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1 programa

m.

1 program.

programa electoral platform

programa espacial space program

programa de fiestas program of events

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

2 schedule, program.

3 program.

programa concurso quiz (show)

programa de entrevistas talk show

programa de humor comedy show

4 program (computing).

programa informático computer program

5 cycle.

programa de lavado wash cycle

6 pickup.

pres.indicat.

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

imperat.

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

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programa

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) programme (US program)

2 INFORMÁTICA program

3 EDUCACIÓN (de un curso) syllabus

4 (plan) plan

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FRASEOLOGÍA

programa electoral election manifesto, US election program

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noun m.

program

- programa de estudios

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SM

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

programa de actividades — programme of activities

programa de gimnasia — exercise plan o regime

programa coloquio — chat show

programa concurso — game show

programa debate — TV debate

programa de consumo — consumer affairs programme

programa de estudios — curriculum, syllabus

programa de fomento de empleo — job creation scheme

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

programa nuclear — nuclear programme, nuclear program (EEUU)

programa piloto — pilot scheme

2) (Cine)

programa continuo — continuous showing

programa doble — double bill

3) (Inform) program

programa de aplicación — application program

programa fuente — source program

programa objeto — object program

programa verificador de ortografía — spellchecker

4) Cono Sur * (=amorío) love affair

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masculino

1)

a) (Rad, TV) program*

programa doble — (Cin) double bill, double feature

b) ( folleto) program*

- programa concurso

2) (programación, plan) program*

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

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

3)

a) ( político) program*

su programa electoral — their election manifesto

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

4) (Inf, Elec) program*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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* actualización de programa informático = maintenance release.

* archivo de programas = programme file.

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

* colección de programas informáticos = software library.

* conjunto de programas = workbench, workbench.

* demostración de programa = software demo.

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

* desarrollo de programas = software development.

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

* ejecución del programa = computer run.

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

* homologar un programa = accredit + programme.

* paquete de programas = package.

* paquete de programas de ordenador = software package.

* paquete integrado de programas = software suite.

* paquetes de programas = programme packages.

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

* presentar un programa = present + programme.

* programa académico = academic programme.

* programa acelerado = crash program(me).

* programa antivirus = antivirus software, antivirus programme.

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

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

* programa básico = Core Programme.

* programa bibliotecario = library program(me).

* programa cliente = browser software, browser.

* programa compilador = compiler.

* programa creador de informes = report writer.

* programa cultural = cultural programme.

* programa de acceso a Internet = browser software.

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

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

* programa de adultos = adult programme.

* programa de alfabetización = literacy programme, literacy movement.

* programa de alfabetización de adultos = adult literacy programme.

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

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

* programa de capacitación = training programme.

* programa de código abierto = open source software.

* programa de comunicaciones = communication software, communications software.

* programa de conexión = logging programme.

* programa de corrección ortográfica = spelling correction program.

* programa de correo electrónico = electronic mail system.

* programa de curso = course program(me).

* programa de debate = talk show.

* programa de descodificación = cracker.

* programa de dinamización bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

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

* programa de dominio público = public domain software.

* programa de edición de texto = editor.

* programa de ejercicio físico = exercise programme.

* programa de entrevistas = talk show.

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

* programa de estudio = programme of study.

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

* programa de estudios común = common core syllabus.

* programa de estudios homologado = accredited programme.

* programa de extensión bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

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

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

* programa de gestión bibliográfica personal = personal bibliographic software.

* programa de gestión bibliotecaria = library software package.

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

* programa de gestión de datos = database management software.

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

* programa de gestión documental = information retrieval software.

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

* programa de grabación en CD = burning software.

* programa de humor = comedy programme.

* programa de imitación = mimicry software.

* programa de inserción social = Head Start program.

* programa de intercambio = exchange programme.

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

* programa de inversiones = investment program(me).

* programa de investigación = research agenda.

* programa + dejar de funcionar = programme + crash.

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

* programa del congreso = conference programme.

* programa del curso = course syllabus.

* programa de lectura = reading programme.

* programa de marketing = marketing programme.

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

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

* programa de montaje de aplicaciones = software packager.

* programa de navegación por las redes = network navigator.

* programa de noticias = news programme.

* programa de ordenador = computer programme.

* programa de orientación = orientation programme.

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

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

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

* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.

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

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

* programa de trabajo = work schedule.

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

* programa de utilidades = utilities.

* programa de viaje = travel plan.

* programa didáctico = courseware.

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

* programa electoral = ticket.

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

* programa ensamblador = assembler program.

* programa filtro = filtering software.

* programa fuente = source programme.

* programa fundamental = Core Programme.

* programa gratuito = user-supported software.

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

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

* programa informático con mantenimiento incluido = supported software.

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

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

* programa intensivo = crash program(me).

* programa maligno = malware, malicious software.

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

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

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

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

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

* programa nuclear = nuclear programme.

* programa objeto = object program(me).

* programa para descifrar contraseñas = password cracking programme.

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

* programa para inventariar = inventory program.

* programa personalizado = tailor-made software.

* programa piloto = pilot program(me).

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

* programa político = ticket.

* programa presidencial = presidential programme.

* programa principal = Core Programme.

* programa puente = interface.

* programa que se añade = add-on pack.

* programa respiro = respite care.

* programas básicos = basic software.

* programas comerciales = commercial software.

* programas de acceso = access software.

* programas de alfabetización = literacy promotion.

* programas de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation software.

* programas de estudios = syllabi.

* programas de recuperación = retrieval software.

* programas de software libre = freeware.

* programas distribuidos por el autor = shareware.

* programa servidor = server software program.

* programas espía = spyware.

* programas espía de anuncios = adware.

* programas HyperCard = HyperCard software.

* programas informáticos = software, computer software.

* programas informáticos comerciales = commercial software.

* programas intermedios = middleware.

* programas malignos = badware.

* programa social = social program(me).

* programas para la gestión de mapas = map software.

* programas televisivos de entretenimiento = entertainment television.

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

* tecla de función del programa = programme function key.

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

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masculino

1)

a) (Rad, TV) program*

programa doble — (Cin) double bill, double feature

b) ( folleto) program*

- programa concurso

2) (programación, plan) program*

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

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

3)

a) ( político) program*

su programa electoral — their election manifesto

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

4) (Inf, Elec) program*

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

* * *

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* actualización de programa informático = maintenance release.

* archivo de programas = programme file.

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

* colección de programas informáticos = software library.

* conjunto de programas = workbench, workbench.

* demostración de programa = software demo.

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

* desarrollo de programas = software development.

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

* ejecución del programa = computer run.

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

* homologar un programa = accredit + programme.

* paquete de programas = package.

* paquete de programas de ordenador = software package.

* paquete integrado de programas = software suite.

* paquetes de programas = programme packages.

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

* presentar un programa = present + programme.

* programa académico = academic programme.

* programa acelerado = crash program(me).

* programa antivirus = antivirus software, antivirus programme.

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

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

* programa básico = Core Programme.

* programa bibliotecario = library program(me).

* programa cliente = browser software, browser.

* programa compilador = compiler.

* programa creador de informes = report writer.

* programa cultural = cultural programme.

* programa de acceso a Internet = browser software.

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

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

* programa de adultos = adult programme.

* programa de alfabetización = literacy programme, literacy movement.

* programa de alfabetización de adultos = adult literacy programme.

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

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

* programa de capacitación = training programme.

* programa de código abierto = open source software.

* programa de comunicaciones = communication software, communications software.

* programa de conexión = logging programme.

* programa de corrección ortográfica = spelling correction program.

* programa de correo electrónico = electronic mail system.

* programa de curso = course program(me).

* programa de debate = talk show.

* programa de descodificación = cracker.

* programa de dinamización bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

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

* programa de dominio público = public domain software.

* programa de edición de texto = editor.

* programa de ejercicio físico = exercise programme.

* programa de entrevistas = talk show.

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

* programa de estudio = programme of study.

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

* programa de estudios común = common core syllabus.

* programa de estudios homologado = accredited programme.

* programa de extensión bibliotecaria = library outreach programme.

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

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

* programa de gestión bibliográfica personal = personal bibliographic software.

* programa de gestión bibliotecaria = library software package.

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

* programa de gestión de datos = database management software.

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

* programa de gestión documental = information retrieval software.

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

* programa de grabación en CD = burning software.

* programa de humor = comedy programme.

* programa de imitación = mimicry software.

* programa de inserción social = Head Start program.

* programa de intercambio = exchange programme.

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

* programa de inversiones = investment program(me).

* programa de investigación = research agenda.

* programa + dejar de funcionar = programme + crash.

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

* programa del congreso = conference programme.

* programa del curso = course syllabus.

* programa de lectura = reading programme.

* programa de marketing = marketing programme.

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

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

* programa de montaje de aplicaciones = software packager.

* programa de navegación por las redes = network navigator.

* programa de noticias = news programme.

* programa de ordenador = computer programme.

* programa de orientación = orientation programme.

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

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

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

* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.

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

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

* programa de trabajo = work schedule.

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

* programa de utilidades = utilities.

* programa de viaje = travel plan.

* programa didáctico = courseware.

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

* programa electoral = ticket.

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

* programa ensamblador = assembler program.

* programa filtro = filtering software.

* programa fuente = source programme.

* programa fundamental = Core Programme.

* programa gratuito = user-supported software.

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

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

* programa informático con mantenimiento incluido = supported software.

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

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

* programa intensivo = crash program(me).

* programa maligno = malware, malicious software.

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

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

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

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

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

* programa nuclear = nuclear programme.

* programa objeto = object program(me).

* programa para descifrar contraseñas = password cracking programme.

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

* programa para inventariar = inventory program.

* programa personalizado = tailor-made software.

* programa piloto = pilot program(me).

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

* programa político = ticket.

* programa presidencial = presidential programme.

* programa principal = Core Programme.

* programa puente = interface.

* programa que se añade = add-on pack.

* programa respiro = respite care.

* programas básicos = basic software.

* programas comerciales = commercial software.

* programas de acceso = access software.

* programas de alfabetización = literacy promotion.

* programas de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation software.

* programas de estudios = syllabi.

* programas de recuperación = retrieval software.

* programas de software libre = freeware.

* programas distribuidos por el autor = shareware.

* programa servidor = server software program.

* programas espía = spyware.

* programas espía de anuncios = adware.

* programas HyperCard = HyperCard software.

* programas informáticos = software, computer software.

* programas informáticos comerciales = commercial software.

* programas intermedios = middleware.

* programas malignos = badware.

* programa social = social program(me).

* programas para la gestión de mapas = map software.

* programas televisivos de entretenimiento = entertainment television.

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

* tecla de función del programa = programme function key.

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

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programa

masculine

A

1 ( Rad, TV) program*

programa doble ( Cin) double bill, double feature

2 (folleto) tb

programa de mano program*

Compuestos:

● programa concurso

quiz show

● programa de entrevistas

talk show, chat show ( BrE)

B (programación, plan) program*

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

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

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

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

C

1 (de medidas) program*

su programa electoral their election manifesto

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

D

1 ( Inf) program*

2 ( Elec) program*

Compuestos:

● programa espía

( Inf) spyware

● programa fuente

source program

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

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Del verbo programar: ( conjugate programar)

programa es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

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

◊ programa concurso quiz show;

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

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

◊ su programa electoral their election manifesto

b) (Educ) ( de asignatura) syllabus;

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

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

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

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

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programa nm

1. [de radio, televisión] programme

Comp
programa concurso game show;
programa de entrevistas talk show

2. [de lavadora, lavavajillas] cycle

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

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

programa espacial space programme;

programa de intercambio exchange (programme)

4. [folleto] programme

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

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

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

7. Informát program

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

9. RP Fam [ligue] pick-up;

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

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programa

m

1 TV, RAD program, Br

programme;

programa de mano de concierto program, Br programme

2 INFOR program

3 EDU syllabus, curriculum

* * *

programa nm

1) : program

2) : plan

3)

programa de estudios : curriculum

* * *

programa n

1. (de televisión, radio) programme

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

2. (de ordenador) program

3. (de asignatura) syllabus

el programa escolar the school syllabus

programa de estudios curriculum

Spanish-English dictionary > programa
2 espacio

m.

1 space.

no tengo mucho espacio I don't have much room

a doble espacio double-spaced (en texto)

por espacio de over a period of

espacio aéreo air space

espacio en blanco blank

espacio verde green area

espacio vital (in town or city) living space

espacio Web (computing) Web space

2 program (radio & television) (programa independiente).

espacio electoral party political broadcast

espacio publicitario advertising slot

3 room, available space, space.

4 character space.

5 spatium, crevice.

pres.indicat.

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

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espacio

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) space

■ queda un espacio entre el armario y la pared there's a space between the wardrobe and the wall

■ la exploración del espacio the exploration of space

2 (que se ocupa) space, room

■ necesitamos más espacio we need more room

3 (de tiempo) period, space

4 (programa) programme (US program)

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a doble espacio double-spaced

por espacio de... for...

■ se interrumpió el programa por espacio de veinte minutos the programme was interrupted for twenty minutes

doble espacio double spacing

espacio aéreo air space

espacio radiofónico radio programme (US program)

espacio televisivo TV programme (US program)

espacio verde open space, green space

espacio vital living space

* * *

noun m.

1) space

2) room

3) period, length

* * *

SM

1) (Astron, Fís, Aer) space

exploración del espacio — space exploration

viajar por el espacio — to travel in space

espacio aéreo — air space

espacio exterior, espacio extraterrestre — outer space

espacio interestelar — interstellar space

espacio sideral — outer space

espacio-tiempo — space-time

2) (=sitio) room, space

no hay espacio para tantas sillas — there isn't room o space for so many chairs

¿me haces un espacio para que me siente? — can you make a bit of room o space for me to sit down?

ocupa mucho espacio — it takes up a lot of room

aquí hay mucho espacio para aparcar — there's lots of room o space to park here

espacio de maniobra — room for manoeuvre

espacio libre — room

espacio muerto — clearance

3) (=superficie) space

espacio natural — open space

espacios verdes — green spaces

espacio vital — (Pol) living space; [de persona] living space

4) [en un escrito] space

deja más espacio entre las líneas — leave more space between the lines

un texto mecanografiado a un espacio/a doble espacio — a single-spaced/double-spaced typescript

escríbelo a un espacio/a doble espacio — type it with single spacing/double spacing

espacio en blanco — blank space

espacio interlineal — interlinear spacing, inter-line spacing

5) [de tiempo] space

en el espacio de una hora — in the space of an hour

en el espacio de tres generaciones — in the space of three generations

por espacio de — for

6) (Radio, TV) [en la programación] slot; (=programa) programme, program (EEUU)

espacio electoral — ≈ party political broadcast

espacio informativo — news programme

espacio publicitario — advertising spot, commercial

7) (Mús) interval

8) †† (=tardanza) delay, slowness

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masculino

1)

a) (amplitud, capacidad) space, room

hay mucho espacio para jugar — there is plenty of space to play

ocupan demasiado espacio — they take up too much space o room

b) (entre líneas, palabras) space; ( entre objetos) space, gap

un folio mecanografiado a doble espacio/a un espacio — a sheet of double-spaced/single-spaced typing

rellenar los espacios en blanco — fill in the blank spaces o the blanks

c) (recinto, área) area

un espacio cercado — a fenced-off area

espacios cerrados — confined spaces o areas

- espacios abiertos/verdes

- espacio vital

2) (Espac)

el espacio — space

- espacio aéreo

- espacio exterior or sideral

3) ( de tiempo)

un corto espacio de tiempo — a short space of time

por espacio de 24 horas — for 24 hours o for a period of 24 hours

4)

a) (Rad, TV) ( hueco) slot; ( programa) program*

espacio deportivo/informativo — sports/news program

espacio publicitario — advertising slot

b) (en periódico, revista) space

* * *

masculino

1)

a) (amplitud, capacidad) space, room

hay mucho espacio para jugar — there is plenty of space to play

ocupan demasiado espacio — they take up too much space o room

b) (entre líneas, palabras) space; ( entre objetos) space, gap

un folio mecanografiado a doble espacio/a un espacio — a sheet of double-spaced/single-spaced typing

rellenar los espacios en blanco — fill in the blank spaces o the blanks

c) (recinto, área) area

un espacio cercado — a fenced-off area

espacios cerrados — confined spaces o areas

- espacios abiertos/verdes

- espacio vital

2) (Espac)

el espacio — space

- espacio aéreo

- espacio exterior or sideral

3) ( de tiempo)

un corto espacio de tiempo — a short space of time

por espacio de 24 horas — for 24 hours o for a period of 24 hours

4)

a) (Rad, TV) ( hueco) slot; ( programa) program*

espacio deportivo/informativo — sports/news program

espacio publicitario — advertising slot

b) (en periódico, revista) space

* * *

espacio¹

¹ = space.

Nota: Vacío que separa los planetas del universo.

Ex: For example, 629.1388 in DC has to house all documents on Astronautics documents on Instrumentation, Earth satellites, Monkeys in space, Manned flights, and so on.

* agricultura en el espacio = astroculture.

* ciencias del espacio, las = space science(s), the.

* ciencias sobre la vida en el espacio = space life sciences.

* criatura del espacio = space monster.

* cultivo en el espacio = astroculture.

* espacio aéreo = airspace.

* espacio exterior = outer space.

* fotografía del espacio = space photograph.

* NASA (Administración Nacional para la Aeronáutica y el Espacio) = NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

espacio²

² = capacity, gap, room, slot, space, spacing, spaciousness, span, headroom, elbow room.

Ex: Marginal storage cards normally have capacity for storing citations and abstracts.

Ex: New editions will be essentially cumulations and therefore a longer gap will exist between editions.

Ex: It then displays a screen with room to enter 28 copy numbers.

Ex: These frames are of different types and have slots also of different types, which can be filled by other frames.

Ex: There is only space to review briefly the special problems associated with the descriptive cataloguing of nonbook materials.

Ex: Guidelines can be expected to discuss some or all of the following: instructions on the way in which abstracts are to be presented, e.g. typing, paper, layout, spacing.

Ex: The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.

Ex: The disc held an 18-month span of data from CAB ABSTRACTS.

Ex: I was also encouraged to read a subscriber to this list has over 40,000 items meaning this software has plenty of headroom = También me sentí animado al leer que un miembro de esta lista tiene más de 40.000 registros lo que significa que este software tiene bastante capacidad.

Ex: People will work at a higher level when they have adequate elbow room for decision making.

* acabarse el espacio = run out of + space.

* a doble espacio = double-spaced.

* agotar el espacio = run out of + space.

* ahorrar espacio = conserve + space, save + space.

* ahorro de espacio = economy of space.

* asignación de espacio = space allocation.

* a un solo espacio = single-spaced.

* barrera espacio-temporal = space-time barrier.

* compartir espacio = share + space.

* dejar espacio para = leave + room for.

* derrochar espacio = waste + space.

* desperdicio de espacio = space waster.

* en el espacio = spatially.

* en espacios cerrados = indoors.

* en un corto espacio de tiempo = in a short space of time.

* espacio abierto = open space.

* espacio abierto público = public open space.

* espacio al aire libre = outdoor space.

* espacio cerrado = closed space.

* espacio de almacenamiento = storage space.

* espacio de almacenamiento en disco = drive storage space.

* espacio dedicado a estanterías = stack space.

* espacio destinado a encuentros de todo tipo = meeting space.

* espacio de trabajo = workspace.

* espacio en blanco = blank, blank space.

* espacio en blanco final = trailing blank.

* espacio en blanco inicial = beginning blank.

* espacio en disco = disc space.

* espacio entre columnas = intercolumn spacing.

* Espacio Europeo para la Educación Superior (EEES) = European Space for Higher Education (ESHE).

* espacio físico = physical facility, physical space.

* espacio físico disponible = floor space.

* espacio interlineal = interline spacing.

* espacio interpersonal = personal boundaries.

* espacio libre = vacant space.

* espacio para las piernas = legroom.

* espacio para los expositores = display space.

* espacio para trabajar = workspace.

* espacio personal = personal space, territorial space, personal space territory.

* espacio privado = personal space, territorial space, personal space territory.

* espacio público = public space, public area, commons.

* espacio público común = commons.

* espacio reservado para el estudio = study space.

* espacio social = social space.

* espacio territorial = territorial space.

* espacio vacío = vacant space.

* espacio virtual = virtual space.

* espacio vital = life-space.

* falta de espacio = tightness of space.

* falto de espacio = cramped.

* invasión del espacio personal = invasion of space.

* limitaciones de espacio = space constraints.

* mantenimiento de espacios exteriores = ground maintenance.

* necesidades de espacio = space requirements.

* ocupar espacio = occupy + space, take up + space, take up + room.

* optimizar el espacio de almacenamiento = maximise + storage space.

* problema de espacio = space problem.

* que ocupa mucho espacio = space-consuming.

* que ocupa poco espacio = space-saving.

* relativo al espacio físico = spatial.

* rellenar con ceros los espacios vacíos = zero fill.

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espacio

masculine

A

1 (amplitud, capacidad) space, room

en el parque hay mucho espacio para jugar there is plenty of space to play in the park

tus cosas ocupan demasiado espacio your things take up too much space o room

aquí no cabe, no hay suficiente espacio it won't fit here, there isn't enough space o room

2 (hueco — entre líneas, palabras) space; (— entre objetos) space, gap

ocho folios mecanografiados a dos espacios or a doble espacio/a un espacio eight sheets of double-spaced/single-spaced typing

rellenar los espacios en blanco fill in the blank spaces o the blanks

deja un espacio entre los pupitres leave some space o a space o a gap between the desks

3 (recinto, área) area

un espacio cercado a fenced-off area

espacios cerrados confined spaces o areas

Compuestos:

● espacio político

political niche, niche

● espacios abiertos

mpl open spaces (pl)

● espacios verdes

mpl green spaces (pl)

● espacio vital

lebensraum, living space

● espacio web

webspace

B ( Espac):

el espacio space

Compuestos:

● espacio aéreo

airspace

● espacio exterior or sideral

outer space

C

(de tiempo): en un corto espacio de tiempo in a short space of time

los efectos persisten por espacio de 24 horas the effects last for 24 hours o for a period of 24 hours

por espacio de varios años over a period of several years

D

1 (en la radio, televisión — hueco) slot; (— programa) program*

espacio deportivo/informativo/musical sports/news/music program

espacio publicitario advertising slot

2 (en un periódico, revista) space

* * *

Del verbo espaciar: ( conjugate espaciar)

espacio es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

espació es:

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

Multiple Entries:
espaciar
espacio
espacio sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( amplitud) space, room;

◊ ocupan demasiado espacio they take up too much space o room

b) (entre líneas, palabras) space;

( entre objetos) space, gap;
◊ rellenar los espacios en blanco fill in the blank spaces o the blanks

c) (recinto, área) area

2 (Espac):
◊ el espacio space;

espacio aéreo airspace
3 ( de tiempo):
◊ un corto espacio de tiempo a short space of time;

por espacio de 24 horas for 24 hours o for a period of 24 hours
4
a) (Rad, TV) ( programa) program^{( conjugate program)};

◊ espacio publicitario advertising slot

b) (en periódico, revista) space

espaciar verbo transitivo to space out
espacio sustantivo masculino
1 space
espacio aéreo, air space
espacio sideral, outer space
espacio vital, living space
2 (periodo de tiempo) period
3 (sitio) room: ocupa poco espacio, it takes little room
4 Rad TV programme, US program
' espacio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acordonar
- agobiante
- ámbito
- amplitud
- antes
- aprovechada
- aprovechado
- área
- blanca
- blanco
- cámping
- conquista
- después
- discurso
- en seguida
- enseguida
- estrecha
- estrecho
- evaporarse
- extenderse
- hasta
- holgada
- holgado
- holgura
- hueca
- hueco
- interlineal
- linterna
- margen
- noche
- ocupar
- orientación
- periodo
- período
- plaza
- primera
- primero
- radio
- reducida
- reducido
- remota
- remoto
- rincón
- robar
- rompecabezas
- separación
- sitio
- sobrar
- tapiar
- temporada
English:
accommodate
- ahead
- bay
- beyond
- blank
- breathing space
- by
- clearance
- come into
- confined
- cyber space
- elbow room
- expanse
- extension
- fill
- fit in
- forward
- gap
- gate
- go
- headroom
- in
- length
- long
- near
- on
- outer space
- party political broadcast
- room
- roomy
- single-space
- slot
- smoky
- space
- space-saving
- spacing
- span
- spot
- stretch out
- take
- take up
- throughout
- towards
- turn away
- wide open
- workspace
- elbow
- leg
- maneuver
- outer

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espacio nm

1. [extensión física] space;

la relación entre el espacio y el tiempo the relationship between space and time

Comp
Fís espacio-tiempo space-time; Mat espacio vectorial vector space
2. [hueco libre] space, room;

hay espacio de sobra para construir una piscina there's plenty of space o room to build a swimming pool;

no queda espacio en mi maleta there's no room (left) in my suitcase;

deja más espacio entre las plantas leave more space o room between the plants

Comp
espacio aéreo airspace;
espacio vital living space;

me falta espacio vital I need more space;
Informát espacio Web Web space
3. [lugar] space;

no soporto los espacios cerrados I can't bear enclosed spaces

Comp
espacio verde [grande] park; [pequeño] lawn, green
4. [en texto] space;

a dos espacios, a doble espacio double-spaced;

cuatro folios a un espacio four single-spaced sheets

Comp
espacio en blanco blank;
rellene los espacios en blanco fill in the blanks;
Informát espacio indivisible hard space
5. [más allá de la Tierra]
el espacio (outer) space;

la conquista del espacio es todavía un sueño the conquest of (outer) space is still a dream

Comp
espacio exterior outer space;
espacio interplanetario deep space;

espacio sideral outer space

6. [radiofónico, televisivo] [programa independiente] programme;
[dentro de otro programa] slot;
espacios informativos news programmes;

tiene un espacio en el programa de los sábados he has a slot on the Saturday programme

Comp
espacio electoral Br party political broadcast, US political advertisement;
espacio publicitario advertising slot, commercial

7. [duración]
cortaron el agua por espacio de dos horas the water was cut off for two hours;

en un corto espacio de tiempo in a short space of time;

en el espacio de tiempo que se tarda en escribir una postal in the time it takes to write a postcard

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espacio

m

1 space;

espacio en blanco (blank) space;

espacio de tiempo space of time;

no tengo suficiente espacio I don’t have enough space o room;

en el espacio de tres meses in the space of three months;

por espacio de una hora for a full hour

2 TV program, Br

programme

* * *

espacio nm

1) : space, room

2) : period, length (of time)

3)

espacio exterior : outer space

* * *

espacio n

1. (en general) space

le gustaría viajar por el espacio he'd like to travel in space

espacios cerrados enclosed spaces

2. (sitio) room

el ordenador ocupa demasiado espacio the computer takes up a lot of room

no queda espacio para el sillón there's no room for the armchair

3. (programa) programme

un espacio informativo a news programme

Spanish-English dictionary > espacio
3 entretenimiento

m.

1 entertainment.

2 pastime.

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entretenimiento

► nombre masculino

1 (distracción) entertainment, distraction, amusement

2 (mantenimiento) maintenance, upkeep

* * *

noun m.

amusement, entertainment

* * *

SM

1) (=diversión) entertainment, amusement

hace crucigramas como entretenimiento — he does crosswords for entertainment o amusement

es solo un entretenimiento — it's just for amusement

programa de entretenimiento — an entertainment programme

2) †† (=mantenimiento) upkeep, maintenance

sólo necesita un entretenimiento mínimo — it only needs minimum maintenance

* * *

masculino entertainment

me sirve de entretenimiento — it keeps me amused o entertained

lo hace por or como entretenimiento — he does it for pleasure o for fun

su entretenimiento favorito — her favorite activity o pastime

* * *

= entertainment, fun, diversion.

Ex. In Spain, posters and cartoons were used to convey the impression of reading as entertainment.

Ex. Maybe when that young author looks back in a few years' time, she'll realize just how much more she got out of it than a bit of fun and fame.

Ex. Up to 1800 music was utilitarian whilst after that it was aimed more at amusement and diversion.

----

* de entretenimiento = recreational.

* entretenimiento del coche = car maintenance.

* entretenimiento musical = audio entertainment.

* local de entretenimiento nocturno = night spot.

* lugar de entretenimiento nocturno = night spot.

* por puro entretenimiento = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* programas televisivos de entretenimiento = entertainment television.

* * *

masculino entertainment

me sirve de entretenimiento — it keeps me amused o entertained

lo hace por or como entretenimiento — he does it for pleasure o for fun

su entretenimiento favorito — her favorite activity o pastime

* * *

= entertainment, fun, diversion.

Ex: In Spain, posters and cartoons were used to convey the impression of reading as entertainment.

Ex: Maybe when that young author looks back in a few years' time, she'll realize just how much more she got out of it than a bit of fun and fame.

Ex: Up to 1800 music was utilitarian whilst after that it was aimed more at amusement and diversion.

* de entretenimiento = recreational.

* entretenimiento del coche = car maintenance.

* entretenimiento musical = audio entertainment.

* local de entretenimiento nocturno = night spot.

* lugar de entretenimiento nocturno = night spot.

* por puro entretenimiento = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* programas televisivos de entretenimiento = entertainment television.

* * *

entretenimiento

masculine

entertainment

el único entretenimiento que hay aquí es una discoteca the only entertainment here is a discotheque

jugar a las cartas me sirve de entretenimiento playing cards keeps me amused o entertained

no es su trabajo, lo hace sólo por or como entretenimiento it isn't his job, he just does it for pleasure o for fun

su entretenimiento favorito es reírse de la gente her favorite activity o pastime is making fun of people

hay muchos entretenimientos para los niños there are lots of things for the children to do, there are lots of things to keep the children happy o amused o entertained

* * *

entretenimiento sustantivo masculino
entertainment;
◊ lo hace por entretenimiento he does it for pleasure o for fun

entretenimiento sustantivo masculino
1 (diversión) entertainment, amusement
2 (pasatiempo) pastime

' entretenimiento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dedicarse
- esparcimiento
- espectáculo
- expansión
- aburrido
- aburrir
- distracción
- entretención
- pasatiempo
- salir
English:
amusement
- distraction
- diversion
- entertainment

* * *

entretenimiento nm

1. [acción] entertainment;

lo hace por entretenimiento he does it for fun

2. [pasatiempo] pastime;

¿cuál es su entretenimiento preferido? what is your favourite hobby;

coleccionar sellos le sirve de entretenimiento stamp collecting keeps him amused

3. [conservación, mantenimiento] maintenance, upkeep

* * *

entretenimiento

m entertainment, amusement

* * *

entretenimiento nm

1) : entertainment, pastime

2) diversión: fun, amusement

* * *

entretenimiento n

1. (pasatiempo) pastime

2. (diversión) entertainment

Spanish-English dictionary > entretenimiento
4 dotar de

v.

to endow with, to bless with.

Dota a María de energía It endows Mary with energy.

* * *

(v.) = equip with, provide with, endow (with), supply with, arm with, gift + Nombre + with

Ex. This article describes an information literacy programme which aims to equip students with the knowledge and ability to effectively use the full range of available tools for accessing, retrieving and managing information.

Ex. Many libraries provide users with photocopies of contents pages of selected journals.

Ex. An organization now exists, endowed by Ranganathan, and charged with the maintenance of the scheme now that he himself has died.

Ex. The implementation of successive programmes for supplying educational institutions with microcomputer equipment seems to be the principal prime mover of computerisation processes.

Ex. Technology is now being implemented to arm organizations with this weapon -- competitor intelligence -- to improve business and win the war for customers.

Ex. Life has not blessed her with parental love, but has gifted her with beauty that's the world's envy.

* * *

(v.) = equip with, provide with, endow (with), supply with, arm with, gift + Nombre + with

Ex: This article describes an information literacy programme which aims to equip students with the knowledge and ability to effectively use the full range of available tools for accessing, retrieving and managing information.

Ex: Many libraries provide users with photocopies of contents pages of selected journals.

Ex: An organization now exists, endowed by Ranganathan, and charged with the maintenance of the scheme now that he himself has died.

Ex: The implementation of successive programmes for supplying educational institutions with microcomputer equipment seems to be the principal prime mover of computerisation processes.

Ex: Technology is now being implemented to arm organizations with this weapon -- competitor intelligence -- to improve business and win the war for customers.

Ex: Life has not blessed her with parental love, but has gifted her with beauty that's the world's envy.

Spanish-English dictionary > dotar de
5 equilibrio

m.

1 balance.

mantener algo en equilibrio to balance something

mantener/perder el equilibrio to keep/lose one's balance

hacer equilibrios (figurative) to perform a balancing act

hay un equilibrio de fuerzas the forces are evenly balanced

equilibrio ecológico ecological balance

equilibrio de poder balance of power

2 equilibrium, balance.

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equilibrio

► nombre masculino

1 (estabilidad) balance

■ perdió el equilibrio he lost his balance

2 FÍSICA equilibrium

3 figurado (armonía) balance, harmony

4 figurado (serenidad) poise, composure

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

hacer equilibrios figurado to perform a balancing act

■ tuvo que hacer equilibrios para llegar a fin de mes he had to pinch pennies to get to the end of the month

mantener el equilibrio to keep one's balance

perder el equilibrio to lose one's balance

equilibrio de poderes balance of power

* * *

noun m.

balance, equilibrium

* * *

SM

1) (=estabilidad) balance

perturbó el equilibrio de la balanza — he threw the scales out of balance

ahora las pesas están en equilibrio — now the weights are evenly balanced

intentó mantener el equilibrio sobre la cuerda — he tried to keep his balance on the rope

mantuvo en equilibrio el palo sobre su dedo — he balanced the stick on his finger

perder el equilibrio — to lose one's balance

- hacer equilibrios

equilibrio ecológico — ecological balance

equilibrio estable — stable equilibrium

equilibrio inestable — unstable equilibrium

equilibrio presupuestario — balanced budget

2) (=armonía) balance, equilibrium

existe un equilibrio estable entre las dos potencias mundiales — there is a stable balance between the two superpowers

equilibrio de fuerzas, equilibrio de poderes — balance of power

3) (=serenidad) level-headedness

* * *

masculino

1) (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balance

la balanza está en equilibrio — the scales are (evenly) balanced

el equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda — the balance between supply and demand

perdió/mantuvo el equilibrio — he lost/kept his balance

en estado de equilibrio — in equilibrium

hacer equilibrios — to do a balancing act

2) (sensatez, juicio)

una persona de gran equilibrio — a very level-headed o well-balanced person

equilibrio mental — mental stability

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= equilibrium, equity, trade-off [tradeoff/trade off], balance, levelling-off, levelling [leveling, -USA], compromise, equipoise, even keel.

Nota: Nombre.

Ex. On the one hand, the world is in a continuous state of change -- always seeking, as it were, to find the equilibrium of its natural state.

Ex. It covers selected news reports which include the president's programme, power for youth services workers, pay equity, and equity in information services.

Ex. There are always trade-offs between the ability and ease of online updates, speed and accessibility in searching, integration of the data base, and data-base maintenance procedures.

Ex. The concept of such co-operation is very interesting and we continue to build a history of Stumpers activity to assess the balance of 'giving and taking'.

Ex. A rapid growth in demand in the 1st 7 years was followed by a decline and then a levelling-off in 1982-83.

Ex. The author examines the implications for publishers of the possible levelling of VAT on books in the UK.

Ex. A compromise between expressive and non-expressive notation is to be found in the Second Edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme.

Ex. America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.

Ex. That even keel, that unflappable demeanor is what made him such a steady player.

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* alterar el equilibrio = upset + the balance.

* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.

* crear un equilibrio = establish + a balance.

* encontrar el equilibrio = strike + the right note.

* encontrar un equilibrio = find + a balance.

* equilibrio de poder = balance of power.

* equilibrio emocional = emotional health.

* establecer un equilibrio = establish + a balance.

* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.

* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.

* perder el equilibrio = lose + Posesivo + balance.

* punto de equilibrio = break-even, break-even point.

* restablecer el equilibrio = re-establish + the balance.

* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.

* * *

masculino

1) (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balance

la balanza está en equilibrio — the scales are (evenly) balanced

el equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda — the balance between supply and demand

perdió/mantuvo el equilibrio — he lost/kept his balance

en estado de equilibrio — in equilibrium

hacer equilibrios — to do a balancing act

2) (sensatez, juicio)

una persona de gran equilibrio — a very level-headed o well-balanced person

equilibrio mental — mental stability

* * *

= equilibrium, equity, trade-off [tradeoff/trade off], balance, levelling-off, levelling [leveling, -USA], compromise, equipoise, even keel.

Nota: Nombre.

Ex: On the one hand, the world is in a continuous state of change -- always seeking, as it were, to find the equilibrium of its natural state.

Ex: It covers selected news reports which include the president's programme, power for youth services workers, pay equity, and equity in information services.

Ex: There are always trade-offs between the ability and ease of online updates, speed and accessibility in searching, integration of the data base, and data-base maintenance procedures.

Ex: The concept of such co-operation is very interesting and we continue to build a history of Stumpers activity to assess the balance of 'giving and taking'.

Ex: A rapid growth in demand in the 1st 7 years was followed by a decline and then a levelling-off in 1982-83.

Ex: The author examines the implications for publishers of the possible levelling of VAT on books in the UK.

Ex: A compromise between expressive and non-expressive notation is to be found in the Second Edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme.

Ex: America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.

Ex: That even keel, that unflappable demeanor is what made him such a steady player.

* alterar el equilibrio = upset + the balance.

* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.

* crear un equilibrio = establish + a balance.

* encontrar el equilibrio = strike + the right note.

* encontrar un equilibrio = find + a balance.

* equilibrio de poder = balance of power.

* equilibrio emocional = emotional health.

* establecer un equilibrio = establish + a balance.

* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.

* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.

* perder el equilibrio = lose + Posesivo + balance.

* punto de equilibrio = break-even, break-even point.

* restablecer el equilibrio = re-establish + the balance.

* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.

* * *

equilibrio

masculine

A

1 (de fuerzas, componentes) balance

la balanza está en equilibrio the scales are (evenly) balanced

el precario equilibrio entre los partidos the precarious balance o equilibrium between the parties

el equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda the balance between supply and demand

2 (estabilidad) balance

perdió/mantuvo el equilibrio he lost/kept his balance

lo mantuvo en equilibrio sobre el filo del cuchillo he balanced it on the edge of the knife

en estado de equilibrio in equilibrium

hacer equilibrios to do a balancing act

B

(sensatez, juicio): es una persona de gran equilibrio she's a very level-headed o well-balanced person

existen dudas sobre su equilibrio mental there are doubts about his mental stability

aquella desgracia le hizo perder el equilibrio that unfortunate incident unbalanced him

Compuestos:

● equilibrio ecológico

ecological balance

● equilibrio estable/inestable

stable/unstable equilibrium

● equilibrio indiferente

neutral equilibrium

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equilibrio sustantivo masculino (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balance;
◊ perdió el equilibrio he lost his balance;

en estado de equilibrio in equilibrium
equilibrio sustantivo masculino balance

' equilibrio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ir
- mantener
- mareado
- marear
- mareo
- perder
English:
balance
- balance of power
- equilibrium
- footing
- strike
- over

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equilibrio nm

1. [estabilidad] balance;
Fís equilibrium;
la balanza permanecía en equilibrio the scales were evenly balanced;

hay equilibrio de fuerzas en el parlamento the forces are evenly balanced in the parliament;

el gobierno busca el equilibrio presupuestario the government is seeking a balanced budget;

mantener algo en equilibrio to balance sth;

mantuvo el balón en equilibrio sobre un dedo he balanced the ball on his finger;

mantener/perder el equilibrio to keep/lose one's balance;

Comp

hacer equilibrios to perform a balancing act;

hacíamos verdaderos equilibrios para llegar a fin de mes we performed balancing acts to reach the end of the month

Comp
Fís equilibrio dinámico dynamic equilibrium;
equilibrio ecológico ecological balance;
Fís equilibrio inestable unstable equilibrium;
equilibrio de poder balance of power;

equilibrio político balance of power;

equilibrio químico chemical equilibrium

2. [contrapeso] counterbalance, counterpoise

3. [sensatez] composure, poise

Comp
equilibrio mental mental equilibrium
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equilibrio

m

1 balance;

falta de equilibrio imbalance;

mantener/perder el equilibrio keep/lose one’s balance equilibrio ecológico ecological balance

2 FÍS equilibrium

* * *

equilibrio nm

1) : balance, equilibrium

perder el equilibrio: to lose one's balance

equilibrio político: balance of power

2) : poise, aplomb

* * *

equilibrio n balance

mantener el equilibrio to keep your balance [pt. & pp. kept]

perder el equilibrio to lose your balance [pt. & pp. lost]

Spanish-English dictionary > equilibrio
6 formal

adj.

1 formal.

ser novios formales to be engaged

2 well-behaved, good (que se porta bien).

3 reliable (responsable, fiable).

4 serious, sober (serio).

5 firm, official.

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formal

► adjetivo

1 (con los requisitos necesarios) formal

■ noviazgo formal formal engagement

■ promesa formal formal promise

2 (serio) serious, serious-minded

3 (cumplidor) reliable, dependable

4 (cortés) polite

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

sed formales behave yourselves

* * *

adj.

1) formal

2) serious

3) reliable

* * *

ADJ

1) [persona] (=de fiar) reliable, dependable; (=responsable) responsible

es un trabajador muy formal — he's a very reliable worker

un chico muy formal — a very responsible boy

sé formal y pórtate bien — be good and behave yourself

2) [invitación, protesta] formal; [estilo, lenguaje] formal

3) (=oficial) [petición, propuesta, compromiso] official

4) (Fil) formal

lógica formal — formal logic

5) (=estructural) formal

el análisis formal del texto — formal analysis of the text

6) And (=afable) affable, pleasant

* * *

adjetivo

1) ( cumplidor) reliable, dependable; ( responsable) responsible

sé formalito! — behave yourself!

2)

a) < error> formal

b) <promesa/oferta> firm; <invitación/compromiso> formal, official; < acusación> formal

c) <recepción/cena> formal

* * *

= dependable, formal, formalised [formalized, -USA], business-like, pro forma [proforma], staid, ceremonious.

Ex. If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.

Ex. Obviously a more formal, and a more summarised profile is required in most indexing systems.

Ex. Examples of traditional less formalized pre-coordinate indexing systems will be considered in the next section.

Ex. It was generally felt that US libraries are organised on more business-like lines than those in the Netherlands.

Ex. Later, she realized that the interview was a pro forma procedure = Posteriormente, se dio cuenta de que la entrevista era un trámite meramente formal.

Ex. As many of the responding librarians pointed out, ' staid, adult-looking pages are not attractive to a teenage audience' = Como muchos de los bibliotecarios encuestados indicaron las "páginas con aspecto serio como si estuviesen dirigidas a adultos no resultan atractivas a un público joven".

Ex. From the time of the Celtic occupation of Ireland in 500 BC, music played by harpers has been associated with ancient warfare and with banquets and ceremonious occasions.

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* análisis formal de documentos = markup [mark-up].

* corrección formal = procedural justice.

* correcto y formal = prim and proper.

* formales, los = serious, the.

* lenguaje para el análisis formal de documentos web = markup language.

* relación formal = formal relation.

* ser muy formal = stand on + ceremony.

* sistema para el análisis formal de documentos = markup code.

* sistema para el análisis formal de documentos web = markup system.

* titulación formal = formal degree programme.

* * *

adjetivo

1) ( cumplidor) reliable, dependable; ( responsable) responsible

sé formalito! — behave yourself!

2)

a) < error> formal

b) <promesa/oferta> firm; <invitación/compromiso> formal, official; < acusación> formal

c) <recepción/cena> formal

* * *

= dependable, formal, formalised [formalized, -USA], business-like, pro forma [proforma], staid, ceremonious.

Ex: If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.

Ex: Obviously a more formal, and a more summarised profile is required in most indexing systems.

Ex: Examples of traditional less formalized pre-coordinate indexing systems will be considered in the next section.

Ex: It was generally felt that US libraries are organised on more business-like lines than those in the Netherlands.

Ex: Later, she realized that the interview was a pro forma procedure = Posteriormente, se dio cuenta de que la entrevista era un trámite meramente formal.

Ex: As many of the responding librarians pointed out, ' staid, adult-looking pages are not attractive to a teenage audience' = Como muchos de los bibliotecarios encuestados indicaron las "páginas con aspecto serio como si estuviesen dirigidas a adultos no resultan atractivas a un público joven".

Ex: From the time of the Celtic occupation of Ireland in 500 BC, music played by harpers has been associated with ancient warfare and with banquets and ceremonious occasions.

* análisis formal de documentos = markup [mark-up].

* corrección formal = procedural justice.

* correcto y formal = prim and proper.

* formales, los = serious, the.

* lenguaje para el análisis formal de documentos web = markup language.

* relación formal = formal relation.

* ser muy formal = stand on + ceremony.

* sistema para el análisis formal de documentos = markup code.

* sistema para el análisis formal de documentos web = markup system.

* titulación formal = formal degree programme.

* * *

formal

adjective

A (cumplidor) reliable, dependable; (responsable) responsible

a ver si eres un poco más formal la próxima vez try and be a bit more responsible next time

¡sé formalito! behave yourself!

tiene sólo 21 años pero es muy formal he's only 21 but he's very responsible o serious-minded

B

1 ‹error› formal

2 ‹promesa› firm; ‹invitación/compromiso› formal, official; ‹acusación› formal

aún no he recibido una oferta formal I haven't had a definite o firm offer yet

3 ‹recepción/cena› formal

* * *

formal adjetivo
1 ( en general) formal;
‹promesa/oferta› firm
2 ‹ persona› ( cumplidora) reliable, dependable;
( responsable) responsible
formal adjetivo
1 formal
2 (serio, educado) serious, serious-minded
(cumplidor) reliable, dependable
' formal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aunque
- bastante
- ceremoniosa
- ceremonioso
- cita
- denuncia
- el
- etiqueta
- formalismo
- mayoría
- participación
- permitirse
- baño
- cena
- conferencia
- escolarizar
- gala
- novio
- plática
- querer
- traje
- vestir
English:
absent
- accustom
- afford
- audience
- awaken
- businesslike
- dear
- dependable
- deserve
- dinner
- enjoy
- far
- fear
- formal
- intend
- luncheon
- mention
- possess
- propose
- representation
- responsible
- serious
- shall
- should
- sober
- sober-minded
- solid
- speech
- staid
- unreliable
- well-behaved
- whom
- affair
- business
- evening
- formality
- grand
- grievance
- prim
- solemn
- steady
- you
- your
- yours
- yourself
- yourselves

* * *

formal adj

1. [de la forma] formal;

en su aspecto formal la novela es excelente the formal aspects of the novel are excellent

2. [legal] formal;

un requisito formal an official requirement

3. [que se porta bien] well-behaved, good

4. [responsable, fiable] reliable;

son muy poco formales they're very unreliable

5. [serio] serious, sober;

el lenguaje formal formal language;

ser novios formales to be engaged

* * *

formal

adj

1 formal

2 niño well-behaved

3 ( responsable) responsible

* * *

formal adj

1) : formal

2) : serious, dignified

3) : dependable, reliable

* * *

formal adj

1. (oficial) formal

hizo una protesta formal he made a formal protest

2. (persona de fiar) responsible / reliable

es una chica formal she's a responsible girl

3. (persona educado) well behaved [comp. better behaved; superl. best behaved]

un alumno formal a well behaved pupil

Spanish-English dictionary > formal
7 global

adj.

global, overall.

* * *

global

► adjetivo

1 global, comprehensive, overall

* * *

adj.

global

* * *

ADJ

1) [en conjunto] [cantidad, resultado] overall, total; [investigación, análisis] comprehensive

estas cifras nos dan una idea global del coste — these figures give us an overall picture of the cost

2) (=mundial) global

la aldea global — the global village

* * *

adjetivo

a) (total, general) < informe> full, comprehensive; < resultado> overall; <precio/cantidad> total; <visión/estudio> global

b) ( mundial) global

repercusiones globales — global o worldwide repercussions

c) (Inf) global

* * *

= all-embracing, global, holistic, overall, sweeping, umbrella, inclusive, pervasive, all-encompassing, overriding, systemic, overarching, all-inclusive, wide-angle(d), embracing, encompassing.

Ex. Some databases are very all-embracing in their coverage and attempt to provide comprehensive coverage of entire disciplines.

Ex. Any change made to a primary heading could be made to have a global effect on the entire authority file and hence the catalog.

Ex. Intradisciplinary citation analysis reveals that the 'holistic' study of man appears to be only a rhetorical claim.

Ex. There is not necessarily any overall plan for the development and maintenance of the schedules.

Ex. Such a statement of objectives may appear narrowly defined in its practices and yet, at the same time, rather sweeping in its assumptions.

Ex. This article describes how an ' umbrella licence' was obtained covering a group of libraries within the region.

Ex. A collective title is a title proper that is an inclusive title for an item containing several works.

Ex. The unease is pervasive, not an occasional outcropping of discontent.

Ex. In publishing itself there is little use made of the all-encompassing schemes such as Dewey or the Library of Congress.

Ex. Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.

Ex. There is a need for an examination of the whole process of information dissemination from a 'systemic' framework.

Ex. There appears to be an unhealthy tendency among information technology professionals to elevate any single, highly successful practical experience instantly into an overarching paradigm for managerial success.

Ex. It is not an all-inclusive listing of materials on this topic.

Ex. Except for the principal no one besides the librarian has such a wide-angle view of the school's instructional programme.

Ex. What is needed is an embracing approach to guarantee freedom for Palestine and legitimacy for Israel.

Ex. By drawing Russia into an encompassing coalition with Europe and other powers, the risk of conflict will be diminished.

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* aldea global, la = global village, the.

* búsqueda global = comprehensive search.

* cantidad global = lump sum.

* como unidad global = as a whole.

* concepción global = gestalt.

* dar una visión global = give + overview, overview.

* de forma global = holistically.

* de manera global = holistically.

* descripción global = outline.

* presentar una visión global = present + an overview, overview.

* suma global = lump sum.

* término global = umbrella.

* * *

adjetivo

a) (total, general) < informe> full, comprehensive; < resultado> overall; <precio/cantidad> total; <visión/estudio> global

b) ( mundial) global

repercusiones globales — global o worldwide repercussions

c) (Inf) global

* * *

= all-embracing, global, holistic, overall, sweeping, umbrella, inclusive, pervasive, all-encompassing, overriding, systemic, overarching, all-inclusive, wide-angle(d), embracing, encompassing.

Ex: Some databases are very all-embracing in their coverage and attempt to provide comprehensive coverage of entire disciplines.

Ex: Any change made to a primary heading could be made to have a global effect on the entire authority file and hence the catalog.

Ex: Intradisciplinary citation analysis reveals that the 'holistic' study of man appears to be only a rhetorical claim.

Ex: There is not necessarily any overall plan for the development and maintenance of the schedules.

Ex: Such a statement of objectives may appear narrowly defined in its practices and yet, at the same time, rather sweeping in its assumptions.

Ex: This article describes how an ' umbrella licence' was obtained covering a group of libraries within the region.

Ex: A collective title is a title proper that is an inclusive title for an item containing several works.

Ex: The unease is pervasive, not an occasional outcropping of discontent.

Ex: In publishing itself there is little use made of the all-encompassing schemes such as Dewey or the Library of Congress.

Ex: Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.

Ex: There is a need for an examination of the whole process of information dissemination from a 'systemic' framework.

Ex: There appears to be an unhealthy tendency among information technology professionals to elevate any single, highly successful practical experience instantly into an overarching paradigm for managerial success.

Ex: It is not an all-inclusive listing of materials on this topic.

Ex: Except for the principal no one besides the librarian has such a wide-angle view of the school's instructional programme.

Ex: What is needed is an embracing approach to guarantee freedom for Palestine and legitimacy for Israel.

Ex: By drawing Russia into an encompassing coalition with Europe and other powers, the risk of conflict will be diminished.

* aldea global, la = global village, the.

* búsqueda global = comprehensive search.

* cantidad global = lump sum.

* como unidad global = as a whole.

* concepción global = gestalt.

* dar una visión global = give + overview, overview.

* de forma global = holistically.

* de manera global = holistically.

* descripción global = outline.

* presentar una visión global = present + an overview, overview.

* suma global = lump sum.

* término global = umbrella.

* * *

global

adjective

1 (total, general) ‹informe› full, comprehensive; ‹resultado› overall; ‹precio/cantidad› total; ‹visión/estudio› global

cantidad global a abonar total amount due

un panorama global de la literatura latinoamericana contemporánea a global perspective o an overall picture of contemporary Latin American literature

2 (mundial) global

repercusiones globales global o worldwide repercussions

3 ( Inf) global

* * *

global adjetivo
global;
‹ informe› full, comprehensive;
‹ resultado› overall;
‹precio/cantidad› total
global adjetivo
1 (en conjunto) comprehensive
una visión global del asunto, a global view of the matter
2 (mundial) global: la Tierra está sufriendo un calentamiento global, the Earth is undergoing global warming
' global' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calentamiento
- general
- mundial
- recalentamiento
- total
English:
board
- global
- grand
- overall
- package deal
- blanket
- comprehensive
- GPS
- inclusive
- lump
- net

* * *

global adj

1. [acuerdo] general;
[solución, enfoque] global; [análisis] comprehensive; [aumento] overall; [precio] total; Informát
una búsqueda global a global search;

lo compraron por un importe global de 10 millones they bought it for a total sum of 10 milllion

2. [mundial] global, worldwide;

una economía global a global economy

* * *

global

adj

1 (de todo el mundo) global

2 visión, resultado overall; cantidad total

* * *

global adj

1) : global, worldwide

2) : full, comprehensive

3) : total, overall

Spanish-English dictionary > global
8 alimento

m.

food.

alimentos grasos fatty foods

la lectura es un alimento para el espíritu reading improves your mind

pres.indicat.

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

* * *

alimento

► nombre masculino

1 (comida) food

2 (valor nutritivo) nutritional value, nourishment

■ los caramelos tienen poco alimento sweets are not very nourishing

3 figurado fuel

■ los recuerdos eran el alimento de su ilusión he lived off his memories

* * *

noun m.

food

* * *

SM

1) (=comida) food

de mucho alimento — nourishing

de poco alimento — of little nutritional value

alimento de primera necesidad — staple food

alimentos integrales — whole foods

alimentos naturales — health foods

2) (=apoyo) encouragement, support; (=incentivo) incentive; [de pasión] fuel

3) pl alimentos (Jur) maintenance allowance sing, alimony sing (EEUU)

* * *

masculino

1) (frml) ( comida) food

la leche es un alimento completo — milk is a complete food

como alimento es pobre — it has little nutritional value

- alimento chatarra

2) ( valor nutritivo)

no tiene alimento ninguno — it has no nutritional value

de mucho alimento — very nutritious

* * *

= nourishment, sustenance.

Ex. He was swept across the intersection by a miscellaneous crowd of anxious, energetic persons in search of business or raiment or nourishment or whatever.

Ex. The adoption of a marketing approach will help libraries not only in their own self sustenance, but also in the sustenance and self sufficiency of their information products and services.

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* alimento básico = food staple, staple food.

* alimento de temporada = seasonal food.

* alimento fresco = fresh food.

* alimento graso = fatty food.

* alimento natural = natural food.

* alimento nutritivo = nutritious food.

* alimentos = food, food supply, foodstuffs.

* alimento saludable = wholesome food, healthy food.

* alimento sano = wholesome food, healthy food.

* alimentos congelados = frozen foods.

* alimentos crudos = raw food.

* alimentos ecológicos = ecological food.

* alimentos en conserva = tinned food, canned food.

* alimentos enlatados = tinned food, canned food.

* alimentos enriquecidos = fortified foods.

* alimentos modificados genéticamente = genetically modified foods.

* alimentos naturales = health food.

* alimentos poco saludables = unhealthy foods.

* alimentos precocinados = baked goods.

* alimentos procesados = processed food.

* alimentos refinados = refined food.

* alimentos sin cocinar = raw food.

* alimentos sólidos = solid food.

* alimentos transgénicos = genetically modified foods.

* causado por los alimentos = food-borne.

* ciencia de los alimentos = food science.

* ciencia y tecnología de los alimentos = food science and technology.

* colorante artificial para alimentos = food colouring.

* conservación de alimentos = food preservation.

* conservar alimentos = cure + food.

* consumición de alimentos = food consumption.

* cupón canjeable por alimentos = food stamp.

* curar alimentos = cure + food.

* escasez de alimentos = food scarcity.

* fuente de alimentos = food supply.

* industria de los alimentos = food industry.

* industria para la preparación de alimentos = food processing industry.

* manipulador de alimentos = food handler.

* preparación de alimentos = food processing, processing.

* producción de alimentos = food production.

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

* suministro de alimentos = food supply.

* tecnología de los alimentos = food technology.

* tienda de alimentos naturales = health food store, health food shop.

* transmitido por los alimentos = food-borne.

* * *

masculino

1) (frml) ( comida) food

la leche es un alimento completo — milk is a complete food

como alimento es pobre — it has little nutritional value

- alimento chatarra

2) ( valor nutritivo)

no tiene alimento ninguno — it has no nutritional value

de mucho alimento — very nutritious

* * *

= nourishment, sustenance.

Ex: He was swept across the intersection by a miscellaneous crowd of anxious, energetic persons in search of business or raiment or nourishment or whatever.

Ex: The adoption of a marketing approach will help libraries not only in their own self sustenance, but also in the sustenance and self sufficiency of their information products and services.

* alimento básico = food staple, staple food.

* alimento de temporada = seasonal food.

* alimento fresco = fresh food.

* alimento graso = fatty food.

* alimento natural = natural food.

* alimento nutritivo = nutritious food.

* alimentos = food, food supply, foodstuffs.

* alimento saludable = wholesome food, healthy food.

* alimento sano = wholesome food, healthy food.

* alimentos congelados = frozen foods.

* alimentos crudos = raw food.

* alimentos ecológicos = ecological food.

* alimentos en conserva = tinned food, canned food.

* alimentos enlatados = tinned food, canned food.

* alimentos enriquecidos = fortified foods.

* alimentos modificados genéticamente = genetically modified foods.

* alimentos naturales = health food.

* alimentos poco saludables = unhealthy foods.

* alimentos precocinados = baked goods.

* alimentos procesados = processed food.

* alimentos refinados = refined food.

* alimentos sin cocinar = raw food.

* alimentos sólidos = solid food.

* alimentos transgénicos = genetically modified foods.

* causado por los alimentos = food-borne.

* ciencia de los alimentos = food science.

* ciencia y tecnología de los alimentos = food science and technology.

* colorante artificial para alimentos = food colouring.

* conservación de alimentos = food preservation.

* conservar alimentos = cure + food.

* consumición de alimentos = food consumption.

* cupón canjeable por alimentos = food stamp.

* curar alimentos = cure + food.

* escasez de alimentos = food scarcity.

* fuente de alimentos = food supply.

* industria de los alimentos = food industry.

* industria para la preparación de alimentos = food processing industry.

* manipulador de alimentos = food handler.

* preparación de alimentos = food processing, processing.

* producción de alimentos = food production.

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

* suministro de alimentos = food supply.

* tecnología de los alimentos = food technology.

* tienda de alimentos naturales = health food store, health food shop.

* transmitido por los alimentos = food-borne.

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alimento

masculine

A ( frml) (comida) food

lleva varios días sin tomar or ingerir alimentos she hasn't eaten anything o ( frml) taken any food for several days

es delicioso, pero como alimento es pobre it's delicious, but it has little nutritional value

la leche es un alimento completo milk is a complete food

alimentos para diabéticos diabetic foods

Compuestos:

● alimento chatarra

( AmL) junk food

● alimentos integrales

wholefood

● alimentos naturales

health food

B

(valor nutritivo): es un plato de mucho alimento it's a very nutritious dish

estos refrescos no tienen alimento ninguno these soft drinks have no nutritional value

C alimentos mpl ( Der) alimony

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Del verbo alimentar: ( conjugate alimentar)

alimento es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

alimentó es:

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

Multiple Entries:
alimentar
alimento
alimentar ( conjugate alimentar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/animal› to feed
2
a) ‹ilusión/esperanza› to nurture, cherish;

‹ ego› to boost
b) ‹odio/pasión› to fuel

3 ‹máquina/motor› to feed;
‹ caldera› to stoke
verbo intransitivo
to be nourishing
alimentarse verbo pronominal [persona/animal] to feed oneself;
alimentose con or de algo to live on sth
alimento sustantivo masculino
1 (frml) ( comida) food, nourishment;
◊ la leche es un alimento completo milk is a complete food;

alimentos naturales health food;

2 ( valor nutritivo):
◊ no tiene alimento ninguno it has no nutritional value;

de mucho alimento very nutritious
alimentar
I verbo transitivo
1 (dar de comer) to feed
2 fig (fomentar un sentimiento) to nourish
3 Inform to feed
Téc to supply
II vt & vi (ser nutritivo) to be nutritious
alimento sustantivo masculino
1 (comida) food
2 (valor alimenticio) nutritional value
' alimento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaramelada
- acaramelado
- baño
- carne
- carné
- cocerse
- comida
- conservación
- contaminar
- dosificar
- estropearse
- indigesta
- indigesto
- pan
- pasarse
- pasto
- rancia
- rancio
- repetir
- reposar
- reposo
- resto
- rica
- rico
- saborear
- sabrosa
- sabroso
- sonda
- sustento
- tajada
- yantar
- abombado
- adulterar
- alterar
- astringente
- básico
- demasía
- descomponer
- descompuesto
- energético
- enfriar
- enriquecer
- fecha
- fritanga
- malo
- nutritivo
- óptimo
- precio
English:
best
- crisps
- fattening
- potato chips
- slimming
- staple
- swallow
- feed
- food
- junk food
- nourishment
- sustenance

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alimento nm

1. [comestible] food

Comp
alimentos básicos basic foodstuffs;
alimentos infantiles baby foods;

alimentos transgénicos GM foods

2. [sostén]
la lectura es un alimento para el espíritu reading improves your mind;

el desempleo es un alimento para la delincuencia unemployment fuels crime

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alimento

m

1 ( comida) food

2

:

tiene poco alimento it has little nutritional value

* * *

alimento nm

: food, nourishment

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alimento n food

Spanish-English dictionary > alimento
9 revisión

f.

1 revision, check-up, inspection, review.

2 revision, rehash, rehashing.

3 rehearing, retrial, re-trial.

4 re-opening of case.

5 patch, fix, hotfix.

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revisión

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) revision, checking

2 (de billetes) inspection

3 (de coche) service, overhaul

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FRASEOLOGÍA

revisión de cuentas audit, auditing

revisión médica checkup

* * *

noun f.

1) check, inspection

2) revision

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SF

1) [de cuenta] check; [de teoría, método] review

revisión aduanera — customs inspection

revisión de cuentas — audit

revisión salarial — wage review

2) (Mec) check, overhaul; (Aut) service

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femenino

1) (de trabajo, documento) checking, check

la etapa de revisión — the checking stage

una revisión de los gastos — a check of o on expenses

2) (de criterio, doctrina) revision

se hace una revisión periódica de las tarifas aéreas — airfares are revised periodically

3) ( de instalación) inspection; ( de frenos) check

la revisión de los 5.000 kilómetros — (Esp) the 5,000 kilometer service

4) (AmL) ( de equipaje) inspection

5) (Med, Odont) checkup

- revisión médica

6) (Der) review

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= checking, editing, overhaul, revision, checkup [check-up], review, refinement.

Ex. The purpose of this checking is to ensure that an entry always has the same form so that the catalog is consistent and clean.

Ex. To ensure further that all the index entries generated by chain procedure are indeed helpful, the initial analysis of the chain may require editing.

Ex. Regular overhaul of guiding is important, especially for the new user who may rely heavily upon it.

Ex. As already noted, development and revision of classification schemes is essential to their continued usefulness.

Ex. The article is entitled 'How fit is your health collection?: the importance of regular check-ups: health information in the public library' = El artículo se titula "¿Está en buena forma su colección sobre salud?: la importancia de los chequeos regulares: información sanitaria en la biblioteca pública".

Ex. This programme is planned to have a lifespan of four years with a review after two years.

Ex. Also search strategy can be modified relatively easily, where only refinements or slight modifications in index terms are appropriate.

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* artículo de revisión = review article, review essay.

* Comité de Revisión de las Reglas de Catalogación (CCRC) = Catalog Code Revision Committee (CCRC).

* en revisión = under review.

* revisión bibliográfica = literature review, literature survey.

* revisión biblográfica = desk research.

* revisión de las reglas = code revision.

* revisión de los estantes = shelf reading.

* revisión salarial = job audit.

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femenino

1) (de trabajo, documento) checking, check

la etapa de revisión — the checking stage

una revisión de los gastos — a check of o on expenses

2) (de criterio, doctrina) revision

se hace una revisión periódica de las tarifas aéreas — airfares are revised periodically

3) ( de instalación) inspection; ( de frenos) check

la revisión de los 5.000 kilómetros — (Esp) the 5,000 kilometer service

4) (AmL) ( de equipaje) inspection

5) (Med, Odont) checkup

- revisión médica

6) (Der) review

* * *

= checking, editing, overhaul, revision, checkup [check-up], review, refinement.

Ex: The purpose of this checking is to ensure that an entry always has the same form so that the catalog is consistent and clean.

Ex: To ensure further that all the index entries generated by chain procedure are indeed helpful, the initial analysis of the chain may require editing.

Ex: Regular overhaul of guiding is important, especially for the new user who may rely heavily upon it.

Ex: As already noted, development and revision of classification schemes is essential to their continued usefulness.

Ex: The article is entitled 'How fit is your health collection?: the importance of regular check-ups: health information in the public library' = El artículo se titula "¿Está en buena forma su colección sobre salud?: la importancia de los chequeos regulares: información sanitaria en la biblioteca pública".

Ex: This programme is planned to have a lifespan of four years with a review after two years.

Ex: Also search strategy can be modified relatively easily, where only refinements or slight modifications in index terms are appropriate.

* artículo de revisión = review article, review essay.

* Comité de Revisión de las Reglas de Catalogación (CCRC) = Catalog Code Revision Committee (CCRC).

* en revisión = under review.

* revisión bibliográfica = literature review, literature survey.

* revisión biblográfica = desk research.

* revisión de las reglas = code revision.

* revisión de los estantes = shelf reading.

* revisión salarial = job audit.

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revisión

feminine

A (de un trabajo, documento) checking, check

revisión del estilo checking (of) the style

ahora viene la etapa de revisión next comes the checking stage

efectuaron una revisión minuciosa de los gastos they made a detailed check of o on the expenses

Compuesto:

revisión colegiada/paritaria

peer review

B (de un criterio, doctrina) revision

métodos que requieren una urgente revisión methods which are in urgent need of revision

se hace una revisión periódica de las tarifas aéreas airfares are revised periodically

C (de una instalación) inspection; (de frenos) check

la revisión del generador reveló varios problemas inspection of o the check on the generator revealed several problems

la revisión de los 5.000 kilómetros ( Esp); the 5,000 kilometer service

Compuesto:

revisión técnica

roadworthiness check, ≈ MOT test ( in UK)

D ( AmL) (de equipaje) inspection

E ( Odont) examination; (periódica) checkup

Compuesto:

revisión médica

( Esp) (periódica) checkup; (para un trabajo) medical examination, medical ( BrE)

F ( Der) review

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revisión sustantivo femenino
a) (de trabajo, documento) checking, check

b) (de criterio, doctrina) revision

c) ( de instalación) inspection;

( de frenos) check;
( de coche) (Esp) service
d) (AmL) ( de equipaje) inspection

e) (Med, Odont) checkup;

◊ revisión médica (Esp) ( periódica) checkup;

( para trabajo) medical examination
revisión sustantivo femenino
1 Téc check, overhaul
(de coche) service
2 (de un texto) revision, US checking
3 (de una cuenta) audit
4 Med checkup
' revisión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
auditoría
- pasada
- repaso
- quinquenal
- revisar
- sujeto
English:
check
- checkup
- maintenance
- overhaul
- review
- revision
- screen
- service
- servicing
- come
- examination
- inspection
- major
- medical

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revisión nf

1. [repaso] Br revision, US review;

pidió la revisión del examen he asked for the exam to be remarked

2. [examen] check;
[de vehículo] service;
llevar el coche a una revisión to have one's car serviced

Comp
revisión de cuentas audit;
revisión médica check-up;

me tengo que hacer una revisión médica I have to have a check-up;

revisión de la vista eye test

3. [modificación] review;

han hecho una revisión de las cifras de crecimiento the growth figures have been revised;

el gobierno anunció una revisión de su política de empleo the government announced a review of its employment policy;

revisión de los precios price review o change

Comp

revisión al alza/a la baja rise/fall

4. CAm, Méx [registro] search

* * *

revisión

f check, inspection; AUTO service

* * *

revisión nf, pl - siones

1) : revision

2) : inspection, check

* * *

revisión n

1. (en general) check

voy a hacer una revisión de las cuentas I'm going to give the accounts a check

2. (de vehículo) service

tengo que hacerle una revisión al coche I've got to have the car serviced

revisión médica check up

Spanish-English dictionary > revisión
10 postura2

= stance, position, stand, posturing, viewpoint, standpoint, view, opinion (on).

Ex. It is precisely such programme arrangements which seemed, upon examination, to produce an equivocal stance on the question of applying the technology in a user-orientated way.

Ex. In 1971 John Pemberton was engaged by the Government `to carry out a broad review of the present position regarding the provision of printed ephemera in libraries in Great Britain'.

Ex. The Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association included various items of business such as: the ALA stand on UNESCO; a new dues schedule; grants; role of school librarians in ALA; new cataloguing tools; and standards.

Ex. The lavishness of the presentation imbues the show with conviction and almost distracts from the ridiculousness of its apocalyptic posturing.

Ex. Whatever viewpoint is taken, it is difficult to dispute the significance of AACR1.

Ex. So it seems to me you should try to resolve this point of approach, whether you're going to approach it from the standpoint of the user or from the standpoint of the group being listed.

Ex. There is an alternative method for the design of subject retrieval devices, and that is to build languages or schemes which depend upon some theoretical views about the nature and structure of knowledge.

Ex. A reputable supplier will readily provide names of former customers who may be contacted for their opinions on service, support and maintenance.

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* adoptar la postura moral correcta = take + the high ground, take + the high road.

* adoptar una postura = adopt + posture, adopt + behaviour, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.

* adoptar una postura crítica sobre = take + a critical view of.

* adoptar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).

* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.

* adoptar una postura firme contra = take + a firm stand against.

* adoptar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.

* adoptar una postura unánime = speak with + one voice.

* adoptar un postura = embrace + view, don + mantle.

* cambiar de postura = reconsider + position.

* cambiar radicalmente de postura = do + an about-face.

* cambio radical de postura = about-face.

* declaración de postura oficial = position paper.

* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.

* desafiar una postura = challenge + attitude.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* postura defensiva = bunker mentality.

* postura ideológica en contra de la homosexualidad = heterosexism.

* postura indefinida = fence-sitting position.

* postura única = unified voice.

* tomar una postura = take + viewpoint, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.

* tomar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).

* tomar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.

Spanish-English dictionary > postura2
11 menor

adj.

1 smaller.

2 younger, junior.

3 minor, lesser.

f. & m.

minor (law) (child).

m.

1 minor, young man, youngster.

2 minor, young girl.

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menor

► adjetivo

1 (comparativo - en tamaño) smaller; (- en calidad, importancia) lesser; (- en edad) younger

■ necesito una talla menor I need a smaller size

■ se corre menor peligro it's less dangerous

■ mi hermano menor my younger brother

2 (superlativo - en tamaño) smallest; (- en calidad, importancia) least; (- en edad) youngest

■ cogió el trozo de menos tamaño she took the smallest piece

■ no tiene la menor importancia it's not at all important

■ su hermano menor se quedará en casa his youngest brother is going to stay at home

3 (inferior) minor

4 MÚSICA minor

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 DERECHO minor

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

al por menor retail

apto,-a para menores (gen) suitable for all ages 2 (película) U-certificate, US rated G

ser menor de edad to be under age

menor de edad minor

tribunal de menores juvenile court

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1. noun mf.
minor
2. adj.
1) minor

2) smaller, smallest

3) lesser, least

4) younger, youngest

•

- al por menor

* * *

1. ADJ

1) [comparativo]

a) [de tamaño] smaller

una caja de menor tamaño — a smaller box

los libros están ordenados de menor a mayor — the books are arranged by size, from small to large

b) [de cantidad] fewer, less

necesito una cantidad menor de botellas — I need fewer bottles

echa sal en menor cantidad — add less salt

• menor que algo — less than sth

su aportación es diez veces menor que la nuestra — his contribution is ten times less than ours

tres es menor que siete — three is less than seven

c) [de importancia, tiempo]

heridas de menor importancia — minor injuries

existe un menor control en las aduanas — customs controls are not as strict o tight as they were

el crecimiento de la economía es cada vez menor — the economy is growing at an ever slower rate

viene con menor frecuencia que antes — she doesn't come as often now

• en menor grado — to a lesser extent

d) [de edad] younger

mis dos hermanos menores — my two younger brothers

si eres menor de 18 años no puedes entrar — if you are under 18 you can't go in

• menor que algn — younger than sb

soy tres años menor que mi marido — I am three years younger than my husband

• ser menor de edad — to be under age; (Jur) to be a minor

dos jóvenes menores de edad se han escapado de su casa — two under-age youngsters have run away from home

e) (Mús) minor

concierto en Mi menor — concerto in E minor

f) (Rel) [orden] minor

2) [superlativo]

a) [de tamaño] smallest

es el país de menor tamaño de Europa — it is the smallest country in Europe

este es el menor de todos — this is the smallest of all

b) [de cantidad] lowest, smallest

el partido de menor asistencia de la liga — the match with the lowest o smallest attendance in the league

realizó la vuelta en el menor número de golpes — he finished the round in the lowest number of shots

hagan el menor ruido posible — make as little noise as possible

se despierta con el menor ruido — he wakes up at the slightest noise

c) [de importancia, tiempo] least

no le doy la menor importancia — I don't attach the slightest o least importance to it

no tiene la menor importancia — it is not in the least important

en el menor tiempo posible — in the shortest possible time
idea 4)
d) [de edad] youngest

este es Miguel, mi hijo menor — this is Miguel, my youngest son

2.

SMF (=niño) child, minor frm

un programa educativo para menores — an educational programme for children

los menores deben ir acompañados — children who are under age o minors frm must be accompanied

lo detuvieron por vender drogas a menores — he was arrested for selling drugs to minors

un menor de 15 años — a boy of 15

un campeonato para menores de 16 años — a championship for under-16s

• apto/ no apto para menores — suitable/not suitable for (young) children

apto para menores acompañados — (Cine) ≈ certificate PG

menor de edad — (Jur) minor

los menores de edad — those who are under age, minors

delitos cometidos por menores de edad — crimes committed by minors
tribunal 1)
3. SM

1) (Com)

• (al) por menor — retail antes de s

venta (al) por menor — retail sales

un establecimiento de venta al por menor — a retail establishment

2) Esp

• contar algo al por menor — to recount sth in detail

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I
adjetivo

1)

a) ( comparativo de pequeño)

un período de menor interés histórico — a period of less historical interest

su poder es cada vez menor — his power is decreasing all the time

en menor medida/grado — to a lesser extent o degree

alimentos de menor contenido calórico — food which is lower in calories

esta vez hay un número menor de detenidos — this time there are fewer detainees

un porcentaje menor — a lower o smaller percentage

menor que algo — lower than something

un ingreso menor que el mío — an income three times lower than mine

X < Z — (Mat) (read as: equis es menor que zeta) X < Z; (léase: X is less than Z)

sucede con menor frecuencia que antes — it happens less often o less frequently than before

b) ( superlativo de pequeño)

haciendo el menor ruido posible — making as little noise as possible

el de menor tamaño — the smallest one

2) ( en edad)

a) ( comparativo)

¿tienes hermanas menores? — do you have any younger sisters?

menor que alguien — younger than somebody

b) ( superlativo)

¿cuál es el menor de los hermanos? — who's the youngest of the brothers?

el menor de los dos niños — the younger of the two boys

3) ( secundario) <escritor/obra> minor

lesiones de menor importancia — minor injuries

4) (Mús) minor

5) (Com)

(al) por menor — retail

venta (al) por menor — retail sales

los distribuidores (al) por menor — retail shops o outlets
II
masculino y femenino (Der) minor

película no apta para menores — film not suitable for under-18s

- menor de edad

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I
adjetivo

1)

a) ( comparativo de pequeño)

un período de menor interés histórico — a period of less historical interest

su poder es cada vez menor — his power is decreasing all the time

en menor medida/grado — to a lesser extent o degree

alimentos de menor contenido calórico — food which is lower in calories

esta vez hay un número menor de detenidos — this time there are fewer detainees

un porcentaje menor — a lower o smaller percentage

menor que algo — lower than something

un ingreso menor que el mío — an income three times lower than mine

X < Z — (Mat) (read as: equis es menor que zeta) X < Z; (léase: X is less than Z)

sucede con menor frecuencia que antes — it happens less often o less frequently than before

b) ( superlativo de pequeño)

haciendo el menor ruido posible — making as little noise as possible

el de menor tamaño — the smallest one

2) ( en edad)

a) ( comparativo)

¿tienes hermanas menores? — do you have any younger sisters?

menor que alguien — younger than somebody

b) ( superlativo)

¿cuál es el menor de los hermanos? — who's the youngest of the brothers?

el menor de los dos niños — the younger of the two boys

3) ( secundario) <escritor/obra> minor

lesiones de menor importancia — minor injuries

4) (Mús) minor

5) (Com)

(al) por menor — retail

venta (al) por menor — retail sales

los distribuidores (al) por menor — retail shops o outlets
II
masculino y femenino (Der) minor

película no apta para menores — film not suitable for under-18s

- menor de edad

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el menor

= least, the

Ex: Of these three connectors, 'and' focusses your search with the least precision since it retrieves all records that contain both words anywhere in the record.

menor¹

¹ = infant, juvenile, juvenile, minor.

Ex: The article 'Sitting pretty: infants, toddlers, & lapsits' outlines the procedures followed at San Francisco public library to help parents introduce their babies to appropriate literature.

Ex: The construction of the hypothesis, however, should be limited to such considerations as whether the subject heading list is designed to serve the adult or the juvenile user.

Ex: The library provides services to 2,903 adults and juveniles who have been sentenced or remanded to the care of the Department.

Ex: This new Act requires US libraries to block obscenity, child pornography and all material deemed harmful to minors on all computers used by minors.

* abandono de menores = child neglect.

* abuso de menores = child abuse.

* apto para mayores de 13 años o menores acompañados = PG-13.

* centro de menores = young offender institution.

* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.

* consumo de bebidas alcohólicas por menores de edad = underage drinking.

* departamento de corrección de menores = department of corrections.

* embarazo de menores = teenage pregnancy.

* escuela de niños menores = infant school.

* explotación de menores = child labour.

* grupo de protección a menores = Shelter group.

* juzgado de asuntos menores = magistrates' court.

* manutención del menor = child maintenance.

* manutención de menores = child support.

* menor de edad = underage.

* menores de cinco años, los = under-fives, the.

* no apto para menores = X-rated.

* pensión de menores = child support.

* protección de menores = child protection, child welfare.

* sexo de menores = underage sex.

* trabajo de menores = child labour.

* tribunal de menores = juvenile court, minors' court.

menor²

² = minor, reduced, slight [sligther -comp., slightest -sup.], low-key [low key], lesser, lower-key, diminished, low-keyed.

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

Ex: The model shows that market concentration rises with inelastic demand, reduced marginal costs and efficient technology.

Ex: The ISBD(CP)'s recommendations are very similar in principle to those for AACR2's 'in' analytics, except for slight changes in punctuation and order.

Ex: Activity is still low key, but will increase when the British Library puts up data bases on its own computer in 1977.

Ex: The catalog's deterioration is leading us down the road to lesser quality library service.

Ex: After all, print technology can be represented by pencial, pen, type, laser output, and so forth, but the effect is lower-key.

Ex: This volume comes at a time when increasingly frequent criticisms have been leveled at superpower nations for their diminished interest in problems in Africa.

Ex: Overall, he provides a low-keyed, lucid account that, with its many-leveled approach, does more than justice to the complex themes it studies.

* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.

* cada vez menor = decreasing, dwindling, diminishing, declining, falling, shrinking, receding, sinking, ebbing, descending.

* con un menor nivel educativo = lesser-educated.

* delito de menor grado = misdemeanour [misdimeanor, -USA].

* delito menor = petty offense, petty crime, minor offence.

* demanda cada vez menor = falling demand.

* de mayor o menor importancia = great and small.

* de menor impacto = low impact [low-impact].

* de menor importancia = fringe subject, of fringe interest.

* de menor importancia para = on the fringe of.

* desajuste cada vez menor entre... y = narrowing gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and.

* de venta al por menor = retail.

* diferencia cada vez menor entre... y = narrowing gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and.

* en mayor o menor grado = to a greater or lesser degree.

* en mayor o menor medida = to a greater or lesser extent.

* en menor cantidad = less copiously.

* en menor grado = to a lesser extent, to a lesser degree.

* en paños menores = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* la menor duda de que = no doubt whatsoever.

* menor de + Número = fewer than + Número.

* menor, el = least, the.

* no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.

* paños menores = undies.

* presupuesto cada vez menor = shrinking budget.

* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.

* ser menor = be less.

* símbolo de menor-que (<) = left angled bracket (<), less-than sign (<).

* sin el menor asomo de duda = without a shadow of a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt.

* sin la menor duda = no mistake, no doubt.

* sin la menor idea = clueless.

* sin la menor sombra de duda = without a shadow of a doubt.

* vender al por menor = retail.

* venta al por menor = retailing, retail trade.

* ventas al por menor = retail sales.

* * *

menor¹

adjective

A

1 (comparativo de pequeño¹ adj (↑ pequeño (1))):

un período de menor interés histórico que el anterior a period of less historical interest than the previous one

nuestro poder adquisitivo es cada vez menor our purchasing power decreases every day

en menor medida to a lesser extent o degree

en mayor o menor grado to a greater or lesser extent o degree

alimentos de menor contenido calórico food which is lower in calories

menor QUE algo:

un ingreso tres veces menor que el mío an income three times lower than mine

un porcentaje de indecisos menor que el del último sondeo a lower o smaller percentage of don't knows than in the last poll

( Mat): X Z (read as: equis es menor que zeta) X Z (léase: X is less than Z)

esto sucede con menor frecuencia que antes this happens less often o less frequently than before

2 (superlativo de pequeño):

haciendo el menor ruido posible making as little noise as possible

eligió el de menor tamaño she chose the smallest one

¿cuál es la menor de las islas Baleares? which is the smallest of the Balearic islands?

B (en edad) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

1

(comparativo): ¿tienes hermanas menores? do you have any younger sisters?

menor QUE algn younger THAN sb

es un año menor que yo she's a year younger than me

2

(superlativo): ¿cuál es el menor de los hermanos? who's the youngest of the brothers?

mi hijo menor my youngest son

el menor de los dos niños the younger of the two boys

C (secundario) ‹escritor/obra› minor

sufrió lesiones de menor importancia she received minor injuries

D ( Mús) minor

E ( Com):

(al) por menor retail

[ S ] venta (al) por menor retail sales

los distribuidores (al) por menor retail shops o outlets

menor²

masculine and feminine

( Der) minor

[ S ] película no apta para menores movie not suitable for under-18s, certificate 18

Compuesto:

menor de edad

masculine and feminine minor

ser menor de edad to be a minor, be underage

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menor adjetivo
1
a) ( comparativo de

◊ pequeño) ‹número/porcentaje› lower, smaller;

en menor medida/grado to a lesser extent o degree;
menor que algo lower than sth;
un ingreso menor que el mío an income lower than mine
b) ( superlativo de

◊ pequeño): el país con el menor número de parados the country with the lowest unemployment figures;

haciendo el menor ruido posible making as little noise as possible;
el de menor tamaño the smallest one
2 ( en edad)
a) ( comparativo) younger;

menor que algn younger than sb
b) ( superlativo):

◊ ¿cuál es el menor de los hermanos? who's the youngest of the brothers?;

el menor de los dos niños the younger of the two boys
3 ( secundario) ‹escritor/obra› minor;
◊ lesiones de menor importancia minor injuries

4 (Mús) minor
5 (Com):
◊ (al) por menor retail

■ sustantivo masculino y femenino: tb
◊ menor de edad minor; ser menor de edad to be a minor, to be under age;

película no apta para menores film not suitable for under-18s
menor
I adjetivo
1 (comparativo de tamaño) smaller: una habitación menor que la mía, a room smaller than mine
(superlativo) smallest
el tamaño menor, the smallest size
2 (comparativo de grado) less: su alegría es menor que la mía, his happiness is less than mine
(superlativo) least, slightest: no tiene la menor idea, he hasn't the slightest idea
3 (comparativo de edad) younger: es menor de sesenta años, she is under sixty
es menor que mi prima, he's younger than my cousin
(superlativo) youngest
la menor de nosotras, the youngest of us
4 Mús minor
5 Com al por menor, retail
II mf Jur minor

' menor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abusar
- Asia
- caza
- edad
- efecto
- menos
- mínima
- mínimo
- osa
- re
- relevancia
- sol
- sombra
- trascendencia
- vender
- venta
- cazar
- compás
- de
- duda
- enfadado
- enfadar
- enojado
- enojar
- intención
- movimiento
- noción
English:
age
- Asia Minor
- barge in
- clue
- deaf
- doubt
- extent
- fact
- foggy
- guardian
- junior
- juvenile
- least
- lesser
- may
- minor
- misdemeanor
- misdemeanour
- retail
- retail sale
- retailing
- show
- under
- young
- magistrate
- marginal
- offender
- out
- rough
- slight

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menor

♦ adj

1. [comparativo] [en tamaño] smaller ( que than); [en edad] younger ( que than); [en importancia] less, lesser ( que than); [en número] lower ( que than);
este apartamento es menor que el otro this Br flat o US apartment is smaller than the other one;

mi hermana menor my younger sister;

es ocho años menor que yo he's eight years younger than me;

reciben menor formación que nosotros they receive less training than us;

en menor grado to a lesser extent;

un menor número de víctimas a lower o smaller number of victims;

una menor tasa de inflación a lower rate of inflation;

apartamentos menores de 100 metros cuadrados Br flats o US apartments of less than o under 100 square metres;

ayudas para empresarios menores de veinticinco años grants for businessmen (of) under twenty-five;

sólo la menor parte de los encuestados estaba en contra only a minority of those interviewed were opposed;
Mat
menor que less than

2. [superlativo]
el/la menor… [en tamaño] the smallest…;
[en edad] the youngest…; [en importancia] the slightest…; [en número] the lowest…;
la menor de las islas the smallest island, the smallest of the islands;

la menor de todos nosotros/de la clase the youngest of all of us/in the class;

la menor de las dos hermanas the younger of the two sisters;

el menor ruido le molesta the slightest noise disturbs him;

no creo que tenga el menor interés I don't think it's at all o the slightest bit interesting;

no te preocupes, no tiene la menor importancia don't worry, it doesn't matter at all o in the least;

no tengo la menor idea I haven't the slightest idea

3. [intrascendente, secundario] minor;

un problema menor a minor problem

4. [joven]
aún es menor para salir solo he's still a bit young to go out on his own;

ser menor de edad [para votar, conducir] to be under age;
Der to be a minor
5. Mús minor;

en do menor in C minor

6. Com
al por menor retail;

vender algo al por menor to retail sth;

puntos de venta al por menor retail outlets

♦ nmf

1. [superlativo]
el/la menor [hijo, hermano] the youngest

2. Der [niño] minor;

es una película no apta para menores this film has been classified as unsuitable for children;

no apta para menores [en letrero] = unsuitable for children

Comp
menor de edad minor
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menor

I adj

1 comp less; en tamaño smaller; en edad younger;

ser menor de edad be a minor

2 sup

:

el menor en tamaño the smallest; en edad the youngest;

el número menor the lowest number;

no tengo la menor idea I don’t have the slightest idea

3 MÚS tono, modo minor;

mi menor E minor

4 COM

:

al por menor retail

II m/f minor

* * *

menor adj

1) (comparative of pequeño) : smaller, lesser, younger

2) (superlative of pequeño) : smallest, least, youngest

3) : minor

4)

al por menor : retail

5)

ser menor de edad : to be a minor, to be underage

menor nmf

: minor, juvenile

* * *

menor¹ adj

1. (comparativo menos grande) smaller

una talla menor a smaller size

2. (ningún) slightest

no tiene la menor importancia it doesn't matter in the slightest

no tengo la menor idea I haven't the faintest idea

3. (comparativo más joven) younger

es menor que tú he's younger than you

su hermano menor her younger brother

4. (superlativo más joven) youngest

el hijo menor de la familia the youngest of the family

menor² n

1. (más joven) youngest

el menor de mis hijos my youngest son

2. (menor de edad) minor

Spanish-English dictionary > menor
12 postura

f.

1 position, posture.

2 attitude, stance.

3 bid.

4 body posture, position, posture.

5 point of view, attitude, stand, position.

6 agreement.

* * *

postura

► nombre femenino

1 (de un cuerpo) posture, position

2 (actitud) attitude

3 (en una subasta) bid

* * *

noun f.

1) position

2) posture

* * *

SF

1) [del cuerpo] position

no sé cómo puedes estar en una postura tan incómoda — I don't know how you can stand being in such an uncomfortable position

postura del loto — lotus position

2) (=actitud) stance, position

adoptó una postura poco razonable — he adopted an unreasonable stance o position

tomar postura — to take a stand

3) [en una subasta] bid

hacer postura — to make a bid

4) [en juego de azar] bet, stake

5) [de ave] (=acción) egg-laying; (=conjunto de huevos) eggs pl, eggs laid pl

6) ** (=droga) 1000-pesetas' worth of hashish

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femenino

1) ( del cuerpo) position

2)

a) ( actitud) stance

adoptar una postura firme con respecto a algo — to take a tough stance on something

eso de no comprometerte es una postura muy cómoda — not committing yourself like that is an easy option

b) ( opinión) opinion

posturas encontradas or enfrentadas — opposing views

tomar postura — to take a stand

3) (AmL) (de ropa, zapatos)

se le rompieron a la primera postura — they broke the first time she wore them

•

- postura de argollas

* * *

femenino

1) ( del cuerpo) position

2)

a) ( actitud) stance

adoptar una postura firme con respecto a algo — to take a tough stance on something

eso de no comprometerte es una postura muy cómoda — not committing yourself like that is an easy option

b) ( opinión) opinion

posturas encontradas or enfrentadas — opposing views

tomar postura — to take a stand

3) (AmL) (de ropa, zapatos)

se le rompieron a la primera postura — they broke the first time she wore them

•

- postura de argollas

* * *

postura¹

¹ = posture, pose.

Ex: 'I'll give it more thought,' she said with a sharp frown, resuming her former posture.

Ex: Male readers are often attracted to this sub-genre because of the books' pin-up art, depicting beautiful young women in revealing costumes and provocative poses.

* de postura = postural.

* postura del loto, la = lotus position, the, padmasana.

* postura de yoga = asana.

* postura exigida por el trabajo = work posture.

* postura física = physical posture.

postura²

= stance, position, stand, posturing, viewpoint, standpoint, view, opinion (on).

Ex: It is precisely such programme arrangements which seemed, upon examination, to produce an equivocal stance on the question of applying the technology in a user-orientated way.

Ex: In 1971 John Pemberton was engaged by the Government `to carry out a broad review of the present position regarding the provision of printed ephemera in libraries in Great Britain'.

Ex: The Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association included various items of business such as: the ALA stand on UNESCO; a new dues schedule; grants; role of school librarians in ALA; new cataloguing tools; and standards.

Ex: The lavishness of the presentation imbues the show with conviction and almost distracts from the ridiculousness of its apocalyptic posturing.

Ex: Whatever viewpoint is taken, it is difficult to dispute the significance of AACR1.

Ex: So it seems to me you should try to resolve this point of approach, whether you're going to approach it from the standpoint of the user or from the standpoint of the group being listed.

Ex: There is an alternative method for the design of subject retrieval devices, and that is to build languages or schemes which depend upon some theoretical views about the nature and structure of knowledge.

Ex: A reputable supplier will readily provide names of former customers who may be contacted for their opinions on service, support and maintenance.

* adoptar la postura moral correcta = take + the high ground, take + the high road.

* adoptar una postura = adopt + posture, adopt + behaviour, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.

* adoptar una postura crítica sobre = take + a critical view of.

* adoptar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).

* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.

* adoptar una postura firme contra = take + a firm stand against.

* adoptar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.

* adoptar una postura unánime = speak with + one voice.

* adoptar un postura = embrace + view, don + mantle.

* cambiar de postura = reconsider + position.

* cambiar radicalmente de postura = do + an about-face.

* cambio radical de postura = about-face.

* declaración de postura oficial = position paper.

* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.

* desafiar una postura = challenge + attitude.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* postura defensiva = bunker mentality.

* postura ideológica en contra de la homosexualidad = heterosexism.

* postura indefinida = fence-sitting position.

* postura única = unified voice.

* tomar una postura = take + viewpoint, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.

* tomar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).

* tomar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.

* * *

postura

feminine

A (del cuerpo) position

tengo que haber dormido en una mala postura I must have slept in an awkward position

tiene muy mala postura he has very bad posture

Compuesto:

postura de loto

lotus position

B

1 (actitud) stance

adoptó una postura crítica frente a esta propuesta she adopted a critical attitude toward(s) o a critical stance on this proposal

eso de no comprometerte es una postura muy cómoda not committing yourself like that is an easy way out o is an easy option

2 (opinión) opinion

hay posturas encontradas or enfrentadas en la organización there are opposing views within the organization

tomar postura to take a stand

C

( AmL) (de ropa, zapatos): se le rompieron a la primera postura they broke the first time she wore them

Compuesto:

postura de argollas

( Chi) (acción) exchange of rings ( to seal one's engagement); (fiesta) engagement party

* * *

postura sustantivo femenino
1 ( del cuerpo) position
2
a) ( actitud) stance, stand;

◊ adoptar una postura firme con respecto a algo to take a tough stance o stand on sth

b) ( opinión) opinion;

◊ tomar postura to take a stand

3 (AmL) (de ropa, zapatos):
◊ se le rompieron a la primera postura they broke the first time she wore them;

postura de argollas (Chi) ( acción) exchange of rings ( to seal one's engagement);

( fiesta) engagement party
postura sustantivo femenino
1 (física) position, posture
2 (intelectual) attitude
' postura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
actitud
- antinuclear
- flexibilizar
- inamovible
- mantenerse
- pose
- suscitar
- ultranza
- afianzar
- asentar
- claro
- concesión
- definición
- duro
- extremo
- política
- reconciliar
English:
assume
- attitude
- firm
- inflexible
- pose
- position
- posture
- stance
- stand
- about
- line

* * *

postura nf

1. [posición] position, posture;

ponte en una postura cómoda get into a comfortable position, make yourself comfortable

Comp
postura del misionero missionary position
2. [actitud] attitude, stance;

adoptar una postura to adopt an attitude o a stance;

tienes que tomar postura you have to take up a position;

defiende posturas muy radicales he upholds very radical opinions o views

3. [en subasta] bid

4. Am [uso]
este vestido se me estropeó a la segunda postura this dress fell to pieces the second time I wore it

5. Chile postura de argollas [celebración] engagement party

* * *

postura

f tb fig

position

* * *

postura nf

1) : posture, position (of the body)

2) actitud, posición: position, stance

* * *

postura n position

Spanish-English dictionary > postura

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