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1 Providence
m.Providence, city of Rhode Island. -
2 providencia
f.1 measure, step (medida).2 ruling (law).3 providence, foresight.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: providenciar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: providenciar.* * *1 RELIGIÓN providence2 DERECHO ruling\dictar una providencia to issue a rulingProvidencia Divina Divine Providence* * *SF1) (Rel)2) pl providencias (=precauciones) measures, stepstomar las providencias necesarias para evitar accidentes — to take the steps necessary to avoid accidents
3) (Jur) ruling, decision* * *1) (Relig)2) (medida, precaución) precaution3) (Der) ruling* * *= providence.Ex. The article 'The blessings of providence on an association of archivists' recounts the history of the Society of American Archivists, founded in 1935.----* Divina Providencia = Divine Providence.* tentar la providencia = tempt + providence.* * *1) (Relig)2) (medida, precaución) precaution3) (Der) ruling* * *= providence.Ex: The article 'The blessings of providence on an association of archivists' recounts the history of the Society of American Archivists, founded in 1935.
* Divina Providencia = Divine Providence.* tentar la providencia = tempt + providence.* * *A ( Relig):la Providencia Providencela divina Providencia divine Providencedejar su destino/suerte en manos de la Providencia to leave one's destiny/fate in the hands of ProvidenceB (medida, precaución) precautiontomar providencias para evitar un desastre to take measures o precautions to avoid a disastertomar todas las providencia del caso to take all necessary precautionsC ( Der) rulingdictar una providencia to issue a ruling* * *
providencia sustantivo femenino (Relig):
providencia sustantivo femenino
1 Rel (Divina) Providencia, (Divine) Providence
2 Jur ruling, decision
3 (medida, disposición, usu pl) precaution
' providencia' also found in these entries:
English:
providence
* * *providencia nf2. [medida] measure, step;tomaron providencias para evitar un atentado measures were taken to prevent an attack3. Der ruling;el juez dictó varias providencias the judge issued several orders* * *f providence;tomar providencias take precautions* * *providencia nf1) : providence, foresight2) : Providence, God3) providencias nfpl: steps, measures -
3 Divina Providencia
f.Providence.* * *(n.) = Divine ProvidenceEx. For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.* * *(n.) = Divine ProvidenceEx: For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.
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4 tentar
v.1 to feel.2 to tempt.María tentó a Ricardo Mary tempted Richard.3 to grope for, to poke into, to probe.María tentó los anteojos Mary groped for the eyeglasses.* * *1 (palpar) to feel, touch2 (incitar) to tempt, entice3 (intentar) to try, attempt4 (atraer) to attract, appeal\¡no me tientes! familiar don't tempt me!, don't say it twice!tentar al diablo figurado to tempt the devil* * *verb1) to tempt2) touch, feel* * *1. VT1) (=seducir) to tempt2) (=palpar) to feel; (Med) to probe3) (=probar) to test, try (out)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (atraer, seducir) plan/idea to tempt; persona to tempttentar a alguien A + INF — to tempt somebody to + inf
tentar a Dios or al diablo — to tempt fate o providence
2) ( probar)a) <cuerda/tabla> to testb) (ant) < comida> to try, tastec) < becerro> to test3) ( palpar) to feel2.tentarse v pron (CS fam) ( caer en la tentación) to give in to temptation* * *= entice, lure, tempt.Ex. Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.Ex. Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex. Science fiction may be so obviously rubbishy that one is tempted to dismiss the whole product as rubbish.----* tentar el paladar = tempt + Posesivo + palate.* tentar la providencia = tempt + providence.* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (atraer, seducir) plan/idea to tempt; persona to tempttentar a alguien A + INF — to tempt somebody to + inf
tentar a Dios or al diablo — to tempt fate o providence
2) ( probar)a) <cuerda/tabla> to testb) (ant) < comida> to try, tastec) < becerro> to test3) ( palpar) to feel2.tentarse v pron (CS fam) ( caer en la tentación) to give in to temptation* * *= entice, lure, tempt.Ex: Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.
Ex: Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex: Science fiction may be so obviously rubbishy that one is tempted to dismiss the whole product as rubbish.* tentar el paladar = tempt + Posesivo + palate.* tentar la providencia = tempt + providence.* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.* * *tentar [A5 ]vtA (atraer, seducir) «plan/idea» to tempt; «persona» to temptme tienta tu propuesta I am very tempted by your proposalno me tienta nada la oferta the offer doesn't tempt me in the least, I don't find the offer at all tempting, I'm not at all tempted by the offerno me tientes con esos bombones don't tempt me with those chocolatestentar a algn A + INF to tempt sb to + INFnada podría tentarlo a dejar sus estudios nothing could entice o tempt him away from his books, nothing could tempt him to leave his bookstentar a Dios or al diablo to tempt fate o providenceB (probar)1 ‹cuerda/tabla› to test2 ( ant); ‹comida› to try, taste3 ‹becerro› to test, assessC (palpar) to feel■ tentarseme tenté y le acepté un cigarrillo I gave in to temptation and took a cigarette from him2(CS fam) (de risa): me tenté y tuve que salir de la clase I was dying o bursting to laugh so much that I had to leave the classroom ( colloq)* * *
tentar ( conjugate tentar) verbo transitivo
1 (atraer, seducir) [plan/idea] to tempt;
[ persona] to tempt;
estuve tentado de decírselo I was tempted to tell him;
tentar a algn a hacer algo to tempt sb to do sth
2 ( probar)
tentar verbo transitivo
1 (incitar) to tempt: estoy tentado a decírselo, I'm tempted to tell him
me tienta la idea, I find the idea very tempting
2 (palpar con las manos) to feel, touch
' tentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
seducir
- suerte
English:
push
- tempt
* * *♦ vt1. [incitar] to tempt;no me tientes, que no tengo dinero para irme de viaje don't tempt me, I don't have enough money to go travelling;lo tentó el diablo he was tempted by the devil;tentar a alguien con algo to tempt sb with sth;tentar a alguien a hacer algo to tempt sb to do sth;2. [atraer] to tempt;es gente a la que no le tienta el lujo he's the sort of person who isn't tempted by luxury;me tienta mucho la idea I find the idea very tempting3. [palpar] to feel;se tentó los bolsillos en busca del encendedor he felt his pockets for the lighter4. Taurom = to goad (a young bull) with a spear to test its mettle* * *v/t tempt, entice* * *tentar {55} vt1) tocar: to feel, to touch2) probar: to test, to try3) atraer: to tempt, to entice* * *tentar vb1. (seducir) to temptse tentó los bolsillos, pero la cartera no estaba he felt his pockets, but his wallet wasn't there -
5 tentar la providencia
(v.) = tempt + providenceEx. It is tempting providence to say just what is the current position of book publishing and what future trends are likely to be.* * *(v.) = tempt + providenceEx: It is tempting providence to say just what is the current position of book publishing and what future trends are likely to be.
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6 suerte
f.1 luck (fortuna).estar de suerte to be in luckpor suerte luckilyprobar suerte to try one's luck¡qué suerte! that was lucky!¡qué suerte que traje el paraguas! how lucky that I brought my umbrella!tener (buena) suerte to be luckytener mala suerte to be unluckytener la suerte de espaldas to be having a run of bad luck2 chance.tocar o caer en suerte a alguien to fall to somebody's lotla suerte está echada the die is cast3 fate (destino).tentar a la suerte to tempt fate4 good luck, stroke of luck, piece of luck.5 lot.6 trick, stunt.7 sort.Una extraña suerte de plantas A strange sort of plants.* * *1 (fortuna) luck, fortune2 (azar) chance3 (destino) destiny, fate4 (estado, condición) lot, situation6 (en tauromaquia) manoeuvre (US maneuver) in a bullfight\¡buena suerte! / ¡suerte! good luck!de otra suerte otherwiseestar de suerte / estar de mala suerte to be in luck / be out of luckla suerte está echada the die is castpor suerte fortunatelyprobar suerte to try one's luck¡que tengas suerte! good luck!tener suerte to be luckytener una suerte loca familiar to have the luck of the deviltentar la suerte figurado to tempt fatetraer (buena) suerte / traer mala suerte to be lucky, bring good luck / be unlucky, bring bad luck* * *noun f.1) luck, fortune, chance2) fate, lot3) kind, sort* * *SF1) (=fortuna) luck¡suerte!, ¡buena suerte! — good luck!
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dar suerte — to bring good luck•
día de suerte — lucky day•
mala suerte — bad luck¡siempre tengo tan mala suerte con los hombres! — I'm always so unlucky with men!, I always have such bad luck with men!
¡qué mala suerte! — how unlucky!, what bad luck!
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por suerte — luckily, fortunately•
probar suerte — to try one's luck•
tener suerte — to be lucky¡que tengas suerte! — good luck!, the best of luck!
tuvo la suerte de que el autobús saliera con retraso — he was lucky that the bus left late, luckily for him his bus left late
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tentar a la suerte — to try one's luck•
traer suerte — to be lucky, bring good luckgolpetrae mala suerte — it's bad luck, it's unlucky
2) (=destino) fatequiso la suerte que pasara por allí un médico — as luck o fate would have it a doctor was passing by
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correr la misma suerte que algn — to suffer the same fate as sb•
mejorar la suerte de algn — to improve sb's lot•
tentar a la suerte — to tempt fate3) (=azar) chancelo echaron a suertes — [con cerillas, papeletas] they drew lots; [con moneda] they tossed (a coin)
caerle o tocarle en suerte a algn —
al equipo español le tocó en suerte enfrentarse a Turquía — as chance had it, the Spanish team were drawn to play against Turkey
¡vaya marido que me ha tocado en suerte! — what a husband I ended up with!
4) (=clase) sort, kindhubo toda suerte de comentarios — there were all sorts o kinds of remarks
5) frm (=modo)•
de esta suerte — in this waylos molinos de agua pueden clasificarse de esta suerte — water wheels can be classified in the following way o in this way
6) (Taur) stage of the bullfightsuerte de banderillas — the second stage of a bullfight, in which the "banderillas" are stuck into the bull's back
suerte de capa — stage of a bullfight where passes are made with the cape
suerte de varas — opening stage of a bullfight where the bull is weakened with the picador's lance
suerte suprema — final stage of a bullfight
* * *1)a) ( azar) chanceme cayó or tocó en suerte — it fell to my lot (frml o hum)
echar algo a suertes — ( con monedas) to toss for something; ( con pajitas) to draw straws for something
la suerte está echada — (fr hecha) the die is cast
b) ( fortuna) luckbuena/mala suerte — good/bad luck
tiene la suerte de vivir en una casa grande — she is lucky o fortunate enough to live in a big house
número/hombre de suerte — lucky number/man
por suerte no estaba sola — luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone
traer or dar mala suerte — to bring bad luck
c) ( destino) fatetentar a la suerte — to tempt fate o providence
2) (tipo, clase) sort, kindvino toda suerte de gente — all sorts o kinds of people came
de (tal) suerte que — (frml) so that
* * *= fate, fortune, lot, luck, sort, good fortune, fluke, stroke of luck.Ex. The future importance of pre-coordinate indexing depends upon the fate of printed indexes.Ex. These institutions have become so intertwined that the fortunes of one are inextricably linked to the fortunes of the other -- for good or for ill.Ex. This article reports on the 9th weekend school organised by the Branch and Mobile Libraries Group of the Library Association the theme of which was 'Improving your lot'.Ex. In such conditions it is a matter of pure luck if the reader hits the bull's eye at the first shot.Ex. Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.Ex. There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.Ex. This correlation between Blacks and low socio-economic status Whites is neither an artifact of methodology nor a sampling fluke.Ex. And in his still beating heart, he knew that his recovery was a miracle: a gift from God, a stroke of luck.----* acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* amuleto de la suerte = good luck charm.* buena suerte = good luck!, good luck.* ¡buena suerte! = break a leg!.* dejar Algo a la suerte = leave + Nombre + to chance.* dejar a + Posesivo + suerte = strand.* desear a Algo o Alguien toda la suerte del mundo = wish + Nombre + every success.* desear mucha suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + the (very) best of luck.* desear suerte = cross + Posesivo + fingers.* desear suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + luck.* de suerte = by a fluke, by a stroke of (good) luck, by chance, by luck.* echar a suerte = draw + lots.* echar suertes = draw + lots.* encontrar suerte = be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing.* estar de suerte = be in luck.* galleta de la suerte = fortune cookie.* golpe de mala suerte = stroke of misfortune.* golpe de suerte = stroke of luck.* la suerte + cambiar = the tide + turn.* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.* mala suerte = misfortune, mischance, bad luck, tough luck, losing streak.* mejorar la suerte = improve + the lot.* mejorar + Posesivo + suerte = improve + Posesivo + lot.* mucha suerte = best of luck.* nadie esta contento con su suerte = the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence).* no estar de suerte = be out of luck.* no tener suerte = be out of luck.* pero no hubo suerte = but no dice.* pero sin suerte = but no dice.* persona que le desea suerte a otra = well-wisher.* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.* por suerte = luckily, fortunately, happily.* por suerte o por desgracia = for better or (for) worse, by luck or misfortune.* probar suerte = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot.* quedarse sin suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* ¡Qué suerte! = What luck!.* racha de buena suerte = winning streak.* racha de mala suerte = losing streak.* sin suerte = but no dice.* ¡suerte! = break a leg!.* suerte del principiante, la = beginner's luck.* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.* tener suerte = be lucky, count + Posesivo + blessings, get + lucky, strike + gold, hit + the jackpot, strike + lucky, be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing, be in luck.* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.* terminarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* * *1)a) ( azar) chanceme cayó or tocó en suerte — it fell to my lot (frml o hum)
echar algo a suertes — ( con monedas) to toss for something; ( con pajitas) to draw straws for something
la suerte está echada — (fr hecha) the die is cast
b) ( fortuna) luckbuena/mala suerte — good/bad luck
tiene la suerte de vivir en una casa grande — she is lucky o fortunate enough to live in a big house
número/hombre de suerte — lucky number/man
por suerte no estaba sola — luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone
traer or dar mala suerte — to bring bad luck
c) ( destino) fatetentar a la suerte — to tempt fate o providence
2) (tipo, clase) sort, kindvino toda suerte de gente — all sorts o kinds of people came
de (tal) suerte que — (frml) so that
* * *= fate, fortune, lot, luck, sort, good fortune, fluke, stroke of luck.Ex: The future importance of pre-coordinate indexing depends upon the fate of printed indexes.
Ex: These institutions have become so intertwined that the fortunes of one are inextricably linked to the fortunes of the other -- for good or for ill.Ex: This article reports on the 9th weekend school organised by the Branch and Mobile Libraries Group of the Library Association the theme of which was 'Improving your lot'.Ex: In such conditions it is a matter of pure luck if the reader hits the bull's eye at the first shot.Ex: Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.Ex: There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.Ex: This correlation between Blacks and low socio-economic status Whites is neither an artifact of methodology nor a sampling fluke.Ex: And in his still beating heart, he knew that his recovery was a miracle: a gift from God, a stroke of luck.* acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* amuleto de la suerte = good luck charm.* buena suerte = good luck!, good luck.* ¡buena suerte! = break a leg!.* dejar Algo a la suerte = leave + Nombre + to chance.* dejar a + Posesivo + suerte = strand.* desear a Algo o Alguien toda la suerte del mundo = wish + Nombre + every success.* desear mucha suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + the (very) best of luck.* desear suerte = cross + Posesivo + fingers.* desear suerte a Alguien = wish + Nombre + luck.* de suerte = by a fluke, by a stroke of (good) luck, by chance, by luck.* echar a suerte = draw + lots.* echar suertes = draw + lots.* encontrar suerte = be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing.* estar de suerte = be in luck.* galleta de la suerte = fortune cookie.* golpe de mala suerte = stroke of misfortune.* golpe de suerte = stroke of luck.* la suerte + cambiar = the tide + turn.* la suerte estaba echada = the die was cast, the die had been cast.* mala suerte = misfortune, mischance, bad luck, tough luck, losing streak.* mejorar la suerte = improve + the lot.* mejorar + Posesivo + suerte = improve + Posesivo + lot.* mucha suerte = best of luck.* nadie esta contento con su suerte = the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence).* no estar de suerte = be out of luck.* no tener suerte = be out of luck.* pero no hubo suerte = but no dice.* pero sin suerte = but no dice.* persona que le desea suerte a otra = well-wisher.* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.* por suerte = luckily, fortunately, happily.* por suerte o por desgracia = for better or (for) worse, by luck or misfortune.* probar suerte = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot.* quedarse sin suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* ¡Qué suerte! = What luck!.* racha de buena suerte = winning streak.* racha de mala suerte = losing streak.* sin suerte = but no dice.* ¡suerte! = break a leg!.* suerte del principiante, la = beginner's luck.* la suerte está echada = the die is cast.* tener suerte = be lucky, count + Posesivo + blessings, get + lucky, strike + gold, hit + the jackpot, strike + lucky, be in for a good thing, come in for + a good thing, be into a good thing, be in luck.* tentar la suerte = dance with + the devil, take + Posesivo + chances.* terminarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* * *A1 (azar) chancelo deja todo en manos de la suerte he leaves everything to chanceechar algo a suertes or ( AmL) a la suerte (con una moneda) to toss for sth; (con pajitas) to draw straws for sthechar a suertes or ( AmL) echar a la suerte to toss a coinla suerte está echada ( fr hecha); the die is cast2 (fortuna) luckbuena/mala suerte good/bad luckha sido una suerte que vinieras it was lucky you came¡qué suerte tienes! you're so lucky!tiene la suerte de vivir en una casa grande she is lucky o fortunate enough to live in a big houseestamos de suerte we're in lucknúmero/hombre de suerte lucky number/mantienes una suerte loca you're incredibly luckydeséame (buena) suerte wish me luckpor suerte no estaba sola luckily o fortunately I wasn't alonecon suerte termino hoy with a bit of luck I'll finish todaybuena suerte, que te salga todo bien good luck, I hope it all works out well for youprobar suerte to try one's lucksuerte, valor y al toro the very best of luck to youtraer or dar mala suerte to bring bad lucktrae mala suerte pasar por debajo de una escalera it's bad luck to walk under ladders3 (destino) fateno desafíes a la suerte don't tempt fate o providencequiso la suerte que nos volviéramos a encontrar en París as fate would have it we met up again in ParisB (tipo, clase) sort, kindvino toda suerte de gente all sorts o kinds of people camede (tal) suerte que ( frml); so thatCompuestos:second phase of a bullfight during which the banderillas are stuck in the bull's neck● suerte de varas or picasfirst phase of a bullfight during which the picador weakens the bull with his lance* * *
suerte sustantivo femenino
◊ buena/mala suerte good/bad luck;
ha sido una suerte que vinieras it was lucky you came;
¡qué mala suerte! how unlucky!;
¡qué suerte tienes! you're so lucky!;
no tengo suerte I'm not a lucky person;
hombre de suerte lucky man;
por suerte no estaba sola luckily o fortunately I wasn't alone;
¡(que tengas) buena suerte! good luck!;
probar suerte to try one's luck;
traer or dar mala suerte to bring bad luck
( con pajitas) to draw straws for sth
suerte sustantivo femenino
1 (fortuna) luck: es un hombre de suerte, he's a lucky man
tuviste mala suerte, you were unlucky
por suerte, fortunately o luckily
2 (casualidad, azar) chance: depende de la suerte, it depends on chance
3 (sino, destino) fate, destiny: nadie sabe cuál será su suerte, nobody knows what's going to come of her
4 frml (tipo, género, clase, especie) sort, type: es una suerte de, it's a kind of
5 Taur (lance de la lidia) el torero inició la suerte de matar, the bull-fighter got ready to kill the bull
♦ Locuciones: la suerte está echada, the die is cast
echar a suertes, to draw lots
probar suerte, to try one's luck
tentar (a) la suerte, to tempt fate
' suerte' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonar
- afortunada
- afortunado
- azar
- batatazo
- camelarse
- cara
- desafortunada
- desafortunado
- desear
- desgracia
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- felizmente
- fortuna
- golpe
- increíble
- informal
- negra
- negro
- pata
- perseguir
- qué
- salar
- salada
- salado
- sombra
- traer
- ventura
- augurio
- buenaventura
- dicha
- leche
- loco
- malo
- perro
- racha
- todo
English:
bad
- be
- beginner
- break
- bugger
- chance
- devil
- die
- fortunate
- fortune
- fortune cookie
- happily
- hard luck
- hopefully
- horseshoe
- least
- lot
- luck
- luckily
- lucky
- mercy
- number
- push
- run
- science
- sheer
- sink
- some
- somebody
- stack
- streak
- stroke
- tempt
- tough
- try
- unfortunate
- unlucky
- wish
- best
- fate
- finger
- grass
- hard
- hold
- jinx
- jolly
- manner
- sorry
- strand
- that
* * *suerte nf1. [azar] chance;la suerte está echada the die is cast2. [fortuna] luck;te deseo buena suerte I wish you good luck;es una suerte que estés aquí it's lucky you're here;estar de suerte to be in luck;¡qué suerte! that was lucky!;¡qué suerte tuviste! you were so lucky!;¡qué suerte que traje el paraguas! how lucky that I brought my umbrella!;por suerte luckily;probar suerte to try one's luck;tener (buena) suerte to be lucky;tiene la suerte de vivir cerca de la playa he's lucky enough to live near the beach;tener mala suerte to be unlucky;tuve muy mala suerte con las preguntas que me tocaron I was very unlucky with the questions that came up;tener la suerte de espaldas to be having a run of bad luck;tentar a la suerte to tempt fate;la suerte del principiante beginner's luck3. [destino] fate;abandonaron el barco a su suerte they abandoned the boat to its fateconocí a toda suerte de personas I met all sorts of people;ser una suerte de… to be a kind o sort of…5. [manera] manner, fashion;de suerte que in such a way that6. Taurom = any of the three stages (“tercios”) of a bullfight* * *f1 luck;¡suerte! good luck!;buena suerte good luck;mala suerte bad luck;tener la suerte de cara be lucky;tener una suerte loca be o get incredibly lucky;probar suerte try one’s luck;por suerte luckily2 ( azar):caer otocar a alguien en suerte fall to s.o.;echar a suertes toss for, draw lots for;la suerte está echada the die is cast3 ( destino):dejar a alguien a su suerte leave s.o. to their fate4:toda suerte de all kinds of;de suerte que so that* * *suerte nf1) fortuna: luck, fortunetener suerte: to be luckypor suerte: luckily2) destino: fate, destiny, lot3) clase, género: sort, kindtoda suerte de cosas: all kinds of things* * *suerte n1. (fortuna) luck¡suerte para tu examen! good luck with your exam!¡qué suerte! how lucky!2. (destino) destiny / fatedar suerte / traer suerte to bring (good) luck -
7 bendición
f.1 blessing, benediction, benison.2 blessing, boon, godsend.* * *1 blessing1 wedding ceremony sing\bendición de la mesa grace* * *noun f.* * *SF1) [de persona, agua] blessing, benedictionechar la bendición a algo —
será mejor echarle la bendición — * it will be best to have nothing more to do with it
2)bendiga {}etc{}... que es una bendición —
* * *a) (Relig) blessing, benedictionnos dio or (fam) echó la bendición — he gave us the blessing, he blessed us
b) ( aprobación) blessingc) ( regalo divino) godsend* * *= blessing, godsend.Ex. The article 'The blessings of providence on an association of archivists' recounts the history of the Society of American Archivists, founded in 1935.Ex. The article 'Digital cameras - gimmick or godsend? examines the use of digital cameras in genealogy.----* bendición del cielo = gift from God.* * *a) (Relig) blessing, benedictionnos dio or (fam) echó la bendición — he gave us the blessing, he blessed us
b) ( aprobación) blessingc) ( regalo divino) godsend* * *= blessing, godsend.Ex: The article 'The blessings of providence on an association of archivists' recounts the history of the Society of American Archivists, founded in 1935.
Ex: The article 'Digital cameras - gimmick or godsend? examines the use of digital cameras in genealogy.* bendición del cielo = gift from God.* * *1 ( Relig) blessing, benedictionnos dio or ( fam) echó la bendición he gave us the blessing, he blessed usbendición de la mesa gracebendiciones nupciales wedding ceremony2 (aprobación) blessingel padre le dio la bendición para que se casara her father gave his blessing to her marriage3 (regalo divino) godsendesta lluvia es una bendición (de Dios) this rain is a godsend o is heaven-sentla hija fue una bendición their daughter was a real godsend to them o was a blessing from God* * *
bendición sustantivo femenino
( regalo divino) godsend
bendición sustantivo femenino
1 blessing
2 fig fam ser una bendición (de Dios), to be a godsend: este sol es una bendición, this sunshine is a godsend
' bendición' also found in these entries:
English:
blessing
- boon
- godsend
- grace
- mercy
- god
* * *bendición nf1. [religiosa] blessing;ser una bendición (de Dios) to be wonderful;canta que es una bendición she sings divinelybendición urbi et orbe urbi et orbe blessing2.bendiciones (nupciales) [boda] wedding3. [consentimiento] blessing;lo hicieron sin la bendición de sus padres they did it without their parents' blessing* * *f blessing;con la bendición de fam with the blessing of;ser una bendición (de Dios/del cielo) fig be a godsend* * ** * *bendición n blessing -
8 beneplácito
m.approval, welcome, consent, acquiescence.* * *1 approval* * *SM approval, consentdar su beneplácito — to give one's blessing o consent
* * *masculino approvalcon el beneplácito de su familia — with her/his parents' blessing o approval
* * *= acquiescence, acceptance, approval, consent, blessing.Ex. After decades of inertia and acquiescence, academic researchers are beginning to offer alternatives to the highly inefficient and unfair system of journal publishing in academia.Ex. Two remarkable features of the BM code are its acceptance of corporate authorship, and its use of form headings.Ex. A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.Ex. Subject to the consent of the original author every thesis should be available for loan.Ex. The article 'The blessings of providence on an association of archivists' recounts the history of the Society of American Archivists, founded in 1935.* * *masculino approvalcon el beneplácito de su familia — with her/his parents' blessing o approval
* * *= acquiescence, acceptance, approval, consent, blessing.Ex: After decades of inertia and acquiescence, academic researchers are beginning to offer alternatives to the highly inefficient and unfair system of journal publishing in academia.
Ex: Two remarkable features of the BM code are its acceptance of corporate authorship, and its use of form headings.Ex: A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.Ex: Subject to the consent of the original author every thesis should be available for loan.Ex: The article 'The blessings of providence on an association of archivists' recounts the history of the Society of American Archivists, founded in 1935.* * *approvalse casó sin contar con el beneplácito de su familia she got married without her parents' blessing o approvalacogieron con beneplácito la decisión they welcomed the decision* * *
beneplácito sustantivo masculino
approval
* * *beneplácito nmconsent;dio su beneplácito she gave her consent;cuentan con el beneplácito de las autoridades they have the authorities' consent* * *m approval;dar su beneplácito give one’s approval* * *beneplácito nm: approval, consent -
9 con el correr del tiempo
= over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of timeEx. Thus, over the years it has been used to index reports, trade Literature, periodical articles and other similar documents.Ex. For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex. Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.* * *= over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of timeEx: Thus, over the years it has been used to index reports, trade Literature, periodical articles and other similar documents.
Ex: For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex: Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time. -
10 con el decursar del tiempo
= with the passage of time, in the process of timeEx. Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.Ex. For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.* * *= with the passage of time, in the process of timeEx: Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.
Ex: For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God. -
11 con el paso del tiempo
= over the years, over time, with the passage of time, in due course, over a period of time, in the course of time, over the course of time, in the process of time, as time passed (by), as time passes (by), as time went byEx. Thus, over the years it has been used to index reports, trade Literature, periodical articles and other similar documents.Ex. A search can be extended over time by cycling, that is, starting with a source document, identifying those documents which it cites, and then identifying those documents which the original cited document cites, and so on.Ex. Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.Ex. In due course, the following 19 ideas were found scribbled on six sheets of paper which were taped to the walls of the room.Ex. The vibration may cause the chips to work loose over a period of time, and if they have to be pushed back into their sockets, it is very easy to bend or break one of the 'legs'.Ex. This article presents Bradford's Law and some views on its applicability, development and modifications undergone in the course of time.Ex. These 'stages of development' in the life cycle of a company presage a turnaround situation for that company over the course of time.Ex. For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex. As time passed by, she realised that most South Africans preferred orange squash to the bitter tangy taste of lemon squash.Ex. As time passes by, our collections grow ever larger and the problems of storage and retrieval become ever more pressing.Ex. As time went by, the colors started to fade and the paint began to flake from the heat and light of the sun.* * *= over the years, over time, with the passage of time, in due course, over a period of time, in the course of time, over the course of time, in the process of time, as time passed (by), as time passes (by), as time went byEx: Thus, over the years it has been used to index reports, trade Literature, periodical articles and other similar documents.
Ex: A search can be extended over time by cycling, that is, starting with a source document, identifying those documents which it cites, and then identifying those documents which the original cited document cites, and so on.Ex: Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.Ex: In due course, the following 19 ideas were found scribbled on six sheets of paper which were taped to the walls of the room.Ex: The vibration may cause the chips to work loose over a period of time, and if they have to be pushed back into their sockets, it is very easy to bend or break one of the 'legs'.Ex: This article presents Bradford's Law and some views on its applicability, development and modifications undergone in the course of time.Ex: These 'stages of development' in the life cycle of a company presage a turnaround situation for that company over the course of time.Ex: For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex: As time passed by, she realised that most South Africans preferred orange squash to the bitter tangy taste of lemon squash.Ex: As time passes by, our collections grow ever larger and the problems of storage and retrieval become ever more pressing.Ex: As time went by, the colors started to fade and the paint began to flake from the heat and light of the sun. -
12 con el tiempo
in the course of time, with time* * *= in time, over the years, with time, with the passage of time, eventually, in due course, over a period of time, in due time, over time, in the process of time, as time passed (by), as time passes (by), as time goes by, as time went by, by and byEx. The census report clearly shows that the increase in foreign population is alarming, and that in time the preponderance in our city at least will be largerly in their favor.Ex. Thus, over the years it has been used to index reports, trade Literature, periodical articles and other similar documents.Ex. As a word drops out of vogue, the concept that it represents will, with time, gradually be described by a new term.Ex. Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.Ex. Eventually this work on citation orders came to fruition in the rather unlikely context of a new indexing systems, PRECIS.Ex. In due course, the following 19 ideas were found scribbled on six sheets of paper which were taped to the walls of the room.Ex. The vibration may cause the chips to work loose over a period of time, and if they have to be pushed back into their sockets, it is very easy to bend or break one of the 'legs'.Ex. Whatever carrier you use, for long-term preservation (over decades) you have to refresh and migrate data carriers in due time.Ex. A search can be extended over time by cycling, that is, starting with a source document, identifying those documents which it cites, and then identifying those documents which the original cited document cites, and so on.Ex. For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex. As time passed by, she realised that most South Africans preferred orange squash to the bitter tangy taste of lemon squash.Ex. As time passes by, our collections grow ever larger and the problems of storage and retrieval become ever more pressing.Ex. As time goes by, the modern inventive mind multiplies these media and the bibliographical picture becomes increasingly complicated.Ex. As time went by, the colors started to fade and the paint began to flake from the heat and light of the sun.Ex. By and by Tom's reading and dreaming about princely life wrought such a strong effect upon him that he began to act the prince unconsciously.* * *= in time, over the years, with time, with the passage of time, eventually, in due course, over a period of time, in due time, over time, in the process of time, as time passed (by), as time passes (by), as time goes by, as time went by, by and byEx: The census report clearly shows that the increase in foreign population is alarming, and that in time the preponderance in our city at least will be largerly in their favor.
Ex: Thus, over the years it has been used to index reports, trade Literature, periodical articles and other similar documents.Ex: As a word drops out of vogue, the concept that it represents will, with time, gradually be described by a new term.Ex: Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.Ex: Eventually this work on citation orders came to fruition in the rather unlikely context of a new indexing systems, PRECIS.Ex: In due course, the following 19 ideas were found scribbled on six sheets of paper which were taped to the walls of the room.Ex: The vibration may cause the chips to work loose over a period of time, and if they have to be pushed back into their sockets, it is very easy to bend or break one of the 'legs'.Ex: Whatever carrier you use, for long-term preservation (over decades) you have to refresh and migrate data carriers in due time.Ex: A search can be extended over time by cycling, that is, starting with a source document, identifying those documents which it cites, and then identifying those documents which the original cited document cites, and so on.Ex: For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex: As time passed by, she realised that most South Africans preferred orange squash to the bitter tangy taste of lemon squash.Ex: As time passes by, our collections grow ever larger and the problems of storage and retrieval become ever more pressing.Ex: As time goes by, the modern inventive mind multiplies these media and the bibliographical picture becomes increasingly complicated.Ex: As time went by, the colors started to fade and the paint began to flake from the heat and light of the sun.Ex: By and by Tom's reading and dreaming about princely life wrought such a
strong effect upon him that he began to act the prince unconsciously. -
13 con el transcurrir del tiempo
= with the passage of time, in the process of time, as time passed (by)Ex. Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.Ex. For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex. As time passed by, she realised that most South Africans preferred orange squash to the bitter tangy taste of lemon squash.* * *= with the passage of time, in the process of time, as time passed (by)Ex: Such recommendations can be viewed as attempts to shortcircuit a system which has creaked more noticeably with the passage of time.
Ex: For we see that all things which, in the process of time, being created by the work of Divine Providence, were produced by the operation of God.Ex: As time passed by, she realised that most South Africans preferred orange squash to the bitter tangy taste of lemon squash. -
14 lugar de prueba beta
(n.) = beta test siteEx. This article describes the experience of Providence College, Rhode Island, whose library was a beta test site during 1986.* * *(n.) = beta test siteEx: This article describes the experience of Providence College, Rhode Island, whose library was a beta test site during 1986.
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15 la Providencia
• Divine Providence• Providence -
16 designio divino
m.dispensation of Providence, God's will, divine Providence. -
17 divino1
1 = divine, heavenly, empyrean.Ex. To take a fairly simple example, we can imagine a user who is searching for information about a particular edition of Dante's ' Divine Comedy'.Ex. It is a matter of basic safety for everyone on board, before casting off in the morning for that next heavenly anchorage, to see that everything be properly stowed and secured.Ex. The third heaven is not the sky, for Genesis reveals that the empyrean heaven was created on the first day, and the starry skies not till the second.----* amor divino = divine love.* creación divina = divine creation.* derecho divino = divine right, divine law.* Divina Comedia, La = Divine Comedy, The.* Divina Providencia = Divine Providence.* poder divino = divine power. -
18 caso fortuito
m.act of God, act of nature, act of Providence, inevitable accident.* * *( en lo civil) act of God; muerte por caso fortuito death by misadventure* * *( en lo civil) act of God; muerte por caso fortuito death by misadventure -
19 chance
f. & m.opportunity, chance. ( Latin American Spanish)tener chance de hacer algo to have the chance to do something¿me das un chance? can I have a go?m.1 chance, shot, turn, opportunity.2 risk, chance.3 probability, chance, odds, likelihood.* * *1 chance* * *1. SM[a veces] SF LAm1) (=oportunidad) chance2) (=suerte) good luck2.CONJ Méx maybe, perhaps* * *femenino o masculino (AmL) ( oportunidad) chancetiene pocas chances de ganar — he doesn't have o stand much chance of winning
* * *femenino o masculino (AmL) ( oportunidad) chancetiene pocas chances de ganar — he doesn't have o stand much chance of winning
* * *orA ( AmL) (oportunidad) chanceno me dio chance de defenderme he didn't give me the chance to defend myselfno hay ningún chance de que se salve he has no chance of escapingeste caballo tiene pocas chances de ganar this horse doesn't have o stand much chance of winningB1le salió un chance con una muchacha del pueblo he got involved with one of the village girls ( colloq)* * *
chance f or m (AmL) ( oportunidad) chance;
tiene pocas chances de ganar he doesn't have o stand much chance of winning
chance sustantivo masculino LAm opportunity
' chance' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
accidental
- accidente
- asomo
- azar
- casual
- casualidad
- casualmente
- chiripa
- cielo
- coincidir
- destinada
- destinado
- encuentro
- entrever
- fortuita
- fortuito
- inesperada
- inesperado
- juego
- malograr
- mía
- mío
- momento
- ninguna
- ninguno
- ocasión
- ocasional
- opción
- oportunidad
- presentarse
- primera
- primero
- probabilidad
- resquicio
- suerte
- terciarse
- última
- último
- una
- uno
- arriesgar
- carambola
- coincidencia
- facilidad
- hablar
- posibilidad
English:
avail
- blow
- bungle
- by
- cat
- chance
- encounter
- fact
- fair
- fifty
- fighting chance
- forfeit
- game
- hang back
- happy
- jump at
- last
- lifetime
- off-chance
- outside
- parting
- remote
- second
- accident
- accidentally
- any
- bump
- casual
- fifty-fifty
- grab
- have
- jump
- leave
- life
- miss
- muff
- now
- off
- pass
- proper
- providence
- purely
- seize
- slight
- slim
- to
* * *♦ nm o nfAm opportunity, chance;me dio una segunda chance he gave me a second chance;aprovechar la chance to seize the opportunity;tener chance de hacer algo to have the chance to do sth;¿me das un chance? can I have a go?♦ advMéx maybe;iré al cine hoy, chance mañana I'm going to the movies o Br cinema today, or maybe tomorrow* * *I m L.Am.chance;dame chance let me have a goII conj Méxperhaps, maybe* * *chance nmoportunidad: chance, opportunity -
20 divino
adj.1 divine, godly, heavenly, godlike.2 divine, sacred.3 divine, marvelous.* * *► adjetivo1 divine* * *(f. - divina)adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (Rel) divine2) (=precioso) divine, lovelyla casa es divina — the house is lovely o divine
2.ADV ** * *- na adjetivoa) (Relig) divine (before n)b) (fam) <chica/vestido> delightful, divine* * *- na adjetivoa) (Relig) divine (before n)b) (fam) <chica/vestido> delightful, divine* * *divino11 = divine, heavenly, empyrean.Ex: To take a fairly simple example, we can imagine a user who is searching for information about a particular edition of Dante's ' Divine Comedy'.
Ex: It is a matter of basic safety for everyone on board, before casting off in the morning for that next heavenly anchorage, to see that everything be properly stowed and secured.Ex: The third heaven is not the sky, for Genesis reveals that the empyrean heaven was created on the first day, and the starry skies not till the second.* amor divino = divine love.* creación divina = divine creation.* derecho divino = divine right, divine law.* Divina Comedia, La = Divine Comedy, The.* Divina Providencia = Divine Providence.* poder divino = divine power.divino22 = delicious, divine.Ex: This cookbook is designed to help teachers and librarians engage in beneficial collaborations to bring reading to the lips of students in new and ' delicious' ways.
Ex: Her slinky dress was incredibly sexy, the colour was divine on her, plus the gold accessories were the perfect complement.* * *divino -na2 ( fam); ‹chica/vestido/fiesta› divine, delightful¡qué divino! ¡mira como protege a su hermanita! isn't it lovely o delightful the way he looks after his little sister!* * *
divino◊ -na adjetivo
divine
divino,-a adjetivo divine
' divino' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
divina
- don
- bendición
English:
divine
- heavenly
- retribution
- adorable
- gorgeous
* * *divino, -a adj1. [de Dios, de los dioses] divine;habló de lo divino y lo humano he talked about everything under the sununa casita divina a darling little house* * *adj tb figdivine* * *divino, -na adj: divine* * *divino adj divine
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См. также в других словарях:
PROVIDENCE — Si l’on s’en tient à l’histoire des idées, le concept de providence n’est pas d’origine judéo chrétienne: il est d’origine hellénique, de facture stoïcienne. En contexte stoïcien, «providence» ne signifie pas vigilance ou bienveillance… … Encyclopédie Universelle
PROVIDENCE — PROVIDENCE, in religion and philosophy, God s guidance or care of His creatures, emanating from His constant concern for them and for the achievement of His purposes. Providence includes both supervision of the acts of men and the guidance of the … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Providence — Capitol Lage in Rhode Island … Deutsch Wikipedia
Providence — puede referirse a: ● Ciudades en los Estados Unidos: ◯ Providence (Rhode Island) ◯ Providence (Alabama) ◯ Providence (Kentucky) ◯ Providence (Nueva York) ◯ Providence (North Carolina) ◯ New Providence ● una pelicula Providence… … Enciclopedia Universal
Providence — Providence, RI U.S. city in Rhode Island Population (2000): 173618 Housing Units (2000): 67915 Land area (2000): 18.466726 sq. miles (47.828598 sq. km) Water area (2000): 2.064515 sq. miles (5.347070 sq. km) Total area (2000): 20.531241 sq. miles … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Providence — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Providence puede referirse a: Ciudades en los Estados Unidos: Providence (Rhode Island) Providence (Alabama) Providence (Kentucky) Providence (Nueva York) Providence (North Carolina) New Providence una película… … Wikipedia Español
Providence — Prov i*dence, n. [L. providentia: cf. F. providence. See {Provident}, and cf. {Prudence}.] 1. The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation. [1913 Webster] Providence for war is the best prevention… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
providence — Providence. s. f. La supréme intelligence par laquelle Dieu conduit toutes choses. Le monde est gouverné par la providence de Dieu. c est un secret de la Providence divine. se reposer sur la Providence. c est un coup de la Providence. il faut s… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Providence [2] — Providence (spr. Providens), 1) Grafschaft im Staate Rhode Island (Nordamerika); 18 QM.; im Osten vom Blackstone River, im Süden vom Pawtuxet River begrenzt, welcher hier als Providence River in die Narragansetbai fällt; Boden fruchtbar u.… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Providence, AL — U.S. town in Alabama Population (2000): 311 Housing Units (2000): 133 Land area (2000): 1.769297 sq. miles (4.582458 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.769297 sq. miles (4.582458 sq. km) FIPS code … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Providence, KY — U.S. city in Kentucky Population (2000): 3611 Housing Units (2000): 1754 Land area (2000): 6.149764 sq. miles (15.927814 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.021216 sq. miles (0.054950 sq. km) Total area (2000): 6.170980 sq. miles (15.982764 sq. km) FIPS … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places