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quality evaluation

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1 evaluación

f.

1 evaluation, rating, review, assessment.

2 evaluation, valuation, break-down.

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evaluación

► nombre femenino

1 evaluation, assessment

2 EDUCACIÓN (acción) assessment; (examen) exam

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noun f.

evaluation, assessment

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SF

1) (=valoración) [de datos] evaluation; [de daños, pérdidas] assessment

evaluación del impacto ambiental — assessment of the impact upon the environment

2) (Escol) (=acción) assessment; (=examen) test

evaluación continua — continuous assessment

evaluación escolar — exam ( forming part of end-of-term or end-of-year assessment)

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femenino

a) (de daños, situación) assessment; (de datos, informes) evaluation, assessment

b) (Educ) ( acción) assessment; (prueba, examen) test

- evaluación continua

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= appraisal, assaying, assessing, assessment, evaluation, measurement, trial, rating, evaluation rating, post mortem [postmortem].

Ex. The notice could contain the list of the poorest performers, based on the most recent set of appraisals.

Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.

Ex. Consequently, the skill of shopping around and assessing the cost-effectiveness of a supplier's goods and services is important for the librarian to develop.

Ex. However, although the subject may be the primary consideration in the assessment of relevance, subject is not the only factor that determines whether a user wishes to be alerted to the existence of a document.

Ex. There is an extensive theory of the evaluation of indexes and indexing, but regrettably there is not space to treat this topic at any length in this work.

Ex. Here ' Measurement' is an action term, and so, the operator for an action term is assigned to ' Measurement'.

Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.

Ex. But the rater must not be afraid to give negative ratings.

Ex. In order to make sure that no prejudice or bias influences an evaluation rating, the rating should be reviewed by the supervisor's supervisor -- the next person in the hierarchy.

Ex. Survey research is used to determine what kind of post mortem appraisals companies undertake concerning their abandoned information systems development projects.

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* comisión de evaluación = review panel, review board.

* comité de evaluación = review panel, review board, review committee.

* de evaluación = evaluative.

* estándar de evaluación = benchmark.

* evaluación anónima = blind review.

* evaluación comparativa = benchmarking.

* evaluación continua = continuous assessment, formative evaluation.

* evaluación crítica = critical evaluation.

* evaluación cualitativa = qualitative evaluation.

* evaluación cuantitativa = quantitative evaluation.

* evaluación de la calidad = quality assessment.

* evaluación de la colección = collection assessment, collection evaluation, collection analysis.

* evaluación de la productividad = performance appraisal, performance review.

* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.

* evaluación de las necesidades económicas = means-testing, means test.

* evaluación del avance realizado = progress evaluation.

* evaluación del impacto en función del género = gender-impact assessment.

* evaluación de los ingresos = means-testing, means test.

* evaluación de los productos = product rating.

* evaluación del personal = personnel evaluation.

* evaluación del profesorado = faculty evaluation.

* evaluación del rendimiento = performance appraisal, performance evaluation, performance measurement, performance review, performance rating.

* evaluación de metales = metallurgical assaying.

* evaluación de necesidades = needs assessment.

* evaluación de procedimientos = process rating.

* evaluación de procesos = process rating.

* evaluación de productos = product rating.

* evaluación de riesgos = risk assessment.

* evaluación de sistemas = system(s) evaluation.

* evaluación de usuario = user rating.

* evaluación final = summative evaluation, final assessment.

* evaluación iluminativa = illuminative evaluation.

* evaluación interviniente = obtrusive evaluation.

* evaluación intrusiva = obtrusive evaluation, obtrusive test.

* evaluación no intrusiva = unobtrusive evaluation.

* evaluación objetiva = objective evaluation.

* evaluación por comparación = benchmarking.

* evaluación por expertos = peer review, refereeing, peer reviewing.

* evaluación por expertos abierta = open refereeing.

* evaluación por expertos anónima = blind refereeing.

* evaluación por pares = peer review, refereeing, peer reviewing.

* evaluación por resultados obtenidos = outcomes assessment.

* evaluación sin intervención del examinador = unobtrusive testing.

* herramienta de evaluación = assessment tool, evaluation tool.

* impreso de evaluación = evaluation form.

* instrumento de evaluación = assessment tool, evaluation tool.

* método de evaluación de un edificio en uso = post-occupancy evaluation method.

* nueva evaluación = reappraisal.

* para la evaluación de hipótesis = hypothesis-testing.

* procedimiento de evaluación por expertos = refereeing procedure.

* proceso de evaluación = review process, evaluation process.

* realizar una evaluación = administer + evaluation.

* sistema de evaluación = rating system.

* sistema de evaluación anónima = double-blind.

* sistema de evaluación por paresanónima = double-blind refereeing system.

* someter a una evaluación por expertos doble = double referee.

* test de evaluación = evaluative test.

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femenino

a) (de daños, situación) assessment; (de datos, informes) evaluation, assessment

b) (Educ) ( acción) assessment; (prueba, examen) test

- evaluación continua

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= appraisal, assaying, assessing, assessment, evaluation, measurement, trial, rating, evaluation rating, post mortem [postmortem].

Ex: The notice could contain the list of the poorest performers, based on the most recent set of appraisals.

Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.

Ex: Consequently, the skill of shopping around and assessing the cost-effectiveness of a supplier's goods and services is important for the librarian to develop.

Ex: However, although the subject may be the primary consideration in the assessment of relevance, subject is not the only factor that determines whether a user wishes to be alerted to the existence of a document.

Ex: There is an extensive theory of the evaluation of indexes and indexing, but regrettably there is not space to treat this topic at any length in this work.

Ex: Here ' Measurement' is an action term, and so, the operator for an action term is assigned to ' Measurement'.

Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.

Ex: But the rater must not be afraid to give negative ratings.

Ex: In order to make sure that no prejudice or bias influences an evaluation rating, the rating should be reviewed by the supervisor's supervisor -- the next person in the hierarchy.

Ex: Survey research is used to determine what kind of post mortem appraisals companies undertake concerning their abandoned information systems development projects.

* comisión de evaluación = review panel, review board.

* comité de evaluación = review panel, review board, review committee.

* de evaluación = evaluative.

* estándar de evaluación = benchmark.

* evaluación anónima = blind review.

* evaluación comparativa = benchmarking.

* evaluación continua = continuous assessment, formative evaluation.

* evaluación crítica = critical evaluation.

* evaluación cualitativa = qualitative evaluation.

* evaluación cuantitativa = quantitative evaluation.

* evaluación de la calidad = quality assessment.

* evaluación de la colección = collection assessment, collection evaluation, collection analysis.

* evaluación de la productividad = performance appraisal, performance review.

* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.

* evaluación de las necesidades económicas = means-testing, means test.

* evaluación del avance realizado = progress evaluation.

* evaluación del impacto en función del género = gender-impact assessment.

* evaluación de los ingresos = means-testing, means test.

* evaluación de los productos = product rating.

* evaluación del personal = personnel evaluation.

* evaluación del profesorado = faculty evaluation.

* evaluación del rendimiento = performance appraisal, performance evaluation, performance measurement, performance review, performance rating.

* evaluación de metales = metallurgical assaying.

* evaluación de necesidades = needs assessment.

* evaluación de procedimientos = process rating.

* evaluación de procesos = process rating.

* evaluación de productos = product rating.

* evaluación de riesgos = risk assessment.

* evaluación de sistemas = system(s) evaluation.

* evaluación de usuario = user rating.

* evaluación final = summative evaluation, final assessment.

* evaluación iluminativa = illuminative evaluation.

* evaluación interviniente = obtrusive evaluation.

* evaluación intrusiva = obtrusive evaluation, obtrusive test.

* evaluación no intrusiva = unobtrusive evaluation.

* evaluación objetiva = objective evaluation.

* evaluación por comparación = benchmarking.

* evaluación por expertos = peer review, refereeing, peer reviewing.

* evaluación por expertos abierta = open refereeing.

* evaluación por expertos anónima = blind refereeing.

* evaluación por pares = peer review, refereeing, peer reviewing.

* evaluación por resultados obtenidos = outcomes assessment.

* evaluación sin intervención del examinador = unobtrusive testing.

* herramienta de evaluación = assessment tool, evaluation tool.

* impreso de evaluación = evaluation form.

* instrumento de evaluación = assessment tool, evaluation tool.

* método de evaluación de un edificio en uso = post-occupancy evaluation method.

* nueva evaluación = reappraisal.

* para la evaluación de hipótesis = hypothesis-testing.

* procedimiento de evaluación por expertos = refereeing procedure.

* proceso de evaluación = review process, evaluation process.

* realizar una evaluación = administer + evaluation.

* sistema de evaluación = rating system.

* sistema de evaluación anónima = double-blind.

* sistema de evaluación por paresanónima = double-blind refereeing system.

* someter a una evaluación por expertos doble = double referee.

* test de evaluación = evaluative test.

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evaluación

feminine

1 (de daños, pérdidas, una situación) assessment; (de datos, informes) evaluation, assessment

en la reunión se hizo evaluación de la situación económica de la empresa they assessed the company's financial situation at the meeting

2 ( Educ) (acción) assessment; (prueba, examen) test

Compuesto:

evaluación continua

continuous assessment

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evaluación sustantivo femenino
a) (de daños, situación) assessment;

(de datos, informes) evaluation, assessment
b) (Educ) ( acción) assessment;

(prueba, examen) test
evaluación sustantivo femenino
1 evaluation: tardaremos unos días en completar la evaluación de los daños sufridos, it'll take a few days to fully assess the damage
2 Educ test: mañana tenemos la segunda evaluación de matemáticas, we have our second maths test tomorrow
' evaluación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
valoración
- cotización
English:
appraisal
- appreciation
- assessment
- evaluation
- continuous

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evaluación nf

1. [valoración] evaluation, assessment;
[de daños, pérdidas, riesgos] assessment;
una primera evaluación de las estadísticas confirma que… a first assessment of the statistics confirms that…;

realizaron una evaluación de los daños they assessed the damage;

hacen evaluaciones periódicas del rendimiento de los trabajadores employees are given regular performance evaluations o appraisals;

hizo una evaluación positiva de la situación he gave a positive assessment of the situation

Comp
Com evaluación comparativa benchmarking;
evaluación de impacto ambiental environmental impact assessment;

evaluación de riesgos risk assessment

2. Educ [acción] assessment;
[examen] exam, test; [periodo] = division of school year, of which there may be three to five in total
Comp
evaluación continua continuous assessment
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evaluación

f

1 evaluation, assessment

2 ( prueba) test

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evaluación nf, pl - ciones : assessment, evaluation

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evaluación n assessment

Spanish-English dictionary > evaluación
2 escaso

adj.

scarce, bare, scrimpy, poor.

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escaso

► adjetivo

1 (insuficiente) scarce, scant, very little, small

2 (recursos) slender; (dinero) tight; (público) small; (lluvias, salario) low; (tiempo) very little

3 (poco de algo) few

■ escasos días few days

4 (que le falta poco) hardly, scarcely, barely

■ un kilo escaso barely a kilo

5 (mezquino) miserly, mean

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FRASEOLOGÍA

andar escaso,-a de algo to be short of something

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(f. - escasa)

adj.

scarce, scant

- escaso de

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ADJ

1) (=limitado)

los alimentos están muy escasos — food is very scarce

las posibilidades de encontrarlo vivo son muy escasas — the chances of finding him alive are very slim

habrá escasa visibilidad en las carreteras — visibility on the roads will be poor

el recital tuvo escaso público — the recital was poorly o sparsely attended

tenemos escasa información del asunto — we have very little information on the subject

un programa de escaso interés — a programme of limited interest

un motor de escasa potencia — a not very powerful engine

iba a escasa distancia del otro coche — he was a short distance behind the other car

2)

escaso de algo — short of sth

anda escaso de dinero — he's short of money

estar escaso de víveres — to be short of food

escaso de recursos naturales — poor in natural resources

una región escasa de población — a thinly populated region

la fábrica está escasa de personal — the factory is short-staffed

3) (=muy justo)

hay dos toneladas escasas — there are barely o scarcely two tons

duró una hora escasa — it lasted barely o scarcely an hour

tiene 15 años escasos — he's barely o hardly 15

ganar por una cabeza escasa — to win by a short head

4) †† (=tacaño) mean, stingy

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- sa adjetivo

a) < recursos económicos> limited, scant; < posibilidades> slim, slender; < visibilidad> poor; <conocimientos/experiencia> limited

la comida resultó escasa — there wasn't enough food

de escasa calidad — of mediocre quality

b) (en expresiones de medida, peso)

pesa un kilo escaso — it weighs barely o scarcely a kilo

a escasos tres días/dos meses — (AmL) barely three days/two months away

c) [estar] ( falto)

escaso de algo — de dinero/tiempo short of something

andamos escasos de personal — we're short-staffed

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= light [lighter -comp., lightest -sup.], low [lower -comp., lowest -sup.], meagre [meager, -USA], poor [poorer -comp., poorest -sup.], scant, scarce [scarcer -comp., scarcest -sup.], slight [sligther -comp., slightest -sup.], slim [slimmer -comp., slimmest -sup.], scanty [scantier -comp., scantiest -sup.], sparse, little in the way of, thin [thinner -comp., thinnest -sup.], skimpy [skimpier -comp., skimpiest -sup.].

Ex. Light use of library information resources raises the concern that students are developing an inadequate base of retrieval skills for finding information on new procedures, diseases and drugs.

Ex. Carlton Duncan discussed the difficulties built into the educational processes which led to under-performance at school and the resulting low representation in higher education and low entry into the professions.

Ex. Soon, however, the collection outgrew its meagre quarters and a full-fledged library occupying a 40x60 foot area came into being.

Ex. Examples are generally poor or obscure (often in Latin or German).

Ex. Scant attention is paid to evaluation and the needs of users.

Ex. If staff time and expertise for initial evolution of the thesaurus are scarce, the system can usually function with a less thoroughly refined thesaurus.

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

Ex. Abstracting journals vary enormously in scope ranging from vast publications covering an entire discipline, to slim volumes centred on a relatively narrow topic.

Ex. However, in producing a bulletin one is often torn between including the scanty, undigested and possibly inaccurate details of a new proposal and holding fire until fuller information is available, and thereby missing a publication deadline.

Ex. The popular libraries in Lima are sparse and lack the technology and the cultural and information instruments popular in Italy.

Ex. Without any significant restructuring, the LIS programme in Iran will provide little in the way of riding out the rapid transition that the field is currently experiencing.

Ex. Although it may be a bit thin in its use of standard academic sources of information, it is exceedingly strong on insider information and personal interviews.

Ex. Often times new graduate job-seekers produce skimpy resumes because they fail to include all of their relevant experience.

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* andar escaso de = be short of.

* andar escaso de dinero = be strapped for + cash.

* andar (muy) escaso de dinero = be (hard) pressed for + money.

* andar (muy) escaso de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.

* con medios muy escasos = on a shoestring (budget).

* escasa comunicación = poor communication.

* escasa probabilidad = slim chance.

* escaso de dinero = cash strapped, financially strapped, short of money, strapped.

* escaso de ideas = short of ideas.

* escaso de tiempo = time-strapped, short of time.

* evidencia + ser + escasa = evidence + be + slight.

* hacerse escaso = become + scarce.

* ser escaso = be few and far between.

* ser muy escaso = be at a premium.

* ya de por sí escaso = already-scarce.

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- sa adjetivo

a) < recursos económicos> limited, scant; < posibilidades> slim, slender; < visibilidad> poor; <conocimientos/experiencia> limited

la comida resultó escasa — there wasn't enough food

de escasa calidad — of mediocre quality

b) (en expresiones de medida, peso)

pesa un kilo escaso — it weighs barely o scarcely a kilo

a escasos tres días/dos meses — (AmL) barely three days/two months away

c) [estar] ( falto)

escaso de algo — de dinero/tiempo short of something

andamos escasos de personal — we're short-staffed

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= light [lighter -comp., lightest -sup.], low [lower -comp., lowest -sup.], meagre [meager, -USA], poor [poorer -comp., poorest -sup.], scant, scarce [scarcer -comp., scarcest -sup.], slight [sligther -comp., slightest -sup.], slim [slimmer -comp., slimmest -sup.], scanty [scantier -comp., scantiest -sup.], sparse, little in the way of, thin [thinner -comp., thinnest -sup.], skimpy [skimpier -comp., skimpiest -sup.].

Ex: Light use of library information resources raises the concern that students are developing an inadequate base of retrieval skills for finding information on new procedures, diseases and drugs.

Ex: Carlton Duncan discussed the difficulties built into the educational processes which led to under-performance at school and the resulting low representation in higher education and low entry into the professions.

Ex: Soon, however, the collection outgrew its meagre quarters and a full-fledged library occupying a 40x60 foot area came into being.

Ex: Examples are generally poor or obscure (often in Latin or German).

Ex: Scant attention is paid to evaluation and the needs of users.

Ex: If staff time and expertise for initial evolution of the thesaurus are scarce, the system can usually function with a less thoroughly refined thesaurus.

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

Ex: Abstracting journals vary enormously in scope ranging from vast publications covering an entire discipline, to slim volumes centred on a relatively narrow topic.

Ex: However, in producing a bulletin one is often torn between including the scanty, undigested and possibly inaccurate details of a new proposal and holding fire until fuller information is available, and thereby missing a publication deadline.

Ex: The popular libraries in Lima are sparse and lack the technology and the cultural and information instruments popular in Italy.

Ex: Without any significant restructuring, the LIS programme in Iran will provide little in the way of riding out the rapid transition that the field is currently experiencing.

Ex: Although it may be a bit thin in its use of standard academic sources of information, it is exceedingly strong on insider information and personal interviews.

Ex: Often times new graduate job-seekers produce skimpy resumes because they fail to include all of their relevant experience.

* andar escaso de = be short of.

* andar escaso de dinero = be strapped for + cash.

* andar (muy) escaso de dinero = be (hard) pressed for + money.

* andar (muy) escaso de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.

* con medios muy escasos = on a shoestring (budget).

* escasa comunicación = poor communication.

* escasa probabilidad = slim chance.

* escaso de dinero = cash strapped, financially strapped, short of money, strapped.

* escaso de ideas = short of ideas.

* escaso de tiempo = time-strapped, short of time.

* evidencia + ser + escasa = evidence + be + slight.

* hacerse escaso = become + scarce.

* ser escaso = be few and far between.

* ser muy escaso = be at a premium.

* ya de por sí escaso = already-scarce.

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escaso -sa

adjective

1

(poco, limitado): un país de escasos recursos económicos a country with limited o scant o slender economic resources

ante un público escaso in front of a small audience

escasas posibilidades de éxito slim o slender chances of success, little chance of success

la visibilidad en la zona del aeropuerto es escasa there is poor o limited visibility around the airport

la comida resultó escasa there wasn't enough food

obras de escasa calidad works of mediocre quality

una persona de escasa inteligencia a person of limited intelligence

mis conocimientos sobre este tema son escasos my knowledge of this subject is limited

2

(en expresiones de medida, peso): falta un mes escaso para que llegue there's barely o scarcely a month to go before it arrives

está a una distancia de cinco kilómetros escasos it's barely o scarcely five kilometers away

pesa un kilo escaso it weighs barely o scarcely a kilo

a escasos tres días/dos meses ( AmL); barely three days/two months away

se despertó luego de escasas tres horas de sueño ( AmL); she awoke having slept for barely three hours

3 (falto) escaso DE algo short OF sth

de momento ando escaso de dinero I'm a little o a bit short of money at the moment, money's a bit scarce o tight at the moment

andamos escasos de personal we're short-staffed

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escaso
◊ -sa adjetivo

a) ‹ recursos económicos› limited, scant;

‹ posibilidades› slim, slender;
‹ visibilidad› poor;
‹conocimientos/experiencia› limited
b) [estar] ( falto) escaso de algo ‹de dinero/tiempo› short of sth

escaso,-a adj (alimentos, recursos) scarce, scant
(dinero, tiempo) short
(luz) poor
♦ Locuciones: andar escaso de, to be short of
' escaso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- bajo
- contada
- contado
- corta
- corto
- delgada
- delgado
- escasa
- mezquina
- mezquino
- mínima
- mínimo
- pelada
- pelado
- apurado
- dinero
- pobre
English:
low
- marginal seat
- pressed
- run
- scant
- scanty
- scarce
- short
- slender
- slim
- small
- sparse
- meager
- narrow
- poor
- skimpy
- slight
- under

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escaso, -a adj

1. [insuficiente] [conocimientos, recursos, medios] limited, scant;
[víveres, trabajo] scarce; [cantidad, número, temperaturas] low; [visibilidad, luz] poor, low;
escaso público se dio cita para ver el partido a poor crowd turned out to see the match;

sus posibilidades son más bien escasas her chances are rather slim;

vino tanta gente que la comida se quedó escasa so many people came that there wasn't enough food;

joyas de escaso valor jewellery of scant o little value;

la obra tuvo escaso éxito the play had little success;

debido al escaso tiempo con el que contaban due to the little time they had, since time was short

2. [falto]
andar o [m5] estar escaso de to be short of;

ando escaso de dinero I don't have much money;

el hotel está escaso de personal the hotel is short-staffed;

la comida está un poco escasa de sal the food is in need of a bit more salt

3. [casi completo]
un metro escaso barely a metre;

dura dos horas escasas it lasts barely two hours;

a un mes escaso de las elecciones with barely a month to go to the elections;

pesó dos kilos escasos al nacer she weighed barely two kilos at birth

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escaso

adj

1 recursos limited;

escasas posibilidades de not much chance of, little chance of

2

:

andar escaso de algo falto be short of sth

3 ( justo)

:

falta un mes escaso it’s barely a month away;

un kilo escaso a scant kilo, barely a kilo

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escaso, -sa adj

1) : scarce, scant

2)

escaso de : short of

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escaso adj

1. (con incontables) little

la comida era escasa there wasn't much food

un regalo de muy escaso valor a gift of very little value

2. (con contables en singular) small / low

un escaso número de participantes a small number of participants

un escaso nivel cultural a low level of culture

3. (con contables en plural) few

los escasos habitantes de la isla the few inhabitants of the island

faltan escasos minutos there are a few minutes to go

recursos escasos scarce resources

4. (apenas) just under / barely

duró dos horas escasas it lasted just under two hours

a dos metros escasos barely two metres away

andar/estar escaso de tiempo/dinero to be short of time/money

Spanish-English dictionary > escaso
3 bien diferenciado

= well differentiated

Ex. In the evaluation of the quality and content of maps another factor that must be considered is whether the colouring is varied and well differentiated.

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= well differentiated

Ex: In the evaluation of the quality and content of maps another factor that must be considered is whether the colouring is varied and well differentiated.

Spanish-English dictionary > bien diferenciado
4 centro de análisis de la información

(n.) = information analysis centre

Ex. An information analysis centre is an organization responsible for analyzing, evaluating, condensing, synthesizing, repackaging and the dissemination of the contents of documents and the quality of information derived from experiments, research, development, tests and engineering, and for summarizing and reporting such evaluation.

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(n.) = information analysis centre

Ex: An information analysis centre is an organization responsible for analyzing, evaluating, condensing, synthesizing, repackaging and the dissemination of the contents of documents and the quality of information derived from experiments, research, development, tests and engineering, and for summarizing and reporting such evaluation.

Spanish-English dictionary > centro de análisis de la información
5 continuo

adj.

1 continuous, around-the-clock, constant, round-the-clock.

Una función continua (no discreta) A continuous function (not discrete)...

2 nonstop.

3 continuous, one-piece, non broken.

4 continuous, not discrete, indiscrete.

Una función continua (no discreta) A continuous function (not discrete)...

m.

1 continuum, whole, undivided whole.

2 continuo, bass accompaniment in a musical score.

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continuo

► adjetivo

1 (seguido) continuous

2 (continuado) continual, constant

► nombre masculino continuo

1 (todo) continuum

2 (de gente) flow

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FRASEOLOGÍA

corriente continua direct current

movimiento continuo perpetual motion

————————

continuo

► nombre masculino

1 (todo) continuum

2 (de gente) flow

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(f. - continua)

adj.

continuous, constant

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1. ADJ

1) (=ininterrumpido) [línea, fila] continuous; [dolor, movimiento, crecimiento] constant, continuous; [pesadilla, molestia] constant

marque el número cuando oiga una señal continua — dial the number when you hear a continuous tone

la presencia continua de los militares lo hacía todo más difícil — the constant o continuous presence of the soldiers made everything more difficult
evaluación 2), sesión 3)
2) (=frecuente, repetido) [llamadas, amenazas, críticas, cambios] constant, continual

no aguanto sus continuas quejas — I can't bear his constant o continual complaining

3) (Fís) [movimiento] perpetual

4) (Elec) [corriente] direct

5) (Ling) continuous

6)

de continuo — = continuamente

2.

SM (Fís) continuum

* * *
I
- nua adjetivo

a) ( sin interrupción) < dolor> constant; <movimiento/sonido> continuous, constant; < lucha> continual

b) ( frecuente) <llamadas/viajes> continual, constant

c)

de continuo — continuamente
II
continuum masculino (frml) continuum

* * *

= continual, continued, continuing, continuous, ongoing [on-going], persistent, running, sustained, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], continuum, uninterrupted, long-term, everlasting, unrelieved, back-to-back, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless.

Ex. The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.

Ex. Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.

Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.

Ex. However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.

Ex. This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.

Ex. Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.

Ex. Tom Hernandez knew that there had been a ' running feud' between Lespran and Balzac during the last year or so.

Ex. Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.

Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.

Ex. At the other end of the continuum is the form of hack writing typified by the poorest quality of adventure stories (often mildly pornographic).

Ex. For this purpose it is assumed that the usual 23-letter latin alphabet, or an uninterrupted series of numerals, is used for signing the gatherings.

Ex. Many long-term residents feel that Junctionville should be governed the way it was before Groome appeared -- by 'good old boys' who had worked their way up, who eschewed issues, and who faithfully rewarded their cronies.

Ex. Appraisal is the single most important function performed by an archivist because it has wide-reaching and everlasting social implications.

Ex. Although the slave narratives were usually intended to serve in the cause of abolition, not all of them were bitter, unrelieved tirades against the institution of slavery, but rather there were frequently moments of relieving laughter.

Ex. The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.

Ex. But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.

Ex. The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.

Ex. Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.

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* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.

* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting.

* flujo continuo = continuum.

* formación continua = continuing training.

* formación continua en el trabajo = workplace learning.

* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.

* miedo continuo = nagging fear.

* paginación continua = continuous pagination.

* papel continuo de periódico = newsprint.

* papel perforado continuo = continuous computer stationery.

* temor continuo = nagging fear.

* texto continuo = stream of text.

* * *
I
- nua adjetivo

a) ( sin interrupción) < dolor> constant; <movimiento/sonido> continuous, constant; < lucha> continual

b) ( frecuente) <llamadas/viajes> continual, constant

c)

de continuo — continuamente
II
continuum masculino (frml) continuum

* * *

= continual, continued, continuing, continuous, ongoing [on-going], persistent, running, sustained, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], continuum, uninterrupted, long-term, everlasting, unrelieved, back-to-back, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless.

Ex: The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.

Ex: Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.

Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.

Ex: However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.

Ex: This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.

Ex: Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.

Ex: Tom Hernandez knew that there had been a ' running feud' between Lespran and Balzac during the last year or so.

Ex: Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.

Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.

Ex: At the other end of the continuum is the form of hack writing typified by the poorest quality of adventure stories (often mildly pornographic).

Ex: For this purpose it is assumed that the usual 23-letter latin alphabet, or an uninterrupted series of numerals, is used for signing the gatherings.

Ex: Many long-term residents feel that Junctionville should be governed the way it was before Groome appeared -- by 'good old boys' who had worked their way up, who eschewed issues, and who faithfully rewarded their cronies.

Ex: Appraisal is the single most important function performed by an archivist because it has wide-reaching and everlasting social implications.

Ex: Although the slave narratives were usually intended to serve in the cause of abolition, not all of them were bitter, unrelieved tirades against the institution of slavery, but rather there were frequently moments of relieving laughter.

Ex: The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.

Ex: But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.

Ex: The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.

Ex: Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.

* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.

* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting.

* flujo continuo = continuum.

* formación continua = continuing training.

* formación continua en el trabajo = workplace learning.

* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.

* miedo continuo = nagging fear.

* paginación continua = continuous pagination.

* papel continuo de periódico = newsprint.

* papel perforado continuo = continuous computer stationery.

* temor continuo = nagging fear.

* texto continuo = stream of text.

* * *

continuo¹ - nua

adjective

1 ‹dolor› (sin interrupción) constant; ‹movimiento/sonido› continuous, constant; ‹lucha› continual

2 (frecuente) ‹llamadas/viajes› continual, constant

estoy harto de sus continuas protestas I'm fed up of his continual o constant complaining

3

de continuo continuamente

continuo², continuum

masculine

( frml)

continuum

* * *

Del verbo continuar: ( conjugate continuar)

continúo es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

continuó es:

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

Multiple Entries:
continuar
continuo
continuar ( conjugate continuar) verbo transitivo
to continue
verbo intransitivo [guerra/espectáculo/vida] to continue;
◊ si las cosas continúan así if things go on o continue like this;

( on signs) continuará to be continued;
◊ la película continúa en cartelera the movie is still showing;

continuo con algo to continue with sth;
continuó diciendo que … she went on to say that …
continuo -nua adjetivo
a) ( sin interrupción) ‹ dolor› constant;

‹movimiento/sonido› continuous, constant;
‹ lucha› continual
b) ( frecuente) ‹llamadas/viajes› continual, constant

continuar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
1 to continue, carry on (with)
2 (seguir en un lugar) continúa viviendo en Brasil, he's still living in Brazil
3 (seguir sucediendo) continúa lloviendo, it is still raining
(una película) continuará, to be continued ➣ Ver nota en continue
continuo,-a adjetivo
1 (incesante) continuous
corriente continua, direct current
Auto línea continua, solid white line
sesión continua, continuous showing
2 (repetido) continual, constant
sus continuos reproches, his endless reproaches
' continuo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
continua
- continuamente
- intranquila
- intranquilo
- constante
- continuar
- horario
English:
ago
- begin
- continual
- continuous
- now
- pause
- perpetual
- perpetual motion
- persistent
- rattle on
- solid
- teethe
- unbroken
- ache
- endless
- running
- steady

* * *

continuo, -a

♦ adj

1. [ininterrumpido] continuous;

las continuas lluvias obligaron a suspender el partido the continuous rain forced them to call off the game

2. [perseverante] continual;

me irritan sus continuas preguntas her continual questioning irritates me

3. [unido] continuous;

papel continuo continuous stationery

♦ nm

1. [sucesión] succession, series

2. Fís continuum

3. Ling continuum

♦ de continuo loc adv

continually

* * *

continuo

adj

1 ( sin parar) continuous;

de continuo constantly

2 ( frecuente) continual

* * *

continuo, - nua adj

: continuous, steady, constant

♦ continuamente adv

* * *

continuo adj

1. (ininterrumpido) continuous

el continuo viento the continuous wind

2. (repetido) continual

sus continuas quejas her continual complaints

Spanish-English dictionary > continuo
6 defender

v.

1 to defend.

defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interests

defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments

Elsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.

Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.

2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).

* * *

defender

Conjugation model [ ENTENDER], like link=entender entender

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)

■ defendió el castillo de sus enemigos he defended the castle against his enemies

2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support

3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)

4 DERECHO (algo) to argue, plead; (a alguien) to defend

► verbo pronominal defenderse

1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along

■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case

* * *

verb

to defend

- defenderse

* * *

1.

VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defend

defiende sus opiniones con buenos argumentos — he defends his opinions with good arguments

el Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions

nos defendió de los atracadores — he defended us against the muggers

defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month

2.

See:

defenderse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( proteger) <guarnición/nación> to defend, protect; < persona> to defend

siempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister

defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody

b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defend

c) (Der) to defend

d) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend

defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
2.
defenderse v pron

a) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneself

defenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody

b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)

me defiendo bastante bien en francés — I can get by quite well in French

* * *

= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.

Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.

Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.

Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.

Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.

Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.

Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.

Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.

Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.

Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.

Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.

Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.

Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.

Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.

Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.

Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.

Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.

Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..

Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.

Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.

Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.

Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.

Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.

Ex. The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.

Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.

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* defender a = put + a word in for.

* defender a Alguien = stand up for.

* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.

* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.

* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.

* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.

* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.

* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.

* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.

* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.

* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.

* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.

* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.

* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.

* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.

* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.

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

* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.

* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.

* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.

* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.

* defender una idea = champion + idea.

* defender un argumento = support + view.

* defender un opinión = support + view.

* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( proteger) <guarnición/nación> to defend, protect; < persona> to defend

siempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister

defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody

b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defend

c) (Der) to defend

d) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend

defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
2.
defenderse v pron

a) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneself

defenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody

b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)

me defiendo bastante bien en francés — I can get by quite well in French

* * *

= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.

Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.

Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.

Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.

Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.

Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.

Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.

Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.

Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.

Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.

Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.

Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.

Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.

Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.

Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.

Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.

Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.

Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..

Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.

Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.

Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.

Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.

Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.

Ex: The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.

Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.

* defender a = put + a word in for.

* defender a Alguien = stand up for.

* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.

* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.

* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.

* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.

* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.

* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.

* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.

* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.

* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.

* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.

* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.

* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.

* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.

* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.

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

* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.

* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.

* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.

* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.

* defender una idea = champion + idea.

* defender un argumento = support + view.

* defender un opinión = support + view.

* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.

* * *

defender [E8 ]

vt

1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defend

siempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sister

defender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sb

la defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers

2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend

3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend

4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defend

defender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)

■ defenderse

v pron

1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sb

2 ( fam) (arreglárselas) to get by ( colloq)

me defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French

¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)

* * *

defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
a) ( refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself;

(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq);

◊ me defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French

defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick

* * *

defender

♦ vt

1. [país, ideas] to defend;
[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;
defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;

defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;

defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;

defender la tesis [en universidad] Br ≈ to have one's viva, US ≈ to defend one's dissertation;
Dep
defender el título to defend the title;

Comp

defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail

2. [reo, acusado] to defend

3. [proteger] [del frío, calor] to protect (de against)

♦ vi
Dep to mark;
defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;

defender en zona to use a zone defence

♦ See also the pronominal verb defenderse

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defender

I v/t

1 defend (de against)

2 en fútbol mark

II v/i en fútbol mark

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defender {56} vt

: to defend, to protect

♦ See also the reflexive verb defenderse

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defender vb

1. (en general) to defend

los soldados defendieron a la población civil the soldiers defended the civilians

2. (proteger) to protect

hay que defender la naturaleza we have to protect nature

Spanish-English dictionary > defender
7 eficacia

f.

1 efficiency.

2 efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency.

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eficacia

► nombre femenino

1 (persona) efficiency, effectiveness; (cosas) efficacy, effectiveness

2 (rendimiento) efficiency

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noun f.

1) efficacy

2) efficiency

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SF [de ley, remedio, producto, sanción] effectiveness; [de persona, método] efficiency

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femenino

a) (de acción, remedio) effectiveness, efficacy (frml)

b) ( eficiencia) efficiency

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= effectivity, efficacity, efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency.

Nota: En evaluación de servicios, relación entre los recursos usados y los resultados obtenidos.

Ex. The article 'Can a repository enhance reuse effectivity?' explores whether the use of multimedia fosters the reuse of artifacts from a repository.

Ex. Efficacity, efficiency and productivity will be the new parameters for universities and their libraries.

Ex. I would suspect that this has a very beneficial effect on cataloging speed and productivity and efficacy.

Ex. Effectiveness is the extent to whith the libary is achieving its goals and objectives.

Ex. Efficiency is the relation between resources input and resulting outputs.

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* afectar a la eficacia de Algo = prejudice + effectiveness.

* con eficacia = ably.

* confianza en la eficacia de uno mismo = self-efficacy.

* costes-eficacia = cost-effectiveness.

* eficacia de consumo de combustible = fuel efficiency.

* eficacia de la biblioteca = library goodness.

* eficacia de la recuperación = retrieval effectiveness.

* eficacia económica = economic efficiency.

* eficacia en el trabajo = quality of service.

* evaluar la eficacia de Algo = gauge + the effectiveness of.

* indicador de eficacia = performance indicator, effectiveness indicator.

* indicadores de eficacia = performance criteria.

* medición de la eficacia = performance evaluation, performance measurement.

* mejorar la eficacia = enhance + effectiveness.

* perder eficacia = lose + clout.

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femenino

a) (de acción, remedio) effectiveness, efficacy (frml)

b) ( eficiencia) efficiency

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= effectivity, efficacity, efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency.

Nota: En evaluación de servicios, relación entre los recursos usados y los resultados obtenidos.

Ex: The article 'Can a repository enhance reuse effectivity?' explores whether the use of multimedia fosters the reuse of artifacts from a repository.

Ex: Efficacity, efficiency and productivity will be the new parameters for universities and their libraries.

Ex: I would suspect that this has a very beneficial effect on cataloging speed and productivity and efficacy.

Ex: Effectiveness is the extent to whith the libary is achieving its goals and objectives.

Ex: Efficiency is the relation between resources input and resulting outputs.

* afectar a la eficacia de Algo = prejudice + effectiveness.

* con eficacia = ably.

* confianza en la eficacia de uno mismo = self-efficacy.

* costes-eficacia = cost-effectiveness.

* eficacia de consumo de combustible = fuel efficiency.

* eficacia de la biblioteca = library goodness.

* eficacia de la recuperación = retrieval effectiveness.

* eficacia económica = economic efficiency.

* eficacia en el trabajo = quality of service.

* evaluar la eficacia de Algo = gauge + the effectiveness of.

* indicador de eficacia = performance indicator, effectiveness indicator.

* indicadores de eficacia = performance criteria.

* medición de la eficacia = performance evaluation, performance measurement.

* mejorar la eficacia = enhance + effectiveness.

* perder eficacia = lose + clout.

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eficacia

feminine

1 (de una acción, un remedio) effectiveness, efficacy ( frml)

todavía está por verse la eficacia de estas gestiones it remains to be seen how effective these actions will be

2 (eficiencia) efficiency

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eficacia sustantivo femenino
a) (de acción, remedio) effectiveness, efficacy (frml)

b) ( eficiencia) efficiency

eficacia sustantivo femenino
1 (de una medida, un medicamento) effectiveness
2 (de una persona) efficiency: resolvió el problema con gran eficacia, he resolved the problem efficiently
' eficacia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
diligencia
- efectividad
English:
efficacy
- efficiency
- swear by
- effectively
- proven

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eficacia nf

1. [de persona] efficiency

2. [de medicamento, medida, gestión] effectiveness

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eficacia

f efficiency

* * *

eficacia nf

1) : effectiveness, efficacy

2) : efficiency

Spanish-English dictionary > eficacia
8 forzosamente

adv.

1 forcibly, necessarily; violently, forcedly.

Tuvieron forzosamente que venderlo they had no choice but to sell it

2 of necessity, perforce.

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forzosamente

► adverbio

1 necessarily

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ADV

tiene forzosamente que ser así — this is the way it has to be

tuvieron que cerrarlo forzosamente — they had (no alternative but) to close it

forzosamente lo harás — you'll have no choice but to do it

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adverbio

forzosamente alguien ha tenido que verlos — someone must have seen them

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= of necessity, of necessity, perforce, compulsorily.

Ex. The quantity of scientific information available must of necessity grow with the increasing number of scientists doing research in an increasing number of disciplines.

Ex. The catalog is of necessity a complex instrument.

Ex. Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex. The government may, by agreement or compulsorily, acquire any historic monument for the purpose of securing its protection.

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adverbio

forzosamente alguien ha tenido que verlos — someone must have seen them

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= of necessity, of necessity, perforce, compulsorily.

Ex: The quantity of scientific information available must of necessity grow with the increasing number of scientists doing research in an increasing number of disciplines.

Ex: The catalog is of necessity a complex instrument.

Ex: Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex: The government may, by agreement or compulsorily, acquire any historic monument for the purpose of securing its protection.

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forzosamente

adverb

tienen que pasar por aquí forzosamente they have no option o choice but to come this way

forzosamente alguien ha tenido que verlos someone must have seen them

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forzosamente adverbio necessarily
' forzosamente' also found in these entries:
English:
necessarily

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forzosamente adv
[necesariamente]
el ladrón tuvo que entrar forzosamente por esta ventana the thief MUST have come in through this window;

esto no quiere decir, forzosamente, que haya que abandonar todas las esperanzas this doesn't necessarily mean that we have to give up all hope

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forzosamente

adv of necessity;

tienes que pasar forzosamente por el centro de la ciudad you have no option but to go through the city center

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forzosamente adv

1) : forcibly, by force

2) : necessarily, inevitably

forzosamente tendrán que pagar: they'll have no choice but to pay

Spanish-English dictionary > forzosamente
9 ineludiblemente

adv.

inevitably, unavoidably.

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ineludiblemente

► adverbio

1 inescapably

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ADV unavoidably, inevitably

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= inescapably, perforce, inevitably.

Ex. The notion of mutual causality implies that interlocking institutions can be either mutually beneficial or mutually destructive -- but the key is that the outcomes are inescapably an enterprise of their mutual activity.

Ex. Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex. Inevitably any abridgement poses the dilemma how to abridge, that is, what to leave out and what to include.

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= inescapably, perforce, inevitably.

Ex: The notion of mutual causality implies that interlocking institutions can be either mutually beneficial or mutually destructive -- but the key is that the outcomes are inescapably an enterprise of their mutual activity.

Ex: Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex: Inevitably any abridgement poses the dilemma how to abridge, that is, what to leave out and what to include.

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ineludiblemente adv

unavoidably

Spanish-English dictionary > ineludiblemente
10 inevitablemente

adv.

inevitably.

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inevitablemente

► adverbio

1 inevitably

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ADV inevitably, unavoidably

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= ineluctably, inevitably, perforce, unavoidably, willy-nilly.

Ex. I surmise that Slake will start in the hard-edged reality of modern urban life before sliding ineluctably into the darkling land of Hereafter.

Ex. Inevitably any abridgement poses the dilemma how to abridge, that is, what to leave out and what to include.

Ex. Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex. Development was unavoidably slow during these 5 years because of the need for reconstruction after the war, but basic principles and guidelines for the future were formulated.

Ex. But to make the distinction in this simplistic fashion is misleading because it suggests that books are willy-nilly of one of these two kinds only, each possessing intrinsic, absolute qualities which inevitably affect readers in one way or the other.

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= ineluctably, inevitably, perforce, unavoidably, willy-nilly.

Ex: I surmise that Slake will start in the hard-edged reality of modern urban life before sliding ineluctably into the darkling land of Hereafter.

Ex: Inevitably any abridgement poses the dilemma how to abridge, that is, what to leave out and what to include.

Ex: Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex: Development was unavoidably slow during these 5 years because of the need for reconstruction after the war, but basic principles and guidelines for the future were formulated.

Ex: But to make the distinction in this simplistic fashion is misleading because it suggests that books are willy-nilly of one of these two kinds only, each possessing intrinsic, absolute qualities which inevitably affect readers in one way or the other.

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inevitablemente

adverb

inevitably, unavoidably

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inevitablemente adv

inevitably

Spanish-English dictionary > inevitablemente
11 obligatoriamente

adv.

compulsorily, obligatorily, necessarily, needfully.

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ADV

1) (=preceptivamente) compulsorily

2) (=forzosamente) of necessity

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= forcibly, perforce, compulsorily, mandatorily.

Ex. This film tells the moving story of the more than 40,000 Koreans who were forcibly conscripted as laborers by the Japanese during the Second World War.

Ex. Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex. The government may, by agreement or compulsorily, acquire any historic monument for the purpose of securing its protection.

Ex. According to the market regulator, the traders would be required to mandatorily honour the obligation of delivering the shares at the time of settlement.

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= forcibly, perforce, compulsorily, mandatorily.

Ex: This film tells the moving story of the more than 40,000 Koreans who were forcibly conscripted as laborers by the Japanese during the Second World War.

Ex: Statistical categories are perforce crude tools for the evaluation of quality.

Ex: The government may, by agreement or compulsorily, acquire any historic monument for the purpose of securing its protection.

Ex: According to the market regulator, the traders would be required to mandatorily honour the obligation of delivering the shares at the time of settlement.

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obligatoriamente

adjective

A (de manera obligatoria) compulsorily, obligatorily

B (por fuerza) of necessity

tienen que pasar por aquí obligatoriamente they have no option but to come through here

Spanish-English dictionary > obligatoriamente
12 profesorado

m.

1 teaching staff.

2 post of teacher (position).

3 academic staff, group of professors, staff of professors, teaching staff.

4 professorship, teaching profession, professoriate.

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profesorado

► nombre masculino

1 (conjunto de profesores) teaching staff

2 (cargo) teaching post; (actividad) teaching profession

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SM

1) (=profesores) teaching staff, faculty (EEUU)

2) (=profesión) teaching profession; (=enseñanza) teaching, lecturing

3) (=cargo) professorship

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masculino ( cuerpo) faculty (AmE), teaching staff (BrE); ( actividad) teaching profession

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= faculty, teaching faculty, academic staff, professiorate [professiorat], teaching staff.

Ex. During his tenure, OSU was recognized for the high quality Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) program it developed in serving both students and faculty.

Ex. This article describes a study conducted to show how librarians think they are perceived by their colleagues in academe, the teaching faculty.

Ex. They may therefore be kept in an area to which only staff ( academic staff as well as library staff) have access.

Ex. These reasons speak to the duties and enduring mores of the professoriate.

Ex. The author explains how the system works and discusses perceptions of librarians by teaching staff and vice-versa.

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* del profesorado = faculty.

* equiparación con el profesorado = faculty status.

* evaluación del profesorado = faculty evaluation.

* formación del profesorado = teacher-training, teacher education.

* formación de profesorado en prácticas = in-service teacher training.

* plantilla de profesorado = faculty roster.

* profesorado de biblioteconomía = library school faculty.

* profesorado universitario = academic staff.

* sala del profesorado = faculty common room.

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masculino ( cuerpo) faculty (AmE), teaching staff (BrE); ( actividad) teaching profession

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= faculty, teaching faculty, academic staff, professiorate [professiorat], teaching staff.

Ex: During his tenure, OSU was recognized for the high quality Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) program it developed in serving both students and faculty.

Ex: This article describes a study conducted to show how librarians think they are perceived by their colleagues in academe, the teaching faculty.

Ex: They may therefore be kept in an area to which only staff ( academic staff as well as library staff) have access.

Ex: These reasons speak to the duties and enduring mores of the professoriate.

Ex: The author explains how the system works and discusses perceptions of librarians by teaching staff and vice-versa.

* del profesorado = faculty.

* equiparación con el profesorado = faculty status.

* evaluación del profesorado = faculty evaluation.

* formación del profesorado = teacher-training, teacher education.

* formación de profesorado en prácticas = in-service teacher training.

* plantilla de profesorado = faculty roster.

* profesorado de biblioteconomía = library school faculty.

* profesorado universitario = academic staff.

* sala del profesorado = faculty common room.

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profesorado

masculine

1 (cuerpo) faculty ( AmE), teaching staff ( BrE)

2 (actividad) teaching profession

ejerció el profesorado durante 20 años she was in the teaching profession o she taught for 20 years

3 (estudios) teacher training

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profesorado sustantivo masculino ( cuerpo) faculty (AmE), teaching staff (BrE);
( actividad) teaching profession
profesorado sustantivo masculino
1 (plantilla) teaching staff
2 (gremio) teachers
' profesorado' also found in these entries:
English:
faculty
- professorate
- teacher

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profesorado nm

1. [plantilla] teaching staff, US faculty;

hay mucho malestar entre el profesorado there is a lot of discontent among the teaching staff

2. [profesión] teaching profession;

ejerce el profesorado desde hace diez años he has been a teacher for ten years

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profesorado

m faculty, Br

staff pl

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profesorado nm

1) : faculty

2) : teaching profession

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profesorado n teachers

Spanish-English dictionary > profesorado
13 prueba

f.

1 piece of evidence.

no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence

2 sign.

en o como prueba de in o as proof of

3 test.

de prueba on approval (producto comprado)

prueba de alcoholemia breath test

prueba del embarazo pregnancy test

la prueba de fuego the acid test

prueba de resistencia endurance test

4 test.

prueba de acceso entrance examination

prueba de aptitud aptitude test

5 ordeal, trial (trance).

6 event (sport).

prueba de saltos show jumping (de equitación)

7 proof (Imprenta).

8 sample.

9 audition.

pres.indicat.

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

imperat.

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

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prueba

► nombre femenino

1 (demostración) proof

■ ahí está la prueba de que no decía la verdad there's the proof that he wasn't telling the truth

2 (experimento) experiment, trial

■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens

■ haz la prueba try it

3 (examen) test

4 TÉCNICA trial

5 MEDICINA test

6 DEPORTE event

7 DERECHO evidence

■ lo absolvieron por falta de pruebas he was acquitted due to lack of evidence

8 (en imprenta) proof

■ necesitamos un corrector de pruebas we need a proofreader

9 (en costura) fitting

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a prueba de proof against

■ a prueba de balas bulletproof

■ a prueba de golpes shockproof

en prueba de as a sign of

■ toma este anillo en prueba de mi amor take this ring as a sign of my love

poner a prueba to put to the test

prueba de acceso entrance examination

prueba de fuego acid test

prueba del embarazo pregnancy test

prueba nuclear nuclear test

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noun f.

1) proof

2) evidence

3) event

4) test, trial

5) token

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SF

1) (=demostración) proof

esta es una prueba palpable de su incompetencia — this is clear proof of his incompetence

¿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

sin dar la menor prueba de ello — without giving the faintest sign of it

• ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sth

el 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

• como o en prueba de — in proof of

como 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

• a las pruebas me remito — (I'll let) the facts speak for themselves

2) (Jur) piece of evidence

pruebas — evidence sing

el fiscal presentó nuevas pruebas — the prosecutor presented new evidence

se encuentran en libertad por falta de pruebas — they were released for lack of evidence

pruebas documentales — documentary evidence sing

pruebas indiciarias — circumstantial evidence sing

3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) audition

la maestra nos hizo una prueba de vocabulario — our teacher gave us a vocabulary test

el médico me hizo más pruebas — the doctor did some more tests on me

se tendrán que hacer la prueba del SIDA — they'll have to be tested for AIDS

- ser la prueba de fuego de algo

prueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination

prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test

prueba de aptitud — aptitude test

prueba de capacitación — proficiency test

prueba de(l) embarazo — pregnancy test

prueba de inteligencia — intelligence test

prueba de nivel — placement test

prueba de paternidad — paternity test

prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination

prueba de tornasol — litmus test

prueba nuclear — nuclear test

prueba práctica — practical, practical test

4) (=ensayo)

a) [gen]

haz la prueba — try it

• período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period

piloto de pruebas — test pilot

vuelo de pruebas — test flight

• estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trial

emitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions

b)

• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial

el nuevo secretario está a prueba durante un mes — the new secretary is on trial for a month

ingresar con un nombramiento a prueba — to take up a post for a probationary period

matrimonio a prueba — trial marriage

• poner o someter a prueba — to put to the test

poner a prueba la paciencia de algn — to try sb's patience

poner a prueba los nervios de algn — to test sb's nerves

c)

• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof

a prueba de bala(s) — bulletproof

a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof

un método a prueba de bombas — a surefire method

es de una honestidad a prueba de bomba — he's completely honest

a prueba de choques — shockproof

a prueba de ladrones — burglarproof

a prueba de ruidos — soundproof

prueba clínica — clinical trial

prueba de campo — field trial

prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive

5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) race

la prueba de los cien metros lisos — the hundred metres

la prueba de descenso — the downhill

la prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles

prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial

prueba clasificatoria — heat

prueba contrarreloj — time trial

prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race

prueba de obstáculos — obstacle race

prueba de relevos — relay, relay race

prueba de resistencia — endurance test

prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race

prueba eliminatoria — heat

prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race

prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial

6) (Cos) fitting

sala de pruebas — fitting room

7) (Fot) print

prueba negativa — negative

prueba positiva — print

8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample

9) LAm [en el circo] (=número) circus act; And (=función) circus show, performance

10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofs

primeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys

pruebas de planas — page proofs

corrector de pruebas — proofreader

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I
femenino

1)

a) (demostración, testimonio) proof

no hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad — there's no proof that that's true

tendrá que presentar pruebas de ello — he'll have to prove it

esto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió — this is conclusive proof that he lied to us

eso es prueba de que le caes bien — that proves he likes you

dio constantes pruebas de su lealtad — he proved his loyalty again and again

no 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 evidence

falta de pruebas — lack of evidence

- prueba de compra

- pruebas materiales

2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition

- prueba de aptitud

- prueba de fuego

3)

a) (ensayo, experimento)

haz la prueba de dejarlo en remojo — try leaving it to soak

vamos a hacer la prueba — let's try

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) fitting

- prueba de laboratorio

- prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemia

- prueba del embarazo

- prueba nuclear

4) (Fot, Impr) proof

corregir pruebas — to proofread

5) (Dep)

en las pruebas de clasificación — in the qualifying heats

la prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)

las pruebas de descenso — the downhill events
II
pruebas, etc see probar

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= 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.

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* 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.

* * *
I
femenino

1)

a) (demostración, testimonio) proof

no hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad — there's no proof that that's true

tendrá que presentar pruebas de ello — he'll have to prove it

esto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió — this is conclusive proof that he lied to us

eso es prueba de que le caes bien — that proves he likes you

dio constantes pruebas de su lealtad — he proved his loyalty again and again

no 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 evidence

falta de pruebas — lack of evidence

- prueba de compra

- pruebas materiales

2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition

- prueba de aptitud

- prueba de fuego

3)

a) (ensayo, experimento)

haz la prueba de dejarlo en remojo — try leaving it to soak

vamos a hacer la prueba — let's try

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) fitting

- prueba de laboratorio

- prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemia

- prueba del embarazo

- prueba nuclear

4) (Fot, Impr) proof

corregir pruebas — to proofread

5) (Dep)

en las pruebas de clasificación — in the qualifying heats

la prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)

las pruebas de descenso — the downhill events
II
pruebas, etc see probar

* * *

= 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.

* * *

prueba¹

feminine

A

1

(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 you

no 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 question

dio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over again

no dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering

acepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude

2 ( Der)

(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidence

no hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's true

tendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove it

esta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidence

esto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to us

a las pruebas me remito this/that proves it

3 ( Mat):

hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculations

Compuestos:

● prueba circunstancial

circumstantial evidence

● prueba de compra

proof of purchase

● prueba del absurdo

la prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdum

● pruebas materiales

fpl material evidence

B ( Educ) test; ( Cin) screen test, audition; ( Teatr) audition

Compuestos:

● prueba de aptitud

aptitude test

● prueba de fuego

acid test

es 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 ability

● prueba de nivel

placement test, grading test

C

1

(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 probation

tenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trial

llévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approval

poner algo a prueba to put sth 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

a prueba de niños ( hum); childproof

cristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glass

dio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments

3 (en costura) fitting

Compuestos:

● prueba de laboratorio

laboratory trial o test

● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemia

Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test ( AmE), drunkometer test ( AmE)

● prueba del embarazo

pregnancy test

● prueba nuclear

nuclear test

● prueba patrón or de referencia

benchmark

hacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmark

● pruebas de armas

fpl weapons testing

D ( Fot, Impr) proof

corregir pruebas to proofread

Compuestos:

● prueba de artista

artist's proof

● prueba de galera or imprenta

galley proof

E

1 ( Dep):

en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heats

la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meters

las pruebas de descenso the downhill events

2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, act

Compuesto:

prueba de ruta

road race

prueba², pruebas etc

probar

* * *

Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)

prueba es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
a) ‹vino/sopa› to taste;

( por primera vez) to try
b) ‹ método› to try;

‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
c) ‹ ropa› to try on;

pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
d) ( poner a prueba) ‹empleado/honradez› to test;

‹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
a) (demostración, testimonio) proof;

◊ no hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's true;

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 gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence

2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
a) (ensayo, experimento) test;

◊ vamos a hacer la prueba let's try;

prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy test
b) ( 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
c) ( en costura) fitting

4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
◊ corregir pruebas to proofread

5 (Dep):
◊ en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heats;

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

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prueba

♦ ver probar

♦ nf

1. [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 out

Comp
pruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;
pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;

pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence

3. [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;

en o [m5] como prueba de mi amistad in o as proof of friendship;

le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love

4. [examen académico] test;

el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written part

Comp
prueba de acceso entrance examination;
prueba de aptitud aptitude test

5. [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;

Comp
RP Fam
hacer 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!

Comp
prueba del ADN DNA test;
prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;

hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;

prueba de (la) alcoholemia Br Breathalyser® o US drunkometer test;

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 check

6. [trance] ordeal, trial;

la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test

7. 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 race

Comp
prueba 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 proofread

9. Fot prueba negativa negative;

prueba positiva print

10. 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;

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prueba

f

1 tb TIP proof;

en prueba de as proof of;

dar pruebas de prove, give proof of

2 JUR piece of evidence;

por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence

3 DEP event

4 EDU test;

prueba de acceso o

admisión entrance exam

5 resistencia

:

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

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prueba, etc. probar

prueba nf

1) : proof, evidence

2) : trial, test

3) : proof (in printing or photography)

4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)

5)

a prueba de agua : waterproof

6)

prueba de fuego : acid test

7)

poner a prueba : to put to the test

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prueba n

1. (examen, análisis) test

el médico me hizo unas pruebas the doctor did some tests

2. (en deportes) event

la prueba de natación the swimming event

3. (testimonio) proof

es la prueba de que está diciendo la verdad it's proof that he is telling the truth

a prueba on trial

a prueba de balas bulletproof

poner a prueba to put to the test [pt. & pp. put]

Spanish-English dictionary > prueba
14 rendimiento

m.

1 yield, return.

rendimiento bruto gross yield

rendimiento del capital capital yield

2 performance.

3 rate of return, return rate, yield.

4 surrendering, surrender, capitulation.

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rendimiento

► nombre masculino

1 (producción - de terreno) yield; (- de máquina) output; (- de persona) progress, performance; (- de inversión) yield, return

2 (trabajo - de motor, máquina) efficiency, performance

3 (sumisión) submissiveness

4 (cansancio) exhaustion, fatigue

* * *

noun m.

1) yield

2) efficiency

* * *

SM

1) [de una máquina] output; (=capacidad) capacity; (=producción) output

aumentar el rendimiento de una máquina — to increase the output of a machine

el rendimiento del motor — the performance of the engine

funcionar a pleno rendimiento — to work all-out, work at full throttle

2) [de persona] performance, achievement

tiene muy bajo rendimiento escolar — he's not doing very well o achieving much academically

Centro de Alto Rendimiento — specialized sports training centre

rendimiento académico — academic achievement

rendimiento laboral — performance at work

3) (Econ) yield, profit, profits pl

ley del rendimiento decreciente — law of diminishing returns

rendimiento del capital — return on capital

4) (=sumisión) submissiveness; (=servilismo) obsequiousness; (=devoción) devotion

su rendimiento total a la voluntad de ella — his complete submission to her will

5) (=agotamiento) exhaustion

6) (=parte útil) usable part, proportion of usable material

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masculino

1) ( de persona) performance

el alto rendimiento de los alumnos — the pupil's excellent performance o high level of achievement

2) (Auto) performance; (Mec, Tec) output

funciona a pleno rendimiento — it is working at full capacity

3) ( de terreno) yield

4) (Fin) yield, return

* * *

= performance, yield, payoff [pay-off], achievement, fruitfulness.

Ex. They admitted that they did not evaluate their technicians and aides, and confirmed that increases were automatic and the same 'across-the-board'; superior performance was not rewarded, nor inferior performance punished.

Ex. Priority is awarded to projects with the following aims: oil and gas recovery, drilling, optimum use of natural gas, and maximising the yield by the use of enhanced recovery techniques.

Ex. Although setting up a security policy may demand considerable upheaval, it has significant payoff in safety and efficiency.

Ex. Successful achievement on the part of the employee can be reinforced by providing external rewards such as promotions and merit salary increases.

Ex. The fruitfulness of our life depends in large measure on our ability to doubt our own words and to question the value of our own work.

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* alto rendimiento = high yield.

* análisis del rendimiento = performance analysis.

* análisis de rendimiento = performance test.

* basado en el rendimiento = performance-based.

* controles de rendimiento = benchmark figures.

* de alto rendimiento = high-performance, heavy-duty.

* evaluación del rendimiento = performance appraisal, performance evaluation, performance measurement, performance review, performance rating.

* evaluar el rendimiento en el trabajo = evaluate + work performance.

* indicador de rendimiento = benchmark, performance indicator, performance measure, output measure.

* indicadores de rendimiento = benchmark figures, performance criteria.

* índice de rendimiento = performance rating, performance measure, output measure.

* índice de rendimiento personal = individual performance index.

* ley de los rendimientos decrecientes = law of diminishing returns.

* mayor rendimiento = efficiencies of scale.

* medida del rendimiento = performance measure.

* medida de rendimiento = output measure.

* obtener el mayor rendimiento posible = maximise + opportunities.

* producir el rendimiento máximo = come into + Posesivo + own.

* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.

* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.

* rendimiento académico = academic achievement, learning achievement, learning performance.

* rendimiento decreciente = diminishing returns.

* rendimiento en el trabajo = work performance.

* rendimiento en la investigación = research performance.

* rendimiento escolar = school achievement, school performance, learning achievement, learning performance.

* rendimiento laboral = work performance.

* rendimiento óptimo = quality performance.

* rendimiento por debajo de la media = under-performance.

* tasa de rendimiento = rate of return.

* * *

masculino

1) ( de persona) performance

el alto rendimiento de los alumnos — the pupil's excellent performance o high level of achievement

2) (Auto) performance; (Mec, Tec) output

funciona a pleno rendimiento — it is working at full capacity

3) ( de terreno) yield

4) (Fin) yield, return

* * *

= performance, yield, payoff [pay-off], achievement, fruitfulness.

Ex: They admitted that they did not evaluate their technicians and aides, and confirmed that increases were automatic and the same 'across-the-board'; superior performance was not rewarded, nor inferior performance punished.

Ex: Priority is awarded to projects with the following aims: oil and gas recovery, drilling, optimum use of natural gas, and maximising the yield by the use of enhanced recovery techniques.

Ex: Although setting up a security policy may demand considerable upheaval, it has significant payoff in safety and efficiency.

Ex: Successful achievement on the part of the employee can be reinforced by providing external rewards such as promotions and merit salary increases.

Ex: The fruitfulness of our life depends in large measure on our ability to doubt our own words and to question the value of our own work.

* alto rendimiento = high yield.

* análisis del rendimiento = performance analysis.

* análisis de rendimiento = performance test.

* basado en el rendimiento = performance-based.

* controles de rendimiento = benchmark figures.

* de alto rendimiento = high-performance, heavy-duty.

* evaluación del rendimiento = performance appraisal, performance evaluation, performance measurement, performance review, performance rating.

* evaluar el rendimiento en el trabajo = evaluate + work performance.

* indicador de rendimiento = benchmark, performance indicator, performance measure, output measure.

* indicadores de rendimiento = benchmark figures, performance criteria.

* índice de rendimiento = performance rating, performance measure, output measure.

* índice de rendimiento personal = individual performance index.

* ley de los rendimientos decrecientes = law of diminishing returns.

* mayor rendimiento = efficiencies of scale.

* medida del rendimiento = performance measure.

* medida de rendimiento = output measure.

* obtener el mayor rendimiento posible = maximise + opportunities.

* producir el rendimiento máximo = come into + Posesivo + own.

* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.

* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.

* rendimiento académico = academic achievement, learning achievement, learning performance.

* rendimiento decreciente = diminishing returns.

* rendimiento en el trabajo = work performance.

* rendimiento en la investigación = research performance.

* rendimiento escolar = school achievement, school performance, learning achievement, learning performance.

* rendimiento laboral = work performance.

* rendimiento óptimo = quality performance.

* rendimiento por debajo de la media = under-performance.

* tasa de rendimiento = rate of return.

* * *

rendimiento

masculine

A (de una persona) performance

su rendimiento es muy bajo his performance is very poor, he has performed very poorly

el alto rendimiento de los alumnos the pupils' excellent performance o high level of achievement

B

1 ( Auto) performance

2 ( Mec, Tec) output

el rendimiento de esta máquina es de 40 unidades al día the output of this machine is 40 units a day, this machine produces 40 units a day

funciona a pleno rendimiento it is working at full capacity

C (de un terreno) yield

D ( Fin) yield, return

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rendimiento sustantivo masculino
a) (de persona, coche) performance

b) (de máquina, factoría) output;

◊ funciona a pleno rendimiento it is working at full capacity

c) ( de terreno) yield

d) (Fin) yield, return

rendimiento sustantivo masculino
1 (de una persona, máquina) performance
2 Fin yield, return
' rendimiento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bajón
- desigual
- productividad
English:
efficiency
- efficient
- output
- performance
- performance-related pay
- power
- response
- return
- spasmodic
- yield
- out

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rendimiento nm

1. [de inversión, negocio] yield, return;
[de tierra, cosecha] yield
Comp
rendimiento bruto gross yield;
rendimiento del capital capital yield

2. [de motor, máquina] performance;
[de trabajador, fábrica] productivity;
trabajar a pleno rendimiento [maquinaria, fábrica] to work at full capacity;
[trabajador] to work flat out
3. [de estudiante, deportista] performance

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rendimiento

m

1 performance;

de alto rendimiento coche high-powered, performance atr

2 ( producción) output

3 FIN yield;

de alto rendimiento high-yield

* * *

rendimiento nm

1) : performance

2) : yield

* * *

rendimiento n

1. (en general) performance

2. (producción) output

Spanish-English dictionary > rendimiento
15 nota

intj.

note.

f.

1 note (apunte).

tomar nota de algo to note something down; (apuntar) to take note of something (fijarse)

nota bene nota bene, N.B.

nota al margen marginal note

nota necrológica obituary notice

nota a pie de página footnote

notas de sociedad society column

2 note (Music).

dar la nota (informal figurative) to make oneself conspicuous

forzar la nota (figurative) to go too far

de mala nota (figurative) of ill repute

nota discordante (figurative) discordant note

nota dominante (figurative) prevailing mood

nota falsa false note

3 mark (British), grade (United States) (evaluation).

sacar o tener buenas notas to get good marks

las notas the (exam) results (de examen)

nota de corte = minimum marks for entry into university

4 bill (cuenta).

nota de gastos expenses claim

5 grade, marking, score, note.

6 annotation, note.

7 musical note, note, pitch.

pres.indicat.

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

imperat.

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

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nota

► nombre femenino

1 (anotación) note

■ déjale una nota diciendo que nos hemos ido leave him a note telling him that we've left

2 (calificación) mark, grade; (calificación alta) high mark

■ me han puesto muy mala nota en inglés I got a very bad mark in English

■ mi examen estaba para nota my paper deserved a high mark

■ si quieres nota tendrás que presentarte al oral if you want a higher mark you'll have to go for a viva

3 (cuenta) bill

■ ¿nos trae la nota por favor? could you bring us the bill please?

4 figurado (detalle) touch

■ las velas le daban una nota de distinción a la cena the candles gave the dinner a touch of class

5 MÚSICA note

► nombre masculino

1 argot (tipo) bloke

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

dar la nota familiar to draw attention to oneself

sacar buenas notas to get good marks

tomar nota de algo (apuntar) to note something down 2 (fijarse) to take note of something

* * *

noun f.

1) note

2) grade, mark

3) announcement

4) touch

* * *

1. SF

1) (=mensaje corto) note; (Admin) memo

te he dejado una nota encima de la mesa — I've left you a note on the table

nota de aviso — advice note

nota de entrega — delivery note

nota de inhabilitación — (Aut) endorsement ( on licence)

nota de quita y pon — Post-it ®

2) (=apunte) note

tomar notas — to take notes

tomar (buena) nota (de algo) — [fijarse] to take (good) note (of sth)

3) (=comentario) note

texto con notas de... — text edited with notes by..., text annotated by...

nota a pie de página — footnote

notas al margen — marginal notes

4) (Escol) mark, grade (EEUU)

sacar buenas notas — to get good marks

ir para o a por nota — * to go o aim for a high mark

¿ya te han dado las notas? — have you had your report yet?

5) (Mús) note

entonar la nota — to pitch a note

dar la nota — (lit) to give the keynote; (fig) to get oneself noticed, act up

nota discordante — (lit) discordant note, discord

sus críticas fueron la única nota discordante — his criticisms struck the only discordant note

Juan siempre tiene que dar la nota discordante — Juan always has to disagree

nota dominante — (lit) dominant note; (fig) dominant feature o element

6) (=adorno, detalle)

una nota de color — a colourful note

una nota de buen gusto — a tasteful note

7) (Prensa) note

nota de la redacción — editor's note

nota de prensa — press release

nota de sociedad — gossip column

nota informativa — press release

8)

digno de nota — (=notable) notable, worthy of note

9) (Com) (=recibo) receipt; (=vale) IOU; Méx (=cuenta) bill

nota de cargo, nota de débito — debit note

nota de crédito — credit note

nota de gastos — expense account

10) † (=reputación) reputation

de nota — of note, famous

de mala nota — notorious

tiene nota de tacaño — he has a reputation for meanness

11) LAm ** effects pl of drugs

2.

SM pl notas ** (=tío) bloke **, dude (EEUU) **

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femenino

1)

a) ( apunte) note

tomar nota de algo — ( apuntar) to make a note of something; ( fijarse) to take note of something

tomar notas — to take notes

b) ( acotación) note

- nota al margen

- nota a pie de página

2)

a) ( mensaje) note

b) ( noticia breve)

y ahora, la nota deportiva... — and now the sports roundup...

según una nota que acaba de llegar — according to a report just in

- nota de prensa

- nota necrológica

3) (Educ) ( calificación) grade (AmE), mark (BrE)

sacar buenas notas — to get good grades o marks

4)

a) ( rasgo)

la nota dominante de su estilo — the dominant feature of his style

la nota melancólica de sus poemas — the underlying note of sadness in his poems

b) ( detalle) touch

una nota de humor — a touch of humor

fue la nota de mal gusto de la reunión — it was the one thing that lowered the tone of the meeting

5) (Mús) note

dar la nota — (fam) to stand out; ( por algo censurable) to make a spectacle of oneself

dar la nota discordante — to be difficult (o different etc)

ser la nota discordante — to strike a sour note

- nota musical

6) ( en restaurante) check (AmE), bill (BrE); ( en tienda) (Ur) receipt

* * *

femenino

1)

a) ( apunte) note

tomar nota de algo — ( apuntar) to make a note of something; ( fijarse) to take note of something

tomar notas — to take notes

b) ( acotación) note

- nota al margen

- nota a pie de página

2)

a) ( mensaje) note

b) ( noticia breve)

y ahora, la nota deportiva... — and now the sports roundup...

según una nota que acaba de llegar — according to a report just in

- nota de prensa

- nota necrológica

3) (Educ) ( calificación) grade (AmE), mark (BrE)

sacar buenas notas — to get good grades o marks

4)

a) ( rasgo)

la nota dominante de su estilo — the dominant feature of his style

la nota melancólica de sus poemas — the underlying note of sadness in his poems

b) ( detalle) touch

una nota de humor — a touch of humor

fue la nota de mal gusto de la reunión — it was the one thing that lowered the tone of the meeting

5) (Mús) note

dar la nota — (fam) to stand out; ( por algo censurable) to make a spectacle of oneself

dar la nota discordante — to be difficult (o different etc)

ser la nota discordante — to strike a sour note

- nota musical

6) ( en restaurante) check (AmE), bill (BrE); ( en tienda) (Ur) receipt

* * *

nota¹

¹ = note, notice, notification, N.B. (latín - nota bene), cover note, written note.

Ex: An annotation is a note added to the title and/or other bibliographic information concerning a document, by way of comment or explanation.

Ex: Notices may be useful in this context for the user who wishes to familiarise himself with the workings of the catalogue before approaching a terminal.

Ex: The search profile will only be modified periodically as the quality of the set of notifications output from the search drops to unacceptable levels.

Ex: (N.B. Neither this nor the LC service give any assistance in the making of a subject index for a classified catalogue).

Ex: The video collection of operas and ballets is accessible by language of text, author of libretto/lyrics, author and language of cover notes as well as the more usual entry points.

Ex: Sometimes it is wise for the rater to base judgment on written notes or a diary kept over a period of time.

* acabar con una nota de optimismo = end + Nombre + on a high (note).

* área de notas = note area.

* bloc de notas = notebook.

* bloque funcional de notas = notes block.

* campo de notas = notes field.

* como nota al margen = on a sidenote.

* comparar notas = compare + notes.

* con notas a pie de página = footnoted.

* cuaderno de notas = note book.

* fijar una nota en un sitio público = post.

* hacer una nota mental = make + note + in + Posesivo + mind.

* libro de notas = mark book.

* nota aclaratoria = cover note.

* nota al final = endnote.

* nota al final del texto = endnote.

* nota al margen = sidenote [side-note].

* nota analítica = analytical note.

* nota a pie de página = footnote.

* nota de abono = debit note.

* nota de advertencia = warning label.

* nota de agradecimiento = note of thanks, thank-you note.

* nota de alcance = scope note (SN).

* nota de cargo = credit note.

* nota de edición = edition note.

* nota de pago = promissory note.

* nota de prensa = press release, press statement.

* nota de rescate = ransom note.

* nota de suicida = suicide note.

* nota de ubicación y existencias = holdings note.

* nota enmarcada en un recuadro = sidebar.

* nota explicativa = cover note.

* nota informativa = information note, information notice.

* nota introductoria = background note.

* nota marginal = marginal note.

* nota musical = note.

* nota necrológica = obituary.

* nota oficial = official notification.

* nota posterior = postscript.

* notas de conferencias = lecture notes.

* notas de contenido = contents notes.

* notas de discurso = speaking notes.

* pantalla resumen de notas = note summary screen.

* pegar una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* terminar con una nota de optimismo = end + Nombre + on a high (note).

* toma de notas = note-taking.

* tomar nota = make + a note, take + note.

* tomar nota de = note.

nota²

² = grade, mark.

Ex: The public library's sole reason for being is to help people get along in the world, to help school children get better grades, to help preachers write better sermons that will keep the congregation awake, to help newspapermen find facts.

Ex: The author assesses six Web sites giving marks out of ten for ease of use and navigation.

* bajarle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + down.

* estudiante con buenas notas = high achiever.

* nota del curso = course grade.

* nota media = grade point average (GPA).

* perder nota = lose + marks.

* persona con la mejor nota = top scorer, top scorer.

* sistema de notas = grading system.

* subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.

* * *

nota¹

feminine

A

1 (apunte) note

toma nota de su nombre make a note of his name

tomé nota del pedido I took (down) the order

toma (buena) nota de lo que le pasó a él take note of o bear in mind what happened to him

2 (acotación) note

Compuestos:

● nota al margen

margin note

● nota a pie de página

footnote

● notas de quita y pon

fpl Post-it® notes

B

1 (mensaje) note

me mandó una notita diciendo que … she sent me a little note saying that …

2

(noticia breve): notas sociales or de sociedad society column

y ahora con la nota deportiva … and now with the sports roundup …

según una nota que acaba de llegar a nuestra redacción according to a report just in

Compuestos:

● nota de prensa

press release, statement issued to the press

● nota diplomática

diplomatic note

● nota necrológica

announcement of a death

notas necrológicas deaths section, obituaries

C ( Educ) (calificación) grade ( AmE), mark ( BrE)

sacar buenas notas to get good grades o marks

me puso una nota muy baja she gave me a very bad o low grade o mark

ir a por nota ( Esp fam); to aim for top grades ( AmE), to go for top marks ( BrE)

D

1

(rasgo, característica): la nota dominante de su carácter/de su estilo the dominant feature of his character/of his style

una nota melancólica subyace en todos estos poemas a note of melancholy underlies all of these poems, there is an underlying note of melancholy in all of these poems

la humedad constituye la nota característica high humidity is the most characteristic feature o is the main characteristic

2 (detalle) touch

para agregar una nota de humor to add a touch of humor

fue una nota muy simpática it was a very nice touch o gesture

su comentario fue la nota de mal gusto de la reunión his remark was the one thing that lowered the tone of the meeting

E ( Mús) note

dar la nota ( fam) to stand out; (por algo censurable) to make a spectacle of oneself

dar la nota discordante to be difficult ( o different etc)

darle nota a algn ( Ven arg): me da nota que me hayas llamado I'm glad o pleased you called

¿te da nota si nos vamos a la playa? are you on for the beach? ( colloq), do you fancy going to the beach? ( BrE colloq)

ser la nota discordante to strike a sour note

Compuesto:

nota musical

note

F

1 (en un restaurante) check ( AmE), bill ( BrE)

2 (Ur) (en una tienda) receipt

Compuesto:

nota de consumo

( Méx) detailed receipt ( for a meal)

nota²

masculine

( fam)

character ( colloq)

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Del verbo notar: ( conjugate notar)

nota es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
nota
notar
nota sustantivo femenino
1 (apunte, mensaje) note;
◊ tomar nota de algo ( apuntar) to make a note of sth;

( fijarse) to take note of sth;
◊ tomar notas to take notes;

nota a pie de página footnote
2
a) (Educ) ( calificación) grade (AmE), mark (BrE);

◊ sacar buenas notas to get good grades o marks

b) (Mús) note

3 ( detalle) touch;
◊ una nota de humor a touch of humor

notar ( conjugate notar) verbo transitivo
a) ( advertir) to notice;

◊ no noté nada extraño I didn't notice anything strange;

hacer(le) nota algo (a algn) to point sth out (to sb);
te noto muy triste you look very sad;
se le notaba indeciso he seemed hesitant
b) ( impers):

◊ se nota que es novato you can tell o see he's a beginner;

se te nota en la cara it's written all over your face
notarse verbo pronominal (+ compl) to feel;
◊ me noto rara con este vestido I feel funny in this dress

nota sustantivo femenino
1 (escrito breve) note
tomar notas, to take notes
2 Educ mark, grade: tiene muy mala notas en matemáticas, she has a bad mark in maths
3 (cuenta, factura) bill
4 (rasgo) element, quality: da una nota de alegría, it gives a touch of cheerfulness
5 Mús note
♦ Locuciones: dar la nota, to make a spectacle of oneself
Los resultados de los exámenes se expresan normalmente con letras (A, B, C, D, E y F). A es la nota más alta y F significa Fail (suspenso).
notar verbo transitivo
1 (darse cuenta) to notice ➣ Ver nota en notice
2 (a alguien en un estado) to find: le noté cansado, I found him tired
3 (sentir) to feel: noté frío, I felt cold

' nota' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abundante
- acabar
- aconsejar
- acordar
- acordarse
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- actual
- actualmente
- acuerdo
- adición
- agradecer
- aguantar
- aguardar
- ahora
- alegre
- almuerzo
- alquiler
- alta
- alto
- amarilla
- amarillo
- amplia
- amplio
- añadir
- añorar
- anotar
- apartamento
- apellido
- apetecer
- apreciar
- arrepentirse
- arriesgarse
- atreverse
- aún
- ausente
- ayudar
- bajar
- bastante
- caliente
- cama
- carnero
- casa
- cena
- cerrada
- cerrado
- cerveza
- cesar
- coletilla
- colgarse
English:
able
- add
- addition
- advertising
- afloat
- afraid
- afternoon
- aghast
- ajar
- akin
- alight
- alike
- alive
- all
- allow
- alone
- already
- although
- among
- amongst
- another
- apartment
- appear
- appendix
- arouse
- as
- ashamed
- asleep
- assassin
- assassinate
- assassination
- attorney
- averse
- awake
- awaken
- aware
- bar
- barrister
- bath
- be
- beat
- beer
- benefit
- between
- bill
- billion
- bite
- bitter
- blond
- blonde

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nota¹ nf

1. [apunte] note;

déjale una nota encima de la mesa leave her a note on the table;

tomar nota de algo [apuntar] to note sth down;
[fijarse] to take note of sth;
tomamos nota de sus comentarios we note your comments;

Comp

tomar buena nota de algo to take careful note of sth

2. [acotación] note

Comp
nota aclaratoria explanatory note;
nota bene nota bene, N.B.;

nota al margen marginal note;

nota a pie de página footnote

3. [noticia breve] nota necrológica obituary;

nota de prensa press release;
Méx nota roja police reports (section);
notas de sociedad society column

4. [cuenta] bill;
[en restaurante] Br bill, US check
Comp
Méx nota de consumo expenses claim;
nota de gastos expenses claim;
Méx nota de remisión delivery note
5. [calificación] Br mark, US grade;

mañana nos dan las notas we get our Br marks o US grades tomorrow;

sacar o [m5] tener buenas notas to get good Br marks o US grades;

Comp
Esp Fam
ir para nota Br to go for top marks, US to aim for top grades

Comp
nota de corte = minimum marks for entry into university;
nota media average Br mark o US grade

6. [toque, rasgo] touch;

una nota de distinción/de color a touch of elegance/colour

7. [reputación]
de mala nota of ill repute

8. [musical] note

Comp
nota discordante discordant note;
la nota discordante la puso el discurso agresivo del presidente ruso the Russian president's aggressive speech was out of key with the tone of the occasion;

nota dominante dominant note;

la tensión fue la nota dominante de la reunión an atmosphere of tension predominated at the meeting;

la nota dominante de su estilo es la ironía the predominant feature of his style is irony;

nota falsa false note;

nota tónica keynote

9. Fam

Comp

dar la nota: allá donde vamos, siempre da la nota she always has to draw attention to herself wherever we go;

con estos pantalones das la nota nobody could miss you in those trousers;

forzar la nota, Ven [m5] pasarse de nota to go too far

nota² nm
Esp Fam
1. [individuo] guy, Br bloke

2. Pey [que llama la atención] poser

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nota

f

1 MÚS note;

nota discordante fig discordant note;

dar la nota fam draw attention to o.s.

2 EDU grade, mark;

sacar buenas/malas notas get good/bad grades

3 ( anotación)

:

tomar notas take notes;

tomar nota de algo make a note of sth

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nota nf

1) : note, message

2) : announcement

nota de prensa: press release

3) : grade, mark (in school)

4) : characteristic, feature, touch

5) : note (in music)

6) : bill, check (in a restaurant)

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nota n

1. (en general) note

te dejaré una nota I'll leave you a note

2. (calificación) mark

ha sacado muy buenas notas she got very good marks

Spanish-English dictionary > nota
16 asegurado1

¹ = assured, continued, guaranteed, sure-fire [surefire].

Ex. The future of DC is assured.

Ex. Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.

Ex. This problem arises in real time multimedia applications, which often requires a guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay to ensure that the quality of service is met = Este problema surge en las aplicaciones multimedia en tiempo real, que a menudo necesitan un ancho de banda garantizado y un retraso limitado para asegurar la calidad del servicio.

Ex. For example, asking where someone was born is not a sure-fire way of finding out what their accent is and may lead to erroneous assumptions.

----

* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].

Spanish-English dictionary > asegurado1
17 asegurado

adj.

1 insured, covered by an insurance policy.

2 secured, fixed, secured in place.

f. & m.

insured person, policyholder, policy-holder, insurance policy holder.

past part.

past participle of spanish verb: asegurar.

* * *

asegurado

► participio pasado

1→ link=asegurar asegurar

► adjetivo

1 (con seguro) insured

■ el coche está asegurado contra incendio the car is insured against fire

2 (garantizado) secure

■ tiene el futuro asegurado his future is secure

3 (seguro) secured, tightened

■ el tornillo está bien asegurado the screw is well tightened

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 (tomador de un seguro) the insured person

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asegurado, -a
1. ADJ

1) (=con seguro) insured (de, contra against) (en for)

la casa está asegurada contra incendios — the house is insured against fire

solo estaba asegurado contra daños a terceros — he was only insured for third party liability

el coche no estaba asegurado — the car was uninsured o was not insured

¿está asegurado su coche a todo riesgo? — is your car fully insured?

2) (=cierto)

el éxito de la huelga está asegurado — the success of the strike is assured

tenemos el éxito asegurado — we are bound to be successful

2.

SM / F

el asegurado — (=tomador) the policyholder; (=beneficiario) the insured frm

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I
- da adjetivo insured

tengo el coche asegurado a or contra todo riesgo — I have fully comprehensive insurance for the car

está asegurado a todo riesgo — it is fully insured
II
- da masculino, femenino ( persona que contrata el seguro) policyholder; ( persona asegurada)

el asegurado/la asegurada — the insured

* * *
I
- da adjetivo insured

tengo el coche asegurado a or contra todo riesgo — I have fully comprehensive insurance for the car

está asegurado a todo riesgo — it is fully insured
II
- da masculino, femenino ( persona que contrata el seguro) policyholder; ( persona asegurada)

el asegurado/la asegurada — the insured

* * *

asegurado¹

¹ = assured, continued, guaranteed, sure-fire [surefire].

Ex: The future of DC is assured.

Ex: Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.

Ex: This problem arises in real time multimedia applications, which often requires a guaranteed bandwidth and bounded delay to ensure that the quality of service is met = Este problema surge en las aplicaciones multimedia en tiempo real, que a menudo necesitan un ancho de banda garantizado y un retraso limitado para asegurar la calidad del servicio.

Ex: For example, asking where someone was born is not a sure-fire way of finding out what their accent is and may lead to erroneous assumptions.

* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].

asegurado²

² = insured person.

Ex: Health insurance expires with the death of the insured person or the declaration of their death.

* asegurado, el = insured, the.

el asegurado

(n.) = insured, the

Ex: No-fault insurance is a type of automobile insurance where insureds are indemnified by their own insurer regardless of fault in the incident.

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asegurado¹ -da

adjective

insured

tengo el coche asegurado a or contra todo riesgo I have fully comprehensive insurance for the car

está asegurado en medio millón de dólares it is insured for half a million dollars

asegurado² -da

masculine, feminine

(persona que contrata el seguro) policyholder

(persona asegurada): el asegurado/la asegurada the insured

* * *

Del verbo asegurar: ( conjugate asegurar)

asegurado es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
asegurado
asegurar
asegurado
◊ -da adjetivo

insured;
tengo el coche asegurado a todo riesgo I have fully comprehensive insurance for the car
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino ( persona que contrata el seguro) policy-holder;

( persona asegurada):
◊ el asegurado/la asegurada the insured

asegurar ( conjugate asegurar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( prometer) to assure;

◊ te lo aseguro I assure you;

asegura no haberlo visto she maintains that she did not see
b) ( garantizar) ‹funcionamiento/servicio› to guarantee

2 (Com, Fin) ‹persona/casa› to insure;
◊ aseguró el coche a todo riesgo she took out fully comprehensive insurance for o on the car

3
a) (sujetar, fijar) ‹puerta/estante› to secure

b) ‹edificio/entrada› to secure, make … secure

asegurarse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( cerciorarse) to make sure

b) (garantizarse, procurarse):

◊ con ese gol se aseguradoon el triunfo by scoring that goal they guaranteed themselves victory

2 (Com, Fin) to insure oneself
asegurado,-a adjetivo
1 insured
2 (garantizado) secure
asegurar verbo transitivo
1 to insure
2 (garantizar) asegurar el éxito de una empresa, to ensure the success of a project
te aseguro que..., I assure you that...
3 (afianzar, sujetar) to fasten, tighten up
' asegurado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurada
English:
policyholder
- hinge
- made
- policy

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asegurado, -a

♦ adj

insured;

está asegurado en cinco millones it's insured for five million;

está asegurado a todo riesgo it's fully insured

♦ nm,f

policy-holder

* * *

asegurado

I adj insured

II m, asegurada f insured

Spanish-English dictionary > asegurado

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