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1 oprimir
v.1 to press (ejercer presión sobre) (botón).2 to pinch, to be too tight for.la corbata le oprimía el cuello his tie felt too tight3 to oppress.El tirano oprime al pueblo The tyrant oppresses the people.4 to weigh down on, to burden.5 to squeeze, to press, to depress, to bear down.María oprime naranjas todo el día Mary squeezes oranges the whole day.* * *1 (botón) to press2 figurado to oppress* * *verb* * *VT1) (=apretar) [+ objeto] to squeeze, press, exert pressure on; [+ gas] to compress2) [+ botón, tecla] to press3) [+ pueblo, nación] (=tiranizar) to oppress; (=cargar) to burden, weigh down; (=aplastar) to crush* * *verbo transitivoa) (frml) (apretar, presionar) to pressla angustia le oprimía el pecho — (liter) he was wracked with anguish
b) ( tiranizar) to oppress* * *= tyrannize, bear down on.Ex. Her sympathy for small, helpless creatures suggests that she sees herself as an imprisoned, helpless creature herself, vulnerable to men who would menace or tyrannize her.Ex. And here was the war, implacably bearing down on us.* * *verbo transitivoa) (frml) (apretar, presionar) to pressla angustia le oprimía el pecho — (liter) he was wracked with anguish
b) ( tiranizar) to oppress* * *= tyrannize, bear down on.Ex: Her sympathy for small, helpless creatures suggests that she sees herself as an imprisoned, helpless creature herself, vulnerable to men who would menace or tyrannize her.
Ex: And here was the war, implacably bearing down on us.* * *oprimir [I1 ]vt1 ( frml) (apretar, presionar) to pressoprima el botón de la izquierda press the left-hand buttonla angustia le oprimía el pecho ( liter); he was wracked with anguish2 (tiranizar) to oppress* * *
oprimir ( conjugate oprimir) verbo transitivo
oprimir verbo transitivo
1 (un botón) to press: la máquina se apaga cuando oprimes este botón, the machine turns off when you press this button
(zapatos, prenda) to be too tight
2 (someter) to oppress: el régimen militar oprimió a los ciudadanos, the military regime oppressed its citizens
' oprimir' also found in these entries:
English:
oppress
* * *oprimir vt1. [apretar] [botón] to press;[garganta, brazo] to squeeze2. [sujeto: zapatos, cinturón] to pinch, to be too tight for;la corbata le oprimía el cuello his tie felt too tight3. [reprimir] to oppress4. [angustiar] to weigh down on, to burden;me oprime la soledad being on my own depresses me* * *v/t1 pueblo oppress2 botón press3 de zapatos be too tight for* * *oprimir vt1) : to oppress2) : to press, to squeezeoprima el botón: push the button* * *oprimir vb (presionar) to press -
2 almacenamiento de desplazamiento descendente
• push chair• push down the buttonDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > almacenamiento de desplazamiento descendente
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4 botón
m.1 button.2 press button, push-button, button, knob.3 seed bud, vine bud.4 gemma, bud.* * *1 (gen) button2 (tirador) knob3 BOTÁNICA bud\botón de muestra samplebotón de oro buttercup* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Cos, Téc) buttonapretar o pulsar el botón — to press the button
- ¡ni un botón!botón de alarma — alarm, alarm button
botón de arranque — starter, starter switch
botón de muestra — sample, illustration
2) (Bot) bud* * *1) (Indum) button2) ( de mecanismo) buttondale al or aprieta el botón — press the button
3) (AmL) ( insignia) badge, button (AmE)4) ( de flor) bud* * *= button, knob, push-button.Ex. If you have a stand-alone CD-ROM drive, open and close the drawer by pushing the 'open/close' button.Ex. The brightness can be adjusted by turning the two knobs at the lower right of the screen.Ex. A timing control is set prior to pressing a push-button which activates a light source within the machine so that the correct exposure can be given.----* al pulsar un botón = at the push of a button.* botón de alarma = panic button.* botón de muestra = showplace, just an/one example.* botón de selección = radio button.* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.* con botones = buttoned, buttoned-up.* con botones por detrás = back-buttoning.* con sólo pulsar un botón = at the press of a button, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch.* pulsar botón = push + button.* pulsar botones = button-pushing.* pulsar un botón = depress + button, press + button.* teléfono de botones = touch tone telephone.* * *1) (Indum) button2) ( de mecanismo) buttondale al or aprieta el botón — press the button
3) (AmL) ( insignia) badge, button (AmE)4) ( de flor) bud* * *= button, knob, push-button.Ex: If you have a stand-alone CD-ROM drive, open and close the drawer by pushing the 'open/close' button.
Ex: The brightness can be adjusted by turning the two knobs at the lower right of the screen.Ex: A timing control is set prior to pressing a push-button which activates a light source within the machine so that the correct exposure can be given.* al pulsar un botón = at the push of a button.* botón de alarma = panic button.* botón de muestra = showplace, just an/one example.* botón de selección = radio button.* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.* con botones = buttoned, buttoned-up.* con botones por detrás = back-buttoning.* con sólo pulsar un botón = at the press of a button, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch.* pulsar botón = push + button.* pulsar botones = button-pushing.* pulsar un botón = depress + button, press + button.* teléfono de botones = touch tone telephone.* * *A ( Indum) buttonpegar or coser un botón to sew on a buttoncomo botón de muestra (just) to give you an ideaes un irresponsable: como botón de muestra ayer perdió las llaves he's totally irresponsible: just to give you an example o for instance, only yesterday he lost the keysCompuesto:B (de un mecanismo) buttondale al or aprieta el botón press the buttonel botón del volumen the volume controlCompuesto:mute buttonD (de un florete) buttonE (capullo) budlas rosas están en botón the roses are in bud* * *
botón sustantivo masculino
1 (Indum) button;
2 ( de mecanismo) button;
3 (AmL) ( insignia) badge, button (AmE)
4 ( de flor) bud
botón sustantivo masculino button
♦ Locuciones: botón de muestra, an example: ese exabrupto es un botón de muestra del genio que tiene, that sharp remark shows you what a temper she has
' botón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apretar
- bastar
- caerse
- emergencia
- oprimir
- pausa
- pila
- pulsar
- saltarse
- abrochar
- arrancar
- caer
- correr
- coser
- dar
- de
- desprender
- dorado
- faltar
- presionar
- saltar
- ya
English:
buttercup
- button
- knob
- loop
- loose
- off
- press
- push
- push button
- reset button
- restart button
- starting switch
- twist
- volume control
- which
- alone
- badge
- even
- one
- panic
- right
- snap
- touch
- what
* * *botón1 nm1. [para abrochar] button;RP Fam botón de muestra:esto es sólo un botón de muestra this is just one example;la cena no fue más que un botón de muestra de la cocina local the meal was no more than a taster o sample of the local cuisine2. [de aparato] button;[de timbre] buzzer;el botón de pausa/de rebobinado the pause/rewind button;darle al botón to press the button3. [de planta] bud, gemmabotón de oro buttercup4. [en esgrima] button♦ adj1. [delator] telltale2. [estricto] pernickety, US persnickety♦ nm1. [policía] cop2. [delator] telltale3. [persona estricta] nit-picker, US fussbudget* * *mdar al botón press the button2 BOT bud* * *1) : button2) : bud3) insignia: badge* * *botón n1. (de una prenda) button2. (de un aparato) button / knob -
5 pulsar
v.1 to press.María pulsa el botón Mary presses the button.2 to sound out.3 to pulsate, to pulse, to beat, to throb.Sus arterias pulsan His arteries pulsate.4 to strike, to pluck.El cantante pulsa una cuerda The singer plucks a string.5 to gauge, to assess.Ellos pulsaron la fuerza They gauged the force.* * *1 (botón, timbre) to press2 (tecla - de máquina de escribir) to tap; (- de piano) to play1 (corazón etc) to beat, throb* * *verb1) to press2) beat* * *I1. VT1) [+ botón] to press; [+ tecla] to strike, touch, tap; (Mús) to play2) [+ opinión] to sound out3)pulsar a algn — (Med) to take sb's pulse, feel sb's pulse
2.VI to beatIISM (=estrella) pulsar; (=agujero negro) black hole* * *verbo transitivo1)2) <opinión/situación> to gauge, assess* * *= enter, trip.Ex. Entry of an 'e' for end will bring back the screen shown in Figure 23 where you can make another choice or enter 'e' for end.Ex. The cord which trips its shutter may reach down a man's sleeve within easy reach of his fingers.----* al pulsar un botón = at the push of a button.* con sólo pulsar un botón = at the press of a button, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch.* desplazar el cursor en pantalla pulsando la tecla de tabulación = tab over to.* elegir pulsando una tecla de un ratón = click.* pulsar botón = push + button.* pulsar botones = button-pushing.* pulsar la tecla del tabulador = tabulate.* pulsar una tecla = depress + key, invoke + key, press + key, tap + key, strike + key.* pulsar un botón = depress + button, press + button.* simplemente con pulsar el ratón = a click away.* * *verbo transitivo1)2) <opinión/situación> to gauge, assess* * *= enter, trip.Ex: Entry of an 'e' for end will bring back the screen shown in Figure 23 where you can make another choice or enter 'e' for end.
Ex: The cord which trips its shutter may reach down a man's sleeve within easy reach of his fingers.* al pulsar un botón = at the push of a button.* con sólo pulsar un botón = at the press of a button, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch.* desplazar el cursor en pantalla pulsando la tecla de tabulación = tab over to.* elegir pulsando una tecla de un ratón = click.* pulsar botón = push + button.* pulsar botones = button-pushing.* pulsar la tecla del tabulador = tabulate.* pulsar una tecla = depress + key, invoke + key, press + key, tap + key, strike + key.* pulsar un botón = depress + button, press + button.* simplemente con pulsar el ratón = a click away.* * *pulsar [A1 ]vt1 ( Mús) ‹cuerda› to pluck; ‹tecla› to presspulsar cualquier tecla press any key2 ‹botón› to push, press; ‹timbre› to press, ring3 ( Inf) to click■ pulsarviA ( Inf) to clickpulsar ENor SOBRE algo to click ON sthpulsar con el botón derecho (del ratón) en algo to right-click on sthB ‹opinión/situación› to gauge, assess* * *
pulsar ( conjugate pulsar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ tecla› to press
‹ timbre› press, ring
2 ‹opinión/situación› to gauge, assess
pulsar verbo transitivo
1 (timbre) to ring
(botón) to press
2 Mús (una tecla) to press
(una cuerda) to pluck
3 (la opinión) to sound out
' pulsar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apretar
English:
depress
- double-click
- press
- pulsar
- push
- strike
- tap
* * *pulsar vt1. [botón, timbre, teclas de ordenador] to press;[teclas de piano] to play; [cuerdas de guitarra] to pluck2. [opinión pública] to sound out* * ** * *pulsar vt1) apretar: to press, to push2) : to strike (a key)3) : to assesspulsar vi: to beat, to throb* * *pulsar vb1. (en general) to press -
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v.1 to press (oprimir) (botón, tecla).me aprietan las botas my boots are too tightLa enfermera apretó la herida The nurse pressed the wound.2 to grit (juntar) (dientes).La niña aprieta los dientes al dormir The girl grits her teeth when sleeping.3 to squeeze.apretar la mano a alguien to shake somebody's handMaría apretó la mostaza Mary squeezed the mustard.4 to press.lo están apretando para que acepte la oferta they are pressing him o putting pressure on him to accept the offer5 to get worse, to intensify (calor, lluvia).6 to tighten.El mecánico aprieta duramente el tornillo The mechanic tightens the screw.7 to pinch.Me aprietan los zapatos My shoes pinch.Ricardo apretó su nariz Richard pinched her nose.8 to be too tight.Esta faja aprieta This belt is too tight.9 to press down, to push down.Ricardo apretó el botón para iniciar Richard pressed down the button to start.10 to be too tight for.Me aprieta la ropa My clothes are too tight for me.11 to be most intense, to be more intense.* * *1 (estrechar) to squeeze, hug2 (tornillo) to tighten; (cordones, nudo) to do up tight3 (comprimir) to compress, press together, pack tight4 (activar) to press, push1 figurado (aumentar) to increase, get worse2 (prendas) to fit tight, be tight on3 (esforzarse) to work hard■ tendrás que apretar en tus estudios you'll have to study a lot harder, you'll have to pull your socks up1 (apiñar) to narrow, tighten2 (agolparse) to crowd together; (acercarse) to squeeze up\apretar a correr to start runningapretar el paso to quicken one's paceapretar la mano a alguien to shake somebody's handapretar el gatillo to pull the trigger* * *verb1) to press2) tighten3) squeeze4) pinch, be too tight* * *1. VT1) [+ tapa, tornillo, nudo] to tighten2) (=pulsar) [+ interruptor, pedal, tecla] to press; [+ gatillo] to squeeze, pullapretar el acelerador — to put one's foot down (on the accelerator), depress the accelerator frm
3) (=apretujar)a) [+ objeto] to squeeze, grip; [para que no caiga] to clutchapretó bien los papeles en la cartera — he packed o squeezed the papers into the briefcase
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apretar los dientes — to grit one's teeth, clench one's teeth•
apretar la mano a algn — to shake sb's handb) [+ persona] [contra pared, suelo] to pin, press; [con los brazos] to clasp, clutchme apretaba con todo su cuerpo contra la pared — he pinned o pressed me against the wall with his whole body
la apretó con fuerza entre sus brazos — he clasped o clutched her tightly in his arms
4) (=presionar)•
apretar a algn — to put pressure on sbnos aprieta mucho para que estudiemos — he puts a lot of pressure on us to study, he pushes us to study hard
5)• apretar el paso — to quicken one's pace
6)7) (Mil) [+ asedio] to step up, intensify; [+ bloqueo] to tighten2. VI1) (=oprimir) [zapatos] to be too tight, pinch one's feet; [ropa] to be too tightzapatoestos zapatos aprietan — these shoes are too tight, these shoes pinch my feet
2) (=aumentar) [dolor, frío] to get worse; [viento] to intensifyes media mañana y el hambre aprieta — it's half way through the morning and I'm beginning to feel hungry
cuando el frío aprieta — when the cold gets worse, when it gets really cold
3) (=presionar) to put on the pressure, pile on the pressure *Dios 3)si le aprietan un poco más, confesará — if they put a bit more pressure on him, he'll confess
4) (=esforzarse)si apretáis un poco al final, aprobaréis — if you make an extra effort at the end, you'll pass
5)• apretar a hacer algo, si aprieta a llover — if it starts to rain heavily
6)¡aprieta! — nonsense!, good grief!
7) Chile (=irse con prisa)apretemos que viene la profesora — let's run for it, the teacher's coming
fueron los primeros en salir apretando después del golpe — they were the first ones to make a getaway after the coup
8) ** [al defecar] to push3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) < botón> to press, push; < acelerador> to put one's foot on, press; < gatillo> to pull, squeezeb) <nudo/venda/tornillo> to tightenc)apretar el paso or la marcha — to quicken one's pace o step
2)a) ( apretujar)apretó al niño contra su pecho — he clasped o clutched the child to his breast
me apretó el brazo con fuerza — he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
b) ( presionar) to put pressure on2.apretar vi1) ropa/zapatos (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight2) ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)3) ( ser fuerte)cuando el hambre aprieta... — when people are in the grip of hunger...
4)a) ( esforzarse) to make an effortb) profesor/jefe to be demanding3.apretar a correr — (fam) to break into a run
apretarse v pron to squeeze o squash together* * *= squeeze, nip, tighten, screw, tighten + Posesivo + grip on, press, clenching, cramp.Ex. Squeezed between the upper and nether milestones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.Ex. Rotary presses are like wringers the printing paper being nipped between two cylinders.Ex. Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex. This was done by laying the right number of letters on their sides in the stick, pushing the sliding bar up to them and screwing it up tight.Ex. This paper reports on measures being taken by the government to tighten its grip on what universities do with their money.Ex. To read a borrower label place the scanner on the left side of the label and move it from left to right across the bar codes, pressing lightly to keep it in direct contact with the label.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. The goals are to reduce stress on the fingers and wrists and to keep your hands in a natural position rather than cramping them together.----* apretar el gatillo = pull + the trigger.* apretar fuerte = bear down on.* apretarse el cinturón = tighten + Posesivo + belt, gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* apretarse los machos = gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* cuando el sol aprieta = during the heat of the day.* el que mucho abarca poco aprieta = jack of all trades, master of none.* quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.* sin apretar = loosely hanging, baggy [baggier -comp., baggiest -sup.], saggy [saggier -comp., saggiest -sup.].* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) < botón> to press, push; < acelerador> to put one's foot on, press; < gatillo> to pull, squeezeb) <nudo/venda/tornillo> to tightenc)apretar el paso or la marcha — to quicken one's pace o step
2)a) ( apretujar)apretó al niño contra su pecho — he clasped o clutched the child to his breast
me apretó el brazo con fuerza — he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
b) ( presionar) to put pressure on2.apretar vi1) ropa/zapatos (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight2) ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)3) ( ser fuerte)cuando el hambre aprieta... — when people are in the grip of hunger...
4)a) ( esforzarse) to make an effortb) profesor/jefe to be demanding3.apretar a correr — (fam) to break into a run
apretarse v pron to squeeze o squash together* * *= squeeze, nip, tighten, screw, tighten + Posesivo + grip on, press, clenching, cramp.Ex: Squeezed between the upper and nether milestones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.
Ex: Rotary presses are like wringers the printing paper being nipped between two cylinders.Ex: Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex: This was done by laying the right number of letters on their sides in the stick, pushing the sliding bar up to them and screwing it up tight.Ex: This paper reports on measures being taken by the government to tighten its grip on what universities do with their money.Ex: To read a borrower label place the scanner on the left side of the label and move it from left to right across the bar codes, pressing lightly to keep it in direct contact with the label.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: The goals are to reduce stress on the fingers and wrists and to keep your hands in a natural position rather than cramping them together.* apretar el gatillo = pull + the trigger.* apretar fuerte = bear down on.* apretarse el cinturón = tighten + Posesivo + belt, gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* apretarse los machos = gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* cuando el sol aprieta = during the heat of the day.* el que mucho abarca poco aprieta = jack of all trades, master of none.* quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.* sin apretar = loosely hanging, baggy [baggier -comp., baggiest -sup.], saggy [saggier -comp., saggiest -sup.].* * *apretar [A5 ]vtA1 ‹botón› to press, push; ‹acelerador› to put one's foot on, press, depress ( frml); ‹gatillo› to pull, squeeze2 ‹nudo/venda› to tighten; ‹tapa/tornillo› to tightenapretó bien la tapa he screwed the lid on tightlyaprieta el puño clench your fistapreté los dientes I gritted my teeth3apretar el paso or la marcha to quicken one's pace o stepapretar los puntos to knit tightlyB1(apretujar): apretó al niño contra su pecho he clasped o clutched the child to his breastllevaba el osito apretado entre sus brazos she was clutching the teddy bear in her armsme apretó el brazo con fuerza he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly2 (presionar) to put pressure onel profesor nos apretó mucho en los últimos meses in the last few months the teacher put a lot of pressure on us o pushed us really hard■ apretarviA «ropa/zapatos» (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tightel vestido le aprieta the dress is too tight for her o is very tight on herla falda me aprieta en las caderas the skirt is too tight around the hips¡cómo me aprietan estos zapatos! these shoes are so tight!, these shoes really pinch my feet!B (hacer presión) to press down ( o in etc)C(ser fuerte): a las tres de la tarde cuando el calor aprieta at three o'clock when the heat is at its most intensea primeras horas de la mañana el frío aprieta (Chi, Méx); in the early hours of the morning you really feel the coldcuando el hambre aprieta, la gente come cualquier cosa when people are in the grip of hunger they will eat anythingD1 (esforzarse) to make an effortvas a tener que apretar en la física you're going to have to knuckle down o make more of an effort in physics2 «profesor/jefe» to be demanding diosE( Chi fam) (irse): todos apretaron a la salida everyone made a dash for o ran for the door ( colloq)tuvimos que salir apretando we had to make a run for it ( colloq)apretar a correr ( fam); to break into a run, start running* * *
apretar ( conjugate apretar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ acelerador› to put one's foot on, press;
‹ gatillo› to pull, squeeze
‹puño/mandíbulas› to clench;
2a) ( apretujar):◊ apretó al niño contra su pecho he clasped o clutched the child to his breast;
me apretó el brazo con fuerza he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
verbo intransitivo
1 [ropa/zapatos] (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight;
2 ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)
apretarse verbo pronominal
to squeeze o squash together
apretar
I vtr (pulsar un botón) to press
(el cinturón, un tornillo) to tighten
(el gatillo) to pull: me aprietan los zapatos, these shoes are too tight for me
II verbo intransitivo el calor ha apretado en julio, it was really hot in July
♦ Locuciones: apretar el paso, to hasten, hurry
apretarle las clavijas a alguien, to put the screws on someone
donde aprieta el zapato, where the problem is
' apretar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ajustar
- estrujar
- aprieta
- estrechar
- fuerte
- gatillo
- oprimir
- puño
English:
clench
- grip
- loosely
- pack
- pack down
- pinch
- press
- pull
- push
- screw up
- squeeze
- tighten
- wedge
- which
- accelerate
- foot
- loosen
- screw
- speed
- tooth
* * *♦ vt1. [oprimir] [botón, tecla] to press;[gatillo] to pull, to squeeze; [acelerador] to step on;el zapato me aprieta my shoe is pinching;me aprietan las botas my boots are too tight2. [nudo, tuerca, cinturón] to tighten;Fam3. [juntar] [dientes] to grit;[labios] to press together; [puño] to clench;tendrás que apretar la letra you'll have to squeeze your handwriting up4. [estrechar] to squeeze;[abrazar] to hug;no me aprietes el brazo, me estás haciendo daño stop squeezing my arm, you're hurting me;la apretó contra su pecho he held her to his chest;apretar la mano a alguien to shake sb's handcomo no apretemos el paso, no llegaremos nunca if we don't hurry up, we'll never get there6. [exigir] to tighten up on;[presionar] to press;apretar la disciplina to tighten up on discipline;lo apretaron tanto que acabó confesando they pressed him so hard that he ended up confessing;no me gusta que me aprieten en el trabajo I don't like to feel pressurized in my work;lo están apretando para que acepte la oferta they are pressing him o putting pressure on him to accept the offer7. [ropa, objetos] to pack tight♦ vi1. [calor, lluvia] to get worse, to intensify;salgo de casa a las dos, cuando más aprieta el calor I leave home at two o'clock, when the heat is at its worst;en agosto ha apretado mucho el calor it got a lot hotter in August;cuando la necesidad aprieta, se agudiza el ingenio people become more resourceful when they really have to2. [zapatos] to pinch;[ropa] to be too tight3. [esforzarse] to push oneself;tienes que apretar más si quieres aprobar you'll have to pull your socks up if you want to passel ladrón apretó a correr the thief ran off* * *I v/t1 botón press;apretó contra el pecho la fotografía/el niño she held the photograph/the child close, she pressed the photograph/the child to her breast;apretar los puños clench one’s fists;apretar los dientes grit one’s teeth3 tuerca tighten4:apretar el paso quicken one’s paceII v/i2:apretar a correr start to run, start running* * *apretar {55} vt1) : to press, to push (a button)2) : to tighten3) : to squeezeapretar vi1) : to press, to push2) : to fit tightly, to be too tightlos zapatos me aprietan: my shoes are tight* * *apretar vb1. (botón) to press2. (gatillo) to pull3. (tornillo, cinturón, nudo) to tighten¿has apretado los tornillos? have you tightened the screws?4. (exigir) to be strict with / to push hard5. (quedar estrecho ropa) to be too tight6. (esforzarse) to work harder7. (aumentar calor) to increase -
7 empujar
v.1 to push.¡eh, sin empujar! hey, stop pushing!las nuevas generaciones vienen empujando con fuerza the new generation is making its presence felt2 to press.empujar a alguien a que haga algo to push somebody into doing somethingverse empujado a hacer algo to find oneself forced o having to do something* * *1 to push, shove, thrust2 figurado to force, urge, press* * *verb1) to push2) shove* * *VT (=presionar) [gen] to push; [con fuerza] to shove, thrust; (Mec) to driveempujar — [en puertas] push
¡no empujen! — stop pushing!
* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <coche/columpio> to pushb) (incitar, presionar) to spur... on; ( obligar) to forceno tenía ganas, pero yo la empujé un poco — she didn't feel like it, but I gave her a bit of a push (colloq)
c) (Tec) to drive2.empujar via) ( hacer presión) to pushun actor que viene empujando fuerte — (period) an up-and-coming actor
b) ( dar empellones) to push, shove* * *= propel, wheel, push, jostle, shove.Ex. A magnetic field propels the bubbles in the right direction through the film.Ex. Suddenly, he extracted from his pocket a set of keys and wheeled his chair toward the credenza.Ex. While in a speech therapy session when she got up and pushed the table violently, pinning her therapist against the wall.Ex. In the case of flax the Library of Congress does not provide an enumerated division and so books on flax spinning must jostle in alphabetic order with books on other aspects of flax = En el caso del lino la Biblioteca del Congreso no proporciona una división enumerada por lo que los libros sobre el hilado del lino deben competir en la ordenación alfabética con otros libros que tratan sobre diferentes aspectos del lino.Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.----* abrir la puerta empujándola = push + open + door.* empujar hacia atrás = push back.* empujar ligeramente con el dedo o un instrumento = poke.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <coche/columpio> to pushb) (incitar, presionar) to spur... on; ( obligar) to forceno tenía ganas, pero yo la empujé un poco — she didn't feel like it, but I gave her a bit of a push (colloq)
c) (Tec) to drive2.empujar via) ( hacer presión) to pushun actor que viene empujando fuerte — (period) an up-and-coming actor
b) ( dar empellones) to push, shove* * *= propel, wheel, push, jostle, shove.Ex: A magnetic field propels the bubbles in the right direction through the film.
Ex: Suddenly, he extracted from his pocket a set of keys and wheeled his chair toward the credenza.Ex: While in a speech therapy session when she got up and pushed the table violently, pinning her therapist against the wall.Ex: In the case of flax the Library of Congress does not provide an enumerated division and so books on flax spinning must jostle in alphabetic order with books on other aspects of flax = En el caso del lino la Biblioteca del Congreso no proporciona una división enumerada por lo que los libros sobre el hilado del lino deben competir en la ordenación alfabética con otros libros que tratan sobre diferentes aspectos del lino.Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.* abrir la puerta empujándola = push + open + door.* empujar hacia atrás = push back.* empujar ligeramente con el dedo o un instrumento = poke.* * *empujar [A1 ]vt1 ‹coche/puerta/columpio› to pushlo empujaron contra la pared they pushed him (up) against the wallel viento empujaba la barca hacia la orilla the wind was blowing o carrying the boat toward(s) the shore¡empújame! give me a push!2 (incitar, presionar) to spur … on; (obligar) to forceno tenía ganas, pero yo la empujé un poco she didn't feel like it, but I talked her into it o I spurred her on a bit3 ( Tec) to drive■ empujarvi1 (hacer presión) to push[ S ] empujar pushempuja tú de tu lado you push from your sideun actor joven que viene empujando fuerte ( period); a young actor who is making quite an impression2 (dar empellones) to push, shove¡sin empujar! stop pushing!todo el mundo empujaba para entrar everybody was pushing and shoving to get in* * *
empujar ( conjugate empujar) verbo transitivo
◊ ¡empújame! give me a push!b) (incitar, presionar) to spur … on;
( obligar) to forcec) (Tec) to drive
verbo intransitivo
empujar verbo transitivo
1 (desplazar) to push, shove: la gente nos empujaba hacia la salida, people pushed us towards the exit
2 (inducir) to drive: su honestidad le empuja a obrar así, his honesty drives him to act that way
' empujar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
achuchar
- mover
- aventar
- fuerte
English:
boost
- heave
- jog
- jostle
- prod
- pull
- push
- push around
- push out
- roll
- shove
- shove away
- thrust
- thrust forward
- wheel
- drive
- stir
* * *♦ vt1. [puerta] to push (open);[persona, vehículo, objeto] to push; [palanca] to push (down on);empújame un poquito give me a little push, push me a bit;las olas empujaron el cuerpo hasta la orilla the waves carried the body to the shore2. [presionar] to push;[estimular] to push, to encourage;ella me empujó a mentir she pushed me into lying;a ese niño habría que empujarlo un poco that child needs to be pushed a bit;¿qué le empujaría a hacer una cosa así? what would drive him to do a thing like that?;verse empujado a hacer algo to find oneself forced o having to do sth♦ vito push;¡eh, sin empujar! hey, stop pushing!;empujar [en letrero] push;las nuevas generaciones de abogados vienen empujando con fuerza the new generation of lawyers is making its presence felt* * *v/t push; figurge on, spur on* * *empujar vi: to push, to shoveempujar vt1) : to push2) presionar: to spur on, to press* * *empujar vb to push -
8 prueba
f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
9 ser pan comido
familiar to be a piece of cake* * *(v.) = be a cinch, be a piece of cake, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soupEx. The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.Ex. That was a piece of cake compared with getting the resulting research agency off the ground.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex. The article is entitled 'Enhancing digital images is a snap'.Ex. Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex. Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq.* * *(v.) = be a cinch, be a piece of cake, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soupEx: The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.
Ex: That was a piece of cake compared with getting the resulting research agency off the ground.Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex: We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex: The article is entitled 'Enhancing digital images is a snap'.Ex: Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex: Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq. -
10 estar chupado
(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soupEx. The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex. The article is entitled 'Enhancing digital images is a snap'.Ex. Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex. Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq.* * *(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soupEx: The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.
Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex: We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex: The article is entitled 'Enhancing digital images is a snap'.Ex: Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex: Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq. -
11 ser algo facilísimo
(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soupEx. The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex. Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex. Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq.* * *(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soupEx: The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.
Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex: We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex: Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex: Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq. -
12 ser algo fácil
(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soupEx. The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex. Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex. Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq.* * *(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soupEx: The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.
Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex: We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex: Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex: Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq. -
13 ser algo seguro
(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soupEx. The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex. Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex. Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq.* * *(v.) = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soupEx: The article 'Singing with Children Is a Cinch!' explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices.
Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex: We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex: Drying and stewing fruit was a picnic compared to the elaborate rituals involved in the preparation and preservation of meat.Ex: Even driving the Taliban out of power from Afghanistan was duck soup compared to Iraq. -
14 buceo
m.(underwater) diving.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: bucear.* * *1 diving* * *SM diving* * *masculino underwater swimming, diving* * *= diving, scuba diving.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. Fiji is without doubt the best of the South Pacific destinations for both scuba diving and snorkelling.----* buceo con gafas y tubo = snorkel(l)ing.* escuela de buceo = diving school, scuba diving school.* traje de buceo = wetsuit.* * *masculino underwater swimming, diving* * *= diving, scuba diving.Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.
Ex: Fiji is without doubt the best of the South Pacific destinations for both scuba diving and snorkelling.* buceo con gafas y tubo = snorkel(l)ing.* escuela de buceo = diving school, scuba diving school.* traje de buceo = wetsuit.* * *diving, underwater swimmingCompuesto:deep-sea diving* * *
Del verbo bucear: ( conjugate bucear)
buceo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
buceó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
bucear
buceo
bucear ( conjugate bucear) verbo intransitivo
to swim underwater, to dive
buceo sustantivo masculino
underwater swimming, diving
bucear vi (en aguas profundas) to dive
(en la piscina) to swim under water
buceo sustantivo masculino diving
' buceo' also found in these entries:
English:
diving
- scuba
- skin-diving
- snorkel
- deep
- scuba diving
- skin
* * *buceo nmdiving* * *m diving* * *buceo nm1) : diving, scuba diving2) : exploration, searching* * *buceo n diving -
15 submarinismo
m.1 scuba diving.2 skin diving, diving, scuba diving, entryism.* * *1 skin diving* * *SM [como deporte] scuba diving; [para pescar] underwater fishing* * *masculino scuba diving* * *= diving, scuba diving.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. Fiji is without doubt the best of the South Pacific destinations for both scuba diving and snorkelling.----* escuela de submarinismo = diving school, scuba diving school.* * *masculino scuba diving* * *= diving, scuba diving.Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.
Ex: Fiji is without doubt the best of the South Pacific destinations for both scuba diving and snorkelling.* escuela de submarinismo = diving school, scuba diving school.* * *scuba divinghacer submarinismo to go scuba-diving, scuba-dive* * *
submarinismo sustantivo masculino
scuba diving
submarinismo sustantivo masculino skin-diving
Dep scuba diving
' submarinismo' also found in these entries:
English:
diving
- skin-diving
- scuba diving
- skin
* * *submarinismo nmscuba diving* * *m scuba diving* * *submarinismo nm: scuba diving* * *submarinismo n scuba diving -
16 presionar
v.1 to press.El grupo presionó a Lisa The group pressed=coerced Lisa.Ella presionó el botón She pressed the button.Ricardo presionó los trámites Richard pressed the procedures.2 to pressurize, to put pressure on.* * *1 (objeto) to press2 (persona) to pressure, put pressure on* * *verb1) to press, push2) pressure* * *1. VT1) [+ botón, tecla] to press2) [+ persona] to pressure, pressurize, put pressure onpresionar a algn para que haga algo — to pressure o pressurize sb into doing sth, put pressure on sb to do sth
el ministro, presionado por los fabricantes, accedió — the minister, under pressure from the manufacturers, agreed
2.VI to press* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( coaccionar) to put pressure on, to pressure (esp AmE), to pressurize (esp BrE)lo presionaron para que se retirara — he was pressured o pressurized into withdrawing
b) <botón/timbre> to press2.presionar vi (Dep) to put on the pressurepresionar SOBRE algo/alguien — to put pressure on something/somebody, bring pressure to bear on something/somebody (frml)
* * *= press, squeeze, lobby, press.Ex. To read a borrower label place the scanner on the left side of the label and move it from left to right across the bar codes, pressing lightly to keep it in direct contact with the label.Ex. Squeezed between the upper and nether milestones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.Ex. They should be in the best position to lobby all the key organizations so that their viewpoint can be taken into account when legislation is being drafted and discussed.Ex. The books were then collated to ensure that each was made up correctly, and they were finally folded in half, pressed, and baled up for delivery or storage = A continuación, los cuardenillos se juntaban con objeto de cada libro estuviese completo y, finalmente, se doblaban por la mitad, se presionaban y se embalaban para su envío o almacenamiento.----* entrar presionando = snap into.* estar presionado = be under the gun.* mantener presionado = hold down.* presionar para conseguir Algo = press for.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( coaccionar) to put pressure on, to pressure (esp AmE), to pressurize (esp BrE)lo presionaron para que se retirara — he was pressured o pressurized into withdrawing
b) <botón/timbre> to press2.presionar vi (Dep) to put on the pressurepresionar SOBRE algo/alguien — to put pressure on something/somebody, bring pressure to bear on something/somebody (frml)
* * *= press, squeeze, lobby, press.Ex: To read a borrower label place the scanner on the left side of the label and move it from left to right across the bar codes, pressing lightly to keep it in direct contact with the label.
Ex: Squeezed between the upper and nether milestones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.Ex: They should be in the best position to lobby all the key organizations so that their viewpoint can be taken into account when legislation is being drafted and discussed.Ex: The books were then collated to ensure that each was made up correctly, and they were finally folded in half, pressed, and baled up for delivery or storage = A continuación, los cuardenillos se juntaban con objeto de cada libro estuviese completo y, finalmente, se doblaban por la mitad, se presionaban y se embalaban para su envío o almacenamiento.* entrar presionando = snap into.* estar presionado = be under the gun.* mantener presionado = hold down.* presionar para conseguir Algo = press for.* * *presionar [A1 ]vt1 (coaccionar) to put pressure on, to pressure ( esp AmE), to pressurize ( esp BrE), to bring pressure to bear on ( frml)lo presionaron para que se retirara del concurso he was pressured o pressurized into withdrawing from the competition2 ‹botón/timbre› to press■ presionarvito put on the pressureel equipo presionó sin lograr el empate the team put on the pressure o put pressure on their opponents but failed to tie the gamepresionar SOBRE algo/algn to put pressure ON sth/sb, bring pressure to bear ON sth/sb ( frml)presionaron sobre las autoridades para que abrieran la frontera the authorities were put under pressure o pressure was brought to bear on the authorities to open the border* * *
presionar ( conjugate presionar) verbo transitivo
verbo intransitivo (Dep) to put on the pressure
presionar verbo transitivo
1 (un timbre, etc) to press
2 (a una persona) to put pressure on
' presionar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apremiar
- apretar
- atosigar
- empujar
- oprimir
English:
dig
- lean on
- lobby
- press
- pressure
- pressurize
- push
* * *♦ vt1. [apretar] to press;presione la tecla de retorno press o hit the return key2. [coaccionar] to pressurize, to put pressure on;lo presionaron para que aceptara they put pressure on him to accept3. [en baloncesto] to press;[en fútbol, rugby] to put pressure on♦ vi[en baloncesto] to press; [en fútbol, rugby] to put on the pressure* * *I v/t2 figput pressure on, pressure* * *presionar vt1) : to pressure2) : to press, to pushpresionar vi: to put on the pressure* * *presionar vb1. (pulsar) to press2. (forzar) to pressure -
17 facilísimo
adj.very easy.* * *= dead easy, be a doddle, easy peasy, easy peasy lemon squeezy, easy peasy japanesey.Ex. This way you can get all the information you'll ever need, dead easy, though probably not dirt cheap.Ex. Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex. It was easy peasy to set-up and has been very easy to use ever since.Ex. Anyway, it works like a charm and was easy peasy lemon squeezy to install -- as easy as squeezing lemon on a lobster.Ex. Words to that effect are meaningless in any debate as he may as well just say it was ' easy peasy japanesey'.----* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake, be a piece of cake.* * *= dead easy, be a doddle, easy peasy, easy peasy lemon squeezy, easy peasy japanesey.Ex: This way you can get all the information you'll ever need, dead easy, though probably not dirt cheap.
Ex: Sitting on top of a launch rocket waiting for somebody to push a button and send you hurtling off into outer space is a doddle when compared with diving.Ex: It was easy peasy to set-up and has been very easy to use ever since.Ex: Anyway, it works like a charm and was easy peasy lemon squeezy to install -- as easy as squeezing lemon on a lobster.Ex: Words to that effect are meaningless in any debate as he may as well just say it was ' easy peasy japanesey'.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake, be a piece of cake. -
18 apretar el botón
• hold down• hold down the prices• press the button• push down• push drill -
19 luchar por
• fight about• fight for• labor federation• labor force• pitch for• push down the button• push forward• strive for -
20 leer muy por encima
• browse through• flick of the finger• flicker• give a push on the button• give a quick wipe to• leaf site• leaf through a book• read over lightly• skim over
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