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reference atmosphere

  • 1 atmósfera de referencia

    reference atmosphere; standard atmosphere

    Diccionario geografía española-Inglés > atmósfera de referencia

  • 2 marco

    m.
    1 frame.
    marco de ventana window frame
    2 setting (enviroment).
    3 framework.
    acuerdo marco general o framework agreement
    marco de referencia frame of reference
    4 mark (coin).
    marco alemán Deutschmark, German mark
    5 goalmouth (sport).
    6 Marco, Marcus.
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: marcar.
    * * *
    1 (de cuadro, ventana) frame
    2 figurado framework, setting
    3 (moneda) mark
    4 DEPORTE goalpost
    \
    marco jurídico legal framework
    * * *
    noun m.
    1) frame, framework
    2) mark
    * * *
    1. SM
    1) (Arquit, Arte) frame
    2) (Dep) goal posts pl, goal
    3) (=escenario) setting
    4) (=contexto) framework
    5) (Econ) mark
    6) [de pesos] standard
    2.
    ADJ INV

    plan marco — draft o framework plan

    * * *
    1)
    a) ( de cuadro) frame; ( de puerta) doorframe
    b) (Dep) goalposts (pl), goal
    c) (Andes) ( de bicicleta) frame
    2) (entorno, contexto)
    3) (Fin) mark
    4) (como adj inv)
    * * *
    = frame, framework, setting, framing, picture frame, jamb.
    Ex. Next the book was placed on the sewing frame, and the folded sheets were sewn by hand with needle and thread on to four or five cords or thongs.
    Ex. The intention is to establish a general framework, and then to give exceptions or further explanation and examples for each area in turn.
    Ex. Over 700 CRT terminals are online to Columbus and are used in a variety of ways to improve service in the local library settings.
    Ex. An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.
    Ex. Her art objects such as clocks, brooches, candlesticks, boxes, and picture frames deal with matters of weight, balance, and time.
    Ex. You can apply a thin layer of a wood sealer on the jambs so the wood will not absorb the stain as fast or you can wipe the jambs down with mineral spirits.
    ----
    * en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.
    * marco alemán = German mark.
    * marco conceptual = conceptual framework.
    * marco de la puerta = door frame.
    * marco de la ventana = window frame.
    * marco de referencia = frame of reference, reference framework.
    * marco de referencia común = common framework.
    * marco de trabajo = framework.
    * marco de ventana = window frame.
    * marco ideológico = ideological framework.
    * marco institucional = institutional framework, organisational framework.
    * marco jurídico = legal framework.
    * marco legal = legal framework, policy framework, dispute settlement.
    * marco normativo = legal framework, regulations framework.
    * marco temporal = time frame [timeframe].
    * marco teórico = theoretical framework.
    * * *
    1)
    a) ( de cuadro) frame; ( de puerta) doorframe
    b) (Dep) goalposts (pl), goal
    c) (Andes) ( de bicicleta) frame
    2) (entorno, contexto)
    3) (Fin) mark
    4) (como adj inv)
    * * *
    = frame, framework, setting, framing, picture frame, jamb.

    Ex: Next the book was placed on the sewing frame, and the folded sheets were sewn by hand with needle and thread on to four or five cords or thongs.

    Ex: The intention is to establish a general framework, and then to give exceptions or further explanation and examples for each area in turn.
    Ex: Over 700 CRT terminals are online to Columbus and are used in a variety of ways to improve service in the local library settings.
    Ex: An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.
    Ex: Her art objects such as clocks, brooches, candlesticks, boxes, and picture frames deal with matters of weight, balance, and time.
    Ex: You can apply a thin layer of a wood sealer on the jambs so the wood will not absorb the stain as fast or you can wipe the jambs down with mineral spirits.
    * en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.
    * marco alemán = German mark.
    * marco conceptual = conceptual framework.
    * marco de la puerta = door frame.
    * marco de la ventana = window frame.
    * marco de referencia = frame of reference, reference framework.
    * marco de referencia común = common framework.
    * marco de trabajo = framework.
    * marco de ventana = window frame.
    * marco ideológico = ideological framework.
    * marco institucional = institutional framework, organisational framework.
    * marco jurídico = legal framework.
    * marco legal = legal framework, policy framework, dispute settlement.
    * marco normativo = legal framework, regulations framework.
    * marco temporal = time frame [timeframe].
    * marco teórico = theoretical framework.

    * * *
    A
    1 (de un cuadro) frame; (de una puerta) doorframe
    2 ( Dep) goalposts (pl), goal
    B
    (entorno, contexto): las conversaciones se desarrollaron en un marco de cordialidad the talks took place in a friendly atmosphere
    el marco político the political framework
    el marco ideal para este tipo de concierto the ideal setting for this type of concert
    dentro del marco de la ley within the framework of the law
    Compuesto:
    frame of reference
    C ( Fin, Hist) mark
    un plan marco a draft plan
    * * *

     

    Del verbo marcar: ( conjugate marcar)

    marco es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    marcó es:

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

    Multiple Entries:
    marcar    
    marco    
    marcó
    marcar ( conjugate marcar) verbo transitivo
    1
    a) ( con señal) ‹ropa/página/baraja› to mark;

    ‹ ganado› to brand
    b) [experiencia/suceso] ( dejar huella) to mark

    2
    a) (indicar, señalar) to mark;


    el reloj marca las doce en punto the time is exactly twelve o'clock
    b) ( hacer resaltar) ‹cintura/busto› to accentuate

    c) (Mús):

    ◊ marco el compás/el ritmo to beat time/the rhythm

    3 ‹ pelo› to set
    4 (Telec) to dial
    5 (Dep)
    a) ‹gol/tanto› to score

    b) ‹ jugador› to mark

    verbo intransitivo
    1 (Dep) to score
    2 (Telec) to dial
    marcarse verbo pronominal:


    ( caus) to have one's hair set
    marco sustantivo masculino
    1

    ( de puerta) doorframe
    b) (Dep) goalposts (pl), goal

    c) (Andes) ( de bicicleta) frame

    2 ( contexto) framework;

    3 (Fin) mark
    marcar verbo transitivo
    1 (señalar) to mark: su muerte me marcó profundamente, I was deeply marked by her death
    las piedras marcan la linde, the stones mark the boundary
    2 (resaltar) este vestido me marca las caderas, this dress shows off my hips
    ese gesto marca la importancia del tratado, that gesture stresses the importance of the treaty
    3 Tel to dial: marque el 123 321, dial 123321
    4 (una hora, grados, etc) to indicate, show, mark: el metrónomo marca el compás, the metronome marks the time
    5 Dep (un tanto) to score
    (a otro jugador) to mark
    6 (un peinado) to set: ¿lavar y marcar?, wash and set?
    marco sustantivo masculino
    1 (de fotografía, óleo) frame: pinté el marco de la puerta, I painted the doorframe
    2 (contexto) framework
    en el marco de la época, within the framework of the period
    3 (moneda) mark
    ' marco' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acuerdo
    - empate
    - gol
    - inglete
    - marcar
    - marcarse
    - revalorizar
    - ribete
    - viaje
    - cabeza
    - carcomer
    - dorar
    - relieve
    English:
    climax
    - dial
    - frame
    - framework
    - highlight
    - mark
    - milestone
    - mount
    - picture frame
    - sash
    - score
    - setting
    - stage
    - surround
    - window frame
    - jam
    * * *
    Marco n pr
    Marco Antonio Mark Anthony;
    Marco Aurelio Marcus Aurelius;
    Marco Polo Marco Polo
    * * *
    m
    1 moneda mark
    2 de cuadro, puerta frame
    3 fig
    framework
    * * *
    marco nm
    1) : frame, framework
    2) : goalposts pl
    3) ambiente: setting, atmosphere
    4) : mark (unit of currency)
    * * *
    1. (de cuadro, puerta) frame
    2. (moneda) mark

    Spanish-English dictionary > marco

  • 3 en relación con

    = in association with, in conjunction with, in connection with, in relation to, in respect of, in terms of, in the way of, relating to, relative to, vis à vis, with reference to, with regard(s) to, apropos of, as it relates to, in the context of, for purposes of, on the matter of, re, regarding, apropos to, in reference to, concerning, in keeping with
    Ex. Notices conveying, for example, the essential elements of the catalogue are likely to be especially important in association with microfilm or card catalogues.
    Ex. Rules for any given class must be used in conjunction with the schedules for that class.
    Ex. There is an index to the schedules, but this has been criticised in connection with the size of the entry vocabulary.
    Ex. It is easiest to discuss the criteria for effective schedules in relation to the treatment of specific subjects.
    Ex. It is perhaps fortunate that the array of terms that are used to describe indexes is a little more restricted than the variety of terms used in respect of catalogues.
    Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex. Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex. Recommendations relating to analytical cataloguing practices concern themselves primarily with the way in which the part of a document or work to be accessed is described.
    Ex. It was apparent that the responders to the investigation were somewhat unsure of their future situation relative to the burgeoning information education market = Era claro que los entrevistados en la investigacion no se sentían muy seguros sobre su situación futura en relación con el incipiente mercado de las enseñanzas de documentación.
    Ex. The information note following the explanatory heading provides guidance to the user of the catalogue vis à vis the conventions used in formulating uniform headings.
    Ex. General points have been illustrated with reference to the cataloguing of books.
    Ex. KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex. After a few tangential remarks apropos of nothing, Carmichael left, a considerably less anxious person.
    Ex. This article reviews the mission of the ALA's Committee on Accreditation (COA) and examines its role as it relates to the education of librarians qualified to work with children and young people.
    Ex. The exploration aims to view table of contents terminology in the context of functions served by other representations of subject information, including Library of Congress subject headings, work title terminology, and author-contributed front matter.
    Ex. This article discusses the advantages to libraries of computer technology for purposes of bibliographic control and on-line access.
    Ex. Again, on the matter of the sources already consulted by the enquirer, the implication is not that he is unreliable or deceitful, but that in looking up the Encyclopedia Americana he may not be aware of the existence of the index.
    Ex. This reawakening brought a determination to help make atomic energy a positive factor for humanity but things have gone from bad to worse re genuine disarmament.
    Ex. In major enumerative schemes synthesis is often controlled by careful instructions regarding citation order.
    Ex. Thus, self-presentation becomes a dynamic conception of people structuring their relations apropos to their life-space, rather than a theory of how to win friends and influence people.
    Ex. We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex. Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.
    Ex. This revised chapter modified the code in keeping with the recently agreed ISBD(M), and proposed a slightly different description for monographs.
    * * *
    = in association with, in conjunction with, in connection with, in relation to, in respect of, in terms of, in the way of, relating to, relative to, vis à vis, with reference to, with regard(s) to, apropos of, as it relates to, in the context of, for purposes of, on the matter of, re, regarding, apropos to, in reference to, concerning, in keeping with

    Ex: Notices conveying, for example, the essential elements of the catalogue are likely to be especially important in association with microfilm or card catalogues.

    Ex: Rules for any given class must be used in conjunction with the schedules for that class.
    Ex: There is an index to the schedules, but this has been criticised in connection with the size of the entry vocabulary.
    Ex: It is easiest to discuss the criteria for effective schedules in relation to the treatment of specific subjects.
    Ex: It is perhaps fortunate that the array of terms that are used to describe indexes is a little more restricted than the variety of terms used in respect of catalogues.
    Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex: Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex: Recommendations relating to analytical cataloguing practices concern themselves primarily with the way in which the part of a document or work to be accessed is described.
    Ex: It was apparent that the responders to the investigation were somewhat unsure of their future situation relative to the burgeoning information education market = Era claro que los entrevistados en la investigacion no se sentían muy seguros sobre su situación futura en relación con el incipiente mercado de las enseñanzas de documentación.
    Ex: The information note following the explanatory heading provides guidance to the user of the catalogue vis à vis the conventions used in formulating uniform headings.
    Ex: General points have been illustrated with reference to the cataloguing of books.
    Ex: KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex: After a few tangential remarks apropos of nothing, Carmichael left, a considerably less anxious person.
    Ex: This article reviews the mission of the ALA's Committee on Accreditation (COA) and examines its role as it relates to the education of librarians qualified to work with children and young people.
    Ex: The exploration aims to view table of contents terminology in the context of functions served by other representations of subject information, including Library of Congress subject headings, work title terminology, and author-contributed front matter.
    Ex: This article discusses the advantages to libraries of computer technology for purposes of bibliographic control and on-line access.
    Ex: Again, on the matter of the sources already consulted by the enquirer, the implication is not that he is unreliable or deceitful, but that in looking up the Encyclopedia Americana he may not be aware of the existence of the index.
    Ex: This reawakening brought a determination to help make atomic energy a positive factor for humanity but things have gone from bad to worse re genuine disarmament.
    Ex: In major enumerative schemes synthesis is often controlled by careful instructions regarding citation order.
    Ex: Thus, self-presentation becomes a dynamic conception of people structuring their relations apropos to their life-space, rather than a theory of how to win friends and influence people.
    Ex: We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex: Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.
    Ex: This revised chapter modified the code in keeping with the recently agreed ISBD(M), and proposed a slightly different description for monographs.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en relación con

  • 4 lúgubre

    adj.
    lugubrious, dreary, funereal, gloomy.
    * * *
    1 (triste) bleak, lugubrious; (fúnebre) sombre (US somber), mournful
    * * *
    ADJ (=triste) mournful, lugubrious frm, dismal; [voz, tono] sombre, somber (EEUU), mournful
    * * *
    adjetivo <habitación/ambiente/persona> gloomy, lugubrious (liter); <rostro/voz/paisaje> gloomy
    * * *
    = gloomy [gloomier -comp., gloomiest -sup.], grim [grimmer -comp., grimmest -sup.], grim-faced, dreary [drearier -comp., dreariest -sup.], spooky [spookier -comp., spookiest -sup.], spine-tingling, doleful, lugubrious.
    Ex. In spite of gloomy conditions thoughtful library leaders are saying that opportunities have never been more promising.
    Ex. Anita Schiller's own grim conclusion was that 'These two opposing and often inimical views, when incorporated within reference service, often reduce overall effectiveness'.
    Ex. In the English language, people are described as grim, while in Journalese they are referred to as being ' grim-faced'.
    Ex. The city was considered to be seedy (decayed, littered, grimy, and dreary), crowded, busy, and strongly idiosyncratic (quaint, historic, colorful, and full of 'atmosphere').
    Ex. Records are even being sold with terrifying sounds designed to create a ' spooky' atmosphere at home.
    Ex. This is a spine-tingling collection of real haunted houses and spooky ghost stories.
    Ex. This year will go down as the most depressing doleful Christmas I've ever had.
    Ex. Such epigones seldom present more than a lugubrious rehash and potpourri of their idols.
    ----
    * de un modo lúgubre = spookily.
    * * *
    adjetivo <habitación/ambiente/persona> gloomy, lugubrious (liter); <rostro/voz/paisaje> gloomy
    * * *
    = gloomy [gloomier -comp., gloomiest -sup.], grim [grimmer -comp., grimmest -sup.], grim-faced, dreary [drearier -comp., dreariest -sup.], spooky [spookier -comp., spookiest -sup.], spine-tingling, doleful, lugubrious.

    Ex: In spite of gloomy conditions thoughtful library leaders are saying that opportunities have never been more promising.

    Ex: Anita Schiller's own grim conclusion was that 'These two opposing and often inimical views, when incorporated within reference service, often reduce overall effectiveness'.
    Ex: In the English language, people are described as grim, while in Journalese they are referred to as being ' grim-faced'.
    Ex: The city was considered to be seedy (decayed, littered, grimy, and dreary), crowded, busy, and strongly idiosyncratic (quaint, historic, colorful, and full of 'atmosphere').
    Ex: Records are even being sold with terrifying sounds designed to create a ' spooky' atmosphere at home.
    Ex: This is a spine-tingling collection of real haunted houses and spooky ghost stories.
    Ex: This year will go down as the most depressing doleful Christmas I've ever had.
    Ex: Such epigones seldom present more than a lugubrious rehash and potpourri of their idols.
    * de un modo lúgubre = spookily.

    * * *
    ‹habitación/ambiente› gloomy, dismal, lugubrious ( liter); ‹persona› gloomy, somber*, lugubrious ( liter); ‹paisaje› gloomy, dismal; ‹rostro/voz› gloomy, mournful, somber*
    * * *

    lúgubre adjetivo
    gloomy
    lúgubre adjetivo dismail, lugubrious
    ' lúgubre' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    sombrío
    English:
    cheerless
    - dingy
    - dismal
    - doleful
    - dreary
    - grim
    - mournful
    - somber
    - sombre
    - desolate
    - gloomy
    - lugubrious
    * * *
    1. [triste, melancólico] [semblante, expresión] gloomy, mournful;
    [pensamiento, tono] gloomy, sombre
    2. [fúnebre] [idea, relato] morbid;
    [voz] sepulchral
    * * *
    adj gloomy
    * * *
    : gloomy, lugubrious
    * * *
    lúgubre adj gloomy [comp. gloomier; superl. gloomiest] / grim [comp. grimmer; superl. grimmest]

    Spanish-English dictionary > lúgubre

  • 5 con respecto a

    with regard to, regarding
    * * *
    regarding, in regard to
    * * *
    = concerning, in regard to, regarding, regarding, vis à vis, with regard(s) to, with respect to, within, as to, in extent of, in terms of, in the way of, as for, as regards, in relation to, in comparison with, in comparison to, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to
    Ex. Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.
    Ex. Headings represent the predilection of the cataloger in regard to terminology.
    Ex. In major enumerative schemes synthesis is often controlled by careful instructions regarding citation order.
    Ex. In major enumerative schemes synthesis is often controlled by careful instructions regarding citation order.
    Ex. The information note following the explanatory heading provides guidance to the user of the catalogue vis à vis the conventions used in formulating uniform headings.
    Ex. KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex. In so doing the classifier should group documents in a useful order with respect to one another.
    Ex. Most data base producers have in-house guidelines for bibliographic description, and aim to achieve consistency of citation within their products.
    Ex. With a limited number of exceptions the title proper is transcribed exactly as to order, wording and spelling.
    Ex. In extent of enumeration and location of some topics, the sixteenth edition went back to the fourteenth edition.
    Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex. Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex. As for the future, the technology already exists for interfacing head-end computers on cable television systems with online catalog computers so that television sets can be employed to access catalogs.
    Ex. Practice as regards integration varies considerably.
    Ex. It is easiest to discuss the criteria for effective schedules in relation to the treatment of specific subjects.
    Ex. However, twentieth century literature is poorly treated in comparison with earlier periods.
    Ex. The new method appears to offer accurate results and efficient computation in comparison to other approaches.
    Ex. As to the matter of relics, it is almost incredible how impudently the world has been cheated.
    Ex. We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex. Now as to the country of Samaria, it lies between Judea and Galilee and is made up hills and valleys.
    * * *
    = concerning, in regard to, regarding, regarding, vis à vis, with regard(s) to, with respect to, within, as to, in extent of, in terms of, in the way of, as for, as regards, in relation to, in comparison with, in comparison to, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to

    Ex: Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.

    Ex: Headings represent the predilection of the cataloger in regard to terminology.
    Ex: In major enumerative schemes synthesis is often controlled by careful instructions regarding citation order.
    Ex: In major enumerative schemes synthesis is often controlled by careful instructions regarding citation order.
    Ex: The information note following the explanatory heading provides guidance to the user of the catalogue vis à vis the conventions used in formulating uniform headings.
    Ex: KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex: In so doing the classifier should group documents in a useful order with respect to one another.
    Ex: Most data base producers have in-house guidelines for bibliographic description, and aim to achieve consistency of citation within their products.
    Ex: With a limited number of exceptions the title proper is transcribed exactly as to order, wording and spelling.
    Ex: In extent of enumeration and location of some topics, the sixteenth edition went back to the fourteenth edition.
    Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex: Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex: As for the future, the technology already exists for interfacing head-end computers on cable television systems with online catalog computers so that television sets can be employed to access catalogs.
    Ex: Practice as regards integration varies considerably.
    Ex: It is easiest to discuss the criteria for effective schedules in relation to the treatment of specific subjects.
    Ex: However, twentieth century literature is poorly treated in comparison with earlier periods.
    Ex: The new method appears to offer accurate results and efficient computation in comparison to other approaches.
    Ex: As to the matter of relics, it is almost incredible how impudently the world has been cheated.
    Ex: We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex: Now as to the country of Samaria, it lies between Judea and Galilee and is made up hills and valleys.

    Spanish-English dictionary > con respecto a

  • 6 en cuanto a

    with respect to, regarding, as for
    ■ en cuanto a mí as for me, as far as I'm concerned
    * * *
    = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to
    Ex. With a limited number of exceptions the title proper is transcribed exactly as to order, wording and spelling.
    Ex. In extent of enumeration and location of some topics, the sixteenth edition went back to the fourteenth edition.
    Ex. Headings represent the predilection of the cataloger in regard to terminology.
    Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex. Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex. KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex. As for the future, the technology already exists for interfacing head-end computers on cable television systems with online catalog computers so that television sets can be employed to access catalogs.
    Ex. Practice as regards integration varies considerably.
    Ex. As to the matter of relics, it is almost incredible how impudently the world has been cheated.
    Ex. We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex. Now as to the country of Samaria, it lies between Judea and Galilee and is made up hills and valleys.
    Ex. Moving on to our second issue, we have identified three key barriers that continue to undermine the progress being made.
    * * *
    = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to

    Ex: With a limited number of exceptions the title proper is transcribed exactly as to order, wording and spelling.

    Ex: In extent of enumeration and location of some topics, the sixteenth edition went back to the fourteenth edition.
    Ex: Headings represent the predilection of the cataloger in regard to terminology.
    Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex: Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex: KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex: As for the future, the technology already exists for interfacing head-end computers on cable television systems with online catalog computers so that television sets can be employed to access catalogs.
    Ex: Practice as regards integration varies considerably.
    Ex: As to the matter of relics, it is almost incredible how impudently the world has been cheated.
    Ex: We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex: Now as to the country of Samaria, it lies between Judea and Galilee and is made up hills and valleys.
    Ex: Moving on to our second issue, we have identified three key barriers that continue to undermine the progress being made.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en cuanto a

  • 7 en lo que respecta a

    = as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, as regards, as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, in reference to, now as to
    Ex. As far as users are concerned, standardisation of command languages for different hosts is a highly desirable.
    Ex. Practice as regards integration varies considerably.
    Ex. With a limited number of exceptions the title proper is transcribed exactly as to order, wording and spelling.
    Ex. In extent of enumeration and location of some topics, the sixteenth edition went back to the fourteenth edition.
    Ex. Headings represent the predilection of the cataloger in regard to terminology.
    Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex. Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex. KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex. As for the future, the technology already exists for interfacing head-end computers on cable television systems with online catalog computers so that television sets can be employed to access catalogs.
    Ex. We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex. Now as to the country of Samaria, it lies between Judea and Galilee and is made up hills and valleys.
    * * *
    = as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, as regards, as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, in reference to, now as to

    Ex: As far as users are concerned, standardisation of command languages for different hosts is a highly desirable.

    Ex: Practice as regards integration varies considerably.
    Ex: With a limited number of exceptions the title proper is transcribed exactly as to order, wording and spelling.
    Ex: In extent of enumeration and location of some topics, the sixteenth edition went back to the fourteenth edition.
    Ex: Headings represent the predilection of the cataloger in regard to terminology.
    Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex: Indeed, the changes are so rapid and so diverse, our plans for the future must also include what is presently possible in the way of information dissemination.
    Ex: KWOC or Keyword Out of Context indexes are intended to improve upon KWIC indexes, with regards to layout and presentation.
    Ex: As for the future, the technology already exists for interfacing head-end computers on cable television systems with online catalog computers so that television sets can be employed to access catalogs.
    Ex: We now know enough in reference to the prevention and cure of communicable diseases so that the average human life might be lengthened by a third.
    Ex: Now as to the country of Samaria, it lies between Judea and Galilee and is made up hills and valleys.

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  • 8 administrarse

    1 (manejarse) to manage one's own money, manage one's own affairs
    * * *
    * * *
    (v.) = pace
    Ex. Reference librarians can help alleviate technostress by establishing a relaxed, psychologically supportive atmosphere, pacing their instruction, and using active learning.
    * * *
    (v.) = pace

    Ex: Reference librarians can help alleviate technostress by establishing a relaxed, psychologically supportive atmosphere, pacing their instruction, and using active learning.

    * * *

    ■administrarse verbo reflexivo to manage one's own money
    ' administrarse' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    administrar
    English:
    budget
    * * *
    vpr
    [organizar dinero] to manage one's finances
    * * *
    administrarse vb to manage your money

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  • 9 cometido

    m.
    1 mission, task (objetivo).
    2 duty.
    3 commitment, goal, ambition, earnest attempt.
    4 task assignment, task, enterprise, mission.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: cometer.
    * * *
    1 (encargo) task, assignment
    2 (deber) duty
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM task, mission
    * * *
    a) (tarea, deber) task, mission
    b) (Chi) ( actuación) performance
    * * *
    = assignment, duty [duties, -pl.], mandate, remit, office, workpackage, brief, hat, task, portfolio, responsibility.
    Ex. The problems and assignments presented are real problems and assignments, and the people involved are real people, all suitably disguised to protect their identity.
    Ex. Organisations often expect an information officer or librarian to prepare such abstracts as are necessary, in addition to performing various other information duties.
    Ex. The original mandate was very clear: to consider for inclusion all proposals made.
    Ex. The service was withdrawn from lack of use but because the State Telephone Service considered the department outside its remit.
    Ex. Until Groome appeared, city officials were chosen not so much for their ability to administer the affairs of their offices as for who they knew; hence, old-style machine politics with its accompanying corruption found a congenial atmosphere in which to operate.
    Ex. One of the workpackages of the project is the preparation of software for UKMARC to UNIMARC conversion.
    Ex. This article describes the experiences of a library training officer whose brief was to build library services from the ground up.
    Ex. The city librarian has commonly been a general cultural consultant, often with more than one hat, with the curatorship of the museum and/or art gallery as additional offices.
    Ex. Further, menu screens will be necessary until the user has specified the task that he wishes executed or the information that he wishes to retrieve sufficiently for execution or retrieval to be effected.
    Ex. Commission decisions are taken collectively, although each Commissioner is responsible for one or more portfolios, or areas of policy.
    Ex. The responsibility for manning the one telephone left at the disposal of a residue of callers fell to a single officer who had other duties to carry out to justify his keep.
    ----
    * cometido adicional = overhead operation.
    * cometido por pandillas = gang-related.
    * cometidos = terms of reference.
    * cuyos cometidos se solapan = overlapping.
    * desempeñar + Posesivo + cometido = carry out + Posesivo + responsibility.
    * deshacer los errores cometidos = turn + the clock back.
    * lista de personas y cometidos = duty roster.
    * * *
    a) (tarea, deber) task, mission
    b) (Chi) ( actuación) performance
    * * *
    = assignment, duty [duties, -pl.], mandate, remit, office, workpackage, brief, hat, task, portfolio, responsibility.

    Ex: The problems and assignments presented are real problems and assignments, and the people involved are real people, all suitably disguised to protect their identity.

    Ex: Organisations often expect an information officer or librarian to prepare such abstracts as are necessary, in addition to performing various other information duties.
    Ex: The original mandate was very clear: to consider for inclusion all proposals made.
    Ex: The service was withdrawn from lack of use but because the State Telephone Service considered the department outside its remit.
    Ex: Until Groome appeared, city officials were chosen not so much for their ability to administer the affairs of their offices as for who they knew; hence, old-style machine politics with its accompanying corruption found a congenial atmosphere in which to operate.
    Ex: One of the workpackages of the project is the preparation of software for UKMARC to UNIMARC conversion.
    Ex: This article describes the experiences of a library training officer whose brief was to build library services from the ground up.
    Ex: The city librarian has commonly been a general cultural consultant, often with more than one hat, with the curatorship of the museum and/or art gallery as additional offices.
    Ex: Further, menu screens will be necessary until the user has specified the task that he wishes executed or the information that he wishes to retrieve sufficiently for execution or retrieval to be effected.
    Ex: Commission decisions are taken collectively, although each Commissioner is responsible for one or more portfolios, or areas of policy.
    Ex: The responsibility for manning the one telephone left at the disposal of a residue of callers fell to a single officer who had other duties to carry out to justify his keep.
    * cometido adicional = overhead operation.
    * cometido por pandillas = gang-related.
    * cometidos = terms of reference.
    * cuyos cometidos se solapan = overlapping.
    * desempeñar + Posesivo + cometido = carry out + Posesivo + responsibility.
    * deshacer los errores cometidos = turn + the clock back.
    * lista de personas y cometidos = duty roster.

    * * *
    1 (tarea, deber) task, mission
    cumplió (con) su cometido she carried out her mission o task
    2 ( Chi) (actuación) performance
    * * *

    Del verbo cometer: ( conjugate cometer)

    cometido es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    cometer    
    cometido
    cometer ( conjugate cometer) verbo transitivo ‹crimen/delito/pecado› to commit;
    ‹error/falta› to make
    cometido sustantivo masculino
    a) (tarea, deber) task, mission


    cometer verbo transitivo
    1 (una falta, un error) to make: cuídate de no cometer ningún error, be careful not to make any mistakes
    2 (perpetrar) to commit: han atrapado al delincuente que cometió el atraco, they've caught the delinquent who committed the robbery
    cometido sustantivo masculino
    1 (tarea) task, assignment
    2 (función) duty
    ' cometido' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    papel
    - estar
    - función
    English:
    admit
    - crime
    - deny
    - mission
    - felon
    - offender
    * * *
    1. [objetivo] mission, task
    2. [deber] duty
    * * *
    m task
    * * *
    : assignment, task

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  • 10 controlarse

    1 (moderarse) to control oneself
    * * *
    VPR (=dominarse) to control o.s.

    ¡no te exaltes, contrólate! — don't get worked up, control yourself!

    no pude controlarme y le dije todo lo que pensaba — I couldn't control o stop o help myself and told him exactly what I thought

    deberías controlarte con el tabaco — you should watch how much you smoke, you should try and keep your smoking down

    * * *
    (v.) = command + Reflexivo, pace
    Ex. She could not command herself sufficiently to be able to articulate.
    Ex. Reference librarians can help alleviate technostress by establishing a relaxed, psychologically supportive atmosphere, pacing their instruction, and using active learning.
    * * *
    (v.) = command + Reflexivo, pace

    Ex: She could not command herself sufficiently to be able to articulate.

    Ex: Reference librarians can help alleviate technostress by establishing a relaxed, psychologically supportive atmosphere, pacing their instruction, and using active learning.

    * * *

    ■controlarse verbo reflexivo to control oneself
    ' controlarse' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    controlar
    English:
    control
    - help
    * * *
    vpr
    to control oneself;
    tuve que controlarme para no pegarle I had to make an effort to stop myself hitting him
    * * *
    v/r control o.s.

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  • 11 dar una imagen de

    (v.) = give + an impression of
    Ex. Examples would include giving a spurious impression of busyness as the reference desk or deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere.
    * * *
    (v.) = give + an impression of

    Ex: Examples would include giving a spurious impression of busyness as the reference desk or deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere.

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  • 12 dar una impresión de

    (v.) = give + an impression of
    Ex. Examples would include giving a spurious impression of busyness as the reference desk or deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere.
    * * *
    (v.) = give + an impression of

    Ex: Examples would include giving a spurious impression of busyness as the reference desk or deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere.

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  • 13 descansar

    v.
    1 to rest, to lie.
    descansó la cabeza en mi hombro he laid o rested his head on my shoulder
    dormir descansa la vista sleep gives your eyes o eyesight a rest
    descansó un rato antes de seguir he rested for a while before continuing
    después de tanto trabajo necesito descansar I need a rest after all that work
    ¿paramos a o para descansar? how about stopping for a rest?
    necesitas descansar de tantas preocupaciones you need a break from all these worries
    descansaremos en una hora we'll take a break in an hour
    llevo cuatro horas trabajando sin descansar I've been working for four hours non-stop o without a break
    3 to sleep.
    ¡que descanses! sleep well!
    que en paz descanse may he/she rest in peace
    * * *
    1 (gen) to rest, have a rest; (un momento) to take a break
    2 (dormir) to sleep
    ■ ¡que descanses! sleep well!
    3 (confiar) to rely (en, on)
    4 (apoyarse) to rest ( sobre, on), be supported ( sobre, by)
    5 (basarse) to be based (en, on)
    6 (estar enterrado) to lie, rest
    7 (un terreno) to lie fallow
    1 (aliviar) to rest
    2 MILITAR to order
    \
    descansar en paz to rest in peace
    ¡descansen armas! order arms!
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1. VI
    1) (=reposar) to rest, have a rest

    siéntate aquí y descansa — sit down here and have a rest, sit down here and rest

    paramos en un bar a o para descansar — we stopped at a bar for a rest o to have a rest

    2) (=dormir)

    a medianoche, se retiraron a descansar — at midnight they retired (to bed)

    ¡hasta mañana! ¡que descanses! — see you in the morning! sleep well!

    3)

    descansar sobre algo — [cúpula, tejado] to be supported by sth, rest on sth; [argumento, tesis] to be based on sth

    4) (=estar enterrado)

    tu tío, que en paz descanse — your uncle, may he rest in peace

    5) (Mil)

    ¡descansen! — at ease!, stand at ease!

    6) (Agr) [terreno, parcela] to rest, lie fallow
    2. VT
    1) (=apoyar) to rest
    2) (Mil)

    ¡descansen armas! — order arms!

    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1)
    a) (de actividad, trabajo) to rest, have a rest

    descansen! — (Mil) (stand) at ease!

    descansar de algo — to have a rest o break from something

    b) ( en la cama) to rest, have a rest

    buenas noches, que descanses — goodnight, sleep well

    c) ( yacer) to lie
    2) tierra to lie fallow
    3) ( apoyarse)

    descansar en or sobre algo — techo/bóveda to rest on o upon something; teoría to rest o hinge on something

    2.
    a)

    descansar la vista — to rest one's eyes, to give one's eyes a rest

    b) (Mil)
    * * *
    = break off, put + Posesivo + feet up, give + Reflexivo + a break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.
    Ex. During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.
    Ex. Don't you think, Juan, that when the reference librarian or somebody from the circulation desk comes down to the staff room after a tough morning, they should be able to put their feet up and enjoy a smoke?.
    Ex. The article is entitled ' Give yourself a break; don't give the hacker one. Security breaches'.
    Ex. But that is no reason for lying on our oars and refusing to see that our service is full of absurdities and mistakes.
    Ex. While we can be proud of what we have achieved I believe resting on our oars is a sure recipe for failure.
    ----
    * descansar en = rely on/upon, lean against.
    * descansar la mente = relieve + mind.
    * descansar sobre = lean on/upon, rest on/upon.
    * no descansar en + Posesivo + tumba = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.
    * sin descansar = without (a) rest, without a break.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1)
    a) (de actividad, trabajo) to rest, have a rest

    descansen! — (Mil) (stand) at ease!

    descansar de algo — to have a rest o break from something

    b) ( en la cama) to rest, have a rest

    buenas noches, que descanses — goodnight, sleep well

    c) ( yacer) to lie
    2) tierra to lie fallow
    3) ( apoyarse)

    descansar en or sobre algo — techo/bóveda to rest on o upon something; teoría to rest o hinge on something

    2.
    a)

    descansar la vista — to rest one's eyes, to give one's eyes a rest

    b) (Mil)
    * * *
    = break off, put + Posesivo + feet up, give + Reflexivo + a break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

    Ex: During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.

    Ex: Don't you think, Juan, that when the reference librarian or somebody from the circulation desk comes down to the staff room after a tough morning, they should be able to put their feet up and enjoy a smoke?.
    Ex: The article is entitled ' Give yourself a break; don't give the hacker one. Security breaches'.
    Ex: But that is no reason for lying on our oars and refusing to see that our service is full of absurdities and mistakes.
    Ex: While we can be proud of what we have achieved I believe resting on our oars is a sure recipe for failure.
    * descansar en = rely on/upon, lean against.
    * descansar la mente = relieve + mind.
    * descansar sobre = lean on/upon, rest on/upon.
    * no descansar en + Posesivo + tumba = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.
    * sin descansar = without (a) rest, without a break.

    * * *
    descansar [A1 ]
    vi
    A
    1 (de una actividad, un trabajo) to rest, have a rest, have o take a break
    no puedo más, vamos a descansar un rato I'm exhausted! let's rest for a while o let's have a rest o let's take a break o ( colloq) breather
    trabajé toda la mañana sin descansar I worked all morning without a break
    se pararon a descansar they stopped for a rest
    no descansaré hasta que haya justicia en este país I shall not rest until there is justice in this country
    ¡descansen! ( Mil) stand at ease!, at ease!
    descansar DE algo to have a rest o break FROM sth
    necesita descansar de los niños she needs a break from the children
    2 (en la cama) to rest, have a rest
    dormí ocho horas pero no he descansado I slept eight hours but I don't feel rested o refreshed
    buenas noches, que descanses goodnight, sleep well
    3
    «muerto»: tu abuelo, que en paz descanse, … your grandfather, God rest his soul, …
    los dos descansan juntos en su pueblo natal they lie buried together in their birthplace
    aquí descansan los restos del poeta here lie the remains of the poet
    B «tierra» to lie fallow
    C (apoyarse) descansar EN or SOBRE algo «techo/bóveda» to rest ON o UPON sth; «teoría» to rest o hinge ON sth
    ■ descansar
    vt
    1
    descansar la vista to rest one's eyes, to give one's eyes a rest
    cambia de actividad para descansar la mente do something else to give your mind a break o rest
    2 ( Mil):
    ¡descansen armas! order arms!
    * * *

     

    descansar ( conjugate descansar) verbo intransitivo
    a) (de actividad, trabajo) to rest, have a rest;


    descansar de algo to have a rest o break from sth
    b) ( yacer) to lie;


    verbo transitivo

    descansar la mente to give one's mind a break o rest
    descansar verbo intransitivo
    1 to rest, have a rest
    (un momento) to take a break
    2 euf que en paz descanse, may he/she rest in peace o God rest his/her soul

    ' descansar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    gravitar
    - sostenerse
    - apoyar
    - falta
    - mandar
    - reposar
    English:
    break
    - foot
    - relax
    - repose
    - rest
    - sit-down
    - unwind
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [reposar] to rest, to lie;
    descansó la cabeza en mi hombro he laid o rested his head on my shoulder
    2. [relajar] to rest;
    dormir descansa la vista sleep gives your eyes o eyesight a rest;
    al final de la jornada doy un paseo para descansar la mente at the end of the day I go for a walk to take my mind off work
    3. Mil
    ¡descansen armas! order arms!
    ♦ vi
    1. [reposar] to rest;
    descansó un rato antes de seguir he rested for a while before continuing;
    después de tanto trabajo necesito descansar I need a rest after all that work;
    ¿paramos a o [m5] para descansar? how about stopping for a rest?;
    descansaremos en una hora we'll take a break in an hour;
    llevo cuatro horas trabajando sin descansar I've been working for four hours non-stop o without a break;
    descansar de algo [algo molesto] to have a rest o break from sth;
    necesitas descansar de tantas preocupaciones you need a break from all these worries;
    no descansar hasta conseguir algo not to rest until one has achieved sth
    2. [dormir] to sleep;
    ¿has conseguido descansar con este ruido? did you manage to sleep with that noise?;
    ¡que descanses! sleep well!
    3. [estar enterrado] to lie;
    sus restos descansan en el cementerio local she lies buried in the local cemetery;
    aquí descansan los caídos en la batalla here lie those fallen in the battle;
    que en paz descanse may he/she rest in peace
    4.
    descansar en o [m5] sobre algo [sujeto: viga, cúpula, tejado] to rest on sth, to be supported by sth;
    [sujeto: teoría, hipótesis, argumento] to rest on sth, to be based on sth
    5. [tierra de cultivo] to lie fallow
    6. Mil
    ¡descansen! at ease!
    * * *
    I v/i rest, have a rest;
    ¡que descanses! sleep well
    II v/t
    1 rest ( sobre on)
    2
    :
    ¡descansen armas! MIL order arms!
    * * *
    : to rest, to relax
    : to rest
    descansar la vista: to rest one's eyes
    * * *
    1. (en general) to rest
    2. (hacer una pausa) to have a break
    ¿por qué no descansas un rato? why don't you have a little break?
    3. (dormir) to sleep [pt. & pp. slept]
    ¡que descanses! sleep well!

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  • 14 dosificarse

    (v.) = pace
    Ex. Reference librarians can help alleviate technostress by establishing a relaxed, psychologically supportive atmosphere, pacing their instruction, and using active learning.
    * * *
    (v.) = pace

    Ex: Reference librarians can help alleviate technostress by establishing a relaxed, psychologically supportive atmosphere, pacing their instruction, and using active learning.

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  • 15 en base a

    based on, on the basis of
    * * *
    = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of
    Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex. AACR2 has been criticised on the grounds that it does not identify the cataloguing unit to which the rules refer.
    Ex. In addition, there is an element of perpetuation about the establishment of headings on the basis of reference sources.
    * * *
    = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of

    Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.

    Ex: AACR2 has been criticised on the grounds that it does not identify the cataloguing unit to which the rules refer.
    Ex: In addition, there is an element of perpetuation about the establishment of headings on the basis of reference sources.

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  • 16 escaramuza

    f.
    skirmish (military) (& figurative).
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: escaramuzar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: escaramuzar.
    * * *
    1 MILITAR skirmish
    2 (riña) run-in, squabble
    * * *
    SF
    1) (Mil) skirmish, brush
    2) (=enfrentamiento) brush
    * * *
    femenino (Mil) skirmish; (Dep) scrimmage
    * * *
    = skirmish, scuffle, scuffling, scrimmage, running battle.
    Ex. Specifically he is studying why the short Turkish bow was apparently superior to the English long bow of the skirmishes of the Crusades.
    Ex. The focus of the discussion is less on the altercation than on the reactions of the teacher and the students not only to the fight but also to the atmosphere of the classroom after the scuffle.
    Ex. Violence in public places (eg, pubs, clubs, discos) is limited mainly to threats & scuffling.
    Ex. He makes reference to a scrimmage with a Spaniard when Ahab spat into a silver calabash.
    Ex. Gangs of youths throwing gasoline bombs clashed with the police in running battles on the streets of Londonderry early today.
    * * *
    femenino (Mil) skirmish; (Dep) scrimmage
    * * *
    = skirmish, scuffle, scuffling, scrimmage, running battle.

    Ex: Specifically he is studying why the short Turkish bow was apparently superior to the English long bow of the skirmishes of the Crusades.

    Ex: The focus of the discussion is less on the altercation than on the reactions of the teacher and the students not only to the fight but also to the atmosphere of the classroom after the scuffle.
    Ex: Violence in public places (eg, pubs, clubs, discos) is limited mainly to threats & scuffling.
    Ex: He makes reference to a scrimmage with a Spaniard when Ahab spat into a silver calabash.
    Ex: Gangs of youths throwing gasoline bombs clashed with the police in running battles on the streets of Londonderry early today.

    * * *
    1 ( Mil) skirmish
    2 ( Dep) scrimmage
    * * *

    escaramuza sustantivo femenino (Mil) skirmish;
    (Dep) scrimmage
    escaramuza sustantivo femenino
    1 Mil skirmishes, disputes: ha habido escaramuzas a lo largo de la frontera, there have been skirmishes all along the border
    2 familiar scuffle: no ha sido nada, solo una pequeña escaramuza entre los hermanos, it was nothing - just a little scuffle between brothers
    ' escaramuza' also found in these entries:
    English:
    scuffle
    - skirmish
    * * *
    1. [combate] skirmish
    2. [riña] skirmish
    * * *
    f skirmish
    * * *
    1) : skirmish
    2) : scrimmage

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  • 17 quitar importancia

    (v.) = de-emphasise [de-emphasize, -USA], understate, trivialise [trivialize, -USA], minimise + importance, downplay, gloss over, negate, soft-pedal
    Ex. I did de-emphasize it, because authority information is not nearly as important in an online catalog as it is in a bookform catalog, where it is absolutely imperative to have it.
    Ex. University faculty generally understate prices of textbooks for their courses = El profesorado universitario generalmente subestima los precios de los libros de textos de sus cursos.
    Ex. The suggestion proposes changes that will raise the reference librarian's status, thus trivialising an interesting and complicated problem.
    Ex. Like most of 'women's work', much of scientific communication has been so invisible to outsiders that it has been taken for granted, and its importance is often minimised.
    Ex. The author focuses on the sites offering features that downplay the technology in favour of the human touch.
    Ex. To some extent this worked - haphazardly perhaps, but in a cheerful atmosphere that, though he did not realize it then, glossed over the inadequacies of his approach.
    Ex. Thus excessive delays in the availability of cataloguing records from the central agency will negate much of the value of a central service.
    Ex. Antisemitism soft-pedal the importance of religious belief for comprehending the persistence of Jew-hatred.
    * * *
    (v.) = de-emphasise [de-emphasize, -USA], understate, trivialise [trivialize, -USA], minimise + importance, downplay, gloss over, negate, soft-pedal

    Ex: I did de-emphasize it, because authority information is not nearly as important in an online catalog as it is in a bookform catalog, where it is absolutely imperative to have it.

    Ex: University faculty generally understate prices of textbooks for their courses = El profesorado universitario generalmente subestima los precios de los libros de textos de sus cursos.
    Ex: The suggestion proposes changes that will raise the reference librarian's status, thus trivialising an interesting and complicated problem.
    Ex: Like most of 'women's work', much of scientific communication has been so invisible to outsiders that it has been taken for granted, and its importance is often minimised.
    Ex: The author focuses on the sites offering features that downplay the technology in favour of the human touch.
    Ex: To some extent this worked - haphazardly perhaps, but in a cheerful atmosphere that, though he did not realize it then, glossed over the inadequacies of his approach.
    Ex: Thus excessive delays in the availability of cataloguing records from the central agency will negate much of the value of a central service.
    Ex: Antisemitism soft-pedal the importance of religious belief for comprehending the persistence of Jew-hatred.

    Spanish-English dictionary > quitar importancia

  • 18 refriega

    f.
    1 scuffle, riot, affray.
    2 battle, combat.
    3 violent fight, affray, free-for-all, riot.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: refregar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: refregar.
    * * *
    1 (lucha) scuffle, brawl
    2 (escaramuza) skirmish
    * * *
    SF [de poca importancia] scuffle; [violenta] brawl
    * * *
    femenino ( de poca importancia) scuffle; ( más grave) clash, brawl; (Mil) clash, skirmish
    * * *
    = fray, dogfight [dog fight], scuffle, scuffling, scrimmage, running battle, dust-up.
    Ex. The academic librarian, by remaining neutral, can stay above the fray and does not need to take sides in order to provide scholars with access to the truth.
    Ex. The article recounts the 17-day political dogfight at which John W. Davis was eventually given the Democratic presidential nomination.
    Ex. The focus of the discussion is less on the altercation than on the reactions of the teacher and the students not only to the fight but also to the atmosphere of the classroom after the scuffle.
    Ex. Violence in public places (eg, pubs, clubs, discos) is limited mainly to threats & scuffling.
    Ex. He makes reference to a scrimmage with a Spaniard when Ahab spat into a silver calabash.
    Ex. Gangs of youths throwing gasoline bombs clashed with the police in running battles on the streets of Londonderry early today.
    Ex. The annual global dust-up over whale hunting is about to kick off again.
    * * *
    femenino ( de poca importancia) scuffle; ( más grave) clash, brawl; (Mil) clash, skirmish
    * * *
    = fray, dogfight [dog fight], scuffle, scuffling, scrimmage, running battle, dust-up.

    Ex: The academic librarian, by remaining neutral, can stay above the fray and does not need to take sides in order to provide scholars with access to the truth.

    Ex: The article recounts the 17-day political dogfight at which John W. Davis was eventually given the Democratic presidential nomination.
    Ex: The focus of the discussion is less on the altercation than on the reactions of the teacher and the students not only to the fight but also to the atmosphere of the classroom after the scuffle.
    Ex: Violence in public places (eg, pubs, clubs, discos) is limited mainly to threats & scuffling.
    Ex: He makes reference to a scrimmage with a Spaniard when Ahab spat into a silver calabash.
    Ex: Gangs of youths throwing gasoline bombs clashed with the police in running battles on the streets of Londonderry early today.
    Ex: The annual global dust-up over whale hunting is about to kick off again.

    * * *
    (de poca importancia) scuffle; (más grave) clash, brawl; ( Mil) clash, skirmish
    * * *

    Del verbo refregar: ( conjugate refregar)

    refriega es:

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

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    refregar    
    refriega
    refregar ( conjugate refregar) verbo transitivo ‹puños/cuello› to scrub
    refriega f (enfrentamiento) scuffle, brawl
    ' refriega' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    envuelta
    - envuelto
    English:
    fray
    - scuffle
    - struggle
    * * *
    ♦ nf
    [lucha] scuffle; Mil skirmish
    * * *
    f MIL clash, skirmish
    * * *
    : skirmish, scuffle

    Spanish-English dictionary > refriega

  • 19 sin parar

    adj.
    without stopping, nonstop.
    adv.
    over and over again, at all hours, on and on, endlessly.
    * * *
    nonstop
    * * *
    = steadily, non-stop, without a break, without (a) rest, on-the-go, interminably, without respite, without stopping
    Ex. Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.
    Ex. During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.
    Ex. Microfilming of Australian records in the UK has continued without a break since 1948 and by 1990 and a total of 9267 reels has been produced.
    Ex. This sequence was repeated, without rest, for the duration of the technique.
    Ex. With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.
    Ex. Also unfortunately common is the lonely soul who visits interminably with whomever is on the desk -- and occasionally with other readers.
    Ex. The ancient Egyptian mind was struck by the periodic regularity of certain phenomena: the sun that rises, shines, and disappears without respite every day.
    Ex. Anyway, I want to try to run at least 3 miles without stopping and running out of breath.
    * * *
    = steadily, non-stop, without a break, without (a) rest, on-the-go, interminably, without respite, without stopping

    Ex: Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.

    Ex: During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.
    Ex: Microfilming of Australian records in the UK has continued without a break since 1948 and by 1990 and a total of 9267 reels has been produced.
    Ex: This sequence was repeated, without rest, for the duration of the technique.
    Ex: With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.
    Ex: Also unfortunately common is the lonely soul who visits interminably with whomever is on the desk -- and occasionally with other readers.
    Ex: The ancient Egyptian mind was struck by the periodic regularity of certain phenomena: the sun that rises, shines, and disappears without respite every day.
    Ex: Anyway, I want to try to run at least 3 miles without stopping and running out of breath.

    Spanish-English dictionary > sin parar

  • 20 teniendo en cuenta

    = in terms of, on the basis of
    Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
    Ex. In addition, there is an element of perpetuation about the establishment of headings on the basis of reference sources.
    * * *
    = in terms of, on the basis of

    Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.

    Ex: In addition, there is an element of perpetuation about the establishment of headings on the basis of reference sources.

    Spanish-English dictionary > teniendo en cuenta

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