, poll* * *SF1) (=sondeo) opinion poll, surveyencuesta de población activa — Esp quarterly survey of the labour market, carried out by national statistics office
2) (=pesquisa) inquiry, investigation (de into)* * *a) ( sondeo) surveyb) ( investigación) inquiry* * *= survey, poll, survey questionnaire.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.Ex. The results of these polls can often be used as a basis for further information action.Ex. The survey questionnaires and methodology were pilot-tested late in 81.----* encuesta por correo = mail survey.* encuestas = survey research.* encuesta sobre el uso del tiempo = time-use survey.* metodología para la realización de encuestas = survey methodology.* * *a) ( sondeo) surveyb) ( investigación) inquiry* * *= survey, poll, survey questionnaire.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.
Ex: The results of these polls can often be used as a basis for further information action.Ex: The survey questionnaires and methodology were pilot-tested late in 81.* encuesta por correo = mail survey.* encuestas = survey research.* encuesta sobre el uso del tiempo = time-use survey.* metodología para la realización de encuestas = survey methodology.* * *Compuestos:● encuesta a boca or pie de urnaopinion poll(AmC, Méx) exit pollpolice inquirypoll of voting intentions* * *
Del verbo encuestar: ( conjugate encuestar)
encuesta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
encuesta
encuestar
encuesta sustantivo femenino
encuesta sustantivo femenino
1 (de opiniones) opinion poll
2 (de datos) survey
encuestar verbo transitivo to poll
' encuesta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
EPA
- cuestionario
- realizar
- sondeo
English:
conduct
- exit poll
- opinion poll
- poll
- probe
- survey
- opinion
* * *encuesta nf1. [sondeo] survey, opinion poll;me hicieron una encuesta en la calle I was asked to answer a survey in the streetencuesta de opinión opinion poll;encuesta a pie de urna exit poll;encuesta de población activa = survey of the economically active population;encuesta telefónica telephone survey2. [investigación] investigation, inquiry* * *f1 survey2 ( sondeo) (opinion) poll* * *encuesta nf1) investigación, pesquisa: inquiry, investigation2) sondeo: survey* * *encuesta n1. (en general) survey2. (sondeo) opinion poll -
27 espacial
adj.space, spacefaring, spatial.* * *► adjetivo1 MATEMÁTICAS spatial, spacial2 (del cosmos) space* * *ADJ INV1) (Aer) space antes de s2) (Mat) spatial* * *1) <cohete/vuelo> space (before n)2) (Fís, Mat) spatial* * *= spatial, steric.Nota: En química, relativo a la distribución de los átomos en el espacio.Ex. There are, of course, many other internal aspects of layout and spatial relationships.Ex. This article discusses the importance of molecular bulkiness and the steric factor for sweetness.----* alfabetización espacial = spatial literacy.* análisis espacial = spatial analysis.* cadete espacial = space cadet.* capacidad de interpretar información espacial = spatial literacy.* cápsula espacial = space capsule.* estación espacial = space station.* lanzamiento espacial = moon shot.* misión espacial = space mission.* nave espacial = spaceship [space ship], spacecraft.* vuelo espacial = space flight.* * *1) <cohete/vuelo> space (before n)2) (Fís, Mat) spatial* * *= spatial, steric.Nota: En química, relativo a la distribución de los átomos en el espacio.Ex: There are, of course, many other internal aspects of layout and spatial relationships.
Ex: This article discusses the importance of molecular bulkiness and the steric factor for sweetness.* alfabetización espacial = spatial literacy.* análisis espacial = spatial analysis.* cadete espacial = space cadet.* capacidad de interpretar información espacial = spatial literacy.* cápsula espacial = space capsule.* estación espacial = space station.* lanzamiento espacial = moon shot.* misión espacial = space mission.* nave espacial = spaceship [space ship], spacecraft.* vuelo espacial = space flight.* * *un estudio sobre la distribución espacial en la arquitectura moderna a study of spatial distribution o the distribution of space in modern architecture* * *
espacial adjetivo
b) (Fís, Mat) spatial
espacial adj Astronáut space
nave espacial, space ship
plataforma espacial, space station
sonda espacial, space probe
viaje espacial, space travel
' espacial' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aeronave
- amaraje
- estación
- lanzadera
- nave
- seguimiento
- sonda
- transbordador
- tripulación
- vuelo
English:
airlock
- blow up
- lift off
- mission
- mock-up
- shuttle
- space
- space capsule
- space flight
- space-centre
- spacesuit
- spacewalk
- spatial
- touchdown
- unmanned
- voyage
- rocket
* * *espacial adj1. [vuelo, lanzadera, estación] space;cohete espacial space rocket2. [dimensión, distribución] spatial;coordenadas espaciales spatial coordinates* * *adj2 FÍS, MAT spatial* * *espacial adj1) : space2) : spatial* * *espacial adj space -
28 niña
adj.Childish, child-like, puerile (infantil).* * *1→ link=niño niño,-a* * *f., (m. - niño)* * *SF1)niña bonita — * [en lotería] (=15) number fifteen
2) [de los ojos] pupilniño 2., 1)* * *femenino pupil* * *= baby girl.Ex. With a conception calendar you can choose to conceive on the days that Nature has chosen for a baby boy or a baby girl.----* niña de + Posesivo + ojos, la = apple of + Posesivo + eye, the.* * *femenino pupil* * *= baby girl.Ex: With a conception calendar you can choose to conceive on the days that Nature has chosen for a baby boy or a baby girl.
* niña de + Posesivo + ojos, la = apple of + Posesivo + eye, the.* * *pupilser la niña de los ojos de algn to be the apple of sb's eye* * *
niña sustantivo femenino
pupil;
ver tb niño sustantivo masculino, femenino
niño,-a
I sustantivo masculino y femenino child: tiene dos niños y una niña, he has two sons and a daughter
va a tener un niño, she's expecting a baby
de niño, as a child
II adjetivo (persona infantil) child
♦ Locuciones: la niña de tus ojos, the apple of one's eye
niña
I sustantivo femenino
1 girl
2 Anat pupil
figurado es la niña de sus ojos, she's the apple of his eye
II adjetivo ➣ niño,-a
' niña' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acusar
- ahijada
- ahijado
- bisnieta
- bisnieto
- cabecear
- consentida
- consentido
- contestón
- contestona
- escolar
- fría
- frío
- fruición
- ir
- fuerte
- igual
- lazo
- malicia
- mar
- mientras
- nena
- nene
- nieta
- nieto
- niño
- que
- querubín
- repelente
- repipi
- respondón
- respondona
- salero
- éste
- marimacho
- mono
- reverencia
- tomar
- trigueño
English:
boo-boo
- brownie
- curious
- girl
- girlish
- it
- madam
- probe into
- bride
- child
- grind
- toddler
- tom
- -year-old
* * *niña nf1. [del ojo] pupil;ser la niña de los ojos de alguien to be the apple of sb's eye* * *1 f1 girl2 f ANAT pupil;es la niña de sus ojos fig he is the apple of her eye;guardar algo como la niña de sus ojos take very good care of sth, guard sth with one’s life* * *niña nf1) pupila: pupil (of the eye)2)la niña de los ojos : the apple of one's eye* * *niña n1. (chica) girl / little girl2. (del ojo) pupil -
29 probador
adj.testing.m.1 fitting room.2 tester, electrical measuring instrument, probe.3 exerciser.* * *1 changing room, fitting room* * *SM1) [para cambiarse] changing room, fitting room2) [de perfume] tester3) (tb: piloto probador) test pilot* * *masculino fitting room, changing room (BrE)* * *Ex. Minimum requirements for all programs are locker space, dressing rooms, library and reference materials, and eating facilities.* * *masculino fitting room, changing room (BrE)* * *Ex: Minimum requirements for all programs are locker space, dressing rooms, library and reference materials, and eating facilities.
* * *fitting room, changing room ( BrE)* * *
probador sustantivo masculino
fitting room, changing room (BrE)
probador sustantivo masculino changing o fitting room
' probador' also found in these entries:
English:
changing room
- cubicle
- fitter
- fitting
* * *probador nmfitting room* * *m fitting room -
30 sondeo
m.1 (opinion) poll (encuesta).2 drilling, boring (mining).3 sounding (Nautical).4 probing, prospecting.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: sondear.* * *1 MEDICINA sounding, probing2 MARÍTIMO sounding3 (del subsuelo) drilling, boring4 figurado (encuesta) poll\sondeo de audiencia audience ratingsondeo de la opinión pública public opinion poll* * *noun m.survey, poll* * *SM1) (Med, Náut) sounding2) (Téc) drilling3) (Pol) (=encuesta) poll; (=contacto) feeler, approachsondeo de la opinión pública — public opinion poll, Gallup Poll
* * *1) ( encuesta) poll, survey2) ( perforación) test drilling; (Náut) sounding; (Espac, Meteo) exploration* * *= survey, poll, survey questionnaire.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.Ex. The results of these polls can often be used as a basis for further information action.Ex. The survey questionnaires and methodology were pilot-tested late in 81.----* empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm, polling agency.* investigación mediante sondeos = survey research.* resultado de un sondeo = canvass.* sondeo de opinión = opinion poll, Gallup poll, perceptions study, opinion polling.* sondeo de opinión por teléfono = telephone opinion poll.* sondeo de opinión pública = public opinion poll.* sondeo final = exit survey.* sondeo hecho a la salida = exit survey.* sondeo informal de opinión = straw poll.* sondeos = survey research.* * *1) ( encuesta) poll, survey2) ( perforación) test drilling; (Náut) sounding; (Espac, Meteo) exploration* * *= survey, poll, survey questionnaire.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.
Ex: The results of these polls can often be used as a basis for further information action.Ex: The survey questionnaires and methodology were pilot-tested late in 81.* empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm, polling agency.* investigación mediante sondeos = survey research.* resultado de un sondeo = canvass.* sondeo de opinión = opinion poll, Gallup poll, perceptions study, opinion polling.* sondeo de opinión por teléfono = telephone opinion poll.* sondeo de opinión pública = public opinion poll.* sondeo final = exit survey.* sondeo hecho a la salida = exit survey.* sondeo informal de opinión = straw poll.* sondeos = survey research.* * *A (encuesta) poll, surveysondeo preelectoral pre-election pollCompuestos:exit pollopinion pollB1 (perforación) test drilling2 ( Náut) sounding* * *
Del verbo sondear: ( conjugate sondear)
sondeo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
sondeó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
sondear
sondeo
sondeo sustantivo masculino
1 ( encuesta) poll, survey
2 ( perforación) test drilling;
(Náut) sounding;
(Espac, Meteo) exploration
sondear verbo transitivo
1 Náut to sound, plumb
2 Geol to drill into
3 (a una persona, una situación) to sound out
sondeo sustantivo masculino
1 Náut sounding
2 Estad (de opinión) poll
' sondeo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
previa
- previo
- encuesta
English:
feeler
- poll
- probe
- sounding
- straw poll
- survey
- opinion
* * *sondeo nm1. [encuesta] (opinion) poll, survey;voy a hacer un sondeo para ver a quién le interesa la propuesta I'm going to ask around to find out who thinks it's a good ideasondeo de opinión opinion poll2. [excavación] drilling, boring3. [del espacio] exploration* * *m:sondeo (de opinión) survey, (opinion) poll;sondeo de mercado market survey* * *sondeo nm1) : sounding, probing2) : drilling3) encuesta: survey, poll -
31 cala
f.1 cove.2 hold.3 sample slice.4 arum lily (botany).5 peseta (Outmoded informal) (money). (peninsular Spanish)6 small bay, cove, creek, inlet.7 calla, calla lily, arum lily, water arum.8 fishing place far from the shore, secluded fishing ground.9 Cala.10 draft of a ship.11 inspection boring, sample perforation in a wall.12 dipstick.13 bougie.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: calar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: calar.* * *1 (ensenada) cove, creek2 (paraje para pescar) fishing ground————————1 (exploración) test boring2 (pedazo de una fruta) slice, sample3 (de un buque) hold4 (supositorio) suppository5 familiar peseta————————1 (planta) arum lily* * *ISF1) (Geog) (=ensenada) cove2) (Náut) hold3) (Pesca) fishing groundIISF1) (Culin) [de fruta] sample slice2) (Med) (=supositorio) suppository; (=sonda) probe3) (Aut) dipstickIII* SF Esp pesetaIV** SM (Mil) glasshouse **, prison* * *1) ( ensenada) cove2) (Náut) hold* * *= inlet, cove.Ex. This guide provides brief descriptive information on the geomorphology and ecology of sounds, beaches, inlets, and dunes.Ex. The coast is dotted with small bays and coves and lined with pines.* * *1) ( ensenada) cove2) (Náut) hold* * *= inlet, cove.Ex: This guide provides brief descriptive information on the geomorphology and ecology of sounds, beaches, inlets, and dunes.
Ex: The coast is dotted with small bays and coves and lined with pines.* * *A (ensenada) coveB ( Náut) holdC ( Bot) arum lily, calla lily* * *
Del verbo calar: ( conjugate calar)
cala es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
cala
calar
cala sustantivo femenino
b) (Náut) hold
calar ( conjugate calar) verbo transitivo
1 [ líquido] ( empapar) to soak;
( atravesar) to soak through;
2 (fam) ‹persona/intenciones› to rumble (colloq), to suss … out (BrE colloq)
3 [ barco] to draw
4 (Esp) ‹coche/motor› to stall
verbo intransitivo
1 [ moda] to catch on;
[costumbre/filosofía] to take root
2 [zapatos/tienda de campaña] to leak, let water in
calarse verbo pronominal
1 ( empaparse) to get soaked, get drenched
2 (Esp) [coche/motor] to stall
cala sustantivo femenino
1 Geog (entrante del mar) creek, cove
2 (prueba de una fruta) sample
3 (incursión) foray: el profesor hizo tan sólo una cala en la historia de Grecia, the teacher briefly touched on Greek history
4 Náut hold
5 Esp fam fpl peseta: cuesta doscientas calas, it costs two hundred pesetas
calar
I verbo transitivo
1 (empapar) to soak, drench:
2 (atravesar) to pierce, penetrate
3 familiar (a alguien o sus intenciones) to rumble: ¡te tenemos calado!, we've got your number!
II verbo intransitivo
1 (permitir que pase el líquido) to let in water
2 (impresionar) to make an impression [en, on]
(penetrar) to catch on
3 Náut to draw
' cala' also found in these entries:
English:
cove
- creek
- inlet
* * *cala nf1. [bahía pequeña] cove3. [de melón, sandía] sample piece4. [planta] arum lily5. [perforación] test boring* * *f cove* * *cala nf: cove, inlet
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