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1 de

prep.

1 of.

el coche de mi padre/mis padres my father's/parents' car

es de ella it's hers

la pata de la mesa the table leg

La casa de mi padre The house of my father [My father's house]

2 from (procedencia, distancia).

salir de casa to leave home

soy de Bilbao I'm from Bilbao

de la playa al apartamento hay 100 metros it's 100 meters from the beach to the apartment

3 (made) of (materia).

un vaso de plástico a plastic cup

un reloj de oro a gold watch

4 about (asunto).

hablábamos de ti we were talking about you

libros de historia history books

5 as.

trabaja de bombero he works as a fireman

6 from (time) (since).

trabaja de nueve a cinco she works from nine to five

de madrugada early in the morning

a las cuatro de la tarde at four in the afternoon

trabaja de noche y duerme de día he works at night and sleeps during the day

7 with (causa, modo).

morirse de hambre to die of hunger

llorar de alegría to cry with joy

de una patada with a kick

de una sola vez in one go

de tres en tres three at a time

8 if.

de ir a verte, sería este domingo if I do visit you, it'll be this Sunday

de no ser por ti, me hubiese hundido if it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have made it

9 to.

Está ansiosa de obtener ese trabajo She is anxious to have that job.

f.

1 letter d.

2 SD, standard deviation.

3 ED, dose of erythema, erythema dose.

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de

► nombre femenino

1 name of the letter d

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de

► preposición

1 (posesión, pertenencia) of

■ el libro de Juan Juan's book

■ el coche de mis padres my parents' car

■ el hermano de mi padre my father's brother

■ la mesa de mi habitación the table in my bedroom

2 (procedencia, origen) from

■ soy de Córdoba I'm from Córdoba

■ viene de Barcelona she comes from Barcelona

3 (descripción) with

■ la niña de ojos castaños the girl with dark eyes, the dark-eyed girl

■ el señor del abrigo azul the man in the blue coat

4 (tema) of, on, about

■ hablaron del tiempo they talked about the weather

5 (materia) made of, of

■ una mesa de madera a wooden table

■ un anillo de oro a gold ring

■ lo hicieron de plástico they made it out of plastic

6 (contenido) of

■ un vaso de agua a glass of water

7 (uso) for

■ aguja de calcetar knitting needle

■ gallo de pelea fighting cock

8 (oficio) by, as

■ trabaja de profesor he works as a teacher

■ es médico de profesión he's a doctor by profession

9 (modo) on, in, as

■ de pie standing up

■ estar de moda to be in fashion

10 (tiempo) at, by, in

■ de día by day, during the day

■ de noche at night

■ a las diez de la mañana at ten in the morning

11 (lugar) varias traducciones

■ la vecina de arriba our upstairs neighbour

■ el lavabo de abajo the downstairs toilet

■ la ventana de la derecha the window on the right

■ la puerta de la calle the street door

12 (precio) at

■ manzanas de dos euros el kilo apples at two euros a kilo

13 (medida) measuring

■ una botella de dos litros a two litre bottle

■ una mesa de un metro de ancho a metre-wide table

14 (causa) with, because of, of

■ llorar de alegría to cry with joy

■ morir de frío to die of cold

15 (agente) by

■ es una obra de Lope a play by Lope

16 (con superlativo) in, of

■ el mejor de España the best in Spain

■ el mayor de los tres the eldest of the three

17 (suposición) if

■ de haberlo dicho if he had told us

18 (en una aposición) of

■ la ciudad de Barcelona the city of Barcelona Table 1 NOTA See also del/Table 1

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prep.

1) of

2) from

3) in, at

4) than

5) by

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PREPOSITION

1) [relación] of

las calles de Madrid — the streets of Madrid

el alcalde de Valencia — the mayor of Valencia

cabo de Buena Esperanza — Cape of Good Hope

la ciudad de Madrid — the city of Madrid

en el mes de agosto — in the month of August

un libro de consulta — a reference book

un millón de euros — a million euros

la carretera de Valencia — the Valencia road, the road to Valencia

el interés del préstamo — the interest on the loan

la llave de mi cuarto — the key to my room

en el día de hoy — today

tuvieron la desgracia de perder el partido — they were unlucky enough to lose the match

ya era hora de que vinieses — it's about time you got here

el hecho de que yo no supiera nada — the fact that I didn't know anything about it

2) [pertenencia]

la casa de Isabel — Isabel's house

el coche de mi amigo — my friend's car

un familiar de mi vecina — a relative of my neighbour's

los coches de mis amigos — my friends' cars

el vestuario de las actrices — the actresses' dressing room

la señora de Pérez — Pérez's wife, Mrs Pérez

es de ellos — it's theirs

esa contestación es muy de ella — that answer is typical of her

3) [característica, material]

una cadena de oro — a gold chain

no es de oro — it's not gold

una puerta de cristal — a glass door

una cocina de gas — a gas cooker

este modelo es de electricidad — this model uses electricity, this is an electric model

ropa de buena calidad — good-quality clothes

un billete de primera clase — a first-class ticket

la niña de pelo largo — the girl with the long hair

ese tío del sombrero — that chap with o in the hat

pintado de rojo — painted red

lo tengo de varios colores distintos — I have it in several different colours

4) [contenido]

una caja de bombones — a box of chocolates

una copa de vino — [llena] a glass of wine; [vacía] a wine glass

una bolsita de té — a tea bag

estaba hecha un saco de nervios — she was a bundle of nerves

5) [origen, distancia, espacio temporal] from

soy de Galicia — I'm from Galicia

Julia no es de aquí — Julia is not from round here

los de Madrid son los mejores — the ones from Madrid are the best, the Madrid ones are the best

es de buena familia — he's from a good family

vuelo 507 (procedente) de Londres — flight 507 from London

vive a 20km de Madrid — she lives 20km from Madrid

aléjate del fuego — move away from the fire

marcó un gol a dos minutos del final del partido — he scored two minutes from the end of the match

el tren de Santiago — the Santiago train

el avión pasó a muy poca altura del suelo — the plane flew by at very low altitude

salir del cine — to come out of the cinema
de... a...
vivió de 1898 a 1937 — he lived from 1898 to 1937

de mi casa a la suya hay 5km — it is 5km from my house to his

de mayo a julio — from May to July

del 15 al 30 — from the 15th to the 30th

6) [causa]

murió de viejo — he died from old age

me dolían los pies de tanto andar — my feet were sore from all that walking

de puro cansado — out of sheer tiredness

no podía moverse de miedo — he was rigid with fear

estar loco de alegría — to be wild with joy

saltar de alegría — to jump for joy

7) [manera]

lo derribó de un solo puñetazo — he felled him with a single blow

se puso a mi lado de un salto — he jumped to my side

se lo bebió de un trago — he drank it all down in one go
de... en...
iban entrando de dos en dos — they came in two by two

bajó la escalera de tres en tres — he came down the stairs three at a time

de puerta en puerta — from door to door

8) (=respecto de)

estar mejor de salud — to be in better health, be better

es fuerte de brazos — he has strong arms

paralizado de las dos piernas — paralysed in both legs

es muy estrecho de hombros — he doesn't have very broad shoulders

9) [tema] about

un libro de biología — a biology book, a book on o about biology

hablaba de política — he was talking about politics

no sé nada de él — I don't know anything about him

una clase de francés — a French class

10) [uso]

máquina de coser — sewing machine

goma de mascar — chewing gum

11) [cantidad, medida, valor]

un chico de quince años — a fifteen-year-old boy

un viaje de dos días — a two-day journey

un embarazo de siete meses — a seven-month pregnancy

una moneda de 5 pesos — a 5-peso coin

tiene un metro de alto — it's a metre high

12) [con horas y fechas]

a las siete de la mañana — at seven o'clock in the morning, at seven a.m.

son las dos de la tarde — it's two o'clock in the afternoon, it's two p.m.

muy de mañana — very early in the morning

el 3 de mayo — 3 May ( leído May the third {o}2} the third of May)

13) [tiempo]

de día — during the day(time)

de noche — at night

de niño — as a child

de mayor voy a ser médico — when I grow up I'm going to be a doctor

14) [proporción]

tres de cada cuatro — three out of every four

15) [uso partitivo] of

uno de nosotros — one of us

comió un poco de pastel — she ate a bit of cake

¡había una de gente! — * there were loads of people there! *

16) [autoría] by

un libro de Cela — a book by Cela, a book of Cela's

las películas de Almodóvar — Almodóvar's films

17) [como complemento agente] by

fue amado de todos — he was loved by all

el rey entró seguido de su séquito — the king entered, followed by his entourage

tiene dos hijos de su primera mujer — he has two children by his first wife

18) [en aposición a sustantivos o adjetivos]

el bueno/pobre de Pedro — good/poor old Pedro

el imbécil de Fernández — that idiot Fernández

es un encanto de persona — he's a lovely person

19) [en comparaciones] than

es más difícil de lo que creía — it's more difficult than I thought

más/menos de siete — more/less than seven

más de 500 personas — more than o over 500 people

20) [con superlativos] in

el peor alumno de la clase — the worst pupil in the class

el más caro de la tienda/mundo — the most expensive in the shop/world

es el coche más caro del mercado — it's the dearest car on the market

21) + infin

un problema fácil de resolver — an easily solved problem

un libro agradable de leer — a nice book to read
ser de ({+ infin}8})
es de admirar su lealtad — his loyalty is admirable

es de esperar que recibamos una pronta respuesta — it is to be hoped that we receive a prompt reply

sería de desear que actualizaran su información — it would be desirable for them to update their information

22) [dependiente de formas verbales]

la acusaban de hipócrita — they accused her of being a hypocrite

colmar de elogios a algn — to shower praise on sb

se dio cuenta de que lo sabía — she realized (that) she knew it

de esto se deduce que... — from this it can be deduced that...

disfrutar de la vida — to enjoy life

¿qué esperabas de él? — what did you expect from him?

limpiar algo de polvo — to dust sth

llenar algo de algo — to fill sth with sth

se sirvió de sus amigos para salir de un mal trago — he turned to his friends to help him through a difficult patch

trabaja de camarero — he works as a waiter

lo uso de despensa — I use it as a pantry

vestido de azul — dressed in blue

23) [uso condicional] if

de ser posible — if possible

de haberlo sabido no habría venido — if I had known, I wouldn't have come

de resultar esto así — if this turns out to be true

de no ser así — if it were not so, were it not so

de no — LAm (=si no) otherwise

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preposición

Sentido I

1) (en relaciones de pertenencia, posesión)

la casa de mis padres/de la actriz — my parents'/the actress's house

el rey de Francia — the king of France

el cumpleaños de Luis — Luis's birthday

no es de él/de ella/de ellos — it isn't his/hers/theirs

su padre de usted — (frml) your father

es un amigo de mi hijo/de la familia — he's a friend of my son's/the family

un estudiante de quinto año — a fifth-year student

la correa del perro — the dog's leash

un avión de Mexair — a Mexair plane

la tapa de la cacerola — the saucepan lid

las calles de la capital — the streets of the capital

la subida de los precios — the rise in prices

al término de la reunión — at the end of the meeting

2)

a) ( introduciendo un nombre en aposición) of

la ciudad de Lima — the city of Lima

el aeropuerto de Barajas — Barajas airport

el mes de enero — the month of January

b) ( con apellidos)

[de is also part of certain surnames like de León and de la Peña]

Sra. Mónica Ortiz de Arocena — ≈Mrs Mónica Arocena

los señores de Díaz — (frml) Mr and Mrs Díaz

las señoritas de Paz — (frml) the Misses Paz (frml)

c) ( en exclamaciones)

pobre de él! — poor him!

ay de mí! — (liter) woe is me! (liter)

Sentido II

3) (expresando procedencia, origen, tiempo) from

volvía del banco — I was on my way back from the bank

es de Bogotá — she's/she comes from Bogotá

una carta de Julia — a letter from Julia

lo saqué de la biblioteca — I got it out of the library

lo recogió del suelo — she picked it up off the floor

un hijo de su primera mujer — a son by his first wife

al salir de la tienda — as he left the store

un amigo de la infancia — a childhood friend

la literatura de ese período — the literature of o from that period

de un día para otro — from one day to the next

de... a... — from... to...

de aquí a tu casa — from here to your house

de nueve a cinco — it's open from nine to five

4) (al especificar material, contenido, composición)

son de plástico — they're (made of) plastic

una mesa de caoba — a mahogany table

una inyección de morfina — an injection of morphine, a morphine injection

un curso de secretariado — a secretarial course

un vaso de agua — a glass of water

una colección de sellos — a stamp collection

un millón de dólares — a million dollars

5) (expresando causa, modo)

murió de viejo — he died of old age

verde de envidia — green with envy

estaba ronco de tanto gritar — he was hoarse from shouting so much

temblando de miedo — trembling with fear

de memoria — by heart

lo tumbó de un golpe — he knocked him down with one blow

de dos en dos or (CS) de a dos — two at a time

de a poco/de a uno — (CS) little by little/one by one

Sentido III

6)

a) (introduciendo cualidades, características)

es de una paciencia increíble — he is incredibly patient

objetos de mucho valor — objects of great value

¿de qué color lo quiere? — what color do you want it?

tiene cara de aburrido — he looks bored

tienes cosas de niño — sometimes you act like a child

una botella de un litro — a liter bottle

un niño de tres meses — a three-month-old child

la chica de azul/del abrigo rojo — the girl in blue/in the red coat

un hombre de pelo largo — a man with long hair

b) ( refiriéndose a una etapa en la vida) as

de niño — as a o when he was a child

7) (indicando uso, destino, finalidad)

el cepillo de la ropa — the clothes brush

copas de vino — wine glasses

ropa de cama — bed clothes

dales algo de comer — give them something to eat

¿qué hay de postre? — what's for dessert?

8)

a) (al definir, especificar)

el botón de abajo — the bottom button

el vecino de al lado — the next-door neighbor

es muy bonita de cara — she has a pretty face

¿qué tal vamos de tiempo? — how are we doing for time?

tiene dos metros de ancho — it's two meters wide

es fácil/difícil de pronunciar — it's easy/difficult to pronounce

b) ( sentido partitivo) of

¿quién de ustedes fue? — which (one) of you was it?

se llevó uno de los míos — she took one of mine

el mayor de los Soto — the eldest of the Soto children

9) ( con sentido ponderativo)

lo encontré de viejo...! — he seemed so old!

qué de coches! — (fam) what a lot of cars!

10)

a) ( con cifras)

el número de estudiantes es de 480 — there are 480 students

pagan un interés del 15% — they pay 15% interest o interest at 15%

b) ( en comparaciones de cantidad) than

cuesta más de £100 — it costs more than o over £100

pesa menos de un kilo — it weighs less than o under a kilo

un número mayor/menor de 29 — a number over/under 29

c) ( con un superlativo)

es el más caro de todos — it's the most expensive one

la ciudad más grande del mundo — the biggest city in the world

11) ( refiriéndose a una parte del día)

duerme de día y trabaja de noche — she sleeps during the day and works at night

salieron de madrugada — they left very early in the morning

12) ( en calidad de) as

trabaja de secretaria — she works as a secretary

hace de rey en la obra — he plays (the part of) a king in the play

13) (en expresiones de estado, actividad)

de mal humor — in a bad mood

estamos de limpieza general/fiesta — we're spring-cleaning/having a party

14) ( en oraciones pasivas) by

una novela de Goytisolo — a novel by Goytisolo

una casa rodeada de árboles — a house surrounded by trees

Sentido IV

15) ( con sentido condicional)

a)

de + inf: de haberlo sabido, habría venido antes if I had known o had I known, I would have come earlier; de no ser así no será considerada — otherwise it will not be considered

b)

ser de + inf — (expresando necesidad, inevitabilidad)

es de esperar que... — it is to be hoped that...

es de destacar su actuación — her performance is worthy of note
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femenino: name of the letter d

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= across, in respect for, of, off, out of, from, featuring.

Ex. This arrangement may facilitate browsing across different kinds of materials.

Ex. The author of a document is the person or organisation responsible for its creation, that is, the writer of a text, the illustrator in respect for illustrations and others responsible for the intellectual content of a work.

Ex. These institutes brought together some of the most influential people in the field.

Ex. Having entered the next state and a highway off the turnpike, he was amazed by the extraordinary flatness of the land, especially in contrast to the hilly terrain he had grown up with back home.

Ex. However, out of the enormous abundance of information produced, only 50% is new while the rest is redundant.

Ex. From the analysis of some 5760 questions, Wilkinson and Miller developed a 'step approach' to differentiate reference questions according to how many judgmental steps were required to answer them.

Ex. The exhibition also contains a group of ink drawings featuring self-portraits and portraits inspired by classical sculpture.

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* abogado de oficio = legal aid.

* actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.

* alabanza de boquilla = lip service.

* alabar de boquilla = give + lip service.

* autorizado de antemano = pre-authorised [pre-authorized, -USA].

* cambiar de una vez a otra = change from + time to time, vary + from time to time.

* comenzar de nuevo = start + all over again.

* de... a = through.

* de abajo hacia arriba = bottom-up.

* de abolengo = well-born.

* de abordo = in-flight.

* de absorción = absorptive.

* de acá para allá = back and forth, to and fro.

* de acceso público = publicly accessible.

* de acceso rápido = fast-access.

* de acceso restringido = closed access.

* de acción = action-centered.

* de acompañante = in tow.

* de actitud = attitudinal.

* de actuación = for action.

* de actualidad = topical.

* de acuerdo = okay, granted, all right, in concert, in agreement, okeydokey! [okidoki], in consort.

* de acuerdo a = according to.

* de acuerdo con = according to, as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, consistent with, in harmony with, in accordance with, in concert with, in keeping with, in line with, in step with, in tune with, by, pursuant to, in concurrence with, based on, in agreement with, as far as + Sujeto + Verbo, in consonance with, in accord with, judging by, to judge by, in conformity with, in + Posesivo + view, judging from.

* de acuerdo con el tema = thematically.

* de acuerdo con este documento = hereunder.

* de acuerdo con esto = accordingly.

* de acuerdo con la búsqueda de cadenas de caracteres = on a string search basis.

* de acuerdo con la estación del año = seasonally.

* de acuerdo con la ley = according to law.

* de acuerdo con la tendencia hacia = in the trend towards.

* de acuerdo con + Nombre = going on + Nombre.

* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + parecer = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.

* de acuerdo con + Pronombre = in + Posesivo + opinion, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* de adaptación = adaptive.

* de †frica = African.

* de Africa occidental = West African.

* de agua = water-based.

* de aguas profundas = deep-sea.

* de ahí = therefrom.

* de ahí que = hence.

* de ahora en adelante = from now on, from this point on.

* de Alaska = Alaskan.

* de Albania = Albanian.

* de alcance estatal = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcance nacional = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcohol = spirit-based.

* de alguna forma = in one way or another, one way or another.

* de alguna manera = in some sense, in some way, somehow, in any sense, some way.

* de alguna otra forma = in any other way.

* de algún modo = in any way [in anyway], somehow, after a fashion, in some form, some way.

* de algún modo + Adjetivo = otherwise + Adjetivo.

* de algún modo u otro = of some sort.

* de algún tiempo a esta parte = for some time now.

* de algún tipo = of some description.

* de algún tipo u otro = of some sort.

* de alta alcurnia = well-born.

* de alta cuna = well-born.

* de alta densidad = high-density.

* de alta energía = high energy.

* de alta fidelidad = hi-fi.

* de alta mar = offshore, sea-going, ocean-going.

* de alta potencia = high power.

* de alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.

* de alta productividad = high-performance.

* de alta resistencia = heavy-duty.

* de alta tecnología = high-tech, high-technology.

* de alta tensión = heavy-current.

* de alta velocidad = high-speed.

* de alto abolengo = well-born.

* de alto ahorro energético = energy-saving.

* de alto nivel = of a high order, high level [high-level], high-powered.

* de alto rango = high-ranking, highly placed.

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

* de altos vuelos = high-flying, high-powered.

* de alto voltaje = high-voltage.

* de altura = high, top-notch.

* de altura regulable = height-adjustable.

* de aluvión = alluvial.

* de ámbito estatal = statewide [state-wide].

* de amplio alcance = broad in scope.

* de antaño = of old, age-old, old-time, of yore, of olden days, of yesteryear, bygone, gone by.

* de antemano = in advance (of), beforehand.

* de antes de la guerra = pre-war [prewar].

* de antigua generación = low-end.

* de antiguo = from time immemorial.

* de apariencia = cosmetic.

* de apariencia engañosa = meretricious.

* de aplicación específica = special-purpose.

* de aplicación específica a un equipo de ordenador = hardware-based.

* de aplicación general = general-purpose, of general application.

* de apoyo = enabling, supportive.

* de aprovechamiento = exploitative.

* de aquel entonces = of that day.

* de aquí para allá = back and forth.

* de aquí te espero = tremendous, enormous, humongous [humungous], gianormous.

* de Arabia Saudí = Saudi Arabian.

* de archivo = archival, archive.

* de armas tomar = redoubtable.

* de arranque = bootable.

* de arriba abajo = from top to bottom, from head to toe, from head to foot.

* de arriba hacia abajo = top-down.

* de ascendencia + Adjetivo = of + Adjetivo + descent.

* de asesoramiento = consultative.

* de aspecto = looking.

* de aspecto antiguo = old-face.

* de aspecto complicado = complicated-looking.

* de aspecto delgado = lean-looking.

* de aspecto digno = dignified.

* de aspecto impresionante = impressive-looking.

* de aspecto nuevo = new-looking.

* de aspecto poco profesional = botched-up.

* de aspecto profesional = professional-looking.

* de aspecto ruinoso = run-down.

* de aspecto solemne = dignified.

* de atención básica = preattentive.

* de atención primaria = preattentive.

* de atrás = rear.

* de atrás para adelante = back and forth.

* de aupa = royal.

* de autodesprecio = self-deprecating.

* de autogestión = self-managing.

* de autoprotección = self-protective.

* de autosuficiencia = self-satisfied.

* de baja calidad = poor in detail, low-grade [lowgrade], low-quality, third rate [third-rate], low-end, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de baja intensidad = low-intensity [low intensity].

* de baja ralea = ignoble.

* de bajísima calidad = shoddy.

* de bajo consumo = low energy.

* de bajo contenido en grasas = low fat.

* de bajo crecimiento = low-growing.

* de bajo nivel = lower-level, low-level.

* de bajo precio = low-priced.

* de bajo riesgo = low-risk.

* de balde = for free.

* de barrio = neighbourhood-based.

* de base popular = grassroots [grass-roots].

* de bienvenida = salutatory.

* de boca en boca = word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.

* de bodas = bridal.

* de Boole = Boolean.

* de bote en bote = packed to capacity, choc-a-block, chock-full, densely packed, packed, packed to the rafters.

* de broma = humorously, teasingly.

* de bronce = brass.

* de buena calidad = good-quality.

* de buena disposición = good-natured.

* de buena fama = of good repute.

* de buena fe = bona fide, in good faith.

* de buena manera = good-humouredly, good-humoured.

* de buena reputación = of good repute.

* de buenas = on good terms.

* de buenas a primeras = right off the bat, suddenly, without warning, all of a sudden, just like that.

* de buena vecindad = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].

* de buena voluntad = in good faith.

* de buen corazón = kind-hearted, good-hearted, big-hearted.

* de buen grado = willing, good-humouredly, good-humoured, good-naturedly.

* de buen gusto = tasteful.

* de buen humor = good-humouredly, good-humoured, in good humour.

* de buenos modales = well-mannered.

* de buen vecino = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].

* de buen ver = good looking.

* de bulla y corriendo = in a rush.

* de caballo = huge, humongous [humungous], massive, gianormous.

* de cabo a rabo = lock, stock and barrel, from head to toe, from head to foot.

* de cachondeo = teasingly.

* de cada día = day to day [day-to-day].

* de cada + Número + veces + Número = Número + times out of + Número.

* de caderas anchas = wide-hipped.

* de cajón = no-brainer.

* de calidad = authoritative, qualitative, quality, well-made, high-end, quality assured, value-added.

* de calidad inferior = low-grade [lowgrade], substandard [sub-standard], low-end.

* de calidad superior = best-quality, top quality.

* de camino = on the way, while we're at it.

* de camino a = en route for, on + Posesivo + way to, en route to.

* de campo = free-range.

* de campos fijos = fixed-field.

* de campus = campus-wide [campuswide].

* de capa caída = at a low ebb, in (the) doldrums.

* de capa y espada = cloak-and-dagger.

* de capital importancia = momentous, of cardinal importance.

* de cara a = face-to-face [face to face], facing.

* de carácter = in character.

* de carácter público = state-owned, government-owned, state-run, government-run, publicly owned [publicly-owned], publicly supported, publicly held.

* de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].

* de carne y hueso = flesh-and-blood.

* de castigo = punitive.

* de casualidad = by accident, by a fluke, by chance, accidentally, by a stroke of (good) luck, by luck.

* de causas desconocidas = idiopathic.

* de cerámica = ceramic.

* de cerca = at close range, at close quarters.

* de chiripa = by a fluke, by a stroke of (good) luck, by chance, by luck.

* de cierto tipo = of a sort, of sorts.

* de cinco años = five yearly [five-yearly].

* de cinco días de duración = five-day.

* de cinco estrellas = 5-star [five-star].

* de cinco meses de duración = five-month-long.

* de civil = in plain clothes.

* de clasificación = classificatory.

* de clausura = cloistered.

* de clausura de congreso = end-of-conference.

* de cobre = cupric.

* de cojones = badass.

* de colegas = collegial, buddying.

* de Colombia = Colombian.

* de color = coloured [colored, -USA], non-white [nonwhite], full-colour, in colour.

* de color crema = creamy [creamier -comp., creamiest -sup.], creamy [creamier -comp., creamiest -sup.], cream-coloured.

* de color de bronce = brassy.

* de colores = full-colour, multi-colour [multi-color -USA].

* de colores vivos = colourful [colorful, -USA].

* de colorines = brightly coloured.

* de color marroncillo = brownish tinged.

* de color rojo = red-coloured.

* de color rosa = rose-coloured.

* de color verde botella = bottle green.

* de color verde oscuro = bottle green.

* de color y textura parecidos al carbón = carbonaceous.

* de comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = earliest + Expresión Temporal.

* de cómo = as to how.

* de compañeros = collegial.

* de complicidad = knowing.

* de comportamiento = behavioural [behavioral, -USA].

* de comportamiento impecable = prim and proper.

* de conceptos = concept-based.

* de conceptos múltiples = multiple-concept.

* de conducta = behavioural [behavioral, -USA].

* de confianza = reliable, trusted, trusting, reputable.

* de confirmación = confirmatory.

* de conformidad con = in compliance with, in keeping with.

* de conformidad con eso = accordingly.

* de conífera = coniferous.

* de construcción básica = brick and frame.

* de construcción sólida = solidly-built.

* de consulta fácil = scannable.

* de consulta mediante órdenes = command-based.

* de consumo = consumptive.

* de contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.

* de contrabando = bootleg.

* de contrapunto = contrapuntal.

* de Corea = Korean.

* de Corea del Sur = South Korean.

* de corral = free-range.

* de corta duración = short term [short-term].

* de corte + Adjetivo = of a + Adjetivo + nature.

* de cosecha propia = home-grown [home grown/homegrown].

* de costa a costa = coast-to-coast.

* de coste cero = zero-cost.

* de costumbre = usual, usually.

* de creación = authorial.

* de crecimiento continuo = steadily growing.

* de crecimiento más rápido = fastest-growing.

* de crecimiento rápido = fast-growing, fast-evolving.

* de cría intensiva = battery-caged.

* de crianza intensiva = battery-caged.

* de Crimea = Crimean.

* de cristal = glass.

* de crucial importancia = crucially important.

* de cualquier forma = in any event, in any way [in anyway], in any case, in any way at all.

* de cualquier forma posible = in any and all ways.

* de cualquier manera = anyhow, higgledy-piggledy, willy-nilly, in any way at all, in any way [in anyway].

* de cualquier modo = however, either way.

* de cualquier tipo = in any way [in anyway], in all forms.

* de cuando en cuando = every once in a while, every so often, every now and then, every now and again.

* de cuatro días de duración = four-day.

* de cuatro estrellas = four-star.

* de Cuba = Cuban.

* de cuerpo largo = long-bodied.

* de deficiente calidad = poor-quality, of poor quality.

* de delante hacia atrás = front to back, fore and aft.

* de densidad doble = double-density.

* de dentro hacia fuera = inside outwards.

* de derechas = right-wing.

* de derecho = de jure [iure].

* de derecho pero no de hecho = in name only.

* de desarrollo = developmental.

* de desarrollo autónomo = self-evolving.

* de desarrollo rápido = fast-evolving.

* de descargo = exonerating, exculpatory.

* de desconexión = cut-off.

* de descubrimiento reciente = newly-discovered.

* de desecho = discarded.

* de desempate = tie-breaker [tiebreaker], tie-breaking [tiebreaking].

* de desguace = written-off.

* de despedida = valedictory.

* de día = in the daytime, during the daytime, during daytime.

* de día a día = from day to day.

* de diámetro = in diameter.

* de diario = everyday.

* de día y de noche = day and night, night and day.

* de diesel = diesel-powered.

* de diferente modo = differently.

* de diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].

* de diferentes tonalidades de gris = grey scale [gray scale].

* de difícil solución = intractable.

* de dinero = well-to-do, well-off.

* de dirección = directorial, administrative.

* de diseño abierto = open-plan, open-planned.

* de diversa índole = kaleidoscopic, of one type or another, of one sort or another, of one kind or another.

* de diversos tipos = of one type or another, of one sort or another, of one kind or another.

* de diverso tipo = of one type or another, of one sort or another, of one kind or another.

* de doble cara = double-hinged, double-sided.

* de doble filo = double-edged.

* de doble hoja = double-hinged.

* de doble sentido = double-edged, two-way.

* de doble uso = dual-use.

* de dolor = in pain.

* de dominio público = publicly owned [publicly-owned].

* de donde = whence, whence, from whence.

* ¿de dónde si no...? = where else...?, where else...?.

* de dos caras = two-sided, two-faced.

* de dos días de duración = two-day [2-day].

* de dos en dos = two at a time.

* de dos letras = two-letter.

* de dos niveles = two-tier.

* de dos páginas = two-page.

* de dos partidos políticos = bipartisan [bi-partisan].

* de dos patas = two-legged.

* de dos piernas = two-legged.

* de dos pies = two-legged.

* de dos plantas = two-storey [two-story].

* de dos tonalidades = bitonal.

* de dos tonos = bitonal.

* de dos volúmenes = two-volume.

* de duelo = in mourning.

* de duración limitada = timebound [time-bound].

* de Ecuador = Ecuadorian.

* de edad = elderly.

* de edad avanzada = over the hill.

* de edad escolar = school-age.

* de edad mediana = middle-aged.

* de edad universitaria = college-age.

* de elaboración de políticas = policy-forming.

* de ello = thereof, therefrom.

* de ellos = theirs.

* de embalsamar = embalming.

* de emisor a receptor = downstream.

* de encaje = lacy.

* de enmienda = amendatory.

* de ensueño = dream-like [dreamlike], picture-perfect.

* de entonces = of the day.

* de entreguerras = interwar.

* de entre los nuestros = in our ranks.

* de entretenimiento = recreational.

* de envergadura = heavy lifting.

* de época = vintage.

* de epopeya = epic.

* de esa época = of the period.

* de escándalo = outrageous.

* de ese modo = in doing so, in this,, thereby.

* de eso = thereof.

* de espaldas anchas = broad-shouldered.

* de especial importancia = of particular note.

* de espíritu cívico = public-spirited.

* de espíritu comunitario = public-spirited.

* de espíritu libre = free-spirited.

* de esta forma = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.

* de esta manera = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.

* de este modo = accordingly, by so doing, by this means, in so doing, in this fashion, in this manner, thereby, this way, thus, this way round, in this way, by doing so, in these ways, this is how, in doing so.

* de este modo, de esta forma, de esta manera = in this way.

* de esto, de lo otro y de lo de más allá = about this and that and everything else.

* de Estonia = Estonian.

* de esto y de lo otro = about this and that.

* de estructura de acero = steel-framed.

* de estructura de madera = timber-framed.

* de Europa del Este = Eastern European.

* de Europa Occidental = Western-European, West European.

* de evaluación = evaluative.

* de éxito = successful.

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

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

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

* de expansión = expanded.

* de explotación = exploitative.

* de extensión = in length.

* de extensión normal = standard-length.

* de extremada urgencia = serious.

* de fabricación casera = homemade.

* de fácil acceso = easily available, over the counter, handy.

* de fácil alcance para = within easy reach of.

* de fácil manejo = liftable.

* de facto = de facto.

* de fama = of note.

* de fama internacional = of international renown.

* de fama mundial = world-renowned, internationally renowned, world-renown.

* de felpa = plush.

* de fiar = legit.

* de fichas = card-based.

* de fijación de normas = standard(s) setting.

* de final de año = end-year.

* de final de mes = end-of-the-month.

* de finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX = turn-of-the-century.

* de fin de año = end of the year.

* de fin de milenio = millennial.

* de forma = in form.

* de forma abrumadora = overwhelmingly.

* de forma aceptable = adequately, acceptably.

* de forma adecuada = adequately, fitly, appropriately.

* de forma alternada = in alternating fashion.

* de forma alternativa = alternatively.

* de forma anónima = anonymously.

* de forma aplastante = overwhelmingly.

* de forma apreciable = markedly.

* de forma apropiada = properly, fitly, appropriately.

* de forma audible = audibly.

* de forma autónoma = autonomously.

* de forma caprichosa = capriciously.

* de formación = formative.

* de forma clara = clearly.

* de forma cognitiva = cognitively.

* de forma colegiada = collegially.

* de forma combinada = in combination.

* de forma competitiva = competitively.

* de forma complemenetaria = complimentarily.

* de forma completa = in full.

* de forma completa, en su totalidad, completamente, por extenso = in full.

* de forma concisa = concisely.

* de forma conjunta con = in partnership with.

* de forma considerable = considerably.

* de forma continuada = continuously.

* de forma cuadrada = squarish, square-shaped.

* de forma deductiva = deductively.

* de forma desastrosa = disastrously.

* de forma deshonesta = dishonestly.

* de forma diferente = differently shaped.

* de forma digital = digitally.

* de forma divertida = funnily.

* de forma económica = cost-effectively.

* de forma errática = erratically.

* de forma escandalosa = outrageously.

* de forma especulativa = speculatively.

* de forma estructurada = in a structured fashion.

* de forma exquisita = exquisitely.

* de forma extraña = oddly, funnily.

* de forma federal = federally.

* de forma general = widely, bulk.

* de forma global = holistically.

* de forma graciosa = funnily.

* de forma gratis = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma gratuita = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma grotesca = grotesquely.

* de forma heterogénea = heterogeneously [heterogenously].

* de forma heurística = heuristically.

* de forma humorística = in a humorous vein.

* de forma imaginativa = imaginatively.

* de forma indirecta = circuitous route.

* de forma inesperada = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.

* de forma innata = innately.

* de forma irregular = erratically.

* de forma lamentable = miserably.

* de forma lógica = in a meaningful way.

* de forma mágica = magically.

* de forma mecánica = mechanically.

* de forma mordaz = pungently.

* de forma mordaz, mordazmente, con sarcasmo = pungently.

* de forma muy parecida a = in much the same way as.

* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.

* de forma negativa = in a negative light.

* de forma neutral = neutrally.

* de forma notoria = markedly.

* de forma opcional = optionally.

* de forma óptima = optimally.

* de forma personalizada = on a one-to-one basis.

* de forma poco ética = unethically.

* de forma poco imaginativa = unimaginatively.

* de forma poco profesional = unprofessionally.

* de forma poco razonable = unreasonably.

* de forma positiva = in a positive light, constructively.

* de forma práctica = pragmatically.

* de forma precisa = precisely.

* de forma provocativa = provocatively.

* de forma puntual = occasionally, when necessary.

* de forma que = in ways that.

* de forma que resulta más fácil de entender = in digestible form.

* de forma rara = oddly, funnily.

* de forma recíproca = reciprocally.

* de forma rentable = cost-effectively.

* de forma residual = residually.

* de forma ridícula = grotesquely.

* de forma saludable = healthily.

* de forma sana = healthily.

* de forma significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.

* de forma sistemática = in a systematic fashion.

* de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.

* de forma subconsciente = subconsciously.

* de forma sublime = subliminally.

* de forma suscinta = in brief.

* de forma terapéutica = therapeutically.

* de forma tosca = in crude form.

* de forma trágica = tragically.

* de fotograma completo = full-frame.

* de fotograma doble = half-frame.

* de frente = head-on, frontal.

* de fuera = outside, off-side.

* de fuera de la ciudad = out-of-town.

* de fuerza = forceful.

* de funcionamiento = operating, operational.

* de fundamental importancia = of prime importance, critically important.

* de gala = gala.

* de Galileo = Galilean.

* de Gambia = Gambian.

* de gas = gas-powered.

* de generación a generación = from generation to generation.

* de generación en generación = from generation to generation.

* de geofísica = geophysical.

* de gestión = managerial, back-office.

* de gestión del museo = curatorial.

* de Glasgow = Glaswegian.

* de golpe = in one lump, all at once, all at once.

* de grado básico = junior grade.

* de gran ahorro energético = energy-saving.

* de gran belleza = scenic.

* de gran calibre = high-calibre.

* de gran calidad = high-quality, high-grade [high grade], high-calibre.

* de gran capacidad = large-capacity, high capacity.

* de gran colorido = brightly coloured.

* de gran corazón = big-hearted.

* de gran efecto = wide-reaching.

* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.

* de gran formato = oversized, oversize.

* de gran impacto = high impact [high-impact].

* de gran influencia = seminal.

* de granja = free-range.

* de gran lucidez = clear-sighted.

* de gran lujo = top-class.

* de gran potencia = high-powered.

* de gran repercusión = far-reaching, wide-reaching, far-ranging.

* de gran talento = talented.

* de gran valor = highly valued, highly valuable.

* de gran valor histórico = of great historical value.

* de gran venta = high selling.

* de guardia = on duty, duty + Profesión, on call.

* de guasa = teasingly.

* de habla afrikaans = Afrikaans-speaking.

* de habla alemana = German-speaking.

* de habla francesa = French-speaking.

* de habla inglesa = English-speaking.

* de habla portuguesa = Portuguese-speaking.

* de hace años = of years ago.

* de hace muchos años = long-standing.

* de hace mucho tiempo = age-old, long-lost.

* de hace siglos = of yore.

* de hace varios siglos = centuries-old.

* de hasta + Número = of up to + Número.

* de hecho = actually, as a matter of fact, as it happened, de facto, in actual fact, in effect, in fact, indeed, in point of fact, in actuality, as it happens, as it is, effectively, for all intents and purposes, to all intents and purposes, for that matter.

* de hierbas = herbal.

* de hierro = iron, ferric.

* de higos a brevas = once in a blue moon.

* de hoja caduca = deciduous.

* de hoja perenne = evergreen.

* de hojas largas = long-leaved.

* de Homero = Homeric.

* de hongos = fungal.

* de horticultura = horticultural.

* de hoy = present-day.

* de hoy día = of today.

* de hoy en adelante = as from today.

* de hoy en día = of today.

* de huelga = striking.

* de humor = funny [funnier -comp., funniest -sup.].

* de ida y vuelta = return, round-trip.

* de ideas afines = like-minded.

* de igual a igual = as a peer.

* de igual forma = in like manner, in a like manner, in like fashion, in like vein.

* de igual longitud = of equal length.

* de igual manera = by the same token, in like fashion, in like manner, in like vein, in equal measure(s).

* de igual modo = alike, equally, in like fashion, in like manner, in like vein.

* de igual modo que = just as, just as well... as..., along the lines of, on the lines (of).

* de igual + Nombre = equally + Adjetivo.

* de ilusiones vive el hombre = We are such stuff as dreams are made on.

* de imitación = copycat.

* de importancia = of note, of consequence.

* de importancia creciente = of growing importance.

* de importancia crucial = crucially important.

* de importancia fundamental = critically important.

* de improviso = unawares, spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment, unexpectedly.

* de incalculable valor = priceless.

* de incógnito = incognito.

* de inferior calidad = low-end, sub-par.

* de inflexión = inflexional [inflectional].

* de inmediato = immediately.

* de inspiración = inspirational.

* de interés especial = of particular concern, special-interest.

* de intereses similares = of like interest.

* de interés general = general-interest, of general interest.

* de interés humano = human interest.

* de interés periodístico = newsworthy.

* de investigación = exploratory.

* de isótopos = isotopic.

* de izquierdas = left-wing, leftist, lefty.

* de jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].

* de jarana = out on the town, a (late) night out on the town.

* de juerga = out on the town, a (late) night out on the town.

* de Kenia = Kenyan.

* de la "a" a la "zeta" = a to z [a/z o a-z].

* de la adolescencia = teenage.

* de la alcaldía = mayoral.

* de la cabeza a los pies = from head to foot, from head to toe.

* de la cara = facial.

* de la Ceca a la Meca = from pillar to post.

* de la clase blanca, protestante y anglosajona americana = WASPish.

* de la cóclea = cochlear.

* de la columna vertebral = spinal.

* de la comedia = comedic.

* de la corteza = crustal, cortical.

* de la cría de aves = avicultural.

* de la duramadre = dural.

* de la edad media = dark-age.

* de la embajada = ambassadorial.

* de la época = of the time(s), of the day.

* de la época isabelina = Elizabethan.

* de la época victoriana = Victorian.

* de la espina dorsal = spinal.

* de la extensión de un libro = book-length.

* de la fama al olvido = riches to rags.

* de la forma más difícil = the hard way.

* de la forma más fácil = the easy way .

* de la fortuna a la pobreza = riches to rags.

* de la fóvea = foveal.

* de la gama alta = high-end.

* de la gama baja = low-end.

* de la gama inferior = low-end.

* de la guerra = wartime [wart-time].

* de la hipótesis = hypothesised [hypothesized, -USA].

* de la localidad = locally based [locally-based].

* de la malaria = malarial.

* de la mama = mammary.

* de la mandíbula inferior = mandibular.

* de la mandíbula superior = maxillar, maxillary.

* de la manera normal = in the normal manner.

* de la mañana = a.m. (latín - ante meridiam), in the morning.

* de la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* de la marina = marine.

* de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + abili.

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I
preposición

Sentido I

1) (en relaciones de pertenencia, posesión)

la casa de mis padres/de la actriz — my parents'/the actress's house

el rey de Francia — the king of France

el cumpleaños de Luis — Luis's birthday

no es de él/de ella/de ellos — it isn't his/hers/theirs

su padre de usted — (frml) your father

es un amigo de mi hijo/de la familia — he's a friend of my son's/the family

un estudiante de quinto año — a fifth-year student

la correa del perro — the dog's leash

un avión de Mexair — a Mexair plane

la tapa de la cacerola — the saucepan lid

las calles de la capital — the streets of the capital

la subida de los precios — the rise in prices

al término de la reunión — at the end of the meeting

2)

a) ( introduciendo un nombre en aposición) of

la ciudad de Lima — the city of Lima

el aeropuerto de Barajas — Barajas airport

el mes de enero — the month of January

b) ( con apellidos)

[de is also part of certain surnames like de León and de la Peña]

Sra. Mónica Ortiz de Arocena — ≈Mrs Mónica Arocena

los señores de Díaz — (frml) Mr and Mrs Díaz

las señoritas de Paz — (frml) the Misses Paz (frml)

c) ( en exclamaciones)

pobre de él! — poor him!

ay de mí! — (liter) woe is me! (liter)

Sentido II

3) (expresando procedencia, origen, tiempo) from

volvía del banco — I was on my way back from the bank

es de Bogotá — she's/she comes from Bogotá

una carta de Julia — a letter from Julia

lo saqué de la biblioteca — I got it out of the library

lo recogió del suelo — she picked it up off the floor

un hijo de su primera mujer — a son by his first wife

al salir de la tienda — as he left the store

un amigo de la infancia — a childhood friend

la literatura de ese período — the literature of o from that period

de un día para otro — from one day to the next

de... a... — from... to...

de aquí a tu casa — from here to your house

de nueve a cinco — it's open from nine to five

4) (al especificar material, contenido, composición)

son de plástico — they're (made of) plastic

una mesa de caoba — a mahogany table

una inyección de morfina — an injection of morphine, a morphine injection

un curso de secretariado — a secretarial course

un vaso de agua — a glass of water

una colección de sellos — a stamp collection

un millón de dólares — a million dollars

5) (expresando causa, modo)

murió de viejo — he died of old age

verde de envidia — green with envy

estaba ronco de tanto gritar — he was hoarse from shouting so much

temblando de miedo — trembling with fear

de memoria — by heart

lo tumbó de un golpe — he knocked him down with one blow

de dos en dos or (CS) de a dos — two at a time

de a poco/de a uno — (CS) little by little/one by one

Sentido III

6)

a) (introduciendo cualidades, características)

es de una paciencia increíble — he is incredibly patient

objetos de mucho valor — objects of great value

¿de qué color lo quiere? — what color do you want it?

tiene cara de aburrido — he looks bored

tienes cosas de niño — sometimes you act like a child

una botella de un litro — a liter bottle

un niño de tres meses — a three-month-old child

la chica de azul/del abrigo rojo — the girl in blue/in the red coat

un hombre de pelo largo — a man with long hair

b) ( refiriéndose a una etapa en la vida) as

de niño — as a o when he was a child

7) (indicando uso, destino, finalidad)

el cepillo de la ropa — the clothes brush

copas de vino — wine glasses

ropa de cama — bed clothes

dales algo de comer — give them something to eat

¿qué hay de postre? — what's for dessert?

8)

a) (al definir, especificar)

el botón de abajo — the bottom button

el vecino de al lado — the next-door neighbor

es muy bonita de cara — she has a pretty face

¿qué tal vamos de tiempo? — how are we doing for time?

tiene dos metros de ancho — it's two meters wide

es fácil/difícil de pronunciar — it's easy/difficult to pronounce

b) ( sentido partitivo) of

¿quién de ustedes fue? — which (one) of you was it?

se llevó uno de los míos — she took one of mine

el mayor de los Soto — the eldest of the Soto children

9) ( con sentido ponderativo)

lo encontré de viejo...! — he seemed so old!

qué de coches! — (fam) what a lot of cars!

10)

a) ( con cifras)

el número de estudiantes es de 480 — there are 480 students

pagan un interés del 15% — they pay 15% interest o interest at 15%

b) ( en comparaciones de cantidad) than

cuesta más de £100 — it costs more than o over £100

pesa menos de un kilo — it weighs less than o under a kilo

un número mayor/menor de 29 — a number over/under 29

c) ( con un superlativo)

es el más caro de todos — it's the most expensive one

la ciudad más grande del mundo — the biggest city in the world

11) ( refiriéndose a una parte del día)

duerme de día y trabaja de noche — she sleeps during the day and works at night

salieron de madrugada — they left very early in the morning

12) ( en calidad de) as

trabaja de secretaria — she works as a secretary

hace de rey en la obra — he plays (the part of) a king in the play

13) (en expresiones de estado, actividad)

de mal humor — in a bad mood

estamos de limpieza general/fiesta — we're spring-cleaning/having a party

14) ( en oraciones pasivas) by

una novela de Goytisolo — a novel by Goytisolo

una casa rodeada de árboles — a house surrounded by trees

Sentido IV

15) ( con sentido condicional)

a)

de + inf: de haberlo sabido, habría venido antes if I had known o had I known, I would have come earlier; de no ser así no será considerada — otherwise it will not be considered

b)

ser de + inf — (expresando necesidad, inevitabilidad)

es de esperar que... — it is to be hoped that...

es de destacar su actuación — her performance is worthy of note
II
femenino: name of the letter d

* * *

= across, in respect for, of, off, out of, from, featuring.

Ex: This arrangement may facilitate browsing across different kinds of materials.

Ex: The author of a document is the person or organisation responsible for its creation, that is, the writer of a text, the illustrator in respect for illustrations and others responsible for the intellectual content of a work.

Ex: These institutes brought together some of the most influential people in the field.

Ex: Having entered the next state and a highway off the turnpike, he was amazed by the extraordinary flatness of the land, especially in contrast to the hilly terrain he had grown up with back home.

Ex: However, out of the enormous abundance of information produced, only 50% is new while the rest is redundant.

Ex: From the analysis of some 5760 questions, Wilkinson and Miller developed a 'step approach' to differentiate reference questions according to how many judgmental steps were required to answer them.

Ex: The exhibition also contains a group of ink drawings featuring self-portraits and portraits inspired by classical sculpture.

* abogado de oficio = legal aid.

* actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.

* alabanza de boquilla = lip service.

* alabar de boquilla = give + lip service.

* autorizado de antemano = pre-authorised [pre-authorized, -USA].

* cambiar de una vez a otra = change from + time to time, vary + from time to time.

* comenzar de nuevo = start + all over again.

* de... a = through.

* de abajo hacia arriba = bottom-up.

* de abolengo = well-born.

* de abordo = in-flight.

* de absorción = absorptive.

* de acá para allá = back and forth, to and fro.

* de acceso público = publicly accessible.

* de acceso rápido = fast-access.

* de acceso restringido = closed access.

* de acción = action-centered.

* de acompañante = in tow.

* de actitud = attitudinal.

* de actuación = for action.

* de actualidad = topical.

* de acuerdo = okay, granted, all right, in concert, in agreement, okeydokey! [okidoki], in consort.

* de acuerdo a = according to.

* de acuerdo con = according to, as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, consistent with, in harmony with, in accordance with, in concert with, in keeping with, in line with, in step with, in tune with, by, pursuant to, in concurrence with, based on, in agreement with, as far as + Sujeto + Verbo, in consonance with, in accord with, judging by, to judge by, in conformity with, in + Posesivo + view, judging from.

* de acuerdo con el tema = thematically.

* de acuerdo con este documento = hereunder.

* de acuerdo con esto = accordingly.

* de acuerdo con la búsqueda de cadenas de caracteres = on a string search basis.

* de acuerdo con la estación del año = seasonally.

* de acuerdo con la ley = according to law.

* de acuerdo con la tendencia hacia = in the trend towards.

* de acuerdo con + Nombre = going on + Nombre.

* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + parecer = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.

* de acuerdo con + Pronombre = in + Posesivo + opinion, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* de adaptación = adaptive.

* de frica = African.

* de Africa occidental = West African.

* de agua = water-based.

* de aguas profundas = deep-sea.

* de ahí = therefrom.

* de ahí que = hence.

* de ahora en adelante = from now on, from this point on.

* de Alaska = Alaskan.

* de Albania = Albanian.

* de alcance estatal = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcance nacional = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcohol = spirit-based.

* de alguna forma = in one way or another, one way or another.

* de alguna manera = in some sense, in some way, somehow, in any sense, some way.

* de alguna otra forma = in any other way.

* de algún modo = in any way [in anyway], somehow, after a fashion, in some form, some way.

* de algún modo + Adjetivo = otherwise + Adjetivo.

* de algún modo u otro = of some sort.

* de algún tiempo a esta parte = for some time now.

* de algún tipo = of some description.

* de algún tipo u otro = of some sort.

* de alta alcurnia = well-born.

* de alta cuna = well-born.

* de alta densidad = high-density.

* de alta energía = high energy.

* de alta fidelidad = hi-fi.

* de alta mar = offshore, sea-going, ocean-going.

* de alta potencia = high power.

* de alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.

* de alta productividad = high-performance.

* de alta resistencia = heavy-duty.

* de alta tecnología = high-tech, high-technology.

* de alta tensión = heavy-current.

* de alta velocidad = high-speed.

* de alto abolengo = well-born.

* de alto ahorro energético = energy-saving.

* de alto nivel = of a high order, high level [high-level], high-powered.

* de alto rango = high-ranking, highly placed.

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

* de altos vuelos = high-flying, high-powered.

* de alto voltaje = high-voltage.

* de altura = high, top-notch.

* de altura regulable = height-adjustable.

* de aluvión = alluvial.

* de ámbito estatal = statewide [state-wide].

* de amplio alcance = broad in scope.

* de antaño = of old, age-old, old-time, of yore, of olden days, of yesteryear, bygone, gone by.

* de antemano = in advance (of), beforehand.

* de antes de la guerra = pre-war [prewar].

* de antigua generación = low-end.

* de antiguo = from time immemorial.

* de apariencia = cosmetic.

* de apariencia engañosa = meretricious.

* de aplicación específica = special-purpose.

* de aplicación específica a un equipo de ordenador = hardware-based.

* de aplicación general = general-purpose, of general application.

* de apoyo = enabling, supportive.

* de aprovechamiento = exploitative.

* de aquel entonces = of that day.

* de aquí para allá = back and forth.

* de aquí te espero = tremendous, enormous, humongous [humungous], gianormous.

* de Arabia Saudí = Saudi Arabian.

* de archivo = archival, archive.

* de armas tomar = redoubtable.

* de arranque = bootable.

* de arriba abajo = from top to bottom, from head to toe, from head to foot.

* de arriba hacia abajo = top-down.

* de ascendencia + Adjetivo = of + Adjetivo + descent.

* de asesoramiento = consultative.

* de aspecto = looking.

* de aspecto antiguo = old-face.

* de aspecto complicado = complicated-looking.

* de aspecto delgado = lean-looking.

* de aspecto digno = dignified.

* de aspecto impresionante = impressive-looking.

* de aspecto nuevo = new-looking.

* de aspecto poco profesional = botched-up.

* de aspecto profesional = professional-looking.

* de aspecto ruinoso = run-down.

* de aspecto solemne = dignified.

* de atención básica = preattentive.

* de atención primaria = preattentive.

* de atrás = rear.

* de atrás para adelante = back and forth.

* de aupa = royal.

* de autodesprecio = self-deprecating.

* de autogestión = self-managing.

* de autoprotección = self-protective.

* de autosuficiencia = self-satisfied.

* de baja calidad = poor in detail, low-grade [lowgrade], low-quality, third rate [third-rate], low-end, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].

* de baja intensidad = low-intensity [low intensity].

* de baja ralea = ignoble.

* de bajísima calidad = shoddy.

* de bajo consumo = low energy.

* de bajo contenido en grasas = low fat.

* de bajo crecimiento = low-growing.

* de bajo nivel = lower-level, low-level.

* de bajo precio = low-priced.

* de bajo riesgo = low-risk.

* de balde = for free.

* de barrio = neighbourhood-based.

* de base popular = grassroots [grass-roots].

* de bienvenida = salutatory.

* de boca en boca = word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.

* de bodas = bridal.

* de Boole = Boolean.

* de bote en bote = packed to capacity, choc-a-block, chock-full, densely packed, packed, packed to the rafters.

* de broma = humorously, teasingly.

* de bronce = brass.

* de buena calidad = good-quality.

* de buena disposición = good-natured.

* de buena fama = of good repute.

* de buena fe = bona fide, in good faith.

* de buena manera = good-humouredly, good-humoured.

* de buena reputación = of good repute.

* de buenas = on good terms.

* de buenas a primeras = right off the bat, suddenly, without warning, all of a sudden, just like that.

* de buena vecindad = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].

* de buena voluntad = in good faith.

* de buen corazón = kind-hearted, good-hearted, big-hearted.

* de buen grado = willing, good-humouredly, good-humoured, good-naturedly.

* de buen gusto = tasteful.

* de buen humor = good-humouredly, good-humoured, in good humour.

* de buenos modales = well-mannered.

* de buen vecino = neighbourly [neighborly, -USA].

* de buen ver = good looking.

* de bulla y corriendo = in a rush.

* de caballo = huge, humongous [humungous], massive, gianormous.

* de cabo a rabo = lock, stock and barrel, from head to toe, from head to foot.

* de cachondeo = teasingly.

* de cada día = day to day [day-to-day].

* de cada + Número + veces + Número = Número + times out of + Número.

* de caderas anchas = wide-hipped.

* de cajón = no-brainer.

* de calidad = authoritative, qualitative, quality, well-made, high-end, quality assured, value-added.

* de calidad inferior = low-grade [lowgrade], substandard [sub-standard], low-end.

* de calidad superior = best-quality, top quality.

* de camino = on the way, while we're at it.

* de camino a = en route for, on + Posesivo + way to, en route to.

* de campo = free-range.

* de campos fijos = fixed-field.

* de campus = campus-wide [campuswide].

* de capa caída = at a low ebb, in (the) doldrums.

* de capa y espada = cloak-and-dagger.

* de capital importancia = momentous, of cardinal importance.

* de cara a = face-to-face [face to face], facing.

* de carácter = in character.

* de carácter público = state-owned, government-owned, state-run, government-run, publicly owned [publicly-owned], publicly supported, publicly held.

* de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].

* de carne y hueso = flesh-and-blood.

* de castigo = punitive.

* de casualidad = by accident, by a fluke, by chance, accidentally, by a stroke of (good) luck, by luck.

* de causas desconocidas = idiopathic.

* de cerámica = ceramic.

* de cerca = at close range, at close quarters.

* de chiripa = by a fluke, by a stroke of (good) luck, by chance, by luck.

* de cierto tipo = of a sort, of sorts.

* de cinco años = five yearly [five-yearly].

* de cinco días de duración = five-day.

* de cinco estrellas = 5-star [five-star].

* de cinco meses de duración = five-month-long.

* de civil = in plain clothes.

* de clasificación = classificatory.

* de clausura = cloistered.

* de clausura de congreso = end-of-conference.

* de cobre = cupric.

* de cojones = badass.

* de colegas = collegial, buddying.

* de Colombia = Colombian.

* de color = coloured [colored, -USA], non-white [nonwhite], full-colour, in colour.

* de color crema = creamy [creamier -comp., creamiest -sup.], creamy [creamier -comp., creamiest -sup.], cream-coloured.

* de color de bronce = brassy.

* de colores = full-colour, multi-colour [multi-color -USA].

* de colores vivos = colourful [colorful, -USA].

* de colorines = brightly coloured.

* de color marroncillo = brownish tinged.

* de color rojo = red-coloured.

* de color rosa = rose-coloured.

* de color verde botella = bottle green.

* de color verde oscuro = bottle green.

* de color y textura parecidos al carbón = carbonaceous.

* de comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = earliest + Expresión Temporal.

* de cómo = as to how.

* de compañeros = collegial.

* de complicidad = knowing.

* de comportamiento = behavioural [behavioral, -USA].

* de comportamiento impecable = prim and proper.

* de conceptos = concept-based.

* de conceptos múltiples = multiple-concept.

* de conducta = behavioural [behavioral, -USA].

* de confianza = reliable, trusted, trusting, reputable.

* de confirmación = confirmatory.

* de conformidad con = in compliance with, in keeping with.

* de conformidad con eso = accordingly.

* de conífera = coniferous.

* de construcción básica = brick and frame.

* de construcción sólida = solidly-built.

* de consulta fácil = scannable.

* de consulta mediante órdenes = command-based.

* de consumo = consumptive.

* de contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.

* de contrabando = bootleg.

* de contrapunto = contrapuntal.

* de Corea = Korean.

* de Corea del Sur = South Korean.

* de corral = free-range.

* de corta duración = short term [short-term].

* de corte + Adjetivo = of a + Adjetivo + nature.

* de cosecha propia = home-grown [home grown/homegrown].

* de costa a costa = coast-to-coast.

* de coste cero = zero-cost.

* de costumbre = usual, usually.

* de creación = authorial.

* de crecimiento continuo = steadily growing.

* de crecimiento más rápido = fastest-growing.

* de crecimiento rápido = fast-growing, fast-evolving.

* de cría intensiva = battery-caged.

* de crianza intensiva = battery-caged.

* de Crimea = Crimean.

* de cristal = glass.

* de crucial importancia = crucially important.

* de cualquier forma = in any event, in any way [in anyway], in any case, in any way at all.

* de cualquier forma posible = in any and all ways.

* de cualquier manera = anyhow, higgledy-piggledy, willy-nilly, in any way at all, in any way [in anyway].

* de cualquier modo = however, either way.

* de cualquier tipo = in any way [in anyway], in all forms.

* de cuando en cuando = every once in a while, every so often, every now and then, every now and again.

* de cuatro días de duración = four-day.

* de cuatro estrellas = four-star.

* de Cuba = Cuban.

* de cuerpo largo = long-bodied.

* de deficiente calidad = poor-quality, of poor quality.

* de delante hacia atrás = front to back, fore and aft.

* de densidad doble = double-density.

* de dentro hacia fuera = inside outwards.

* de derechas = right-wing.

* de derecho = de jure [iure].

* de derecho pero no de hecho = in name only.

* de desarrollo = developmental.

* de desarrollo autónomo = self-evolving.

* de desarrollo rápido = fast-evolving.

* de descargo = exonerating, exculpatory.

* de desconexión = cut-off.

* de descubrimiento reciente = newly-discovered.

* de desecho = discarded.

* de desempate = tie-breaker [tiebreaker], tie-breaking [tiebreaking].

* de desguace = written-off.

* de despedida = valedictory.

* de día = in the daytime, during the daytime, during daytime.

* de día a día = from day to day.

* de diámetro = in diameter.

* de diario = everyday.

* de día y de noche = day and night, night and day.

* de diesel = diesel-powered.

* de diferente modo = differently.

* de diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].

* de diferentes tonalidades de gris = grey scale [gray scale].

* de difícil solución = intractable.

* de dinero = well-to-do, well-off.

* de dirección = directorial, administrative.

* de diseño abierto = open-plan, open-planned.

* de diversa índole = kaleidoscopic, of one type or another, of one sort or another, of one kind or another.

* de diversos tipos = of one type or another, of one sort or another, of one kind or another.

* de diverso tipo = of one type or another, of one sort or another, of one kind or another.

* de doble cara = double-hinged, double-sided.

* de doble filo = double-edged.

* de doble hoja = double-hinged.

* de doble sentido = double-edged, two-way.

* de doble uso = dual-use.

* de dolor = in pain.

* de dominio público = publicly owned [publicly-owned].

* de donde = whence, whence, from whence.

* ¿de dónde si no...? = where else...?, where else...?.

* de dos caras = two-sided, two-faced.

* de dos días de duración = two-day [2-day].

* de dos en dos = two at a time.

* de dos letras = two-letter.

* de dos niveles = two-tier.

* de dos páginas = two-page.

* de dos partidos políticos = bipartisan [bi-partisan].

* de dos patas = two-legged.

* de dos piernas = two-legged.

* de dos pies = two-legged.

* de dos plantas = two-storey [two-story].

* de dos tonalidades = bitonal.

* de dos tonos = bitonal.

* de dos volúmenes = two-volume.

* de duelo = in mourning.

* de duración limitada = timebound [time-bound].

* de Ecuador = Ecuadorian.

* de edad = elderly.

* de edad avanzada = over the hill.

* de edad escolar = school-age.

* de edad mediana = middle-aged.

* de edad universitaria = college-age.

* de elaboración de políticas = policy-forming.

* de ello = thereof, therefrom.

* de ellos = theirs.

* de embalsamar = embalming.

* de emisor a receptor = downstream.

* de encaje = lacy.

* de enmienda = amendatory.

* de ensueño = dream-like [dreamlike], picture-perfect.

* de entonces = of the day.

* de entreguerras = interwar.

* de entre los nuestros = in our ranks.

* de entretenimiento = recreational.

* de envergadura = heavy lifting.

* de época = vintage.

* de epopeya = epic.

* de esa época = of the period.

* de escándalo = outrageous.

* de ese modo = in doing so, in this,, thereby.

* de eso = thereof.

* de espaldas anchas = broad-shouldered.

* de especial importancia = of particular note.

* de espíritu cívico = public-spirited.

* de espíritu comunitario = public-spirited.

* de espíritu libre = free-spirited.

* de esta forma = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.

* de esta manera = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.

* de este modo = accordingly, by so doing, by this means, in so doing, in this fashion, in this manner, thereby, this way, thus, this way round, in this way, by doing so, in these ways, this is how, in doing so.

* de este modo, de esta forma, de esta manera = in this way.

* de esto, de lo otro y de lo de más allá = about this and that and everything else.

* de Estonia = Estonian.

* de esto y de lo otro = about this and that.

* de estructura de acero = steel-framed.

* de estructura de madera = timber-framed.

* de Europa del Este = Eastern European.

* de Europa Occidental = Western-European, West European.

* de evaluación = evaluative.

* de éxito = successful.

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

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

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

* de expansión = expanded.

* de explotación = exploitative.

* de extensión = in length.

* de extensión normal = standard-length.

* de extremada urgencia = serious.

* de fabricación casera = homemade.

* de fácil acceso = easily available, over the counter, handy.

* de fácil alcance para = within easy reach of.

* de fácil manejo = liftable.

* de facto = de facto.

* de fama = of note.

* de fama internacional = of international renown.

* de fama mundial = world-renowned, internationally renowned, world-renown.

* de felpa = plush.

* de fiar = legit.

* de fichas = card-based.

* de fijación de normas = standard(s) setting.

* de final de año = end-year.

* de final de mes = end-of-the-month.

* de finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX = turn-of-the-century.

* de fin de año = end of the year.

* de fin de milenio = millennial.

* de forma = in form.

* de forma abrumadora = overwhelmingly.

* de forma aceptable = adequately, acceptably.

* de forma adecuada = adequately, fitly, appropriately.

* de forma alternada = in alternating fashion.

* de forma alternativa = alternatively.

* de forma anónima = anonymously.

* de forma aplastante = overwhelmingly.

* de forma apreciable = markedly.

* de forma apropiada = properly, fitly, appropriately.

* de forma audible = audibly.

* de forma autónoma = autonomously.

* de forma caprichosa = capriciously.

* de formación = formative.

* de forma clara = clearly.

* de forma cognitiva = cognitively.

* de forma colegiada = collegially.

* de forma combinada = in combination.

* de forma competitiva = competitively.

* de forma complemenetaria = complimentarily.

* de forma completa = in full.

* de forma completa, en su totalidad, completamente, por extenso = in full.

* de forma concisa = concisely.

* de forma conjunta con = in partnership with.

* de forma considerable = considerably.

* de forma continuada = continuously.

* de forma cuadrada = squarish, square-shaped.

* de forma deductiva = deductively.

* de forma desastrosa = disastrously.

* de forma deshonesta = dishonestly.

* de forma diferente = differently shaped.

* de forma digital = digitally.

* de forma divertida = funnily.

* de forma económica = cost-effectively.

* de forma errática = erratically.

* de forma escandalosa = outrageously.

* de forma especulativa = speculatively.

* de forma estructurada = in a structured fashion.

* de forma exquisita = exquisitely.

* de forma extraña = oddly, funnily.

* de forma federal = federally.

* de forma general = widely, bulk.

* de forma global = holistically.

* de forma graciosa = funnily.

* de forma gratis = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma gratuita = on a complimentary basis.

* de forma grotesca = grotesquely.

* de forma heterogénea = heterogeneously [heterogenously].

* de forma heurística = heuristically.

* de forma humorística = in a humorous vein.

* de forma imaginativa = imaginatively.

* de forma indirecta = circuitous route.

* de forma inesperada = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.

* de forma innata = innately.

* de forma irregular = erratically.

* de forma lamentable = miserably.

* de forma lógica = in a meaningful way.

* de forma mágica = magically.

* de forma mecánica = mechanically.

* de forma mordaz = pungently.

* de forma mordaz, mordazmente, con sarcasmo = pungently.

* de forma muy parecida a = in much the same way as.

* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.

* de forma negativa = in a negative light.

* de forma neutral = neutrally.

* de forma notoria = markedly.

* de forma opcional = optionally.

* de forma óptima = optimally.

* de forma personalizada = on a one-to-one basis.

* de forma poco ética = unethically.

* de forma poco imaginativa = unimaginatively.

* de forma poco profesional = unprofessionally.

* de forma poco razonable = unreasonably.

* de forma positiva = in a positive light, constructively.

* de forma práctica = pragmatically.

* de forma precisa = precisely.

* de forma provocativa = provocatively.

* de forma puntual = occasionally, when necessary.

* de forma que = in ways that.

* de forma que resulta más fácil de entender = in digestible form.

* de forma rara = oddly, funnily.

* de forma recíproca = reciprocally.

* de forma rentable = cost-effectively.

* de forma residual = residually.

* de forma ridícula = grotesquely.

* de forma saludable = healthily.

* de forma sana = healthily.

* de forma significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.

* de forma sistemática = in a systematic fashion.

* de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.

* de forma subconsciente = subconsciously.

* de forma sublime = subliminally.

* de forma suscinta = in brief.

* de forma terapéutica = therapeutically.

* de forma tosca = in crude form.

* de forma trágica = tragically.

* de fotograma completo = full-frame.

* de fotograma doble = half-frame.

* de frente = head-on, frontal.

* de fuera = outside, off-side.

* de fuera de la ciudad = out-of-town.

* de fuerza = forceful.

* de funcionamiento = operating, operational.

* de fundamental importancia = of prime importance, critically important.

* de gala = gala.

* de Galileo = Galilean.

* de Gambia = Gambian.

* de gas = gas-powered.

* de generación a generación = from generation to generation.

* de generación en generación = from generation to generation.

* de geofísica = geophysical.

* de gestión = managerial, back-office.

* de gestión del museo = curatorial.

* de Glasgow = Glaswegian.

* de golpe = in one lump, all at once, all at once.

* de grado básico = junior grade.

* de gran ahorro energético = energy-saving.

* de gran belleza = scenic.

* de gran calibre = high-calibre.

* de gran calidad = high-quality, high-grade [high grade], high-calibre.

* de gran capacidad = large-capacity, high capacity.

* de gran colorido = brightly coloured.

* de gran corazón = big-hearted.

* de gran efecto = wide-reaching.

* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.

* de gran formato = oversized, oversize.

* de gran impacto = high impact [high-impact].

* de gran influencia = seminal.

* de granja = free-range.

* de gran lucidez = clear-sighted.

* de gran lujo = top-class.

* de gran potencia = high-powered.

* de gran repercusión = far-reaching, wide-reaching, far-ranging.

* de gran talento = talented.

* de gran valor = highly valued, highly valuable.

* de gran valor histórico = of great historical value.

* de gran venta = high selling.

* de guardia = on duty, duty + Profesión, on call.

* de guasa = teasingly.

* de habla afrikaans = Afrikaans-speaking.

* de habla alemana = German-speaking.

* de habla francesa = French-speaking.

* de habla inglesa = English-speaking.

* de habla portuguesa = Portuguese-speaking.

* de hace años = of years ago.

* de hace muchos años = long-standing.

* de hace mucho tiempo = age-old, long-lost.

* de hace siglos = of yore.

* de hace varios siglos = centuries-old.

* de hasta + Número = of up to + Número.

* de hecho = actually, as a matter of fact, as it happened, de facto, in actual fact, in effect, in fact, indeed, in point of fact, in actuality, as it happens, as it is, effectively, for all intents and purposes, to all intents and purposes, for that matter.

* de hierbas = herbal.

* de hierro = iron, ferric.

* de higos a brevas = once in a blue moon.

* de hoja caduca = deciduous.

* de hoja perenne = evergreen.

* de hojas largas = long-leaved.

* de Homero = Homeric.

* de hongos = fungal.

* de horticultura = horticultural.

* de hoy = present-day.

* de hoy día = of today.

* de hoy en adelante = as from today.

* de hoy en día = of today.

* de huelga = striking.

* de humor = funny [funnier -comp., funniest -sup.].

* de ida y vuelta = return, round-trip.

* de ideas afines = like-minded.

* de igual a igual = as a peer.

* de igual forma = in like manner, in a like manner, in like fashion, in like vein.

* de igual longitud = of equal length.

* de igual manera = by the same token, in like fashion, in like manner, in like vein, in equal measure(s).

* de igual modo = alike, equally, in like fashion, in like manner, in like vein.

* de igual modo que = just as, just as well... as..., along the lines of, on the lines (of).

* de igual + Nombre = equally + Adjetivo.

* de ilusiones vive el hombre = We are such stuff as dreams are made on.

* de imitación = copycat.

* de importancia = of note, of consequence.

* de importancia creciente = of growing importance.

* de importancia crucial = crucially important.

* de importancia fundamental = critically important.

* de improviso = unawares, spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment, unexpectedly.

* de incalculable valor = priceless.

* de incógnito = incognito.

* de inferior calidad = low-end, sub-par.

* de inflexión = inflexional [inflectional].

* de inmediato = immediately.

* de inspiración = inspirational.

* de interés especial = of particular concern, special-interest.

* de intereses similares = of like interest.

* de interés general = general-interest, of general interest.

* de interés humano = human interest.

* de interés periodístico = newsworthy.

* de investigación = exploratory.

* de isótopos = isotopic.

* de izquierdas = left-wing, leftist, lefty.

* de jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].

* de jarana = out on the town, a (late) night out on the town.

* de juerga = out on the town, a (late) night out on the town.

* de Kenia = Kenyan.

* de la "a" a la "zeta" = a to z [a/z o a-z].

* de la adolescencia = teenage.

* de la alcaldía = mayoral.

* de la cabeza a los pies = from head to foot, from head to toe.

* de la cara = facial.

* de la Ceca a la Meca = from pillar to post.

* de la clase blanca, protestante y anglosajona americana = WASPish.

* de la cóclea = cochlear.

* de la columna vertebral = spinal.

* de la comedia = comedic.

* de la corteza = crustal, cortical.

* de la cría de aves = avicultural.

* de la duramadre = dural.

* de la edad media = dark-age.

* de la embajada = ambassadorial.

* de la época = of the time(s), of the day.

* de la época isabelina = Elizabethan.

* de la época victoriana = Victorian.

* de la espina dorsal = spinal.

* de la extensión de un libro = book-length.

* de la fama al olvido = riches to rags.

* de la forma más difícil = the hard way.

* de la forma más fácil = the easy way.

* de la fortuna a la pobreza = riches to rags.

* de la fóvea = foveal.

* de la gama alta = high-end.

* de la gama baja = low-end.

* de la gama inferior = low-end.

* de la guerra = wartime [wart-time].

* de la hipótesis = hypothesised [hypothesized, -USA].

* de la localidad = locally based [locally-based].

* de la malaria = malarial.

* de la mama = mammary.

* de la mandíbula inferior = mandibular.

* de la mandíbula superior = maxillar, maxillary.

* de la manera normal = in the normal manner.

* de la mañana = a.m. (latín - ante meridiam), in the morning.

* de la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* de la marina = marine.

* de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + abili

* * *

de¹

prep

[ Grammar notes (Spanish) ]

Sentido I

A

(en relaciones de pertenencia, posesión): la casa de mi hermano/de mis padres/de la actriz my brother's/my parents'/the actress's house

el rey de Francia the king of France

el cumpleaños de Luis Luis's birthday

el cumpleaños de la esposa de un compañero a colleague's wife's birthday, the birthday of the wife of one of my colleagues

no es de él/de ella/de ellos it isn't his/hers/theirs

su padre de usted ( frml); your father

un amigo de mi hijo a friend of my son's

es un amigo de la familia he's a friend of the family o a family friend

un estudiante de quinto año a fifth-year student

el nieto de los Arteaga the Arteagas' grandson

la mesa de la cocina the kitchen table

la correa del perro the dog's leash

un avión de Mexair a Mexair plane

la tapa de la cacerola the saucepan lid

las calles de la capital the streets of the capital, the capital's streets

la subida de los precios the rise in prices

al término de la reunión at the end of the meeting

B

1 (introduciendo un nombre en aposición) of

la ciudad de Lima the city of Lima

el aeropuerto de Barajas Barajas airport

el mes de enero the month of January

el imbécil de tu hermano that stupid brother of yours, your stupid brother

el bueno de Ricardo le aguanta cualquier cosa Ricardo is so good, he puts up with anything from her

2

(en exclamaciones): ¡pobre de él! poor him!

¡triste de quien no conozca ese sentimiento! ( liter); pity the person who has never experienced that feeling! ( liter)

C

(con apellidos): Sra. Mónica Ortiz de Arocena ≈ Mrs Mónica Arocena

los señores de Rucabado ( frml); Mr and Mrs Rucabado

las señoritas de Paz ( frml); the Misses Paz ( frml) [de is also part of certain surnames like de León and de la Peña]

D

( Arg crit) (a casa de): voy del médico I'm going to the doctor's

Sentido II

A

1

(expresando procedencia, origen): volvía de clase/del banco I was on my way back from my class/from the bank

es de Bogotá she's from Bogotá, she comes from Bogotá

lo saqué de la biblioteca I got it out of the library

lo recogió del suelo she picked it up off the floor

mis amigos de América my American friends, my friends from America

he recibido carta de Julia I've had a letter from Julia

un hijo de su primera mujer a son by his first wife

al salir de la tienda as he left the store

DE … A …:

de aquí a tu casa from here to your house

2 (en el tiempo) from

un amigo de la infancia a childhood friend

data del siglo XVII it dates from the 17th century

la literatura de ese período the literature of o from that period

lo conozco de cuando estuve en Rosales I know him from when I was in Rosales

de un día para otro from one day to the next

DE … A …:

está abierto de nueve a cinco it's open from nine to five o between nine and five

de aquí a que termine tenemos para rato it'll be a while yet before he finishes, he won't be finished for a while yet

B

(expresando causa): murió de viejo he died of old age

verde de envidia green with envy

estaba ronco de tanto gritar he was hoarse from shouting so much

eso es de comer tan poco that's what comes from o of eating so little

Sentido III

A

(introduciendo cualidades, características): es de una paciencia increíble he is incredibly patient, he is a man of incredible patience

un chiste de muy mal gusto a joke in very bad taste

objetos de mucho valor objects of great value

un pez de agua dulce a freshwater fish

¿de qué color lo quiere? what color do you want it?

tiene cara de aburrido he looks bored

ese gesto es muy de su madre that gesture is very reminiscent of his mother

tienes cosas de niño malcriado sometimes you act like a spoiled child

una botella de un litro a liter bottle

un niño de tres meses a three-month-old child

déme de las de 200 pesos el kilo give me some of those o some of the ones at 200 pesos a kilo

la chica del abrigo rojo the girl with o in the red coat

la señora de azul the lady in blue

un hombre de pelo largo a man with long hair

un anciano de bastón an old man with a stick [de is part of many compounds like cinturón de seguridad, hombre de negocios, válvula de escape, etc ]

B

(al especificar material, contenido, composición): una mesa de caoba a mahogany table

una inyección de morfina an injection of morphine, a morphine injection

el complemento ideal de todo plato de pescado the ideal complement to any fish dish

son de plástico they're (made of) plastic

un curso de secretariado a secretarial course

nos sirvió una copa de champán she gave us a glass of champagne

una colección de sellos a stamp collection, a collection of stamps

un millón de dólares a million dollars

C

(con sentido ponderativo): ¡lo encontré de viejo …! he seemed so old!

¡qué de coches! ( fam); what a lot of cars!

D

(al definir, especificar): tuvo la suerte de conseguirlo she was lucky enough to get it

aprieta el botón de abajo press the bottom button

E

1

(con cifras): el número de estudiantes es de 480 the number of students is 480, there are 480 students

pagan un interés del 15% they pay 15% interest o interest at 15%

2 (en comparaciones de cantidad) than

cuesta más de £100 it costs more than o over £100

pesa menos de un kilo it weighs less than o under a kilo

un número mayor/menor de 29 a number over/under 29

3

(en expresiones de modo): lo tumbó de un golpe he knocked him down with one blow

subió los escalones de dos en dos he went up the stairs two at a time

de a poco (CS); little by little, gradually

4

(CS): de a cuatro/ocho/diez: colócalos de a dos/cuatro put them in twos/fours

entraron de a uno they went in one by one o one at a time [de is part of many expressions entered under frente² m A 2. (↑ frente (2)), improviso, prisa etc]

F (en calidad de) as

está de profesor en una academia he's working as a teacher in a private school

le ofrecieron un puesto de redactor they offered him a job as an editor

hace de enanito en la obra he plays (the part of) a dwarf in the play

le habló de hombre a hombre he talked to him man to man

G

1

(limitando lo expresado a determinado aspecto): es muy bonita de cara she has a pretty face

es corto de talle/ancho de hombros he's short-waisted/broad-shouldered

es sorda de un oído she's deaf in one ear

¿qué tal vamos de tiempo? how are we doing for time?

tiene dos metros de ancho it's two meters wide

2

(refiriéndose a una etapa de la vida): de niño as a child, when he was a child

H

(en expresiones de estado, actividad): estaba de mal humor she was in a bad mood

estamos de limpieza general we're spring-cleaning [de is part of many expressions entered under juerga, picnic, obra etc]

I

(indicando uso, destino, finalidad): el cepillo de la ropa the clothes brush

el trapo de limpiar la plata the cloth for cleaning the silver

lo sirvió en copas de champán he served it in champagne glasses

dales algo de comer give them something to eat

¿qué hay de postre? what's for dessert? [de is part of many compounds like cuchara de servir, máquina de coser, saco de dormir, etc]

J (introduciendo el complemento agente) by

una novela de Goytisolo a novel by Goytisolo, a Goytisolo novel

seguidos del resto de la familia followed by the rest of the family

una casa rodeada de árboles a house surrounded by trees

viene acompañado de arroz it is served with rice

acompañado de su señora esposa ( frml); accompanied by his wife

Sentido IV

A

1 (sentido partitivo) of

¿quién de ustedes fue? which (one) of you was it?

se llevó uno de los míos she took one of mine

el mayor de los Rodríguez the eldest of the Rodríguez children

un cigarrillo de ésos que apestan one of those cigarettes that stink

2

(con un superlativo): eligió el más caro de todos she chose the most expensive one of all

la ciudad más grande del mundo the biggest city in the world

B

(refiriéndose a una parte del día): a las once de la mañana/de la noche at eleven in the morning/at night

duerme de día y trabaja de noche she sleeps during the day and works at night

salieron de madrugada they left very early in the morning

ver tb mañana³ f A. (↑ mañana (3)), tarde² (↑ tarde (2)), etc

Sentido V (con sentido condicional)

A DE + INF:

de haberlo sabido, habría venido antes if I had known, I would have come earlier o had I known, I would have come earlier

de no ser así no será considerada otherwise it will not be considered

de continuar este estado de cosas if this state of affairs persists

B SER DE + INF

(expresando necesidad, inevitabilidad): es de esperar que … it is to be hoped that …, one hopes that …

no son de fiar they are not to be trusted

es de destacar la actuación de Marta Valverde Marta Valverde's performance is worthy of note

C

de no ( AmL); if not

de²

feminine

name of the letter D

* * *

Del verbo dar: ( conjugate dar)

dé es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
dar
de
dé
dar ( conjugate dar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( entregar) to give;

◊ dale las llaves a Pedro give the keys to Pedro;

déme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?;
See Also→ conocer verbo transitivo 3 b, entender verbo transitivo
b) ‹cartas/mano› to give

2
a) (donar, regalar) ‹sangre/limosna› to give;

◊ me dio su reloj she gave me her watch

b) ( proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to give;

‹información/idea› to give
3
a) (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to give

b) ( aplicar) ‹mano de pintura/barniz› to give

c) ‹sedante/masaje› to give

4 ( conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give;
◊ el dentista me dio hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesday;

nos dieron un premio we won o got a prize
5
a) (expresar, decir) ‹parecer/opinón› to give;

◊ ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?;

dales saludos give/send them my regards;
tuve que déle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to him
b) (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando the line's busy o (BrE) engaged;

◊ el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck five

1
a) ( producir) ‹fruto/flor› to bear;

‹ dividendos› to pay;
◊ un negocio que da mucho dinero a business which makes a lot of money

b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta):

◊ da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometres an hour;

venía a todo lo que daba it was travelling at full speed;
ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
2 (causar, provocar) ‹placer/susto› to give;
‹ problemas› to cause;
◊ dé trabajo to be hard work;

el calor le dio sueño/sed the heat made him sleepy/thirsty
1 ( presentar) ‹ concierto› to give;
◊ ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? (colloq);

¿dónde están dando esa película? where's that film showing?
2
a) ‹fiesta/conferencia› to give;

‹baile/banquete› to hold;
‹ discurso› (AmL) to make
b) (CS) ‹ examen› to take o (BrE) sit;

ver tb clase 4
( realizar la accion que se indica) ‹ grito› to give;
◊ dé un paso atrás to take a step back;

dame un beso give me a kiss;
ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
( considerar) dé algo/a algn por algo:
◊ lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead;

ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic;
¡dalo por hecho! consider it done!
verbo intransitivo
1
◊ dar a [ puerta] to give onto, open onto;

[ventana/balcón] to look onto, give onto;
[fachada/frente] to face
2 (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dé para algo/algn to be enough for sth/sb;
◊ no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time;

dé de sí ‹zapatos/jersey› to stretch
3 ( arrojar un resultado):
◊ el análisis le dio positivo her test was positive;

¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?;
a mí me dio 247 I made it (to be) 247
4 ( importar):
◊ da lo mismo it doesn't matter;

¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
¿qué más da? what difference does it make?;
me da igual I don't mind
5 ( en naipes) to deal
1
a) (pegar, golpear): déle a algn to hit sb;

( como castigo) to smack sb;
◊ dale al balón kick the ball;

el balón dio en el poste the ball hit the post
b) ( acertar) to hit;

◊ dé en el blanco to hit the target

2 (accionar, mover) déle a algo ‹a botón/tecla› to press sth;
‹ a interruptor› to flick sth;
‹a manivela/volante› to turn sth
3
◊ dar con ( encontrar) ‹ persona› to find;

‹ solución› to hit upon, find;
‹ palabra› to come up with
4 (hablando de manías, ocurrencias) déle a algn por hacer algo ‹por pintar/cocinar› to take to doing sth;
◊ le ha dado por decir que … he's started saying that …

5 [sol/luz]:
◊ aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning here;

la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
darse verbo pronominal
1 ( producirse) [fruta/trigo] to grow
2 ( presentarse) [oportunidad/ocasión] to arise
3 ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ se le dan los idiomas she's good at languages

a) ( refl) ( realizar lo que se indica) ‹ducha/banquete› to have;

◊ dárselas de algo: se las da de valiente/de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he's brave/he knows a lot;

dárselas de listo to act smart
b) (golpearse, pegarse):

◊ se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammer;

se dieron contra un árbol they crashed into a tree;
se dio dé un golpe en la rodilla he hit his knee
( considerarse) dése por algo:
◊ con eso me déía por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that;

ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
de 1 preposición
1
a) (pertenencia, posesión):

◊ la casa dé dé mis padres my parents' house;

el rey dé Francia the king of France;
no es dé él it isn't his;
es un amigo dé mi hijo he's a friend of my son's;
un estudiante dé quinto año a fifth-year student;
la tapa dé la cacerola the saucepan lid;
un avión dé Mexair a Mexair plane
b) ( con un nombre en aposición) of;

◊ la ciudad dé Lima the city of Lima;

el aeropuerto dé Barajas Barajas airport;
el mes dé enero the month of January
2
a) (procedencia, origen, tiempo) from;

◊ es dé Bogotá she's/she comes from Bogotá;

una carta dé Julia a letter from Julia;
un amigo dé la infancia a childhood friend;
la literatura dé ese período the literature of o from that period;
dé aquí a tu casa from here to your house
b) (material, contenido, composición):

◊ son dé plástico they're (made of) plastic;

una mesa dé caoba a mahogany table;
un vaso dé agua a glass of water;
un millón dé dólares a million dollars
c) (causa, modo):

◊ murió dé viejo he died of old age;

dé tanto gritar from shouting so much;
verde dé envidia green with envy;
temblando dé miedo trembling with fear;
dé memoria by heart;
lo tumbó dé un golpe he knocked him down with one blow
d) ( en oraciones pasivas) by;

◊ un poema dé Neruda a poem by Neruda;

rodeada dé árboles surrounded by trees
3
a) (cualidades, características):

◊ de gran inteligencia of great intelligence;

objetos dé mucho valor objects of great value;
¿dé qué color lo quiere? what color do you want it?;
tiene cara dé aburrido he looks bored;
una botella dé un litro a liter bottle;
la chica dé azul the girl in blue
b) (al definir, especificar):

◊ el botón dé abajo the bottom button;

tiene dos metros dé ancho it's two meters wide;
es fácil de pronunciar it's easy to pronounce;
uno dé los míos one of mine;
el mayor dé los Soto the eldest of the Soto children
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a) ( con cifras):

◊ pagan un interés dél 15% they pay 15% interest o interest at 15%

b) ( en comparaciones de cantidad) than;

◊ más dé £100 more than o over £100;

pesa menos dé un kilo it weighs less than o under a kilo;
un número mayor/menor dé 29 a number over/under 29
c) ( con un superlativo):

◊ es el más caro dé todos it's the most expensive one;

la ciudad más grande dél mundo the biggest city in the world
d) ( refiriéndose a una parte del día):

◊ dé día/noche during the day/at night;

dé madrugada early in the morning
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a) ( en calidad de) as;

◊ trabaja dé secretaria she works as a secretary;

hace dé rey en la obra he plays (the part of) a king in the play
b) (en expresiones de estado, actividad):

◊ dé mal humor in a bad mood;

estamos dé fiesta we're having a party
c) (indicando uso, destino, finalidad):

◊ el cepillo dé la ropa the clothes brush;

copas dé vino wine glasses;
ropa dé cama bed clothes;
dales algo dé comer give them something to eat;
¿qué hay dé postre? what's for dessert?
6 ( con sentido condicional):
◊ dé haberlo sabido if I had known, had I known;

dé no ser así otherwise
de 2 sustantivo femenino: name of the letter d
dé see
◊ dar

dar
I verbo transitivo
1 to give: dame la mano, hold my hand
2 (conceder) to give: mi padre me dio permiso, my father gave me permission
le doy toda la razón, I think he is quite right
3 (transmitir una noticia) to tell
(un recado, recuerdos) to pass on, give
dar las gracias, to thank
4 (retransmitir u ofrecer un espectáculo) to show, put on
5 (organizar una fiesta) to throw, give
6 (producir lana, miel, etc) to produce, yield
(fruto, flores) to bear
(beneficio, interés) to give, yield
7 (causar un dolor, malestar) dar dolor de cabeza, to give a headache
(un sentimiento) dar pena, to make sad
le da mucha vergüenza, he's very embarrassed
8 (proporcionar) to provide: su empresa da trabajo a cincuenta personas, his factory gives work to fifty people
9 (una conferencia, charla) to give
(impartir clases) to teach
(recibir una clase) to have
US to take
10 (presentir) me da (en la nariz/en el corazón) que eso va a salir bien, I have a feeling that everything is going to turn out well
11 (estropear) to ruin: me dio la noche con sus ronquidos, he spoilt my sleep with his snoring
12 (abrir el paso de la luz) to switch on
(del gas, agua) to turn on
13 (propinar una bofetada, un puntapié, etc) to hit, give
14 (aplicar una mano de pintura, cera) to apply, put on
(un masaje, medicamento) to give
15 (considerar) dar por, to assume, consider: lo dieron por muerto, he was given up for dead
ese dinero lo puedes dar por perdido, you can consider that money lost
dar por supuesto/sabido, to take for granted, to assume
16 (la hora, un reloj) to strike: aún no habían dado las ocho, it was not yet past eight o'clock
17 (realizar la acción que implica el objeto) dar un abrazo/susto, to give a hug/fright
dar un paseo, to go for a walk
dar una voz, to give a shout
II verbo intransitivo
1 (sobrevenir) le dio un ataque de nervios, she had an attack of hysterics
2 dar de comer/cenar, to provide with lunch/dinner 3 dar a, (mirar, estar orientado a) to look out onto, to overlook
(una puerta) to open onto, lead to: esa puerta da al jardín, this door leads out onto the garden 4 dar con, (una persona, objeto) to come across: no fuimos capaces de dar con la contraseña, we couldn't come up with the password
dimos con él, we found him 5 dar de sí, (una camiseta, bañador) to stretch, give 6 dar en, to hit: el sol me daba en los ojos, the sun was (shining) in my eyes 7 dar para, to be enough o sufficient for: ese dinero no me da para nada, this money isn't enough for me
♦ Locuciones: dar a alguien por: le dio por ponerse a cantar, she decided to start singing
le dio por nadar, he got it into his head to go swimming
dar a entender a alguien que..., to make sb understand that...
dar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
dar para: el presupuesto no da para más, the budget will not stretch any further
dar que hablar, to set people talking
dar que pensar: el suceso dio que pensar, the incident gave people food for thought
dar a conocer, (noticia) to release
de preposición
1 (pertenencia, posesión) of
la dirección de mis padres, my parents' address
el teclado de este ordenador, this computer's keyboard
la primera página del libro, the first page of the book
2 (material) of: está hecho de madera, it's made of wood
una pajarita de papel, a paper bird
(contenido) un vaso de vino, a glass of wine
3 (asunto) about, on: sabe mucho de economía, she knows a lot about economics
un curso de inglés, an English course
un libro de arte, a book on art
4 (oficio) as: está/trabaja de enfermera, she is working as a nurse
5 (cualidad) una persona de carácter, a person with character
una rubia de pelo largo, a blonde with long hair
6 (procedencia) from: es de Bilbao, he is o comes from Bilbao
de Madrid a Cáceres, from Madrid to Cáceres
7 (parte) un poco de leche, a little milk
un trozo de carne, a piece of meat
8 (causa) with, because of
llorar de alegría, to cry with joy
morir de hambre, to die of hunger
9 (modo) lo bebió de un trago, she downed it in one
un gesto de satisfacción, an expression of satisfaction
10 (localización) el señor de la camisa azul, the man in the blue shirt
la casa de la esquina, the house on the corner
11 (tiempo) a las cinco de la mañana, at five in the morning
de año en año, year in year out
de día, by day
de noche, at night
de miércoles a viernes, from Wednesday to Friday
de pequeño, as a child
12 (finalidad) jornada de reflexión, eve of polling day
libro de consulta, reference book
máquina de escribir, typewriter
13 (instrumento) derribó la puerta de una patada, he kicked the door down
lo mataron de una puñalada, he was stabbed to death
14 (comparación) el discurso fue más largo de lo esperado, the speech was longer than expected
(con superlativo) in
el coche más caro del mundo, the most expensive car in the world
15 (precio) for
un pantalón de dos mil pesetas, a pair of trousers costing two thousand pesetas 16 una avenida de quince kilómetros, an avenue fifteen kilometres long
una botella de litro, a litre bottle
17 (condicional) de haberlo sabido no le hubiera invitado, if I had known I wouldn't have invited him
de no ser así, if that wasn't o weren't the case
de ser cierto, if it was o were true
18 (reiteración) de puerta en puerta, from door to door
de tres en tres, in threes o three at a time

'dé' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- a. C.
- a.m.
- abajo
- abanderada
- abanderado
- abandonar
- abandonarse
- abandono
- abanico
- abarrotar
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abarrotería
- abastecer
- abastecerse
- abastecimiento
- abasto
- abatir
- abatimiento
- abatirse
- abdicar
- abertura
- abierta
- abierto
- abismo
- ablandar
- abogar
- abogacía
- abogada
- abogado
- abominar
- abominable
- abono
- abortar
- abrir
- abridor
- abrigo
- abrupta
- abrupto
- absoluta
- absolutamente
- absoluto
- abstenerse
- abstención
- abstinencia
- abstraerse
- abuelo
- abuhardillada
- abuhardillado
English:
A
- A-level
- a.m.
- AA
- abandon
- ABC
- ability
- ablaze
- aboard
- about
- about-face
- about-turn
- above
- abreast
- abroad
- abrupt
- absence
- absent
- absolve
- absorb
- abstain
- abstract
- abundance
- abuse
- AC
- accepted
- access road
- accident
- accidental
- acclaim
- accommodate
- accommodation
- accomplished
- accomplishment
- accordance
- account
- account for
- accountable
- accumulation
- accuracy
- accurate
- accurately
- accuse
- accused
- accusingly
- accustom
- ache
- Achilles heel
- aching
- acid test

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de prep de combines with the article el to form the contraction del (e.g. del hombre of the man).

1. [posesión, pertenencia] of;

el automóvil de mi padre/mis padres my father's/parents' car;

es de ella it's hers;

la maleta es de Eva the suitcase is Eva's o belongs to Eva;

el padre de la niña the girl's father;

el director de la empresa the manager of the company, the company's manager;

la boda o [m5] el casamiento de un amigo de mi hermano the wedding of a friend of my brother's, a friend of my brother's wedding;

un equipo de segunda división a second division team;

la comida del gato the cat's food;

el título de la novela the novel's title, the title of the novel;

la pata de la mesa the table leg;

una subida de precios a price rise;

los señores de Navarro Mr and Mrs Navarro

2. [procedencia, distancia] from;

salir de casa to leave home;

soy de Bilbao I'm from Bilbao;

no soy de aquí I'm not from round here;

de la playa al apartamento hay 100 metros it's 100 metres from the beach to the apartment;

estamos a 10 kilómetros de Buenos Aires we're 10 kilometres away from Buenos Aires;

el rey de España the king of Spain;

tuvo dos hijos de su primera esposa he had two children by his first wife;

b de Barcelona [deletreando] b for Barcelona

3. [en razonamiento]
de su sonrisa se deduce que todo ha ido bien you can tell from o by her smile that it all went well;

del resultado del experimento concluyo que la fórmula no funciona I infer from the result of the experiment that the formula doesn't work

4. [con nombre en aposición]
la ciudad de Caracas the city of Caracas;

el túnel del Canal the Channel Tunnel;

el signo de tauro the sign of Taurus;

el puerto de Cartagena the port of Cartagena

5. [en descripciones]
una película de terror a horror movie o Br film;

la señora de verde the lady in green;

el chico de la coleta the boy with the ponytail;

una actriz de veinte años a twenty-year-old actress;

¿de qué tamaño? what size?;

un político de fiar a trustworthy politician

6. [materia] (made) of;

un vaso de plástico a plastic cup;

un reloj de oro a gold watch;

una mesa de madera a wooden table

7. [contenido]
un vaso de agua a glass of water;

un plato de lentejas a plate of lentils

8. [precio]
he comprado las peras de 80 céntimos el kilo I bought the pears that were 80 cents a kilo;

un sello de 50 céntimos a 50-cent stamp

9. [uso]
una bici de carreras a racing bike;

ropa de deporte sportswear;

una máquina de escribir a typewriter;

una máquina de coser a sewing machine;

esta sartén es la del pescado y ésta la de las tortillas this frying pan's for fish and this one's for omelettes

10. [asunto] about;

hablábamos de ti we were talking about you;

libros de historia history books

11. [en calidad de] as;

trabaja de bombero he works as a fireman;

aparece de cosaco he appears as a Cossack, he plays a Cossack;

estás muy guapa de uniforme you look very pretty in uniform;

al desfile de carnaval iré de Napoleón I'll go as Napoleon in the carnival parade

12. [tiempo] [desde] from;
[durante] in;
trabaja de nueve a cinco she works from nine to five;

vivió en Bolivia de 1975 a 1983 she lived in Bolivia between 1975 and 1983, she lived in Bolivia from 1975 to 1983;

de madrugada early in the morning;

a las cuatro de la tarde at four in the afternoon;

trabaja de noche y duerme de día he works at night and sleeps during the day;

es de día it's daytime;

de niño solía jugar en la calle as a child I used to play in the street;

¿qué quieres ser de mayor? what do you want to be when you grow up?;

un compañero del colegio a friend from school;
Urug
de mañana/tarde in the morning/afternoon;
Urug
de noche at night;
Urug
ayer salimos de noche we went out last night

13. [causa] with;

morirse de hambre to die of hunger;

llorar de alegría to cry with joy;

temblar de miedo to tremble with fear;

eso es de fumar tanto that's what comes from smoking so much

14. [manera, modo] with;

de una patada with a kick;

rompió el cristal de una pedrada he shattered the window with a stone;

de una sola vez in one go;

lo bebió de un trago he drank it down in one go;

de tres en tres/cuatro en cuatro/ etc[m5]. three/four/ etc at a time;
CSur
de a tres/cuatro/ etc[m5]. in threes/fours/ etc;

de fácil manejo user-friendly;

ponerse de rodillas to kneel down

15. [con valor partitivo] of;

uno de los nuestros one of ours;

varios de nosotros several of us;

¿quién de vosotros sabe la respuesta? which of you knows the answer?

16. Literario [sobre]
de la paz y la guerra of war and peace

17. [en valoración]
lo tacharon de vulgar they branded him as vulgar, they accused him of being vulgar

18. [en lugar de]
yo de ti no lo haría I wouldn't do it if I were you;

yo de Eduardo le pediría perdón if I were Eduardo, I'd say sorry to her

19. [en comparaciones]
más/menos de… more/less than…;
[con superlativos]
el mejor de todos the best of all;

el más importante del mundo the most important in the world;

la peor película del año the worst film this year o of the year;

la impresora más moderna del mercado the most up-to-date printer on the market

20. (antes de infinitivo) [condición] if;

de querer ayudarme, lo haría if she wanted to help me, she'd do it;

de no ser por ti, me hubiese hundido if it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have made it;

de ir a verte, sería este domingo if I do visit you, it'll be this Sunday

21. (después de adjetivo y antes de sustantivo) [enfatiza cualidad]
el idiota de tu hermano your stupid brother;

la buena de Susana good old Susana;

¡pobre de mí! poor me!

22. (después de adjetivo y antes de infinitivo)
es difícil de creer it's hard to believe;

una velada imposible de olvidar an unforgettable evening

23. (después del verbo “haber”) [obligación]
he de trabajar más I have to work harder;

has de gastar menos you should spend less

24. (antes de complemento agente)
una película de Buñuel a film by Buñuel, a Buñuel film;

vino acompañado de su familia he was accompanied by his family

25. (antes de adverbio de lugar)
el apartamento de abajo the downstairs Br flat o US apartment;

la fila de delante the front row

♦ de no loc conj
Am otherwise;
dime la verdad, de no te castigaré tell me the truth, otherwise I'm going to punish you

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de

prp

1 origen from;

de Nueva York from New York;

de … a from … to

2 posesión of;

el coche de mi amigo my friend’s car

3 material (made) of;

un anillo de oro a gold ring

4 contenido of;

un vaso de agua a glass of water

5 cualidad

:

una mujer de 20 años a 20 year old woman

6 causa with;

temblaba de miedo she was shaking with fear

7 hora

:

de noche at night, by night;

de día by day

8 en calidad de as;

trabajar de albañil work as a bricklayer;

de niño as a child

9 agente by;

de Goya by Goya

10 condición if;

de haberlo sabido if I’d known

11 en aposición

:

la ciudad de Lima the city of Lima

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de prep

1) : of

la casa de Pepe: Pepe's house

un niño de tres años: a three-year-old boy

2) : from

es de Managua: she's from Managua

salió del edificio: he left the building

3) : in, at

a las tres de la mañana: at three in the morning

salen de noche: they go out at night

4) : than

más de tres: more than three

dé dar

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de prep

1. (posesión de alguien) 's

el coche de Alberto Alberto's car

los gatos de Emma Emma's cats

la profesora de Marta Marta's teacher

es de mi hermano it's my brother's

2. (posesión de algo) of

la ciudad de Roma the city of Rome

el mes de noviembre the month of November

el teléfono del colegio the school phone

los árboles del jardín the trees in the garden

3. (materia)

un balón de cuero a leather ball

muebles de madera wooden furniture

un vaso de plástico a plastic cup

4. (contenido) of

una botella de agua a bottle of water

un paquete de arroz a packet of rice

un vaso de leche a glass of milk

5. (materia, tema)

profesor de inglés English teacher

novela de aventuras adventure story

película de terror horror film

6. (origen, procedencia) from

es de Asturias he's from Asturias

esta carretera va de Salamanca a Zamora this road goes from Salamanca to Zamora

7. (descripción) with / in

la chica del pelo largo the girl with long hair

el hombre de negro the man in black

un chico de doce años a twelve year old boy

8. (agente) by

un libro de Rosa Montero a book by Rosa Montero

9. (con expresiones de tiempo)

es la una de la tarde it's one o'clock in the afternoon

el tren de las diez the ten o'clock train

abren de nueve a siete they open from nine until seven

nunca viajamos de noche we never travel at night

de niño when I was a child

10. (con números, una parte) than / of

había más de mil personas there were more than a thousand people

pesa menos de 5 kilos it weighs less than 5 kilos

un trozo de pan a piece of bread

Spanish-English dictionary > de
2 claro

adj.

1 obvious, apparent, clear, crisp.

2 clear, bright, clear-cut, articulate.

3 definite, distinct.

intj.

sure, sure enough, of course.

m.

1 clearing, glade, clear space, clear.

2 gap.

3 Claro.

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claro

► adjetivo

1 (gen) clear

■ no está nada claro it's not clear at all

2 (iluminado) bright, well-lit

3 (color) light

■ azul claro light blue

4 (salsa etc) thin; (café, chocolate, etc) weak

5 (evidente) clear

► adverbio

1 clearly

► nombre masculino claro

1 (gen) gap, space; (de bosque) clearing

2 (en el pelo) bald patch

► interjección ¡claro!

1 of course!

■ ¡claro que no puedes! of course you can't!

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a las claras openly

dejar algo claro to make something clear

estar claro to be clear

¡lo llevas claro! / ¡lo tienes claro! familiar you've got it coming to you!

más claro,-a que el agua familiar as clear as daylight

poner en claro to make plain, clear up

sacar en claro to get out

■ no sacamos nada en claro del informe we didn't get anything out of the report

claro de luna moonlight

mente clara figurado clear mind

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claro

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) gap, space; (de bosque) clearing

2 (en el pelo) bald patch

► interjección

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1. (f. - clara)
adj.

1) clear

2) evident

3) bright

4) fair, light

5) weak, thin

6) frank
2. adv.
1) clearly

2) sure

3) frankly

4) of course
3. noun m.
clearing

- claro de luna

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1. ADJ

1) (=no oscuro) [piel] fair; [color] light, pale

un vestido verde claro — a light o pale green dress

pelo castaño claro — light brown hair

una alemana de ojos claros — a blue-eyed German girl

2) (=evidente)

a) [con sustantivos] [ejemplo, prueba, ventaja] clear; [inconveniente] obvious; [desastre] total, absolute

esto es un claro reflejo de que el sistema no funciona — this is a clear indication that the system does not work

España ganó por un claro 15-6 — Spain won a decisive 15-6 victory, Spain were clear winners by 15-6

... aseguró, en clara referencia a sus superiores —... he asserted, clearly referring o in an obvious reference to his superiors

b) [con verbos]

• dejar algo claro — to make sth clear

ha dejado bien claro que no quiere vernos más — he has made it quite clear he does not want to see us again

dejar las cosas claras o en claro — to get things clear, get things straight *

• estar claro — to be clear

el futuro del equipo no está muy claro — the future of the team is not very clear

¿está claro? — is that clear?

estar claro que — to be clear that, be obvious that

está claro que así no vamos a ninguna parte — it's clear o obvious that we'll get nowhere like this

no está nada claro que nuestro partido vaya a ganar las elecciones — it's not at all clear that our party will win the election

• quedar claro — to be clear

si te lees la bibliografía, te quedará todo más claro — if you read the books on the reading list, it'll all be clearer to you o you'll have a better idea of things

así quedarán claras nuestras intenciones — this way our intentions will be (quite) clear

• tener algo claro — to be sure of sth, be clear about sth

ni siquiera tengo claro lo que me espera mañana — I'm not even sure o clear what's in store for me tomorrow

es importante tener nuestro objetivo bien claro — it is important to be sure of our objective

no lo tengo nada claro — I'm not at all sure, I don't really know

c)

a las claras —

prefiero decírselo a las claras — I prefer to tell him straight (out)

su triunfo deja bien a las claras el buen momento que atraviesa — his victory is a clear indication o sign that he is on excellent form

- ser más claro que el agua

las cuentas claras —

me gustan las cuentas claras — I like to have o keep things clear

el ministro ha presentado las cuentas claras al Parlamento — the minister has been quite straightforward with Parliament

llevarlo Esp o tenerlo claro iró —

lo tienes claro — things won't be easy for you

sacar algo en claro (de algo) —

solo hemos sacado en claro que no pretende dimitir — all that we can safely o definitely say is that he has no intention of resigning

lo único que la policía consiguió sacar en claro durante el interrogatorio — the only definite thing the police got from the interview

no he sacado nada en claro de esa conferencia — I'm still none the wiser after that lecture

ver algo claro —

no ven claro cómo van a poder terminar a tiempo — they can't really see how they are going to finish on time

el ministro ve claro que se puede lograr un acuerdo — the minister is optimistic about reaching an agreement

lo vi claro en cuanto oí la noticia — it became clear to me when I heard the news

sus padres no veían muy claro el tema — his parents weren't too sure about the matter

3) (=poco espeso) [té, café] weak; [caldo] thin

4) (=luminoso) [día, mañana] bright; [habitación, casa] light, bright

5) (=transparente) [agua] clear; [tejido] transparent

6) (=nítido) [sonido, voz] clear; [imagen] sharp, clear

7) (=escaso) [pelo] thin; [bosque] light, sparse

8) (=preciso) [idea] clear

tiene las ideas muy claras — he really knows what he wants from life

una mente clara — (lit) a clear mind; (fig) a clear thinker

9) (=sincero) frank

ser claro — to be frank

2. ADV

1) (=con precisión) [oír, ver, hablar] clearly

2) (=sinceramente) frankly

• hablar claro — to speak frankly, be frank

- claro y raspado

3) [tras invitaciones, peticiones] sure

-¿puedo usar tu coche mañana? -¡claro! — "can I use your car tomorrow?" - "sure!"

-¿queréis venir a cenar? -¡claro! — "would you like to come to dinner?" - "sure!"

4) [uso enfático]

¡claro! por eso estaba ayer tan rara — of course! that's why she was acting so funny yesterday

a menos que, claro está, él también la conozca — unless of course he knows her too

-¿por qué no te disfrazas tú? -¡claro, para que os riáis de mí todos! — "why don't you dress up?" - "oh sure, so you can all laugh at me!"

• claro que, claro que nadie se imaginaba lo que vendría después — of course nobody could imagine what would happen afterwards

¡claro que no! — of course not!

claro que no es verdad — of course it isn't true

¡claro que sí! — yes, of course!

3. SM

1) (Meteo) bright spell, sunny interval

habrá nubes y claros — it will be cloudy with bright spells o sunny intervals

un pequeño claro entre las nubes — a slight break in the clouds

claro de luna — moonlight

2) [de tiempo] lull

aprovechamos un clarillo para salir a comprar — we took advantage of a little lull to go and do some shopping

- velar de claro en claro

3) (=espacio despejado) [entre personas] space; [entre árboles] clearing; [de pelo] bald patch

se pueden ver algunos claros en la sala — there are a few (empty) spaces in the hall

4) [en un texto] gap, space; [en discurso] pause

5) (Arquit) (=claraboya) skylight; (=abertura) window (opening)

6) Caribe (Culin) guava jelly

7) Caribe (=bebida) sugar-cane brandy

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1) ( luminoso) <cielo/habitación> bright

2) ( pálido) <color/verde/azul> light, pale; < piel> fair

tiene los ojos claros — she has blue/green/gray eyes

3) <salsa/sopa> thin

4) <agua/sonido> clear; <ideas/explicación/instrucciones> clear; <situación/postura> clear

tener algo claro — to be clear about something

que quede bien claro que... — I want it to be quite clear that...

¿está claro? — is that clear?

quiero dejar (en) claro que... — I want to make it very o quite clear that...

a las claras: díselo a las claras tell her straight; llevarlo claro (Esp fam) to be in for a shock; sacar algo en claro de algo — to make sense of something

5) ( evidente) clear, obvious

hay pruebas claras — there is clear evidence

está claro que... — it is clear o obvious that...

a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo — unless, of course, he's lying
II
adverbio

1) < ver> clearly

voy a hablarte claro — I'm not going to beat around o about the bush

me lo dijo muy claro — he made it very o quite clear (to me)

2) (indep)

a) ( en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course

claro que lo sabe! — of course she knows!

claro que no! — no, of course not!

claro que sí! — of course, absolutely!

b) ( como enlace) mind you

nadie le creyó, claro no es de extrañar — nobody believed him. Mind you, it's not surprising

claro, así cualquiera puede — well, of course anyone can do it like that

díselo - claro, para que me regañe ¿no? — (iró) tell him - oh sure, and have him tell me off, right? (iro)
III
masculino

1) ( en bosque) clearing; (en el pelo, la barba) bald patch

2) (Meteo) sunny spell o period o interval

* * *

= apparent, clear [clearer -comp., clearest -sup.], clear-cut, crisp [crisper -comp., crispest -sup.], definite, distinct, light, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], plain [plainer -comp., plainest -sup.], straightforward, tidy, distinctive, designated, uncloudy, unclouded, unclouded, cloudless, forthright, uncompromising, unqualified, cut and dried [cut and dry], patent.

Ex. Menu-based information retrieval system have found favour because of their apparent simplicity.

Ex. In practice the distinction between one term and the next is not very clear.

Ex. The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied.

Ex. A crisp, even impression became the norm, along with the use of respectable paper and ink.

Ex. I don't see that we are going to stand a chance unless there is something very definite coming out of this conference and similar conferences where these ideas are advanced.

Ex. Against this proliferation of hosts there is a distinct awareness amongst users of the need for the rationalisation.

Ex. To match the small amount of existing furniture which was reused, internal joinery and furniture is in a light coloured timber.

Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex. To reiterate, there are two main categories of relationship: the syntactic relationships referred to in the last paragraph and plain, for example, in a topic such as 'sugar and health'.

Ex. Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.

Ex. This was all very tidy, but who was to judge significance?.

Ex. A patron may submit a beautifully legible request for a book with a distinctive author and title, accompanied by a reference to the journal article from which the citation was gleaned.

Ex. It is tremendously valuable to library staff (particularly in libraries with a designated departmental structure) to maintain close professional ties with local academic departments.

Ex. In that case, the peak of solar energy could be at an uncloudy moment in the morning or afternoon, even though the sun wasn't highest in the sky at that moment.

Ex. As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex. As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex. This is the first cloudless image of the Earth from space.

Ex. We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.

Ex. What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.

Ex. Wing has not had the almost unqualified praise from the reviewers that Pollard and Redgrave received.

Ex. One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.

Ex. It was patent that they could not compete on equal terms with the economic and social forces of a complex civilization.

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* cantarlas claras = call + a spade a spade.

* con una meta clara = focused [focussed].

* con un objetivo claro = focused [focussed].

* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].

* de forma clara = clearly.

* dejar bien claro = make + it + crystal clear, make + Reflexivo + crystal clear.

* dejar claro = make + it + clear, send + a clear signal that.

* de manera clara = distinctly, clearly.

* de modo claro = transparently.

* en + Lengua + claro = in plain + Lengua.

* en términos claros = in simple terms.

* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.

* hablar claro = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* más claro el agua = as clear as a bell.

* más claro que el agua = as clear as a bell.

* nada claro = unclear, uncleared.

* no dar una impresión clara = send + mixed signals.

* no está claro todavía = the jury is still out (on).

* para que quede más claro = for main effects.

* pasta de clara de huevo = glair.

* poco claro = fuzzy [fuzzier - comp., fuzziest -sup.], indistinct, obscure, unclear, untidy, hazy, inconclusive, slurred, clouded, undistinguished, uncleared, indistinctive.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* sin una meta clara = unfocused [unfocussed].

* sin un objetivo claro = non-purposive, unfocused [unfocussed].

* tan claro como el agua = as clear as a bell.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* violeta claro = periwinkle.

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1) ( luminoso) <cielo/habitación> bright

2) ( pálido) <color/verde/azul> light, pale; < piel> fair

tiene los ojos claros — she has blue/green/gray eyes

3) <salsa/sopa> thin

4) <agua/sonido> clear; <ideas/explicación/instrucciones> clear; <situación/postura> clear

tener algo claro — to be clear about something

que quede bien claro que... — I want it to be quite clear that...

¿está claro? — is that clear?

quiero dejar (en) claro que... — I want to make it very o quite clear that...

a las claras: díselo a las claras tell her straight; llevarlo claro (Esp fam) to be in for a shock; sacar algo en claro de algo — to make sense of something

5) ( evidente) clear, obvious

hay pruebas claras — there is clear evidence

está claro que... — it is clear o obvious that...

a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo — unless, of course, he's lying
II
adverbio

1) < ver> clearly

voy a hablarte claro — I'm not going to beat around o about the bush

me lo dijo muy claro — he made it very o quite clear (to me)

2) (indep)

a) ( en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course

claro que lo sabe! — of course she knows!

claro que no! — no, of course not!

claro que sí! — of course, absolutely!

b) ( como enlace) mind you

nadie le creyó, claro no es de extrañar — nobody believed him. Mind you, it's not surprising

claro, así cualquiera puede — well, of course anyone can do it like that

díselo - claro, para que me regañe ¿no? — (iró) tell him - oh sure, and have him tell me off, right? (iro)
III
masculino

1) ( en bosque) clearing; (en el pelo, la barba) bald patch

2) (Meteo) sunny spell o period o interval

* * *

= apparent, clear [clearer -comp., clearest -sup.], clear-cut, crisp [crisper -comp., crispest -sup.], definite, distinct, light, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], plain [plainer -comp., plainest -sup.], straightforward, tidy, distinctive, designated, uncloudy, unclouded, unclouded, cloudless, forthright, uncompromising, unqualified, cut and dried [cut and dry], patent.

Ex: Menu-based information retrieval system have found favour because of their apparent simplicity.

Ex: In practice the distinction between one term and the next is not very clear.

Ex: The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied.

Ex: A crisp, even impression became the norm, along with the use of respectable paper and ink.

Ex: I don't see that we are going to stand a chance unless there is something very definite coming out of this conference and similar conferences where these ideas are advanced.

Ex: Against this proliferation of hosts there is a distinct awareness amongst users of the need for the rationalisation.

Ex: To match the small amount of existing furniture which was reused, internal joinery and furniture is in a light coloured timber.

Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex: To reiterate, there are two main categories of relationship: the syntactic relationships referred to in the last paragraph and plain, for example, in a topic such as 'sugar and health'.

Ex: Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.

Ex: This was all very tidy, but who was to judge significance?.

Ex: A patron may submit a beautifully legible request for a book with a distinctive author and title, accompanied by a reference to the journal article from which the citation was gleaned.

Ex: It is tremendously valuable to library staff (particularly in libraries with a designated departmental structure) to maintain close professional ties with local academic departments.

Ex: In that case, the peak of solar energy could be at an uncloudy moment in the morning or afternoon, even though the sun wasn't highest in the sky at that moment.

Ex: As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex: As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex: This is the first cloudless image of the Earth from space.

Ex: We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.

Ex: What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.

Ex: Wing has not had the almost unqualified praise from the reviewers that Pollard and Redgrave received.

Ex: One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.

Ex: It was patent that they could not compete on equal terms with the economic and social forces of a complex civilization.

* cantarlas claras = call + a spade a spade.

* con una meta clara = focused [focussed].

* con un objetivo claro = focused [focussed].

* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].

* de forma clara = clearly.

* dejar bien claro = make + it + crystal clear, make + Reflexivo + crystal clear.

* dejar claro = make + it + clear, send + a clear signal that.

* de manera clara = distinctly, clearly.

* de modo claro = transparently.

* en + Lengua + claro = in plain + Lengua.

* en términos claros = in simple terms.

* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.

* hablar claro = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* más claro el agua = as clear as a bell.

* más claro que el agua = as clear as a bell.

* nada claro = unclear, uncleared.

* no dar una impresión clara = send + mixed signals.

* no está claro todavía = the jury is still out (on).

* para que quede más claro = for main effects.

* pasta de clara de huevo = glair.

* poco claro = fuzzy [fuzzier - comp., fuzziest -sup.], indistinct, obscure, unclear, untidy, hazy, inconclusive, slurred, clouded, undistinguished, uncleared, indistinctive.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* sin una meta clara = unfocused [unfocussed].

* sin un objetivo claro = non-purposive, unfocused [unfocussed].

* tan claro como el agua = as clear as a bell.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* violeta claro = periwinkle.

* * *

claro¹ -ra

adjective

A (luminoso) ‹cielo› bright; ‹habitación› bright, light

el día amaneció claro the day dawned bright and clear

B (pálido) ‹color/verde/azul› light, pale; ‹piel› fair, white

tiene los ojos claros she has blue/green/gray eyes

el típico sueco rubio y de ojos claros the typical blue-eyed, blond Swede

C ‹salsa/sopa› thin; ‹café/té› weak

D ‹agua/sonido› clear

habló con voz clara she spoke in a clear voice

E ‹ideas/explicación/instrucciones› clear; ‹situación/postura› clear

consiguieron una clara ventaja they gained a clear advantage

tiene muy claro lo que quiere en la vida she is very clear o sure about what she wants out of life, she knows exactly what she wants out of life

que quede bien claro que … I want it to be quite clear that …

lo harás como yo te diga, ¿está claro? you'll do it the way I say, is that clear o do I make myself clear?

quiero dejar (en) claro que … or que quede bien (en) claro que … I want to make it very o quite clear that …, let it be very o quite clear that …

a las claras: no me lo dijo a las claras she didn't tell me in so many words o straight out o ( AmE) right off

no seas cobarde y díselo a las claras don't be a coward, tell her straight

llevarlo claro ( Esp fam) (estar equivocado) to be in for a shock o a disappointment; (enfrentarse a algo difícil) to have one's work cut out ( colloq)

pasar la noche en claro to lie o be awake all night

sacar algo en claro de algo to make sense of sth

¿tú sacaste algo en claro de lo que dijo? did you manage to make any sense of what he said?

F (evidente) clear, obvious

hay pruebas claras de que miente there is clear evidence that he is lying

está claro que ella es la culpable it is clear o obvious that she is the culprit, she is clearly o obviously the culprit

… a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo … unless, of course, he's lying

claro²

adverb

A ‹hablar/ver›

voy a hablarte claro I'm not going to beat around o about the bush, I'm going to give it to you straight ( colloq)

ahora lo veo claro I see it all clearly now, now I get it! ( colloq)

me lo dijo muy claro he made it very o quite clear (to me)

claro y raspado ( Ven fam); straight

me lo dijo todo claro y raspado he told me straight, he didn't beat around o about the bush

B ( indep)

1 (en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course!

¡claro que lo sabe! of course she knows!

¿te gustaría verlo? — ¡claro! would you like to see it? — yes, I'd love to o ( colloq) sure!

¿lo hizo? — ¡claro que no! did he do it? — no, of course not! o no, of course he didn't!

2 (como enlace) mind you

nadie le creyó, claro que conociéndolo no es de extrañar nobody believed him. Mind you, knowing him it's not surprising

lo ayudó la madre — claro, así cualquiera his mother helped him — well, of course anyone can do it like that

anda, díselo tú — claro, para que me eche a mí la bronca ¿no? ( iró); go on, you tell him — oh sure o oh fine o I see, so that way it's me he gets mad at, right? ( iro)

claro³

masculine

A (en un bosque) clearing; (en el pelo, la barba) bald patch

había algunos claros en las gradas there were a few empty spaces in the stand

B ( Meteo) sunny spell o period o interval

Compuesto:

claro de luna

moonlight

* * *

claro 1
◊ -ra adjetivo

a) ( luminoso) ‹cielo/habitación› bright

b) ( pálido) ‹color/verde/azul› light, pale;

‹ piel› fair;
◊ tiene los ojos claros she has blue/green/gray eyes

c) ‹salsa/sopa› thin

d) ‹agua/sonido› clear;

‹ideas/explicación/instrucciones› clear;
‹situación/postura› clear;
◊ tener algo claro to be clear about sth;

¿está claro? is that clear?;
quiero dejar (en) claro que … I want to make it clear that …;
sacar algo en claro de algo to make sense of sth
e) ( evidente) clear, obvious;

◊ está claro que … it is clear o obvious that …;

a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo unless, of course, he's lying
claro 2 adverbio
1 ‹ ver› clearly;
◊ voy a hablarte claro I'm not going to beat around o about the bush;

me lo dijo muy claro he made it very quite clear (to me)
2 ( indep) ( en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course
■ sustantivo masculino
a) ( en bosque) clearing;

(en pelo, barba) bald patch
b) (Meteo) sunny spell o period

claro,-a
I adjetivo
1 (despejado, evidente) clear: tengo muy claro que no va a volver, I'm quite sure she won't come back
un asunto poco claro, a shady deal
2 (poco espeso) thin
3 (color) light
II sustantivo masculino
1 (de un bosque) clearing
2 (entre las nubes) break in the clouds
3 claro de luna, moonlight
III adverbio clearly: deberías hablar claro, you must speak clearly
IV exclamación of course!
¡claro que puedo!, of course I can!
♦ Locuciones: a las claras, clearly
dejar algo claro, to make something clear
lo lleva claro si piensa que voy a tolerarlo, she can be quite sure that i?m not going to put up with it
sacar algo en claro, to draw a conclusion: después de tanta discusión, no sacamos nada en claro, we were back to square one after hours of discussion
' claro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
clara
- escarceo
- estar
- hombre
- nebulosa
- nebuloso
- nítida
- nítido
- notoria
- notorio
- patente
- poca
- poco
- precisa
- preciso
- pues
- rondar
- sacar
- salvaje
- agua
- celeste
- color
- constar
- hablar
- lavado
- neto
- oscuro
- palpable
- que
- quedar
- visto
English:
ale
- apparent
- articulate
- break
- broad
- clean-cut
- clear
- clear-cut
- clearing
- confusing
- crystal-clear
- decided
- distinct
- enough
- fuzzy
- good
- ice-blue
- indistinct
- let
- light
- lucid
- mousy
- mud
- neat
- obscure
- outset
- pale
- plain
- precise
- sharp
- speak out
- spell out
- straight
- surely
- tenuous
- then
- thin
- transparently
- unclear
- unequivocal
- why
- blur
- by
- certainly
- clearly
- course
- crystal
- flash
- increasingly
- more

* * *

claro, -a

♦ adj

1. [luminoso] bright;

una habitación clara a bright o light room

2. [color] light;

verde claro light green

3. [sonido] clear;

hablaba con una voz clara she spoke in a clear voice

4. [sin nubes] clear;

un día/cielo claro a clear day/sky

5. [diluido] [té, café] weak;
[salsa, sopa] thin;
no me gusta el chocolate claro I don't like my hot chocolate thin

6. [poco tupido] thin, sparse

7. [persona, explicación, ideas, libro] clear;

hablaba con un lenguaje claro she spoke in clear terms;

dejar algo claro to make sth clear;

poner algo en claro to get sth clear, to clear sth up;

que quede (bien) claro que no fue idea mía I want to make it (quite) clear that it wasn't my idea;

sacar algo en claro (de) to make sth out (from);

después de escuchar su explicación no saqué nada en claro after listening to her explanation, I was none the wiser;

tengo claro que no puedo contar con él one thing I'm quite sure about is that I can't rely on him, one thing's for sure, I can't rely on him;

verlo claro [estar seguro] to be sure;

Comp

pasar una noche en claro to have a sleepless night;

Comp
Esp Fam
llevarlo o [m5]tenerlo claro: ¡lo lleva o [m5] tiene claro si piensa que le vamos a ayudar! if he thinks we're going to help him, he can think again!;

si no vienen ellos, lo tenemos claro if they don't come, we've had it

8. [obvio, evidente] clear;

el resultado fue claro the result was clear;

¿está claro? is that clear?;

está claro que van a ganar it's clear they're going to win;

está claro que te quieren engañar it's obvious that they are trying to deceive you, they are obviously trying to deceive you;

está claro o [m5]claro está que si no quieres, no estás obligado a participar of course o obviously, you're not obliged to participate if you don't want to;

a no ser, claro, que tengas una idea mejor unless, of course, you have a better idea;

Comp

está más claro que el agua it's perfectly o crystal clear;

allí no vuelvo, eso está más claro que el agua I'm not going there again, that's for certain

♦ nm

1. [en bosque] clearing;
[en multitud] space, gap;
vi un claro en la fila I saw a gap in the row

2. [en cielo nublado] break in the clouds;

se esperan nubes y claros it will be cloudy with some bright spells;

en cuanto haya un claro salimos we'll go out as soon as it brightens up

3. [calvicie, calva] bald patch

4. [en pintura] highlight

5. Arquit skylight

6. claro de luna moonlight

♦ adv

clearly;

hablar claro to speak clearly;

dilo claro, ¿te interesa o no? tell me straight, are you interested or not?;

¡claro! of course!;

¡claro que sí!, ¡pues claro! of course!;

¡claro que no! of course not!;

¡claro que me gusta! of course I like it!;
Irónico
¿me ayudarás? – claro, no pensaba en otra cosa will you help me? – oh sure, I wouldn't dream of doing anything else;
Irónico
ve tú primero – claro, así si hay algún agujero me caigo yo you go first – oh great o thanks a lot, that way if there's a hole I'll be the one to fall into it;

claro, con un jugador más ya se puede of course, with an extra player it's hardly surprising;

la obra no tuvo éxito, claro que conociendo al director no me sorprende the play wasn't a success, but then again that's hardly surprising knowing the director

♦ a las claras loc adv

clearly

* * *

claro

I adj

1 tb fig

clear;

poner en claro make clear;

dejar claro make plain;

quedar claro be clear;

tener algo claro be sure o clear about sth;

pasar la noche en claro lie awake all night, not sleep a wink;

a las claras clearly

2 color light

3 ( luminoso) bright

4 salsa thin

II adv

:

hablar claro speak plainly;

¡claro! of course!;

claro está of course

III m

1 METEO clear spell

2 en bosque clearing

* * *

claro adv

1) : clearly

habla más claro: speak more clearly

2) : of course, surely

¡claro!, ¡claro que sí!: absolutely!, of course!

claro que entendió: of course she understood

claro, -ra adj

1) : bright, clear

2) : pale, fair, light

3) : clear, evident

claro nm

1) : clearing

2)

claro de luna : moonlight

* * *

claro¹ adj

1. (en general) clear

una respuesta clara a clear answer

un día claro a clear day

2. (luminoso) bright

ésta es la habitación más clara de toda la casa this is the brightest room in the house

3. (color) light

le gusta vestir colores claros she likes wearing light coloured clothes

claro² adv clearly

no puede ver claro he can't see clearly

claro³ interj of course

claro que voy a ir a la fiesta of course I'm going to the party

claro que no of course not

claro que sí of course

claro⁴ n (en meteorología) sunny interval

claro de luna moonlight

Spanish-English dictionary > claro
3 carta

f.

1 letter (escrito).

echar una carta to post o (British) mail a letter (United States)

carta abierta open letter (en periódico)

carta de agradecimiento letter of thanks, thank you letter

carta de amor love letter

carta bomba letter bomb

carta certificada recorded o (British) certified letter (United States)

carta de crédito (commerce) letter of credit

carta postal postcard (Am)

carta de presentación letter of introduction; (para un tercero) covering letter (con currículum) (British), cover letter (United States)

carta de recomendación reference (letter)

carta urgente express letter

2 (playing) card (naipe).

jugar a las cartas to play cards

echar las cartas a alguien to tell somebody's fortune (with cards)

3 menu.

a la carta à la carte; (menú) pay-per-view (televisión, programación)

comer a la carta to eat à la carte

carta de vinos wine list

4 map (mapa).

carta astral star chart

5 charter (document).

cartas credenciales letters of credence

carta Magna constitution (constitución)

carta de naturaleza naturalization papers

carta de trabajo work permit

carta verde green card

* * *

carta

► nombre femenino

1 (misiva) letter

2 (naipe) card

3 (minuta) menu

4 (documento jurídico) charter

5 (mapa) chart

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a la carta à la carte

dar carta blanca a alguien to give somebody a free hand, give somebody carte blanche

echar una carta to post a letter, US mail a letter

echar las cartas a alguien to tell somebody's fortune

jugárselo todo a una carta figurado to put all one's eggs in one basket

no saber a qué carta quedarse figurado not to know what to do

poner las cartas sobre la mesa figurado to put one's cards on the table

tomar cartas en un asunto figurado to take part in an affair

carta abierta open letter

carta blanca carte blanche

carta certificada registered letter

carta de ajuste TELEVISIÓN test card

carta de naturaleza / carta de ciudadanía naturalization papers plural

carta de navegación navigation chart

carta de presentación / carta de recomendación letter of introduction

carta de vinos wine list

carta urgente express letter

'Cartas al director' (de un periódico) "Letters to the editor"

* * *

noun f.

1) letter

2) card

3) charter

4) map

5) menu

* * *

SF

1) (Correos) letter

• echar una carta (al correo) — to post a letter

- a carta cabal

era honrado a carta cabal — he was totally honest

es un caballero a carta cabal — a true o real gentleman

- tomar cartas en el asunto

carta abierta — open letter

carta adjunta — covering letter

carta certificada — registered letter

carta de acuse de recibo — letter of acknowledgement

carta de amor — love letter

carta de asignación — letter of allotment

carta de aviso — letter of advice

carta de despido — letter of dismissal, pink slip (EEUU) *

carta de dimisión — letter of resignation

carta de pésame — letter of condolence

carta de presentación — letter of introduction

esta exposición es la mejor carta de presentación del pintor — this exhibition is the best introduction to the painter

carta de recomendación — [para un trabajo] letter of recommendation; [como presentación] letter of introduction

carta de solicitud — (letter of) application

carta pastoral — pastoral letter

carta postal — LAm postcard

carta tipo — standard letter

carta urgente — special-delivery letter

2) (Jur, Com) (=documento)

carta blanca — carte blanche

dar carta blanca a algn — to give sb carte blanche

tener carta blanca — to have a free hand, have carte blanche

carta de ciudadanía — naturalization papers pl

carta de crédito — letter of credit

carta de crédito documentaria — documentary letter of credit

carta de crédito irrevocable — irrevocable letter of credit

carta de emplazamiento — summons

carta de hidalguía — letters patent of nobility pl

carta de intenciones — letter of intent

carta de naturaleza — naturalization papers pl

- adquirir o tomar carta de naturaleza

carta de pago — receipt, discharge in full

carta de pedido — (Com) order

carta de portes — bill of lading

carta de venta — bill of sale

carta ejecutoria — letters patent of nobility pl

carta verde — (Aut) green card, certificate of insurance (EEUU)

cartas credenciales — credentials

3) (=estatuto) charter

la Carta de las Naciones Unidas — the United Nations Charter

Carta de Derechos — Bill of Rights

Carta Magna — (=constitución) constitution; Brit ( Hist) Magna Carta

Carta Social (Europea) — (European) Social Charter

4) (Naipes) card

una baraja de cartas españolas — a pack of Spanish (playing) cards

• echar las cartas a algn — to tell sb's fortune ( with cards)

fui a una pitonisa a que me echara las cartas — I went to a fortune-teller to have my fortune told with cards

• jugar a las cartas — to play cards

- ¡carta canta!

- enseñar las cartas

- poner las cartas boca arriba o sobre la mesa

- no saber a qué carta quedarse

- a cartas vistas

carta de figura — picture card

5) (Culin) menu

• a la carta — à la carte

carta de vinos — wine list

6) (=mapa) (Geog) map; (Náut) chart

carta acotada — contour map

carta astral — star chart

carta bomba — letter-bomb

carta de flujo — flowchart

carta de marear — chart

carta de navegación, carta de viaje, carta de vuelo — flight plan

carta geográfica, carta marítima — chart

carta meteorológica — weather chart, weather map

carta náutica, carta naval — chart

7) (TV)

carta de ajuste — test card

* * *

femenino

1) (Corresp) letter

¿hay carta para mí? — are there any letters for me?, is there any mail for me?

echar una carta al correo — to mail (esp AmE) o (esp BrE) post a letter

carta de despido/renuncia — letter of dismissal/resignation

carta de solicitud — letter of application

- carta abierta

- carta blanca

- carta bomba

- carta certificada

- carta de agradecimiento

- carta de amor

- carta de ciudadanía

- carta de nacionalización or de naturaleza

- carta de pago

- carta de presentación

- carta de recomendación

- carta urgente

- carta verde

2) ( naipe) card

jugar a las cartas — to play cards

dar las cartas — to deal the cards

a carta cabal: es honrado a carta cabal he's completely honest; un caballero a carta cabal a perfect o real gentleman; echarle las cartas a alguien to tell somebody's fortune; jugar bien las cartas to play one's cards right; jugárselo todo a una carta to risk everything on one throw; no saber a qué carta quedarse: no sé a qué carta quedarme I don't know what to think; poner las cartas boca arriba or sobre la mesa to put o lay one's cards on the table; tomar cartas en el asunto — to intervene

- cartas del Tarot

3) ( de organización) charter; ( de país) constitution

- Carta Magna

4) ( en restaurante) menu

comer a la carta — to eat à la carte

- carta de vinos

5) (ant) ( mapa) map

•

- carta astral

- carta de ajuste

- carta de navegación

- carta de vuelo

* * *

= card, envelope, letter, charter.

Ex. Add to the designation, when appropriate, the number and the name(s) of the component pieces of the object; e.g., 1 game (1 board), 50 cards, 2 dice.

Ex. A jacket or sleeve is a protective envelope for a sound disc, made of cardboard or paper.

Ex. Thus, where the text of an article is interspersed amongst advertisements, letters and other contributions, only those pages on which parts of the article are printed are listed.

Ex. Libraries may operate under state law, county or municipal ordinances, or charters.

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* a la carta = a la carte.

* baraja de cartas = pack of playing cards, deck of playing cards, deck of cards.

* carta abierta = open letter.

* carta adjunta = covering letter.

* carta aeronáutica = aeronautical chart.

* carta autógrafa = autograph letter.

* carta blanca = free hand, carte blanche, blank cheque [blank check, -USA].

* carta bomba = letter bomb.

* carta certificada = registered letter.

* carta comercial = business letter.

* carta de adhesión = letter of support.

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

* carta de amor = love letter.

* carta de apoyo = letter of support.

* carta de baraja = playing card.

* carta de barras de color = colour bar.

* carta de derechos = charter of rights.

* carta de derechos humanos = charter of human rights.

* carta de intenciones = letter of intent.

* carta de invitación = letter of invitation, invitation letter.

* Carta de la ONU, la = UN charter, the.

* carta de navegación = aeronautical chart, navigational chart.

* carta de nombramiento = letter of appointment.

* carta de pedido = order letter.

* carta de presentación = cover letter, letter of introduction, calling card.

* carta de privilegios = charter.

* carta de recomendación = testimonial, letter of recommendation, letter of reference, reference letter.

* carta de referencia = reference.

* carta de rescate = ransom note.

* carta de servicios = service offer.

* carta de vinos = wine list.

* carta interminable = epistle.

* Carta Magna, la = Magna Carta, the.

* carta marina = navigational chart.

* carta modelo = model letter.

* carta náutica = nautical chart.

* carta personal = personal letter.

* carta real = charter.

* cartas al director = letter to the editor.

* carta verde = green card.

* contestar una carta = answer + letter.

* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.

* envío masivo de cartas = mail shot.

* escritura de cartas = letter writing.

* franquear una carta = frank + letter.

* juego de cartas = euchre.

* jugar bien + Posesivo + cartas = play + Posesivo + cards right.

* jugárselo todo a una sola carta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* libro de registro de entrada y salida de cartas = letterbook [letter book].

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* redacción de cartas = letter writing.

* registro de salida de cartas = outward letterbook.

* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.

* tomar carta en = get + stuck into.

* * *

femenino

1) (Corresp) letter

¿hay carta para mí? — are there any letters for me?, is there any mail for me?

echar una carta al correo — to mail (esp AmE) o (esp BrE) post a letter

carta de despido/renuncia — letter of dismissal/resignation

carta de solicitud — letter of application

- carta abierta

- carta blanca

- carta bomba

- carta certificada

- carta de agradecimiento

- carta de amor

- carta de ciudadanía

- carta de nacionalización or de naturaleza

- carta de pago

- carta de presentación

- carta de recomendación

- carta urgente

- carta verde

2) ( naipe) card

jugar a las cartas — to play cards

dar las cartas — to deal the cards

a carta cabal: es honrado a carta cabal he's completely honest; un caballero a carta cabal a perfect o real gentleman; echarle las cartas a alguien to tell somebody's fortune; jugar bien las cartas to play one's cards right; jugárselo todo a una carta to risk everything on one throw; no saber a qué carta quedarse: no sé a qué carta quedarme I don't know what to think; poner las cartas boca arriba or sobre la mesa to put o lay one's cards on the table; tomar cartas en el asunto — to intervene

- cartas del Tarot

3) ( de organización) charter; ( de país) constitution

- Carta Magna

4) ( en restaurante) menu

comer a la carta — to eat à la carte

- carta de vinos

5) (ant) ( mapa) map

•

- carta astral

- carta de ajuste

- carta de navegación

- carta de vuelo

* * *

= card, envelope, letter, charter.

Ex: Add to the designation, when appropriate, the number and the name(s) of the component pieces of the object; e.g., 1 game (1 board), 50 cards, 2 dice.

Ex: A jacket or sleeve is a protective envelope for a sound disc, made of cardboard or paper.

Ex: Thus, where the text of an article is interspersed amongst advertisements, letters and other contributions, only those pages on which parts of the article are printed are listed.

Ex: Libraries may operate under state law, county or municipal ordinances, or charters.

* a la carta = a la carte.

* baraja de cartas = pack of playing cards, deck of playing cards, deck of cards.

* carta abierta = open letter.

* carta adjunta = covering letter.

* carta aeronáutica = aeronautical chart.

* carta autógrafa = autograph letter.

* carta blanca = free hand, carte blanche, blank cheque [blank check, -USA].

* carta bomba = letter bomb.

* carta certificada = registered letter.

* carta comercial = business letter.

* carta de adhesión = letter of support.

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

* carta de amor = love letter.

* carta de apoyo = letter of support.

* carta de baraja = playing card.

* carta de barras de color = colour bar.

* carta de derechos = charter of rights.

* carta de derechos humanos = charter of human rights.

* carta de intenciones = letter of intent.

* carta de invitación = letter of invitation, invitation letter.

* Carta de la ONU, la = UN charter, the.

* carta de navegación = aeronautical chart, navigational chart.

* carta de nombramiento = letter of appointment.

* carta de pedido = order letter.

* carta de presentación = cover letter, letter of introduction, calling card.

* carta de privilegios = charter.

* carta de recomendación = testimonial, letter of recommendation, letter of reference, reference letter.

* carta de referencia = reference.

* carta de rescate = ransom note.

* carta de servicios = service offer.

* carta de vinos = wine list.

* carta interminable = epistle.

* Carta Magna, la = Magna Carta, the.

* carta marina = navigational chart.

* carta modelo = model letter.

* carta náutica = nautical chart.

* carta personal = personal letter.

* carta real = charter.

* cartas al director = letter to the editor.

* carta verde = green card.

* contestar una carta = answer + letter.

* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.

* envío masivo de cartas = mail shot.

* escritura de cartas = letter writing.

* franquear una carta = frank + letter.

* juego de cartas = euchre.

* jugar bien + Posesivo + cartas = play + Posesivo + cards right.

* jugárselo todo a una sola carta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* libro de registro de entrada y salida de cartas = letterbook [letter book].

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* redacción de cartas = letter writing.

* registro de salida de cartas = outward letterbook.

* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.

* tomar carta en = get + stuck into.

* * *

carta

feminine

A ( Corresp) letter

¿hay carta para mí? are there any letters for me?, is there any mail for me?

carta de despido/renuncia letter of dismissal/resignation

carta de solicitud letter of application

Compuestos:

● carta abierta

open letter

● carta blanca

carte blanche

le dieron carta blanca she was given carte blanche o a free hand

● carta bomba

letter bomb

● carta certificada

registered letter

● carta circular

circular

● carta comendatoria

( frml) letter of recommendation, reference

● carta de agradecimiento

thank-you letter

● carta de amor

love letter

● carta de apoyo

reference, letter of recommendation

● carta de ciudadanía

naturalization papers (pl)

tradiciones que ya han adquirido carta de ciudadanía en nuestro país traditions which have been adopted o which are now totally accepted in our country

● carta de crédito

letter of credit

● carta de intenciones

letter of intent

● carta de introducción

letter of introduction

● carta de nacionalización or de naturaleza

naturalization papers (pl)

● carta de pago

receipt, official receipt

● carta de pésame

letter of condolence

● carta de portes

bill of lading, manifest

● carta de presentación

letter of introduction

● carta de recomendación

reference, letter of recommendation

● carta pastoral

pastoral

● cartas credenciales

fpl credentials (pl)

● carta urgente

special-delivery letter

● carta verde

green card

B (naipe) card

baraja de cartas deck o ( BrE) pack of cards

jugar a las cartas to play cards

barajar/dar las cartas to shuffle/deal the cards

a carta cabal: es honrado a carta cabal he's completely and utterly honest

es un caballero a carta cabal he's a perfect o real gentleman

echarle las cartas a algn to tell sb's fortune

fue a que le echaran las cartas he went to have his fortune told

jugar bien las cartas to play one's cards right

jugarse la última carta to play one's last card

todavía no me he jugado la última carta I still have one card up my sleeve o left to play

jugárselo todo a una carta to risk everything on one throw

no saber a qué carta quedarse: no sé a qué carta quedarme I don't know what to think, I don't know which story ( o version etc) to believe

poner las cartas boca arriba or sobre la mesa to put o lay one's cards on the table

tomar cartas en algo to intervene in sth

voy a tener que tomar cartas en el asunto I'm going to have to step in o intervene

Compuestos:

● cartas de tarot or del Tarot

fpl Tarot cards (pl)

● cartas españolas

fpl Spanish playing cards (pl) (suits: bastos, espadas, copas, oros)

● cartas francesas or de póker

fpl French playing cards (pl) (suits: spades, hearts, clubs, diamonds)

C (de una organización) charter; (de un país) constitution

Compuestos:

● Carta Constitucional or Fundamental

( frml); Constitution

● carta de derechos humanos

human rights charter, charter of human rights

● Carta de la ONU

UN Charter

● Carta de las Naciones Unidas

United Nations Charter

● Carta de los Derechos Fundamentales de la Unión Europea

(UE) Charter of Fundamental Rights

● Carta Magna

( Hist) Magna Carta; (constitución) ( frml) constitution

● Carta Social

(UE) social chapter o charter

D (en un restaurante) menu

comer a la carta to eat à la carte

Compuesto:

carta de vinos

wine list

E ( ant) (mapa) map

Compuestos:

● carta astral

astral chart

● carta de ajuste

test card

● carta de colores

color* chart

● carta de flujo

flowchart

● carta del cielo

astral chart

● carta de marear

chart

● carta de navegación

chart

● carta de viaje

chart

● carta de vuelo

flight plan

● carta marina

chart

● carta meteorológica

weather chart

* * *

carta sustantivo femenino
1 (Corresp) letter;
◊ ¿hay carta para mí? are there any letters for me?;

echar una carta al correo to mail (esp AmE) o (esp BrE) post a letter;
carta adjunta or explicatoria covering letter;
carta blanca carte blanche;
carta certificada registered letter;
carta de amor love letter;
carta de recomendación reference, letter of recommendation;
carta urgente special-delivery letter
2 ( naipe) card;
◊ jugar a las cartas to play cards;

dar las cartas to deal the cards;
echarle las cartas a algn to tell sb's fortune;
poner las cartas sobre la mesa to put o lay one's cards on the table
3 ( en restaurante) menu;
◊ comer a la carta to eat à la carte;

carta de vinos wine list
carta sustantivo femenino
1 letter
carta abierta, open letter
carta certificada, registered letter
carta de presentación, letter of introduction
2 (de un restaurante) menu: comeremos a la carta, we'll eat à la carte
carta de vinos, wine list
3 Naipes card
jugar a las cartas, to play cards
4 Av Náut chart
5 (documento oficial) papers
carta blanca, carte blanche
carta de naturaleza, naturalization papers 6 carta magna, constitution
♦ Locuciones: figurado adquirir carta de naturaleza, to become widely accepted
echarle las cartas a alguien, to tell somebody's fortune
no saber a qué carta quedarse, not to know what to think about sthg
figurado poner las cartas sobre la mesa, to put o lay one's cards on the table
tomar cartas en un asunto, to intervene in an affair
' carta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abierta
- abierto
- acompañar
- anónima
- anónimo
- astral
- atentamente
- avión
- certificar
- desalentador
- desalentadora
- destilar
- destinataria
- destinatario
- dictar
- disimulo
- don
- encabezamiento
- estimada
- estimado
- grafológica
- grafológico
- jugarse
- olvidarse
- personal
- recomendación
- sacar
- saludar
- sellar
- señora
- servidor
- servidora
- tenor
- a
- anexo
- borrador
- buzón
- cerrado
- certificado
- cifrar
- comercial
- comodín
- contenido
- contestar
- corazón
- correo
- de
- despachar
- destinado
- difamatorio
English:
acknowledge
- acknowledgement
- address
- answer
- apologetic
- attachment
- bear
- best
- bomb
- card
- carte blanche
- chain letter
- chart
- charter
- compose
- convey
- cover letter
- covering
- date
- direct
- egg
- express
- faithfully
- forget
- formality
- from
- get
- gram
- heading
- include
- insufficient
- leeway
- letter
- letter bomb
- letterhead
- look forward to
- love
- manage
- menu
- missive
- notepaper
- on
- penfriend
- post
- postmark
- receive
- receiver
- recipient
- redirect
- reference

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carta nf

1. [escrito] letter;

echar una carta to Br post o US mail a letter

Comp
carta abierta open letter;
carta de agradecimiento letter of thanks, thank you letter;

carta de amor love letter;

carta blanca carte blanche;

dar carta blanca a alguien to give sb carte blanche o a free hand;

tiene carta blanca para conceder un crédito she is solely responsible for deciding whether or not to give somebody a loan;

carta bomba letter bomb;

carta certificada Br recorded o US certified letter;

carta pastoral pastoral letter;

carta de pésame letter of condolence;
Am carta postal postcard;
carta de presentación [para un tercero] letter of introduction;
[con un currículum] Br covering letter, US cover letter;
carta de recomendación reference (letter);

carta urgente express letter

2. [naipe] (playing) card;

baraja de cartas pack o deck of cards;

jugar a las cartas to play cards;

echar las cartas a alguien to tell sb's fortune [with cards];

voy a ir a que me echen las cartas I'm going to have my fortune told;

Comp

carta sobre la mesa, pesa once you've played a card, you can't change your mind;

Comp

enseñar las cartas to show one's hand;

Comp

jugar a cartas vistas [con honradez] to act openly;
[con certeza] to act with certainty;
Comp

jugar bien sus cartas to play one's cards right;

Comp

jugarse la última carta to play one's last card;

Comp

jugarse todo a una carta to put all one's eggs in one basket;

Comp

no saber a qué carta quedarse to be unsure;

Comp

poner las cartas boca arriba o [m5] sobre la mesa to put one's cards on the table

Comp
carta falsa low card
3. [menú] menu;

a la carta [menú] à la carte;
[televisión, programación] pay-per-view;
comer a la carta to eat à la carte;

no tienen menú del día y hay que comer a la carta they don't have a set menu, you have to choose from the à la carte menu;

un servicio a la carta a tailor-made service

Comp
carta de vinos wine list
4. [mapa] map;
Náut chart
Comp
carta astral star chart, astrological chart;
carta de marear sea chart;

carta marina sea chart;

carta meteorológica weather map

5. [documento] charter

Comp
Náut carta de contramarca letter of reprisal;
cartas credenciales letters of credence;
Com carta de crédito letter of credit; Com carta de crédito documentaria documentary letter of credit; Náut carta de fletamento charter party;
carta fundacional founding charter;

carta general form letter;

carta de hidalguía letters patent of nobility;
Dep carta de libertad:
dar la carta de libertad a alguien to give sb a free transfer;

Carta Magna [constitución] constitution;
Náut carta de marca letters-of-marque;
carta de naturaleza naturalization papers;
Com carta de pago receipt; Com carta de pedido order;
la Carta Social the Social Charter;

carta de trabajo work permit;
Com carta de venta bill of sale;
carta verde green card [for international car insurance]

6. TV carta de ajuste Br test card, US test pattern

7. Comp

a carta cabal through and through;

es un hombre íntegro a carta cabal he's honest through and through;

adquirir o [m5] tomar carta de naturaleza [costumbre, práctica] to become widely accepted;

tomar cartas en un asunto to intervene in a matter

* * *

carta

f

1 letter

2 GASTR menu;

a la carta à la carte

3 ( naipe) playing card;

jugar a las cartas play cards;

jugar a cartas vistas play straight;

jugarse todo a una carta risk everything on one throw;

tomar cartas en el asunto intervene in the matter;

poner las cartas boca arriba fig put one’s cards on the table;

honrado a carta cabal utterly honest;

no saber a qué carta quedarse not know what to do;

echar las cartas a alguien tell s.o.’s fortune

4 ( mapa) chart

* * *

carta nf

1) : letter

2) naipe: playing card

3) : charter, constitution

4) menú: menu

5) : map, chart

6)

tomar cartas en : to intervene in

* * *

carta n

1. (escrito) letter

estoy escribiendo una carta I'm writing a letter

2. (naipe) card / playing card

juguemos a las cartas let's play cards

3. (lista de comidas) menu

pide lo que quieras de la carta order whatever you want from the menu

carta de navegación chart

Spanish-English dictionary > carta
4 resaltar

v.

1 to highlight.

Ella destaca sus logros She highlights his achievements.

2 to stand out.

3 to stick out (en edificios) (balcón).

4 to project out, to stand out, to jut out, to project.

La cornisa sobresale mucho The cornice juts out too much.

5 to flatter.

* * *

resaltar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (sobresalir) to project, jut out

■ dos balcones resaltan de la fachada principal two balconies jut out from the main façade

2 figurado (distinguirse) to stand out (de, from)

► verbo transitivo

1 to highlight, stress, emphasize

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FRASEOLOGÍA

hacer resaltar to emphasize, stress, highlight

* * *

verb

1) to stand out

2) stress

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1. VI

1) (=destacarse) to stand out

lo escribí en mayúsculas para que resaltara — I wrote it in capitals to make it stand out

entre sus cualidades resalta su elegancia — her most striking quality is her elegance

hacer resaltar algo — to set sth off; (fig) to highlight sth

este maquillaje hace resaltar sus delicadas facciones — this makeup sets off her delicate features

la encuesta hace resaltar el descontento con el sistema educativo — the survey highlights the dissatisfaction with the education system

2) (=sobresalir) to jut out, project

2.

VT (=destacar) to highlight

el conferenciante resaltó el problema del paro — the speaker highlighted the problem of unemployment

quiero resaltar la dedicación de nuestros empleados — I would like to draw particular attention to the dedication of our staff

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out

resaltaban sus grandes ojos negros — her big dark eyes were her most striking feature

2)

hacer resaltar — < color> to bring out; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress
2.
resaltar vt <cualidad/rasgo> to highlight; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress

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= bring into + focus, bring out, conspicuousness, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], enhance, highlight, stress, underscore, illuminate, accentuate, heighten, play up, attract + attention, stand out, foreground, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, point up, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, make + a point of + Gerundio, point to, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, flag + Nombre + up, celebrate, stand + proud.

Ex. The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.

Ex. These should be used to speed up our processing, but the important thing is that we bring out the essential parts of a work and give all the possible entries to identify the work.

Ex. One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.

Ex. Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.

Ex. An introduction explaining the nature and scope of the indexing language will enhance its value.

Ex. In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.

Ex. However, it must be stressed that these problems are still in the future.

Ex. All I wanted to underscore with these four horror stories is that the judicious, discretionary assignment of added entries can either powerfully inhibit or promote access to the documents.

Ex. This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.

Ex. However, future trends may tend to accentuate this division.

Ex. Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.

Ex. A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.

Ex. A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.

Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.

Ex. His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.

Ex. Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.

Ex. Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.

Ex. As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.

Ex. This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.

Ex. This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.

Ex. This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.

Ex. The obvious first line of defence is for librarians, agents and journal publishers to join forces to point up the decline in library provision.

Ex. This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.

Ex. The course gives information technology a very high profile.

Ex. Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..

Ex. In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.

Ex. Reference librarians shouldy make a point of constantly reminding themselves that serving these needs is what they are doing.

Ex. This article points to economically feasible and communication-based indexing methods which fit the potentials of current information technology.

Ex. Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.

Ex. If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.

Ex. Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.

Ex. Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.

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* es de resaltar que = significantly.

* hacer resaltar = set off.

* hacer resaltar las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* instrumento para resaltar = spotlight.

* modo de resaltar = spotlight.

* resaltar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).

* resaltar la importancia = underscore + importance.

* resaltar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.

* resaltar la necesidad = stress + the need.

* resaltar la necesidad de = imprint + the need for.

* resaltar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out

resaltaban sus grandes ojos negros — her big dark eyes were her most striking feature

2)

hacer resaltar — < color> to bring out; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress
2.
resaltar vt <cualidad/rasgo> to highlight; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress

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= bring into + focus, bring out, conspicuousness, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], enhance, highlight, stress, underscore, illuminate, accentuate, heighten, play up, attract + attention, stand out, foreground, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, point up, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, make + a point of + Gerundio, point to, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, flag + Nombre + up, celebrate, stand + proud.

Ex: The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.

Ex: These should be used to speed up our processing, but the important thing is that we bring out the essential parts of a work and give all the possible entries to identify the work.

Ex: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.

Ex: Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.

Ex: An introduction explaining the nature and scope of the indexing language will enhance its value.

Ex: In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.

Ex: However, it must be stressed that these problems are still in the future.

Ex: All I wanted to underscore with these four horror stories is that the judicious, discretionary assignment of added entries can either powerfully inhibit or promote access to the documents.

Ex: This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.

Ex: However, future trends may tend to accentuate this division.

Ex: Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.

Ex: A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.

Ex: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.

Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.

Ex: His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.

Ex: Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.

Ex: Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.

Ex: As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.

Ex: This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.

Ex: This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.

Ex: This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.

Ex: The obvious first line of defence is for librarians, agents and journal publishers to join forces to point up the decline in library provision.

Ex: This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.

Ex: The course gives information technology a very high profile.

Ex: Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..

Ex: In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.

Ex: Reference librarians shouldy make a point of constantly reminding themselves that serving these needs is what they are doing.

Ex: This article points to economically feasible and communication-based indexing methods which fit the potentials of current information technology.

Ex: Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.

Ex: If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.

Ex: Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.

Ex: Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.

* es de resaltar que = significantly.

* hacer resaltar = set off.

* hacer resaltar las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* instrumento para resaltar = spotlight.

* modo de resaltar = spotlight.

* resaltar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).

* resaltar la importancia = underscore + importance.

* resaltar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.

* resaltar la necesidad = stress + the need.

* resaltar la necesidad de = imprint + the need for.

* resaltar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.

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resaltar [A1 ]

vi

A (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out

resaltaban sus grandes ojos negros the most striking thing about her was her big dark eyes

B

hacer resaltar ‹color› to bring out;

‹importancia/necesidad› to highlight, stress, emphasize

■ resaltar

vt

‹cualidad/rasgo› to highlight; ‹importancia/necesidad› to highlight, stress, emphasize

quiso resaltar que … he wanted to stress o emphasize (the fact) that …

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resaltar ( conjugate resaltar) verbo intransitivo (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out;
◊ hacer resaltar ‹ color› to bring out;

‹importancia/necesidad› to highlight, stress
verbo transitivo ‹cualidad/importancia/necesidad› to highlight
resaltar
I verbo intransitivo
1 (destacar) to stand out: resalta entre sus amigos por su sensatez, he stands out from his friends because of his good sense
2 (en una construcción) to project, jut out: la nueva torre resalta entre las casas bajas, the new building stands out above the houses
II verbo transitivo
1 (realzar) to enhance, bring out: este vestido resalta tu figura, this dress shows off your figure
2 (acentuar, hacer más visible) to emphasize: su inmadurez resalta la diferencia de edad, his immaturity accentuates the difference in age
es preciso resaltar sus rasgos originales, we should stress her unusual features
' resaltar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
marcar
- acentuar
- pronunciar
- sobresalir
English:
emphasize
- set off
- show off
- show up
- stick out
- accentuate
- bring
- set
- show
- stand
- stick

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resaltar

♦ vi

1. [destacar] to stand out;

resalta en el equipo por su velocidad he stands out as one of the fastest players in the team

2. [en edificios] [cornisa, ventana] to stick out

♦ vt
[destacar] to highlight;
hacer resaltar algo to emphasize sth, to stress sth;

el orador resaltó la contribución del difunto a la ciencia the speaker highlighted the contribution to science made by the deceased

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resaltar

I v/t highlight, stress

II v/i ARQUI jut out; fig

stand out

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resaltar vi

1) sobresalir: to stand out

2)

hacer resaltar : to bring out, to highlight

resaltar vt

: to stress, to emphasize

* * *

resaltar vb

1. (sobresalir) to stand out [pt. & pp. stood]

el rojo resalta entre los colores claros red stands out among light colours

2. (hacer destacar) to bring out [pt. & pp. brought]

esa camisa resalta tus ojos azules that shirt brings out your blue eyes

3. (subrayar) to stress

resaltó los puntos más importantes he stressed the most important points

Spanish-English dictionary > resaltar
5 aclarar

v.

1 to rinse (enjuagar). (peninsular Spanish)

María aclaró su cabello Mary rinsed her hair.

2 to clarify, to explain.

aclaremos una cosa let's get one thing clear

María aclarará los puntos mañMaría Mary will clarify the points tomorrow.

3 to make lighter (color).

el sol aclara el pelo the sun makes one's hair lighter

4 to thin (down) (lo espeso) (chocolate, sopa).

Pedro aclara la mezcla para pastel Peter thins the cake mixture.

5 to become clear, to become brighter, to brighten, to clear.

Aclarará dentro de un rato It will become clear in a while.

6 to filter.

Mario aclara el destilado Mario filters the distilled liquid.

7 to make it clear for, to explain, to make clear for.

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aclarar

► verbo transitivo

1 (cabello, color) to lighten, make lighter

2 (líquido) to thin (down)

3 (enjuagar) to rinse

4 (explicar) to explain; (poner en claro) to make clear, clarify

5 figurado (mejorar) to improve

■ las zanahorias aclaran la vista carrots improve your eyesight, carrots are good for your eyes

► verbo intransitivo

1 (mejorar el tiempo) to clear (up)

■ hay una tormenta horrible y no parece que vaya a aclarar there's a heavy storm and it doesn't look as if it's going to clear up

► verbo pronominal aclararse

1 (entender) to understand

■ no me aclaro con esta lección I can't understand this lesson

■ es que no me aclaro I don't know what's going on

2 (explicarse) to explain oneself

3 (decidirse) to make up one's mind

■ a ver si te aclaras de una vez make up your mind once and for all

4 (Used only in the 3rd person; it does not take a subject) (el tiempo) to clear (up)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

aclarar la voz to clear one's throat

* * *

verb

1) to clarify, explain

2) lighten

3) rinse

•

- aclararse

* * *

1. VT

1) (=explicar) [+ suceso, motivo] to clarify; [+ duda, malentendido] to clear up; [+ misterio] to solve

están tratando de aclarar las circunstancias de su muerte — they are trying to clarify the circumstances surrounding her death

todavía no se ha aclarado quién lo hizo — it is still not clear who did it

con esto ya queda todo aclarado — with this now everything is clear

dejaremos cinco minutos para aclarar dudas — we'll leave five minutes to clear up any queries

aclarar algo a algn — to explain sth to sb

no pudo aclararnos el motivo de su comportamiento — she couldn't explain the reasons for her behaviour

me lo explicó dos veces pero no consiguió aclarármelo — she explained it to me twice but couldn't manage to make it clear

• le he escrito para aclarar las cosas — I've written to him to make things clear

• aclarar que — to make it clear that

quiero aclarar que no soy racista — I want to make it clear that I am not a racist

2) Esp [+ ropa, vajilla, pelo] to rinse

se debe aclarar con agua fría — it should be rinsed in cold water

3) (=diluir) [+ pintura, salsa] to thin, thin down

4) (=hacer más claro) [+ color, pelo] to make lighter, lighten

5) [+ bosque] to clear

2. VI

1) (=amanecer) to get light

ya estaba aclarando — it was already getting light

2) (=despejarse las nubes) to clear up

en cuanto aclare, saldremos — as soon as it clears up, we'll go out

3) Esp (=enjuagar) to rinse

3.

See:

aclararse

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1.
verbo impersonal

a) ( amanecer)

aclara temprano — it gets light early

cuando nos levantamos estaba aclarando — dawn o day was breaking when we got up

b) ( escampar) to clear up
2.
aclarar vi

a) día ( empezar) to break, dawn

b) tiempo/día ( escampar) to clear up
3.
aclarar vt

1) ( quitar color a) to lighten

2) < ideas> to get... straight; < duda> to clear up, clarify

no pudo aclararme nada sobre el tema — she couldn't throw any light on the subject

quiero aclarar que yo no sabía nada — I want to make it clear that I didn't know anything

3)

a) < salsa> to thin

b) <vegetación/bosque> to clear

4) (Esp) <ropa/vajilla> to rinse
4.
aclararse v pron

1)

aclararse la voz — to clear one's throat

2) (Esp fam)

a) ( entender) to understand

sigo sin aclararme — I still don't understand

aclararse con algo — to work something out

no me aclaro con esta máquina — I can't work out how to use this machine

a ver si nos aclaramos — let's see if we can sort things out o get things straight

b) ( decidirse) to make up one's mind

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= clarify, elucidate, qualify, rinse, sort out, shed + light (on/upon), throw + light on, make + the point that, spell out, explicate, make + explicit, clear up, shed + understanding, cast + light on, bring + clarity (to), get to + the bottom of, unravel, get to + the root of, rinse off.

Ex. The examples above should serve also to clarify the relationship between the authority entry and the reference entry.

Ex. An abstract may also serve to elucidate an unclear title.

Ex. Common facets may be listed anywhere in the schedule order, because they are facets that, although only listed once can be applied anywhere in the citation order, as required to qualify the concept to which they apply.

Ex. After treatment with NM2P a drawing is rinsed several times with acetone.

Ex. It is true that assignments were being heaped upon him with immense rapidity, but he would be able to sort them out and contrive solutions.

Ex. This article aims to cover tools that shed light on what the stakes might be in getting involved with CD-ROM technology = Este artículo intenta analizar las herramientas que nos aclaren cuáles podrían ser los riesgos de involucrarse con la tecnología del CD-ROM.

Ex. It may be that a study of such associations might throw further light on the kinds of relationship we need to cater for in our index vocabularies.

Ex. However, they do make the very important point that the notation is not an essential part of the scheme.

Ex. Certain obligations of public and university libraries and publicly supported library networks often are also spelled out in statutory form.

Ex. Sometime around the turn of the century the American library community decided against continuing its analysis of the periodical literature that we find so well explicated in the printed catalogs of Enoch Pratt and other major libraries at that time.

Ex. The author stresses the need to distinguish between fact and opinion and to make explicit all sorts of assumptions and vaguenesses that tend to cloud the view.

Ex. What they will not do is clear up the foggy area in most cataloguers' minds, the area that leads to an inconsistent application of half-understood principles'.

Ex. The author aims to shed a little understanding on the general nature of archives in order to expose certain misconceptions.

Ex. The results cast light on the changing nature of information handling in the new environment.

Ex. A woman suspected to have lost her virginity is made to undergo a series of medical examinations to bring clarity to her situation.

Ex. He does not always get to the bottom of the questions raised in this ambitious study.

Ex. Patents abstracting is a special skill, involving not only a technical knowledge, but also a facility for unravelling the special legalistic jargon in which patents abound.

Ex. One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.

Ex. The only thing that rinsing off baby carrots will do is remove any dirt that might be on the surface -- it won't wash away any bacteria.

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* aclarar el pelo = lighten + Posesivo + hair.

* aclarar el sentido = clarify + meaning.

* aclarar las cosas = set + the record straight.

* aclarar las ideas de Uno = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* aclarar lo que sucedió = get + Posesivo + story straight, get + Posesivo + story right.

* aclarar los detalles = work out + details.

* aclarar lo sucedido = get + Posesivo + story straight, get + Posesivo + story right.

* aclararse = become + apparent, get + Posesivo + story straight, get + Posesivo + story right, fall into + place.

* aclarar una confusión = unravel + snarl.

* aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.

* aclarar un asunto = clarify + matter.

* aclarar un concepto = clarify + idea, clarify + concept.

* aclarar un malentendido = clear up + misunderstanding.

* aclarar un misterio = unravel + mystery.

* aclarar un objetivo = clarify + objective.

* aclarar un problema = clear up + problem.

* aclarar un punto = clarify + point.

* tiempo + aclararse = weather + clear.

* * *
1.
verbo impersonal

a) ( amanecer)

aclara temprano — it gets light early

cuando nos levantamos estaba aclarando — dawn o day was breaking when we got up

b) ( escampar) to clear up
2.
aclarar vi

a) día ( empezar) to break, dawn

b) tiempo/día ( escampar) to clear up
3.
aclarar vt

1) ( quitar color a) to lighten

2) < ideas> to get... straight; < duda> to clear up, clarify

no pudo aclararme nada sobre el tema — she couldn't throw any light on the subject

quiero aclarar que yo no sabía nada — I want to make it clear that I didn't know anything

3)

a) < salsa> to thin

b) <vegetación/bosque> to clear

4) (Esp) <ropa/vajilla> to rinse
4.
aclararse v pron

1)

aclararse la voz — to clear one's throat

2) (Esp fam)

a) ( entender) to understand

sigo sin aclararme — I still don't understand

aclararse con algo — to work something out

no me aclaro con esta máquina — I can't work out how to use this machine

a ver si nos aclaramos — let's see if we can sort things out o get things straight

b) ( decidirse) to make up one's mind

* * *

= clarify, elucidate, qualify, rinse, sort out, shed + light (on/upon), throw + light on, make + the point that, spell out, explicate, make + explicit, clear up, shed + understanding, cast + light on, bring + clarity (to), get to + the bottom of, unravel, get to + the root of, rinse off.

Ex: The examples above should serve also to clarify the relationship between the authority entry and the reference entry.

Ex: An abstract may also serve to elucidate an unclear title.

Ex: Common facets may be listed anywhere in the schedule order, because they are facets that, although only listed once can be applied anywhere in the citation order, as required to qualify the concept to which they apply.

Ex: After treatment with NM2P a drawing is rinsed several times with acetone.

Ex: It is true that assignments were being heaped upon him with immense rapidity, but he would be able to sort them out and contrive solutions.

Ex: This article aims to cover tools that shed light on what the stakes might be in getting involved with CD-ROM technology = Este artículo intenta analizar las herramientas que nos aclaren cuáles podrían ser los riesgos de involucrarse con la tecnología del CD-ROM.

Ex: It may be that a study of such associations might throw further light on the kinds of relationship we need to cater for in our index vocabularies.

Ex: However, they do make the very important point that the notation is not an essential part of the scheme.

Ex: Certain obligations of public and university libraries and publicly supported library networks often are also spelled out in statutory form.

Ex: Sometime around the turn of the century the American library community decided against continuing its analysis of the periodical literature that we find so well explicated in the printed catalogs of Enoch Pratt and other major libraries at that time.

Ex: The author stresses the need to distinguish between fact and opinion and to make explicit all sorts of assumptions and vaguenesses that tend to cloud the view.

Ex: What they will not do is clear up the foggy area in most cataloguers' minds, the area that leads to an inconsistent application of half-understood principles'.

Ex: The author aims to shed a little understanding on the general nature of archives in order to expose certain misconceptions.

Ex: The results cast light on the changing nature of information handling in the new environment.

Ex: A woman suspected to have lost her virginity is made to undergo a series of medical examinations to bring clarity to her situation.

Ex: He does not always get to the bottom of the questions raised in this ambitious study.

Ex: Patents abstracting is a special skill, involving not only a technical knowledge, but also a facility for unravelling the special legalistic jargon in which patents abound.

Ex: One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.

Ex: The only thing that rinsing off baby carrots will do is remove any dirt that might be on the surface -- it won't wash away any bacteria.

* aclarar el pelo = lighten + Posesivo + hair.

* aclarar el sentido = clarify + meaning.

* aclarar las cosas = set + the record straight.

* aclarar las ideas de Uno = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* aclarar lo que sucedió = get + Posesivo + story straight, get + Posesivo + story right.

* aclarar los detalles = work out + details.

* aclarar lo sucedido = get + Posesivo + story straight, get + Posesivo + story right.

* aclararse = become + apparent, get + Posesivo + story straight, get + Posesivo + story right, fall into + place.

* aclarar una confusión = unravel + snarl.

* aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.

* aclarar un asunto = clarify + matter.

* aclarar un concepto = clarify + idea, clarify + concept.

* aclarar un malentendido = clear up + misunderstanding.

* aclarar un misterio = unravel + mystery.

* aclarar un objetivo = clarify + objective.

* aclarar un problema = clear up + problem.

* aclarar un punto = clarify + point.

* tiempo + aclararse = weather + clear.

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aclarar [A1 ]

v impers

1

(amanecer): cuando nos levantamos estaba aclarando dawn o day was breaking when we got up, it was starting to get light when we got up

2 (escampar) to clear up

si aclara, podemos salir if the weather o if it clears up, we can go out

vi

1 «día» (empezar) to break, dawn

2 «día/tiempo» (escampar) to clear up

■ aclarar

vt

A ‹color› to lighten

B

1 ‹duda/problema› to clarify

intentaré aclarárselo I'll try to clarify it for you, I'll try to explain it to you

me aclaró varias dudas que tenía she clarified several points I wasn't sure of, she cleared up several queries I had

no pudo aclararme nada sobre el tema she couldn't throw any light on the subject

quiero aclarar que yo no sabía nada sobre el asunto I want to make it clear that I didn't know anything about the matter

2 ( Chi) ‹persona› ( fam) to tell … straight, tell … a few home truths ( colloq)

C

1 ‹salsa› to thin

2 ‹vegetación/bosque› to clear

D ( Esp) (enjuagar) ‹ropa/vajilla› to rinse; ‹pelo› to rinse

■ aclararse

v pron

1 ‹pelo› to lighten

se aclaraba el pelo she lightened her hair

2

aclararse la voz to clear one's throat

3

( Esp fam) «persona»: explícamelo otra vez, sigo sin aclararme explain it to me again, I still haven't got it straight o I still don't understand

comparemos las listas, a ver si nos aclaramos let's compare the lists and see if we can sort things out o get things straight

no me aclaro con esta máquina I can't work out how to use this machine, I can't get the hang of this machine ( colloq)

lleva una borrachera que no se aclara he's so drunk he doesn't know what's going on

tengo un sueño que no me aclaro I'm so tired I can't think straight

unos días de descanso para aclararme las ideas a few days' rest to get my ideas straight

* * *

aclarar ( conjugate aclarar) v impers
a) ( amanecer):

◊ aclara temprano it gets light early;

cuando nos levantamos estaba aclarando dawn o day was breaking when we got up
b) ( escampar) to clear up

verbo intransitivo
a) [ día] ( empezar) to break, dawn

b) [tiempo/día] ( escampar) to clear up

verbo transitivo
1 ( quitar color a) to lighten
2 ‹ ideas› to get … straight;
‹ duda› to clear up, clarify;
◊ quiero aclarar que … I want to make it clear that …

3 (Esp) ‹ropa/vajilla› to rinse
aclararse verbo pronominal
1
◊ aclararse la voz to clear one's throat

2 (Esp fam) ( entender) to understand;
◊ a ver si nos aclaramos let's see if we can sort things out o get things straight

aclarar
I verbo transitivo
1 (hacer comprensible) to clarify, explain: deberían aclarar las cosas entre ellos, they should clear things up among themselves
2 (suavizar color) to lighten, make lighter
3 (quitar el jabón) to rinse
II v impers Meteor to clear (up)
' aclarar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
despejar
- determinar
- judicialmente
- ir
English:
air
- bleach
- clarify
- clear
- clear up
- elucidate
- explain
- illuminate
- inquest
- lighten
- meaning
- rinse
- straight
- straighten out
- talk over
- sort
- straighten
- thin

* * *

aclarar

♦ vt

1. Esp [enjuagar] to rinse

2. [explicar] to clarify, to explain;

aclaremos una cosa let's get one thing clear;

eso lo aclara todo that explains everything;

¿me podría aclarar ese último punto? could you clarify o explain that last point for me?

3. [color] to make lighter;

el sol aclara el pelo the sun makes your hair lighter

4. [lo espeso] [chocolate, sopa] to thin (down);
[bosque] to thin out;
aclaró la pintura con un poco de aguarrás she thinned the paint with a little turpentine

♦ v impersonal

ya aclaraba [amanecía] it was getting light;
[se despejaba] the sky was clearing;
la tarde se fue aclarando it brightened up during the afternoon

♦ See also the pronominal verb aclararse

* * *

aclarar

I v/t

1 duda, problema clarify, clear up

2 ropa, vajilla rinse

II v/i

1 de día break, dawn

2 de tiempo clear up

* * *

aclarar vt

1) clarificar: to clarify, to explain, to resolve

2) : to lighten

3)

aclarar la voz : to clear one's throat

aclarar vi

1) : to get light, to dawn

2) : to clear up

♦ See also the reflexive verb aclararse

* * *

aclarar vb

1. (clarificar) to clarify [pt. & pp. clarified]

quisiera aclarar la situación I'd like to clarify the situation

2. (dudas) to clear up

aclaró todas nuestras dudas he cleared up all our doubts

3. (color) to lighten

4. (enjuagar) to rinse

5. (mejorar el tiempo) to clear up

saldremos cuando aclare we'll go out when the weather clears up

Spanish-English dictionary > aclarar
6 vivo

adj.

1 live, alive, living, above-ground.

2 lively, keen, alert, brisk.

3 bright, shining, vivid.

4 alive, passionate.

f. & m.

living person.

pres.indicat.

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

* * *

vivo

► adjetivo

1 (que tiene vida) living; (que está) alive

■ materia viva living matter

■ Pepe está vivo Pepe is alive

2 (fuego, llama) live, burning

3 (lengua) living

4 figurado (color etc) bright, vivid

5 figurado (animado) lively, vivacious

6 figurado (dolor, emoción, etc) acute, deep, intense

7 figurado (descripción etc) lively, graphic

8 figurado (carácter) quick, irritable

9 figurado (listo) quick-witted

10 figurado (astuto) shrewd, sly

11 figurado (llaga, herida) open

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 living person

■ los vivos the living

2 familiar figurado (astuto) quick-witted person

► nombre masculino vivo

1 COSTURA trimming, border

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a lo vivo vividly

de viva voz verbally, by word of mouth

en carne viva raw, red raw 2 figurado fresh

en vivo TELEVISIÓN live

al rojo vivo red-hot

herir a alguien en lo más vivo / tocar a alguien en lo más vivo figurado to cut somebody to the quick

¿quién vive? MILITAR who goes there?

ser el vivo retrato de / ser la viva imagen de familiar to be the spitting image of

tener el genio vivo to be quick-tempered

fuerzas vivas figurado driving forces

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vivo

► nombre masculino

1 COSTURA trimming, border

* * *

(f. - viva)

adj.

1) alive

2) lively

3) vivid

* * *
vivo, -a
1. ADJ

1) (=con vida)

a) [persona, animal] (tras sustantivo) living; (tras verbo) alive

los seres vivos — living beings

lo quemaron vivo — he was burned alive

se busca vivo o muerto — wanted, dead or alive

venden los cebos vivos — they sell live bait

b) [piel] raw

tenía la piel en carne viva — his skin was raw

me dio o hirió en lo más vivo — it cut me to the quick

a lo vivo —

le quitó la muela a lo vivo — he just pulled the tooth clean out

lo explica a lo vivo — he explains it very expressively

describir algo a lo vivo — to describe sth very realistically
cal, fuerza 5), lágrima, lengua 4)
2) (TV, Radio)

en vivo — (=en directo) live; (=en persona) in person

una transmisión en vivo desde el estadio — a live broadcast from the stadium

un espectáculo con música en vivo — a live music show, a show with live music

¿has visto en vivo a algún famoso? — have you ever seen anyone famous in the flesh?

3) (=intenso) [descripción] vivid, graphic; [imaginación, mirada, ritmo] lively; [movimiento, paso] quick, lively; [color] bright; [sensación] acute; [genio] fiery; [ingenio] ready; [inteligencia] sharp, keen; [filo] sharp

su recuerdo siempre seguirá vivo entre nosotros — her memory will always be with us, her memory will live on in our minds

- ser la viva imagen o el vivo retrato de algn
rojo 2., 1), voz 1)
4) [persona] (=listo) clever; (=astuto) sharp; (=animado) lively

pasarse de vivo — to be too clever by half *

2. SM/ F

1) *
(=aprovechado)
es un vivo — he's a clever one *, he's a sly one *

2)

los vivos — the living

3.

SM (Cos) edging, border

* * *
I
- va adjetivo

1)

a) ( con vida) alive

no quedó nadie vivo — no one was left alive

es una leyenda viva — he is a living legend

mantener vivo un recuerdo — to keep a memory alive

a lo vivo — (fam) without anesthetic*

en vivo — <actuación/transmisión> live

b) < lengua> living (before n)

2)

a) < persona> (despierto, animado) vivacious, bubbly; < descripción> vivid, graphic; <relato/imaginación> lively

b) < color> bright, vivid; <llama/fuego> bright; <ojos/mirada> lively, bright

c) <sentimiento/deseo> intense, strong

en lo más vivo: me hirió en lo más vivo he cut me to the quick; me afectó en lo más vivo — it affected me very deeply

3) (avispado, astuto) sharp

no seas tan vivo — don't try to be clever

esos vendedores son muy vivos — those salesmen are razor-sharp (colloq)
II
- va masculino, femenino ( oportunista) sharp o smooth operator (colloq); ( aprovechado) freeloader

* * *

= alive, live, living, vivid, quickened, vibrant + Color, bright [brighter -comp., brightest -sup.], living and breathing, surviving, walking, land of the living, the, spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], shrewd [shrewder -comp., shrewdest -sup.].

Ex. Armstrong Sperry's 'Call It Courage' is now some years old but still to my mind an attractive and alive book.

Ex. By designing the floors to carry a superimposed live load of 6.5 kN/m2, it is easy to move bookshelves, reader places and other library functions to any part of the building.

Ex. Few librarians have had both his dedication and ability to make the catalog a living tool serving all of the people.

Ex. There are vivid examples of serious fires and other natural disasters occuring in libraries that cause incalculable financial and academic losses to society.

Ex. For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.

Ex. The store was gutted and rebuilt, according to his specifications, into a beautiful, modern facility, decorated in vibrant hues and furnished with the latest Herman Miller offerings.

Ex. The openness of the now accessible stacks is emphasised by use of glass and bright colours.

Ex. They are more than simple documents -- they are living and breathing expressions of important ethical concerns.

Ex. Interviews were with a surviving next of kin or a nonrelative about three months after the event of death.

Ex. He is a walking history of modern librarianship and has been a mentor to many.

Ex. This is a review article on a book by Stephen M. Borish ' The Land of the Living'.

Ex. A spry 80 years young, Virginia has been painting murals for the last 50 years and a lot can be said for the advantages of experience.

Ex. He was described as a ' sprightly nonagenarian' who was born in 1905.

Ex. Payment is very important and can be a problem so the businessman needs to be streetwise and shrewd with a good business acumen.

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* actuación en vivo = live performance, live entertainment.

* apagar la cal viva = slake + quicklime.

* a viva voz = open outcry.

* cal viva = quicklime.

* comerse Algo vivo, devorarse Algo = eat + Nombre + alive.

* concierto en vivo = live concert.

* continuar vivo = live on.

* cosa viva = living thing.

* de viva voz = orally, word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.

* el muerto al hoyo y el vivo al bollo = dead men have no friends.

* entre los vivos = land of the living, the.

* en vivo = live-action, in vivo, live.

* imaginación muy viva = vivid imagination.

* leyenda vivida = living legend.

* llorar a lágrima viva = sob + Posesivo + heart out, cry + Posesivo + heart out, cry + uncontrollably.

* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener vivo = keep + alive, keep + Nombre + going.

* materia viva = living matter.

* monumento vivo = living monument.

* música en vivo = live music.

* no vivo = nonliving [non-living].

* organismo vivo = living thing.

* permanecer vivo = remain + alive.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* publicación seriada viva = active serial.

* revista viva = active journal.

* rojo vivo = vibrant red, vermilion [vermillion].

* seguir vivo = live on, stay + alive.

* sentirse vivo = feel + alive.

* ser un vivo retrato de = be a dead ringer for.

* servicio de referencia en vivo = live reference.

* ser vivo = sentient being.

* tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.

* viva + Nombre = long live + Nombre.

* vivos, los = living, the.

* * *
I
- va adjetivo

1)

a) ( con vida) alive

no quedó nadie vivo — no one was left alive

es una leyenda viva — he is a living legend

mantener vivo un recuerdo — to keep a memory alive

a lo vivo — (fam) without anesthetic*

en vivo — <actuación/transmisión> live

b) < lengua> living (before n)

2)

a) < persona> (despierto, animado) vivacious, bubbly; < descripción> vivid, graphic; <relato/imaginación> lively

b) < color> bright, vivid; <llama/fuego> bright; <ojos/mirada> lively, bright

c) <sentimiento/deseo> intense, strong

en lo más vivo: me hirió en lo más vivo he cut me to the quick; me afectó en lo más vivo — it affected me very deeply

3) (avispado, astuto) sharp

no seas tan vivo — don't try to be clever

esos vendedores son muy vivos — those salesmen are razor-sharp (colloq)
II
- va masculino, femenino ( oportunista) sharp o smooth operator (colloq); ( aprovechado) freeloader

* * *

= alive, live, living, vivid, quickened, vibrant + Color, bright [brighter -comp., brightest -sup.], living and breathing, surviving, walking, land of the living, the, spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], shrewd [shrewder -comp., shrewdest -sup.].

Ex: Armstrong Sperry's 'Call It Courage' is now some years old but still to my mind an attractive and alive book.

Ex: By designing the floors to carry a superimposed live load of 6.5 kN/m2, it is easy to move bookshelves, reader places and other library functions to any part of the building.

Ex: Few librarians have had both his dedication and ability to make the catalog a living tool serving all of the people.

Ex: There are vivid examples of serious fires and other natural disasters occuring in libraries that cause incalculable financial and academic losses to society.

Ex: For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.

Ex: The store was gutted and rebuilt, according to his specifications, into a beautiful, modern facility, decorated in vibrant hues and furnished with the latest Herman Miller offerings.

Ex: The openness of the now accessible stacks is emphasised by use of glass and bright colours.

Ex: They are more than simple documents -- they are living and breathing expressions of important ethical concerns.

Ex: Interviews were with a surviving next of kin or a nonrelative about three months after the event of death.

Ex: He is a walking history of modern librarianship and has been a mentor to many.

Ex: This is a review article on a book by Stephen M. Borish ' The Land of the Living'.

Ex: A spry 80 years young, Virginia has been painting murals for the last 50 years and a lot can be said for the advantages of experience.

Ex: He was described as a ' sprightly nonagenarian' who was born in 1905.

Ex: Payment is very important and can be a problem so the businessman needs to be streetwise and shrewd with a good business acumen.

* actuación en vivo = live performance, live entertainment.

* apagar la cal viva = slake + quicklime.

* a viva voz = open outcry.

* cal viva = quicklime.

* comerse Algo vivo, devorarse Algo = eat + Nombre + alive.

* concierto en vivo = live concert.

* continuar vivo = live on.

* cosa viva = living thing.

* de viva voz = orally, word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.

* el muerto al hoyo y el vivo al bollo = dead men have no friends.

* entre los vivos = land of the living, the.

* en vivo = live-action, in vivo, live.

* imaginación muy viva = vivid imagination.

* leyenda vivida = living legend.

* llorar a lágrima viva = sob + Posesivo + heart out, cry + Posesivo + heart out, cry + uncontrollably.

* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.

* mantener vivo = keep + alive, keep + Nombre + going.

* materia viva = living matter.

* monumento vivo = living monument.

* música en vivo = live music.

* no vivo = nonliving [non-living].

* organismo vivo = living thing.

* permanecer vivo = remain + alive.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* publicación seriada viva = active serial.

* revista viva = active journal.

* rojo vivo = vibrant red, vermilion [vermillion].

* seguir vivo = live on, stay + alive.

* sentirse vivo = feel + alive.

* ser un vivo retrato de = be a dead ringer for.

* servicio de referencia en vivo = live reference.

* ser vivo = sentient being.

* tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.

* viva + Nombre = long live + Nombre.

* vivos, los = living, the.

* * *

vivo¹ -va

adjective

A

1 (con vida) alive

[ S ] se busca vivo o muerto wanted, dead or alive

los mosquitos me están comiendo vivo ( fam); I'm being eaten alive by mosquitoes

no vimos ninguna serpiente viva we didn't see any live snakes

es ya una leyenda viva he is a legend in his own lifetime, he is a living legend

mantuvo viva su fé she kept her faith alive

a lo vivo ( fam); without anesthetic*

en vivo live

música en vivo live music

hicieron el programa en vivo they did the program live

2 ‹lengua› living ( before n)

el idioma sigue vivo the language is still alive

B

1 ‹persona› (despierto, animado) vivacious, bubbly

2 ‹descripción› vivid, graphic; ‹relato/imaginación› lively

aún tengo vivo en la memoria aquel momento I can still remember that moment vividly

3 ‹color› bright, vivid; ‹llama/fuego› bright rojo² (↑ rojo (2))

4 ‹ojos/mirada› lively, bright

5 ‹sentimiento/deseo› intense, strong

lo más vivo: sus palabras me llegaron a lo más vivo her words cut me to the quick

su muerte me afectó en lo más vivo his death affected me very deeply

C (avispado, astuto) sharp

ése es muy vivo y no se va a dejar engañar that guy is too smart o sharp to be taken in ( colloq)

no seas tan vivo, que ésta es mi parte don't try to be clever o to pull a fast one, this is my share ( colloq)

esos vendedores son muy vivos those salesmen are razor-sharp ( colloq)

vivo² -va

masculine, feminine

( fam)

1 (oportunista) sharp o smooth operator ( colloq)

2 (aprovechado) crafty devil ( colloq)

* * *

Del verbo vivir: ( conjugate vivir)

vivo es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

Multiple Entries:
vivir
vivo
vivir ( conjugate vivir) verbo intransitivo
1 ( en general) to live;
◊ vive solo he lives alone o on his own;

vivo para algo/algn to live for sth/sb;
vivo en paz to live in peace;
la pintura no da para vivo you can't make a living from painting;
el sueldo no le alcanza para vivo his salary isn't enough (for him) to live on;
vivo de algo ‹ de la caridad› to live on sth;

‹del arte/de la pesca› to make a living from sth;
ver tb
◊ renta

2 ( estar vivo) to be alive
3 ( como interj):
◊ ¡viva el Rey! long live the King!;

¡vivan los novios! three cheers for the bride and groom!;
¡viva! hurray!
verbo transitivo
a) ( pasar por):

◊ vivo momentos difíciles to live in difficult times;

los que vivimos la guerra those of us who lived through the war
b) ‹personaje/música› to live

c) ‹ vida› to live

vivo
◊ -va adjetivo

1
a) ( con vida) alive;

◊ no quedó nadie vivo no one was left alive;

en vivo ‹actuación/transmisión› live
b) ‹ lengua› living ( before n)

2
a) ‹ persona› (despierto, animado) vivacious, bubbly;

‹ descripción› vivid, graphic;
‹relato/imaginación› lively
b) ‹ color› bright, vivid;

‹llama/fuego› bright;
‹ojos/mirada› lively, bright
c) ‹sentimiento/deseo› intense, strong

3 (avispado, astuto) sharp;
◊ no seas tan vivo don't try to be clever

■ sustantivo masculino, femenino ( oportunista) sharp o smooth operator (colloq);
( aprovechado) freeloader
vivir
I verbo intransitivo
1 (tener vida) to live: vivió ochenta años, she lived to be eighty
¡aún vive!, he's still alive!
2 (estar residiendo) to live: viven en Australia, they live in Australia
3 (en la memoria) su recuerdo aún vive en nosotros, our memories of him still live on
4 (subsistir) no es suficiente para vivir, it's not enough to live on
esa gente vive de la caza, those people live from o by hunting
5 (convivir) viven juntos desde hace muchos años, they've been living together for years
II vtr (pasar una experiencia) to live through
III sustantivo masculino
1 life, living
2 (una persona) de mal vivir, loose, disreputable
♦ Locuciones: dejar vivir a alguien, (no molestar) vive y deja vivir, live and let live; familiar no vivir alguien, (preocupación, angustia) desde que tiene esa grave enfermedad, sus padres no viven, his parents have been in a state of anxiety since he's had this serious illness; familiar vivir la vida alguien, (libertad, ociosidad) ha acabado la carrera y ahora se dedica a vivir la vida, now he's finished his university studies he's going to enjoy life
vivo,-a
I adjetivo
1 alive: todavía está vivo, he's still alive
(un espectáculo) en vivo, live ➣ Ver nota en alive 2 (persona: vital, alegre) vivacious
(astuta) sharp
3 (intenso, brillante) bright
una camisa de un rojo vivo, a bright red shirt
4 (un relato, descripción) lively, graphic
(un sentimiento) intense, deep
II sustantivo masculino y femenino (persona avispada, astuta) sharp
♦ Locuciones: al rojo vivo, red-hot
familiar vivito y coleando, alive and kicking
' vivo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
actualmente
- alegre
- alta
- alto
- ardiente
- criatura
- despierta
- despierto
- emisión
- ser
- estrangular
- extremidad
- fogón
- macho
- mantener
- prodigio
- retrato
- revivir
- roja
- rojo
- salud
- subsistir
- viva
- crecer
- espabilado
- inquieto
- listo
- paseo
- posibilidad
- punta
- que
- vivir
English:
active
- actually
- alive
- alone
- animate
- animated
- bright
- brighten up
- dad
- daddy
- deep
- develop
- eat
- fur
- hot up
- image
- keen
- live
- lively
- living
- midway
- near
- on
- out
- quicktempered
- red-hot
- rich
- solid
- spit
- still
- up
- vivid
- beyond
- concert
- glow
- hedge
- hedgerow
- home
- longing
- memory
- pull
- quick
- red
- sear
- survive

* * *

vivo, -a

♦ adj

1. [ser, lengua] living

2. [tras verbo] alive;

estar vivo [persona, costumbre, recuerdo] to be alive;

su recuerdo sigue vivo entre los suyos his memory lives on among his family;

quemar vivo alguien to burn sb alive

3. [intenso] [dolor, deseo, olor] intense;
[luz, color, tono] bright; [genio] quick, hot; [paso, ritmo] lively;
un vivo interés por algo a lively interest in sth

4. [con vitalidad] [gestos, ojos] lively;
[descripción, recuerdo] vivid;
es el vivo retrato de su padre he's the spitting image of his father

5. [despierto] quick, sharp;
[astuto] shrewd, sly
♦ los vivos nmpl

the living

♦ en vivo loc adj
[en directo] live; [sin anestesia] without anaesthetic;
haremos el programa en vivo we will do the programme live

* * *

vivo

I adj

1 alive;

los seres vivo living things;

en vivo concierto live

2 fig fam

sharp, smart

3 color bright

4 ritmo lively

II m, viva f sharp operator

* * *

vivo, -va adj

1) : alive

2) intenso: vivid, bright, intense

3) animado: lively, vivacious

4) astuto: sharp, clever

5)

en vivo : live

transmisión en vivo: live broadcast

6)

al rojo vivo : red-hot

* * *

vivo adj

1. (con vida) alive

las víctimas del naufragio aún están vivas the victims of the shipwreck are still alive

los seres vivos living beings

2. (intenso) bright

colores vivos bright colours

3. (listo) clever [comp. cleverer; superl. cleverest]

es una niña muy viva she's a very clever girl

Spanish-English dictionary > vivo
7 a

prep.

1 to.

voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid

me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad

llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party

2 at (moment).

a las siete at seven o'clock

a los once años at the age of eleven

al caer la noche at nightfall

al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted

Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.

3 per, every (frecuency).

40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week

tres veces al día three times a day

4 to.

dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo

dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come

5 to.

entró a pagar he came in to pay

aprender a nadar to learn to swim

6 by, about to, for.

* * *

A, a

► nombre femenino (pl as o aes)

1 (la letra) A, a

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A

► abreviatura

1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H

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A

► abreviatura

1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M

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A

► símbolo

1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A

* * *

prep.

1) to

2) into

3) in

4) at

5) on

6) with

* * *

SF = a (=letra) A, a

* * *

a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a

* * *

= for, per, to.

Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.

Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.

Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.

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* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.

* a alguna parte = someplace.

* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.

* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.

* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.

* a ambos lados de = on either side of.

* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.

* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.

* a años luz de = light years away from.

* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.

* a bajo coste = low-cost.

* a bajo costo = low-cost.

* a bajo nivel = low-level.

* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.

* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.

* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].

* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.

* a base de errores = the hard way.

* a boca de jarro = at close range.

* a bocajarro = point blank.

* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.

* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.

* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.

* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.

* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* a caballo = on horseback, astride.

* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.

* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....

* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.

* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.

* a cambio = in return.

* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.

* a cambio de nada = for nothing.

* a cántaros = cats and dogs.

* a cargo = in the saddle.

* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).

* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.

* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.

* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.

* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.

* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.

* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.

* a chorros = profusely.

* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.

* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.

* a cierta distancia = some distance away.

* a cierta distancia de = off.

* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.

* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.

* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.

* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].

* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.

* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.

* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.

* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.

* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.

* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.

* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.

* a continuación se enumeran = given below.

* a contracorriente = against the grain.

* a contraluz = against the light.

* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.

* a coro = with one voice, in unison.

* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.

* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.

* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.

* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.

* a criterio de = at the discretion of.

* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.

* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.

* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.

* a cuatro aguas = hipped.

* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.

* a cuenta de = at the expense of.

* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.

* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.

* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.

* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.

* a cuestas = in tow.

* a decir de todos = by all accounts.

* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.

* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....

* a demanda = pro re nata.

* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.

* a día de hoy = as of today.

* a diario = every day.

* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.

* a dieta = on a diet.

* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).

* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.

* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].

* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.

* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.

* a disposición de = at the disposal of.

* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.

* a doble espacio = double-spaced.

* a domicilio = domiciliary.

* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.

* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.

* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.

* a dos niveles = two-tier.

* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.

* a duras penas = with great difficulty.

* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.

* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.

* a él = him.

* a ellos = them.

* a escala = drawn-to-scale.

* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.

* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.

* a escala natural = full-scale.

* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.

* a eso = thereto.

* a espaldas de = out of sight of.

* a estas alturas = by now.

* a este fin = to this end.

* a este paso = at this rate.

* a este respecto = in this respect.

* a este ritmo = at this rate.

* a estrenar = brand new.

* a examen = under the microscope.

* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.

* a excepción de que = except that.

* a excepción de uno = with one exception.

* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.

* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.

* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.

* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.

* a favor = in favour.

* a favor de = in favour of.

* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.

* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.

* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].

* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.

* a favor y en contra = pro and con.

* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.

* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.

* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.

* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.

* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.

* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.

* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.

* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.

* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.

* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.

* a fuerza de = by dint of.

* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.

* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.

* a gas = gas-powered.

* a gatas = on all fours.

* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.

* a granel = in bulk.

* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.

* a gran velocidad = at great speed.

* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.

* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.

* a gritos = vociferously.

* a groso modo = crudely.

* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.

* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.

* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.

* a horcajadas = astride.

* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.

* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].

* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.

* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.

* a instancia de = at the urging of.

* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.

* a intervalos = at intervals.

* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.

* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.

* a invitación de = at the invitation of.

* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].

* a juicio = on trial.

* a juicio público = in the public eye.

* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.

* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].

* a la alcaldía = mayoral.

* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.

* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.

* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.

* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.

* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.

* a la anochecida = at nightfall.

* a la antigua = old-style.

* a la antigua usanza = old-style.

* a la atención de = c/o (care of).

* a la baja = on the wane.

* a la brasa = grilled.

* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.

* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.

* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.

* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.

* a la carta = a la carte.

* a la defensiva = on the defensive.

* a la derecha = at the right.

* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.

* a la deriva = rudderless.

* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.

* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.

* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.

* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.

* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.

* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.

* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.

* a la hora del café = at coffee.

* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.

* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.

* a la izquierda = at the left.

* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.

* a la ligera = lightly.

* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.

* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.

* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.

* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.

* a la luz del día = in the light of day.

* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.

* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.

* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.

* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].

* a la onda = in the know.

* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.

* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.

* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.

* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.

* a la perfección = superbly.

* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.

* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.

* a la salida = on the way out.

* a la sazón = at that time.

* a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.

* a la semana = a week, per week.

* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.

* a la sombra de = in the shadow of.

* a las puertas de = on the threshold of.

* a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.

* a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.

* a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.

* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.

* a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.

* a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.

* a la venta = on release.

* a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.

* a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.

* a la vista = in sight, within sight.

* a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.

* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.

* a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.

* al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.

* al extremo norte = northernmost.

* al extremo oeste = westernmost.

* al hacer esto = in doing so.

* al norte del estado = upstate.

* a lo extremo = to the extreme.

* a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.

* a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.

* a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.

* a lo largo de la historia = over time.

* a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.

* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.

* a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.

* a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].

* a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.

* a lo lejos = in the distance.

* a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.

* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.

* a lo mejor = perhaps.

* a lo que salga = come what may.

* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.

* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.

* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.

* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.

* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.

* a lo zombi = zombielike.

* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.

* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.

* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.

* a manojos = by the handful.

* a manos de = at the hands of.

* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.

* a mares = cats and dogs.

* a más largo plazo = longer-term.

* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....

* a más tardar = at the latest.

* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.

* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.

* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.

* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.

* a mediados de semana = midweek.

* a media jornada = half-time [half time].

* a media mañana = mid-morning.

* a medianoche = at midnight.

* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.

* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.

* a medida = custom, bespoke.

* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.

* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.

* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).

* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.

* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.

* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.

* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.

* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medio abrir = half-opened.

* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].

* a medio comprender = half-understood.

* a medio formar = half-formed.

* a medio fuego = medium heat.

* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.

* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].

* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.

* a medio vestir = half dressed.

* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.

* a menos que = unless, short of.

* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].

* a merced de = at the mercy of.

* a mí = me.

* a mi entender = to my mind.

* a mi modo de ver = in my books.

* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.

* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.

* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].

* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....

* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....

* a mitad de precio = at half price.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.

* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.

* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.

* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.

* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.

* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.

* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.

* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.

* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.

* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.

* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].

* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].

* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.

* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].

* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.

* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.

* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.

* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.

* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.

* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.

* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].

* a nivel federal = federally, federally.

* a nivel individual = privately.

* a nivel local = locally, domestically.

* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].

* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.

* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].

* a nivel privado = privately.

* a nivel regional = regionally.

* a nombre de = payable to.

* a no ser que = unless.

* a nosotros = us.

* a ojo = ocular.

* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.

* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.

* a orillas del río = riverfront.

* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.

* a otro sitio = somewhere else.

* a pares = in pairs.

* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).

* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.

* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.

* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.

* a partir de aquí = hereupon.

* a partir de ello = therefrom.

* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.

* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.

* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.

* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.

* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.

* a partir de hoy = as from today.

* a partir de la medianoche = late night.

* a partir de los títulos = title-based.

* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.

* a paso ligero = on the double.

* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.

* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.

* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].

* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.

* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.

* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.

* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.

* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.

* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.

* a petición popular = by popular demand.

* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.

* a pilas = battery-operated.

* a pique = sinking.

* a placer = at will.

* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.

* a poca distancia = not far behind.

* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.

* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.

* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.

* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.

* a porrillo = by the handful.

* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.

* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.

* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.

* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.

* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.

* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.

* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.

* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.

* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.

* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.

* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.

* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.

* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.

* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.

* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.

* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.

* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.

* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.

* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.

* a precio de ganga = at a steal.

* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.

* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).

* a precio reducido = at a discount.

* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.

* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.

* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.

* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].

* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.

* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.

* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.

* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.

* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.

* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.

* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.

* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.

* a prisa = quickly.

* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.

* a propósito de = apropos of.

* a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.

* 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 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 puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.

* a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.

* a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.

* a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.

* a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.

* a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.

* a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.

* a quemarropa = point blank.

* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.

* a quienquiera que = whomever.

* a rachas = by fits and starts.

* a ráfagas = in bursts.

* a raíz de = in the wake of.

* a rajatabla = to the letter.

* a ras de = flush with.

* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.

* a ras del suelo = at ground level.

* a rastras = in tow.

* a ratos = intermittently.

* a reacción = jet-assisted.

* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.

* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.

* a régimen = on a diet.

* a remolque = in tow.

* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.

* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.

* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].

* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.

* a sacudidas = jerkily.

* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].

* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.

* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.

* a ser posible = if possible.

* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.

* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.

* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.

* a sueldo = paid.

* a su precio normal = at full price.

* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.

* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.

* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.

* a tal efecto = to this effect.

* a tales efectos = hereto.

* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.

* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.

* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.

* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.

* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.

* a ti = you, thee.

* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.

* a tiempo completo = full-time.

* a tiempo parcial = part-time.

* a tientas = in the dark.

* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.

* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.

* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.

* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].

* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.

* a título gratuito = gratuitous.

* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.

* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.

* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.

* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* a toda prueba = unswerving.

* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.

* a todas luces = patently.

* a todas partes = far and wide.

* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* a todo alrededor = all round.

* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.

* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a todo lo largo de = the length of.

* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.

* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.

* a todos lados = far and wide.

* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.

* a todos los niveles = at all levels.

* a todos nosotros = us all.

* a todos por igual = one size fits all.

* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a todo volumen = at full blast.

* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.

* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.

* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.

* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.

* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.

* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.

* a través de la historia = over time.

* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.

* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.

* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.

* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.

* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.

* a través del teléfono = call-in.

* a través del tiempo = over time.

* a través de operador = operator-assisted.

* a tres bandas = three pronged.

* a tres niveles = three-tiered.

* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.

* a trompicones = by fits and starts.

* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.

* a trozos = piecewise.

* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.

* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.

* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.

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* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.

* a alguna parte = someplace.

* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.

* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.

* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.

* a ambos lados de = on either side of.

* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.

* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.

* a años luz de = light years away from.

* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.

* a bajo coste = low-cost.

* a bajo costo = low-cost.

* a bajo nivel = low-level.

* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.

* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.

* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].

* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.

* a base de errores = the hard way.

* a boca de jarro = at close range.

* a bocajarro = point blank.

* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.

* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.

* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.

* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.

* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* a caballo = on horseback, astride.

* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.

* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....

* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.

* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.

* a cambio = in return.

* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.

* a cambio de nada = for nothing.

* a cántaros = cats and dogs.

* a cargo = in the saddle.

* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).

* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.

* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.

* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.

* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.

* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.

* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.

* a chorros = profusely.

* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.

* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.

* a cierta distancia = some distance away.

* a cierta distancia de = off.

* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.

* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.

* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.

* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].

* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.

* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.

* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.

* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.

* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.

* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.

* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.

* a continuación se enumeran = given below.

* a contracorriente = against the grain.

* a contraluz = against the light.

* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.

* a coro = with one voice, in unison.

* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.

* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.

* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.

* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.

* a criterio de = at the discretion of.

* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.

* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.

* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.

* a cuatro aguas = hipped.

* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.

* a cuenta de = at the expense of.

* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.

* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.

* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.

* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.

* a cuestas = in tow.

* a decir de todos = by all accounts.

* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.

* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....

* a demanda = pro re nata.

* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.

* a día de hoy = as of today.

* a diario = every day.

* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.

* a dieta = on a diet.

* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).

* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.

* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].

* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.

* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.

* a disposición de = at the disposal of.

* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.

* a doble espacio = double-spaced.

* a domicilio = domiciliary.

* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.

* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.

* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.

* a dos niveles = two-tier.

* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.

* a duras penas = with great difficulty.

* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.

* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.

* a él = him.

* a ellos = them.

* a escala = drawn-to-scale.

* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.

* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.

* a escala natural = full-scale.

* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.

* a eso = thereto.

* a espaldas de = out of sight of.

* a estas alturas = by now.

* a este fin = to this end.

* a este paso = at this rate.

* a este respecto = in this respect.

* a este ritmo = at this rate.

* a estrenar = brand new.

* a examen = under the microscope.

* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.

* a excepción de que = except that.

* a excepción de uno = with one exception.

* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.

* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.

* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.

* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.

* a favor = in favour.

* a favor de = in favour of.

* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.

* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.

* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].

* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.

* a favor y en contra = pro and con.

* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.

* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.

* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.

* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.

* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.

* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.

* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.

* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.

* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.

* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.

* a fuerza de = by dint of.

* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.

* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.

* a gas = gas-powered.

* a gatas = on all fours.

* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.

* a granel = in bulk.

* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.

* a gran velocidad = at great speed.

* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.

* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.

* a gritos = vociferously.

* a groso modo = crudely.

* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.

* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.

* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.

* a horcajadas = astride.

* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.

* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].

* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.

* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.

* a instancia de = at the urging of.

* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.

* a intervalos = at intervals.

* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.

* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.

* a invitación de = at the invitation of.

* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].

* a juicio = on trial.

* a juicio público = in the public eye.

* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.

* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].

* a la alcaldía = mayoral.

* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.

* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.

* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.

* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.

* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.

* a la anochecida = at nightfall.

* a la antigua = old-style.

* a la antigua usanza = old-style.

* a la atención de = c/o (care of).

* a la baja = on the wane.

* a la brasa = grilled.

* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.

* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.

* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.

* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.

* a la carta = a la carte.

* a la defensiva = on the defensive.

* a la derecha = at the right.

* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.

* a la deriva = rudderless.

* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.

* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.

* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.

* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.

* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.

* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.

* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.

* a la hora del café = at coffee.

* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.

* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.

* a la izquierda = at the left.

* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.

* a la ligera = lightly.

* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.

* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.

* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.

* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.

* a la luz del día = in the light of day.

* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.

* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.

* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.

* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].

* a la onda = in the know.

* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.

* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.

* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.

* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.

* a la perfección = superbly.

* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.

* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.

* a la salida = on the way out.

* a la sazón = at that time.

* a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.

* a la semana = a week, per week.

* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.

* a la sombra de = in the shadow of.

* a las puertas de = on the threshold of.

* a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.

* a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.

* a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.

* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.

* a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.

* a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.

* a la venta = on release.

* a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.

* a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.

* a la vista = in sight, within sight.

* a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.

* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.

* a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.

* al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.

* al extremo norte = northernmost.

* al extremo oeste = westernmost.

* al hacer esto = in doing so.

* al norte del estado = upstate.

* a lo extremo = to the extreme.

* a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.

* a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.

* a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.

* a lo largo de la historia = over time.

* a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.

* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.

* a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.

* a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].

* a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.

* a lo lejos = in the distance.

* a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.

* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.

* a lo mejor = perhaps.

* a lo que salga = come what may.

* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.

* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.

* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.

* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.

* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.

* a lo zombi = zombielike.

* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.

* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.

* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.

* a manojos = by the handful.

* a manos de = at the hands of.

* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.

* a mares = cats and dogs.

* a más largo plazo = longer-term.

* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....

* a más tardar = at the latest.

* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.

* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.

* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.

* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.

* a mediados de semana = midweek.

* a media jornada = half-time [half time].

* a media mañana = mid-morning.

* a medianoche = at midnight.

* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.

* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.

* a medida = custom, bespoke.

* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.

* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.

* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).

* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.

* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.

* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.

* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.

* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.

* a medio abrir = half-opened.

* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].

* a medio comprender = half-understood.

* a medio formar = half-formed.

* a medio fuego = medium heat.

* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.

* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].

* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.

* a medio vestir = half dressed.

* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.

* a menos que = unless, short of.

* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].

* a merced de = at the mercy of.

* a mí = me.

* a mi entender = to my mind.

* a mi modo de ver = in my books.

* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.

* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.

* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].

* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....

* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....

* a mitad de precio = at half price.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.

* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.

* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.

* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.

* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.

* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.

* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.

* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.

* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.

* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.

* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].

* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].

* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.

* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].

* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.

* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.

* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.

* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.

* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.

* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.

* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].

* a nivel federal = federally, federally.

* a nivel individual = privately.

* a nivel local = locally, domestically.

* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].

* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.

* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].

* a nivel privado = privately.

* a nivel regional = regionally.

* a nombre de = payable to.

* a no ser que = unless.

* a nosotros = us.

* a ojo = ocular.

* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.

* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.

* a orillas del río = riverfront.

* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.

* a otro sitio = somewhere else.

* a pares = in pairs.

* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).

* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.

* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.

* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.

* a partir de aquí = hereupon.

* a partir de ello = therefrom.

* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.

* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.

* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.

* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.

* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.

* a partir de hoy = as from today.

* a partir de la medianoche = late night.

* a partir de los títulos = title-based.

* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.

* a paso ligero = on the double.

* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.

* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.

* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].

* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.

* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.

* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.

* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.

* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.

* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.

* a petición popular = by popular demand.

* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.

* a pilas = battery-operated.

* a pique = sinking.

* a placer = at will.

* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.

* a poca distancia = not far behind.

* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.

* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.

* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.

* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.

* a porrillo = by the handful.

* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.

* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.

* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.

* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.

* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.

* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.

* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.

* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.

* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.

* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.

* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.

* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.

* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.

* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.

* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.

* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.

* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.

* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.

* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.

* a precio de ganga = at a steal.

* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.

* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).

* a precio reducido = at a discount.

* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.

* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.

* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.

* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].

* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.

* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.

* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.

* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.

* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.

* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.

* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.

* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.

* a prisa = quickly.

* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.

* a propósito de = apropos of.

* a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.

* 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 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 puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.

* a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.

* a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.

* a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.

* a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.

* a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.

* a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.

* a quemarropa = point blank.

* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.

* a quienquiera que = whomever.

* a rachas = by fits and starts.

* a ráfagas = in bursts.

* a raíz de = in the wake of.

* a rajatabla = to the letter.

* a ras de = flush with.

* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.

* a ras del suelo = at ground level.

* a rastras = in tow.

* a ratos = intermittently.

* a reacción = jet-assisted.

* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.

* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.

* a régimen = on a diet.

* a remolque = in tow.

* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.

* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.

* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].

* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.

* a sacudidas = jerkily.

* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].

* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.

* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.

* a ser posible = if possible.

* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.

* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.

* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.

* a sueldo = paid.

* a su precio normal = at full price.

* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.

* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.

* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.

* a tal efecto = to this effect.

* a tales efectos = hereto.

* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.

* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.

* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.

* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.

* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.

* a ti = you, thee.

* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.

* a tiempo completo = full-time.

* a tiempo parcial = part-time.

* a tientas = in the dark.

* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.

* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.

* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.

* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].

* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.

* a título gratuito = gratuitous.

* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.

* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.

* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.

* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* a toda prueba = unswerving.

* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.

* a todas luces = patently.

* a todas partes = far and wide.

* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* a todo alrededor = all round.

* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.

* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a todo lo largo de = the length of.

* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.

* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.

* a todos lados = far and wide.

* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.

* a todos los niveles = at all levels.

* a todos nosotros = us all.

* a todos por igual = one size fits all.

* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.

* a todo volumen = at full blast.

* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.

* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.

* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.

* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.

* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.

* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.

* a través de la historia = over time.

* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.

* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.

* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.

* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.

* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.

* a través del teléfono = call-in.

* a través del tiempo = over time.

* a través de operador = operator-assisted.

* a tres bandas = three pronged.

* a tres niveles = three-tiered.

* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.

* a trompicones = by fits and starts.

* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.

* a trozos = piecewise.

* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.

* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.

* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.

* a últ

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a

prep

La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.

No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.

En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.

A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)

1 (indicando dirección) to

voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party

voy a casa I'm going home

dobla a la derecha turn right

se cayó al río she fell into the river

ver tb entrar, llegar, etc

2 (indicando posición) at

estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table

a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro

se sentó al sol he sat in the sun

se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right

a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner

queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo

ver tb costado, lado

3

(indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away

está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here

B (en relaciones de tiempo)

1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at

abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock

¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?

a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock

a la hora del almuerzo at lunchtime

a mediados de abril in mid-April

hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today

al día siguiente the next o following day

empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months

llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night

2 al + INF:

se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus

al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him

al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station

3

(indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived

trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five

a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half

estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)

C

(en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week

sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person

iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour

nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three

D

(indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback

pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken

un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle

a crédito on credit

ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations

una tela a rayas a piece of striped material

E (en complementos verbales)

1

(introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?

la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer

no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud

[ the personal a is only used when a specific person or persons are involved

busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary

]

2

(introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter

dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her

les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English

suave al tacto soft to the touch

agradable al oído pleasing to the ear

3

(indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy

F

1 (en complementos de finalidad) to

enséñale a nadar teach him to swim

fue a preguntar he went to ask

a que + SUBJ:

los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part

voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup

2 ( fam)

(para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?

¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?

3

a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)

¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?

¡a por ello! go for it!

G (señalando una acción que ha de realizarse) a + INF:

los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting

es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind

total a pagar total payable

horario a convenir hours to be arranged

H

1

(en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!

¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)

vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!

2 (con valor condicional) a + INF:

a decir verdad to tell you the truth

a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say

3 ( fam)

(en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him

4

(indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party

al + INF:

al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages

5

(expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!

tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)

¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)

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Multiple Entries:
A
a
A,
◊ a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

a preposición Nota:
La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
1
a) ( indicando dirección) to;

◊ voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

voy a casa I'm going home;
se cayó al río she fell into the river
b) ( indicando posición):

◊ estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table;

a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right
c) ( indicando distancia):

◊ a diez kilómetros de aquí ten kilometers from here

2
a) (señalando hora, momento) at;

◊ a las ocho at eight o'clock;

a la hora de comer at lunch time;
¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
a mediados de abril in mid-April;
al día siguiente the next o following day
b) ( señalando fecha):

◊ hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

c) al + inf:

◊ se cayó al bajar del tren she fell as she was getting off the train;

al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news
d) ( indicando distancia en el tiempo):

◊ a escasos minutos de su llegada ( después) a few minutes after she arrived;

( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;
◊ de lunes a viernes (from) Monday to Friday

3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):
◊ tres veces al día three times a day;

sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
◊ a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

a crédito on credit;
funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
a mano by hand;
a rayas striped;
vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
5
a) ( introduciendo el complemento directo de persona):

◊ ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
b) ( introduciendo el complemento indirecto) to;

◊ le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter;

dáselo a ella give it to her;
les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door
c) ( indicando procedencia):

◊ se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

A, a f (letra) A
'A' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
a. C.
- a.m.
- abajeña
- abajeño
- abanderada
- abanderado
- abandonar
- abandonada
- abandonado
- abanico
- abarquillada
- abarquillado
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatida
- abatido
- abatirse
- abdicar
- aberración
- abertura
- abierta
- abierto
- abigarrada
- abigarrado
- abigarrar
- ablandar
- ablusada
- ablusado
- abnegada
- abnegado
- abobada
- abobado
- abocada
- abocado
- abogacía
- abogada
- abogado
- abombada
- abombado
- abonar
- abonada
- abonado
- abonarse
- abono
- abordar
- abordaje
- aborregar
- abortar
- abortiva
English:
A
- A-level
- a.m.
- abandon
- abandoned
- abide by
- ability
- abject
- abnormal
- aboard
- aborigine
- abortion
- abortive
- about
- above
- above-board
- above-mentioned
- abrasive
- abreast
- abridged
- abrupt
- absent
- absent-minded
- absolute
- absolutely
- absorbed
- abstemious
- abstract
- absurd
- abundant
- abuse
- abusive
- abysmal
- academic
- academy
- accede
- accent
- acceptable
- access
- accident-prone
- accidental
- accidentally
- acclimatized
- accommodate
- accommodation
- accomplish
- accomplished
- account
- account for
- accountable

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A

1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway

2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B

A, a [a] nf
[letra] A, a;
Comp

si por a o por be… if for any reason…

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a

prp

1 dirección to;

al este de to the east of;

a casa home;

ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;

¡a trabajar! get to work!;

vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;

voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)

2 situación at;

a la mesa at the table;

al lado de next to;

a la derecha on the right;

al sol in the sun;

a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;

está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away

3 tiempo

:

¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;

a las tres at three o’clock;

de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;

estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;

a los treinta años at the age of thirty;

a la llegada del tren when the train arrives

4 modo

:

a la española the Spanish way;

a mano by hand;

a pie on foot;

a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour

5 precio

:

¿a cómo o

cuánto está? how much is it?;

están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo

6 objeto indirecto

:

dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother

7 objeto directo

:

vi a mi padre I saw my father

8 en perífrasis verbal

:

empezar a begin to;

jugar a las cartas play cards;

decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;

voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;

a decir verdad to tell the truth

9 para introducir pregunta

:

¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;

a ver OK, right;

a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now

(a)

abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)

* * *

a nf

: first letter of the Spanish alphabet

a prep

1) : to

nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico

2) (used before direct or indirect objects referring to persons)

¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?

como a usted le guste: as you wish

3) : in the manner of

papas a la francesa: french fries

4) : on, by means of

a pie: on foot

5) : per, each

tres pastillas al día: three pills per day

6) (with infinitive)

enséñales a leer: teach them to read

problemas a resolver: problems to be solved

* * *

a prep

1. (dirección) to

voy al colegio I'm going to school

fueron al cine they went to the cinema

vamos a casa let's go home

gira a la derecha turn right

2. (posición) at

te esperaré a la salida I'll wait for you at the exit

hay un buzón al final de la calle there's a postbox at the end of the road

está a la izquierda it's on the left

3. (distancia) away

está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away

vivimos a 20 kilómetros we live 20 kilometres away

4. (tiempo) at

llegaron a las cinco they arrived at 5 o'clock

a la hora de comer at lunchtime

estamos a 17 it's the 17th today

abrimos de 9 a 5 we open from 9 to 5

5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at

dos veces al año twice a year

a 120 kilómetros por hora at 120 kilometres per hour

tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each

las fresas están a 400 pesetas el kilo strawberries are 400 pesetas a kilo

ganaron dos a uno they won two one

6. (modo)

fui a pie I walked / I went on foot

escrito a máquina typewritten

hecho a mano handmade / made by hand

7. (complemento directo)

llama a tu hermano phone your brother

¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?

8. (complemento indirecto en general) to

he escrito una carta a mi amiga I've written a letter to my friend

dámelo a mí give it to me

9. (para) for

les compré unos caramelos a los niños I bought some sweets for the children

10. (de) from

se lo compré a mi vecino I bought it from my neighbour

Spanish-English dictionary > a
8 ubicar

v.

1 to locate.

2 to put, to place. ( Latin American Spanish)

3 to find, to locate. ( Latin American Spanish)

¿cómo te ubico? where can I get hold of o contact you?

4 to set.

5 to recognize.

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ubicar

Conjugation model [ SACAR], like link=sacar sacar

► verbo intransitivo

1 to be, be situated

► verbo transitivo

1 ESPAÑOL AMERICANO (situar) to locate, situate, place

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verb

to locate

* * *

1. VT

1) esp LAm (=colocar) to place, locate; [+ edificio] to site

2) (=encontrar)

a)

ubicar algo — to find sth, locate sth

no supo ubicar Madrid en el mapa — he was unable to find o locate Madrid on the map

b) LAm

ubicar a algn — to find sb, locate sb

no hemos podido ubicar al jefe — we have been unable to find o locate the boss, we have been unable to track down the boss

2.

See:

ubicarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo (AmL)

a) (colocar, situar)

me ubicaron a su lado — they placed me next to him

el triunfo ubicó al equipo en segundo lugar — the victory put the team in second place

ubicaron las sillas para la reunión — they arranged the chairs for the meeting

b) ( localizar) <persona/lugar> to find, locate

no lo he podido ubicar en todo el día — I haven't been able to get hold of him all day

c) ( identificar)

lo ubico sólo de nombre — I only know him by name

lo ubiqué por el color — I recognized it by the color

me suena el nombre, pero no lo ubico — the name rings a bell, but I can't quite place him
2.
ubicarse v pron

1) (AmL)

a) (colocarse, situarse)

se ubicó en la primera fila — he sat in the front row

nos ubicamos en un buen lugar — we got really good seats

b) ( en empleo) to get oneself a good job

c) ( orientarse) to find one's way around

¿te ubicas? — have you got your bearings?

2) (esp AmL) ( estar situado) to be, be situated o located

el equipo se ubica en primer puesto — the team is in first place

* * *

= site, put into + place, set up, locate.

Ex. The library's data bases are available at a number of locations via appropriately sited terminals.

Ex. Garvey suggests that the list of references is a key part of any scientific paper, since they help to put the research described into its proper place in the development of the scientific consensus.

Ex. The reference service is set up next to, on in the case of small units, in the reading room.

Ex. One of the greatest appeals to travelers to Santiago, located in the central coastal region of Chile, is its Mediterranean climate.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo (AmL)

a) (colocar, situar)

me ubicaron a su lado — they placed me next to him

el triunfo ubicó al equipo en segundo lugar — the victory put the team in second place

ubicaron las sillas para la reunión — they arranged the chairs for the meeting

b) ( localizar) <persona/lugar> to find, locate

no lo he podido ubicar en todo el día — I haven't been able to get hold of him all day

c) ( identificar)

lo ubico sólo de nombre — I only know him by name

lo ubiqué por el color — I recognized it by the color

me suena el nombre, pero no lo ubico — the name rings a bell, but I can't quite place him
2.
ubicarse v pron

1) (AmL)

a) (colocarse, situarse)

se ubicó en la primera fila — he sat in the front row

nos ubicamos en un buen lugar — we got really good seats

b) ( en empleo) to get oneself a good job

c) ( orientarse) to find one's way around

¿te ubicas? — have you got your bearings?

2) (esp AmL) ( estar situado) to be, be situated o located

el equipo se ubica en primer puesto — the team is in first place

* * *

= site, put into + place, set up, locate.

Ex: The library's data bases are available at a number of locations via appropriately sited terminals.

Ex: Garvey suggests that the list of references is a key part of any scientific paper, since they help to put the research described into its proper place in the development of the scientific consensus.

Ex: The reference service is set up next to, on in the case of small units, in the reading room.

Ex: One of the greatest appeals to travelers to Santiago, located in the central coastal region of Chile, is its Mediterranean climate.

* * *

ubicar [A2 ]

vt

( AmL)

1

(colocar, situar): me ubicaron al lado del festejado they placed o seated o put me next to the guest of honor

ubicó a los soldados en posición de fuego he got the soldiers into firing position

el triunfo de ayer ubicó al equipo en segundo lugar yesterday's victory has put the team in second place

ubicar las sillas para la reunión to set out o arrange the chairs for the meeting

ubica la acción en la selva amazónica he sets the story in the Amazonian rain forest

2 (localizar) to find

no consigo ubicar el párrafo I can't find the paragraph

ubicaron al niño perdido they traced o found o located the missing boy

no lo he podido ubicar en todo el día I haven't been able to locate him o ( colloq) get hold of him all day

ubicaron el avión perdido they located the missing plane

3

(identificar): lo ubico sólo de nombre I only know him by name

ubiqué tu auto por el color I recognized your car by the color

me suena el nombre, pero no lo ubico the name rings a bell, but I can't quite place him

■ ubicarse

v pron

A ( AmL)

1

(situarse, colocarse): tienes que ubicarte en la primera fila si quieres ver bien you have to sit ( o stand etc) in the front row if you want to get a good view

nos ubicamos en un lugar privilegiado we got really good seats

cuando estén todos ubicados me llaman give me a call when you're all ready

2 (en un empleo) to fix oneself up with a good job, get oneself a good job

3 (orientarse) to find one's way around

no me ubico todavía en esta ciudad I still have trouble finding my way around this city o orienting myself in this city

¿te ubicas? have you got your bearings?, do you know where you are?

B ( esp AmL) (estar situado) to be, be situated o located

la catedral se ubica al norte de la ciudad the cathedral is (situated o located) in the north of the city

el equipo se ubica en los primeros puestos de la clasificación ( period); the team is at the top of the division

* * *

ubicar ( conjugate ubicar) verbo transitivo (AmL)
a) (colocar, situar):

◊ me ubicaron a su lado they placed me next to him;

ubicaron las sillas para la reunión they arranged the chairs for the meeting
b) ( localizar) ‹persona/lugar› to find, locate

c) ( identificar):

◊ la ubico solo de nombre I only know her by name;

lo ubiqué por el color I recognized it by the color;
me suena el nombre, pero no lo ubico the name rings a bell, but I can't quite place him
ubicarse verbo pronominal
1 (AmL)
a) (colocarse, situarse):

◊ se ubicó en la primera fila he sat in the front row

b) ( en empleo) to get oneself a good job

c) ( orientarse) to find one's way around;

◊ ¿te ubicas? have you got your bearings?

2 (esp AmL) ( estar situado) to be, be situated o located
ubicar vtr LAm (situar) to locate: su cara me suena, pero no la ubico, her face rings a bell, but I can't place her
' ubicar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
emplazar
- situar
English:
locate
- set
- hold
- pin
- place
- situate
- trace

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ubicar

♦ vt

1. [situar] [edificio, fábrica] to locate;

un lugar donde ubicar su empresa a location for your firm

2. Am [colocar] [mueble] to put, to place;
[persona] to put;
a mi tía la ubicaremos al lado de tu madre we'll put o sit my aunt next to your mother

3. Am [encontrar] to find, to locate;

no veo su ficha por acá, pero en cuanto la ubique le aviso I can't see your card here, but as soon as I find it I'll let you know;

hay que ubicar a la familia del accidentado we have to locate the victim's family;

¿cómo te ubico? where can I get hold of o contact you?

4. Am [identificar]
¿González?, no lo ubico González? I can't quite place him;

¿cuál es tu calle? ¿cómo la ubico? what street are you in? how can I find it?

5. Chile [candidato] to nominate

♦ See also the pronominal verb ubicarse

* * *

ubicar

v/t

1 L.Am.

place, put

2 ( localizar) locate

* * *

ubicar {72} vt

1) situar: to place, to put, to position

2) localizar: to locate, to find

♦ See also the reflexive verb ubicarse

Spanish-English dictionary > ubicar
9 libro

m.

1 book.

ser (como) un libro abierto (informal) to be an open book

libro blanco (politics) white paper

libro de bolsillo (pocket-sized) paperback

libro de cabecera bedside book

libro de cocina cookery book

libro de consulta reference book

libro de cuentos storybook

libro de ejercicios exercise book

libro electrónico electronic book

libro de escolaridad (education) school report

libro de familia = document containing personal details of the members of a family

libro de reclamaciones complaints book

libro de registro (de entradas) register

libro sagrado (religion) Book

libro de texto (in Bible) textbook

libro verde green paper

2 omasum.

pres.indicat.

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

* * *

libro

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) book

2 ZOOLOGÍA third stomach

► nombre masculino plural libros

1 accounts

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

llevar los libros to do the bookkeeping

como un libro abierto (con claridad) clearly

libro blanco PLÍTICA white paper

libro de bolsillo paperback

libro de cabecera (favorito) favourite book 2 (guía) bible

libro de caja cash-book

libro de cocina cookery book, recipe book, US cookbook

libro de consulta reference book

libro de coro hymn book

libro de familia book recording details of births, marriages, etc. in a family

libro de horas book of hours

libro de reclamaciones complaints book

libro de texto textbook

libro de visitas visitors' book

* * *

noun m.

book

* * *

SM

1) (=obra impresa) book

- ser como un libro abierto

- ahorcar o arrimar o colgar los libros

- hablar como un libro

libro de bolsillo — paperback

libro de cabecera — bedside book

libro de cocina — cookery book, cookbook (EEUU)

libro de consulta — reference book

libro de cuentos — storybook

libro de estilo — style book

libro de imágenes — picture-book

libro de lectura — reader

libro desplegable — pop-up book

libro de texto — textbook

libro electrónico — e-book

libro encuadernado, libro en pasta — hardback (book)

libro en rústica — paperback (book)

libro escolar — (=informe) school report; [de texto] schoolbook

libro mágico, libro móvil — pop-up book

libro sonoro — audio book

libro usado — second-hand book

2) (=registro) book

llevar los libros — (Com) to keep the books o accounts

libro de actas — minute book

libro de apuntes — notebook

libro de caja — cash book, petty cash book

libro de caja auxiliar — petty cash book

libro de contabilidad — account book

libro de cría — register of pedigrees

libro de cuentas — account book

libro de familia — booklet containing family details (marriage, births) used for official purposes

libro de honor — visitors' book

libro de orígenes — register of pedigrees

libro de pedidos — order book

libro de reclamaciones — complaints book

libro de ruta — itinerary

libro de visitas — visitors' book

libro de vuelos — (Aer) logbook

libro diario — journal

libro genealógico — (Agr) herd-book

libro mayor — ledger

libro parroquial — parish register

libro talonario — receipt book

3) (Pol)

libro blanco — white paper

libro rojo — red paper

libro verde — green paper

* * *

masculino

1) (Impr) book

un libro de arquitectura — a book on architecture

un libro de cocina — a cookbook

colgar los libro — to quit (AmE) o (BrE) give up studying

ser (como) un libro abierto: eres un libro abierto — I can read you like a book

2) libros masculino plural (Fin)

llevar los libro — to do the bookkeeping

3) (Lit) ( parte) book

•

- libro animado or móvil

- libro blanco

- libro de actas/pedidos/reclamaciones

- libro de bolsillo

- libro de caja

- libro de consulta

- libro de cuentos

- libro de escolaridad

- libro de familia

- libro de texto

- libro de visitas

* * *

= book, text.

Ex. A bibliographic data base comprises a set of records which refer to documents (such as books, films, periodical articles or reports).

Ex. The authors of this work have had experience behind both reference desks and classroom lecterns and have felt strongly the lack of an adequate text on the training and education of the reference librarian.

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* actitud ante los libros = set about books.

* acto relacionado con el libro = book event.

* adicto a los libros = bookaholic.

* adquisición de libros = book supply, book purchasing.

* almacén de libros = book-warehouse.

* amante del libro = book lover [booklover].

* amor por el libro = book-fancying.

* anuncio publicitario de un libro = advertising blurb.

* arte del libro = bookmanship.

* audiolibro = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* Ayuda Internacional de Libros (BAI) = Book Aid International (BAI).

* bibliotecario encargado de libros raros = rare book libarian.

* biblioteconomía relacionada con los libros raros = rare book librarianship.

* cadena del libro, la = book chain, the.

* caja para transportar libros = book bin.

* capacidad para libros = book capacity.

* carrito de los libros = book truck, book trolley.

* catálogo de libros = booklist [book list].

* catálogo de libros en venta = publication(s) list.

* catálogo en forma de libro = bookform catalogue, book catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de libro encuadernado = bound book form catalogue.

* catálogo impreso en forma de libro = printed book catalogue.

* ciencia del libro = bookmanship.

* cinta adhesiva ancha para libros = book tape.

* colección de libros = book collection.

* colección de libros de derecho en una prisión = prison law library.

* colección de libros de jardinería = gardening collection.

* colección de libros donados = gift collection.

* colección de libros raros = rare book collection, rare collection.

* coleccionista de libros = book-collector.

* colocador de libros = book shelver, shelver.

* comercialización del libro = bookselling [book selling].

* comercio del libro = bookselling [book selling], book trade [booktrade].

* comercio del libro, el = book business, the.

* compra de libros = book buying [book-buying], book supply, book purchasing.

* comprador de libros = book buyer.

* conciencia del libro = book-consciousness.

* confección de libros = bookmaking [book making].

* con la extensión de un libro = book-length.

* con una extensión similar a la de un libro = book-length.

* creación de los índices de un libro = back-of-the-book indexing, back-of-book indexing.

* crisis de la industria del libro = book crisis.

* crisis del libro = book crisis.

* de la extensión de un libro = book-length.

* depósito de libros = book depot.

* deshojar un libro = tear + book.

* devorador de libros = book-eating.

* distribuidor de libros = book dealer.

* donación de libros = gift collection, book endowment, book donation, book gift.

* edición de libros = book publishing.

* encuadernación de libros = bookbinding [book-binding].

* en forma de libro = in book form.

* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.

* especialista en conservación de libros = book conservation specialist.

* estantería para libros = book racks.

* etiqueta identificadora del libro = label.

* exposición de libros = book display.

* expositor de libros = book display stand.

* fabricación de libros = bookmaking [book making].

* feria del libro = book fair.

* ficha de préstamo del libro = book card [bookcard].

* formato libro = book form [bookform].

* Fundación de Libros Panafricanos = Pan-African Book Foundation.

* gastos de libros = book expenditure.

* historia del libro = book history.

* ilustración de libros = book illustration.

* ilustrador de libros = book illustrator.

* impresión de libros = book-printing.

* impresor de libros = bookmaker.

* índice de libro = book index.

* industria de la edición de libros = book publishing industry.

* industria del libro = book industry.

* industria del libro, la = bookmaking industry, the.

* interesado por los libros = book-conscious.

* interés por los libros = awareness of books.

* ISBN (Número Internacional Normalizado para Libros) = ISBN (International Standard Book Number).

* ladrillos y libros = brick and book.

* lector de libros = book reader.

* libro antiguo = old book, antiquarian book, rare book.

* libro azul = Blue book.

* Libro Blanco = White Paper.

* libro científico = scientific book, scholarly book.

* libro comercial = trade book.

* libro como objeto = book-object.

* libro con estructura plegable = pop-up book.

* libro con ilustraciones = picture book.

* libro conmemorativo = keepsake.

* libro con precio de venta fijado = net book.

* libro con precio de venta no fijado = non-net book.

* libro de arte = art book.

* libro de artista = livre d'artiste, artist's book.

* libro de casos prácticos = case book.

* libro de citas = citator.

* libro de cocina = book on cookery, cookbook.

* libro de codificación = codebook.

* libro de consulta en sala = reserve room book.

* libro de contabilidad = ledger.

* libro de cuentas = account book.

* libro de derecho = law book.

* libro de divulgación científica = popular science book.

* libro de ejercicios = workbook [work-book].

* libro de empresa = organisation manual.

* libro de estudio = study book.

* libro de firmas = guest book [guestbook].

* libro de historia = history book.

* libro de hojas de palmera = palm leaf book.

* libro de honor = guest book [guestbook].

* libro de jardinería = gardening book.

* libro de la biblioteca = library book.

* libro de literatura no ficticia = non-fiction book.

* libro de lujo = gift book.

* libro de mayor venta = bestseller [best seller/best-seller].

* libro de melodías = tunebook.

* libro de navegación = book of navigation.

* libro de notas = mark book.

* libro de orígenes = studbook.

* libro de pastas amarillas = yellow-back.

* libro de prácticas = resource book.

* libro de préstamo vencido = overdue book.

* libro de recuerdo = keepsake.

* libro de regalo = gift book.

* libro de registro = accessions register, accessions book, accessions ledger.

* libro de registro de entrada y salida de cartas = letterbook [letter book].

* libro de reglas de un juego = rulebook.

* libro de sermones = lectionary.

* libro de sobremesa = coffee-table book.

* libro de texto = school book, text, textbook [text book].

* libro de texto de una asignatura = set course book.

* libro de texto escolar = school text.

* libro de viajes = travel book, travelogue [travelog, -USA].

* libro educativo = educational book.

* libro electrónico = electronic book (e-book/ebook).

* libro encuadernado en tapa = hard book cover, hardback cover, hardback book.

* libro en rústica = paperback, paperback book, paperbound book, trade paperback, pocketbook.

* libro esencial = bedside book.

* libro fantasma = dummy book.

* libro ficticio = dummy book.

* libro físico = physical book.

* libro fotolitografiado = photolitho book.

* libro frágil = brittle book.

* libro genealógico = studbook.

* libro grabado en audio = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libro hablado = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libro homenaje = Festschrift [Festschriften, -pl.], commemorative volume, memorial volume.

* libro ilustrado = livre d'artiste, illustrated book.

* libro impreso = press book, printed book.

* libro impreso en pastas duras = board book.

* libro infantil = children's book.

* libro juvenil = young people's book, juvenile book.

* libro litográfico = lithographed book.

* libro litúrgico = liturgical work.

* libro más vendido = bestseller [best seller/best-seller], blockbuster.

* libro miniatura = miniature book.

* libro narrativo = fictional book.

* libro para empollar = crammer.

* libro parlante = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libro prohibido = banned book.

* libro raro = rare book.

* libro reservado = reserved book.

* libros = book material.

* libro sagrado = sacred book, sacred scripture.

* Libros Americanos en Rústica en Venta = Paperbound Books in Print.

* Libros Británicos en Rústica en Venta = Paperbacks in Print.

* Libros Británicos en Venta = British Books in Print.

* Libros de Texto para Africa (TAP) = Textbooks for Africa (TAP).

* libros en venta = books in print.

* libro sonoro = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libros sobre curiosidades = curiosa.

* libro táctil = tactile book.

* libro táctil de dibujos = tactile picture book.

* libro tipográfico = letterpress book.

* libro trofeo de guerra = trophy book.

* libro verde = green paper.

* lista de libros = booklist [book list].

* lista de libros enviados a encuadernar = bindery list.

* lomo del libro = book spine.

* máquina de coser libros = book-sewing machine.

* maquina de grapar libros = book-stapling machine.

* mercado del libro, el = book market, the.

* movimiento de libros = bookshift.

* mundo del comercio del libro = book-trade life.

* mundo del libro, el = book world, the.

* mutilación de libros = book mutilation.

* no debes juzgar un libro por el color de sus pastas = don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a book by its cover.

* novelas o libros que se compran en el supermercado = self-help.

* obsesionado con los libros = bookaholic.

* obseso con los libros = bookaholic.

* parásito del libro = book insect.

* piojo de los libros = booklouse [booklice, -pl.].

* posesión de libros propios = book ownership.

* presentación de libros = book talk [booktalk/book-talk].

* prestamista de libros = book lender.

* préstamo de libros = book lending, checking out books.

* prestar un libro = check out + book.

* presupuesto para la compra de libros = book funds [bookfunds].

* presupuesto para libros = book budget.

* proceso técnico del libro = book preparation, book processing.

* producción de libros = book production, book publishing.

* promoción de libros = book promotion.

* quema de libros = book burning.

* que no es libro de texto = non-textbook.

* recensión de libros = reviewing.

* relacionado con la promoción de libros = book-promotional.

* relacionado con los libros = book-related.

* reproducción ilegal de libros = book piracy.

* reserva de libro = book reservation.

* reserva de libros = reserve book room.

* reservar libros = reserve + books.

* retirar un libro en préstamo = check out + book.

* rincón del libro = book corner.

* robo de libros = book stealing, book theft.

* sacar libro en préstamo = borrow + book.

* sala de libros raros = rare book room.

* saldo del libro de cuentas = account book balance.

* sección de libros en rústica = paperback rack.

* seleccionador de libros = book selector.

* selección de libros = book selection.

* sello para libros = book stamp.

* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.

* ser un libro abierto = be an open book.

* servicio de libros a domicilio = homebound service.

* servicio relacionado con los libros = book service.

* sistema antirrobo de libros = book security system, library security system.

* sistema de detección de libros = book detection system.

* sociedad sin libros = bookless society.

* soporte de libro = book support.

* suministro de libros = book supply.

* traslado de libros = bookmove.

* vale canjeable por un libro = book token.

* venta de libros = bookselling [book selling].

* * *

masculino

1) (Impr) book

un libro de arquitectura — a book on architecture

un libro de cocina — a cookbook

colgar los libro — to quit (AmE) o (BrE) give up studying

ser (como) un libro abierto: eres un libro abierto — I can read you like a book

2) libros masculino plural (Fin)

llevar los libro — to do the bookkeeping

3) (Lit) ( parte) book

•

- libro animado or móvil

- libro blanco

- libro de actas/pedidos/reclamaciones

- libro de bolsillo

- libro de caja

- libro de consulta

- libro de cuentos

- libro de escolaridad

- libro de familia

- libro de texto

- libro de visitas

* * *

= book, text.

Ex: A bibliographic data base comprises a set of records which refer to documents (such as books, films, periodical articles or reports).

Ex: The authors of this work have had experience behind both reference desks and classroom lecterns and have felt strongly the lack of an adequate text on the training and education of the reference librarian.

* actitud ante los libros = set about books.

* acto relacionado con el libro = book event.

* adicto a los libros = bookaholic.

* adquisición de libros = book supply, book purchasing.

* almacén de libros = book-warehouse.

* amante del libro = book lover [booklover].

* amor por el libro = book-fancying.

* anuncio publicitario de un libro = advertising blurb.

* arte del libro = bookmanship.

* audiolibro = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* Ayuda Internacional de Libros (BAI) = Book Aid International (BAI).

* bibliotecario encargado de libros raros = rare book libarian.

* biblioteconomía relacionada con los libros raros = rare book librarianship.

* cadena del libro, la = book chain, the.

* caja para transportar libros = book bin.

* capacidad para libros = book capacity.

* carrito de los libros = book truck, book trolley.

* catálogo de libros = booklist [book list].

* catálogo de libros en venta = publication(s) list.

* catálogo en forma de libro = bookform catalogue, book catalogue.

* catálogo en forma de libro encuadernado = bound book form catalogue.

* catálogo impreso en forma de libro = printed book catalogue.

* ciencia del libro = bookmanship.

* cinta adhesiva ancha para libros = book tape.

* colección de libros = book collection.

* colección de libros de derecho en una prisión = prison law library.

* colección de libros de jardinería = gardening collection.

* colección de libros donados = gift collection.

* colección de libros raros = rare book collection, rare collection.

* coleccionista de libros = book-collector.

* colocador de libros = book shelver, shelver.

* comercialización del libro = bookselling [book selling].

* comercio del libro = bookselling [book selling], book trade [booktrade].

* comercio del libro, el = book business, the.

* compra de libros = book buying [book-buying], book supply, book purchasing.

* comprador de libros = book buyer.

* conciencia del libro = book-consciousness.

* confección de libros = bookmaking [book making].

* con la extensión de un libro = book-length.

* con una extensión similar a la de un libro = book-length.

* creación de los índices de un libro = back-of-the-book indexing, back-of-book indexing.

* crisis de la industria del libro = book crisis.

* crisis del libro = book crisis.

* de la extensión de un libro = book-length.

* depósito de libros = book depot.

* deshojar un libro = tear + book.

* devorador de libros = book-eating.

* distribuidor de libros = book dealer.

* donación de libros = gift collection, book endowment, book donation, book gift.

* edición de libros = book publishing.

* encuadernación de libros = bookbinding [book-binding].

* en forma de libro = in book form.

* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.

* especialista en conservación de libros = book conservation specialist.

* estantería para libros = book racks.

* etiqueta identificadora del libro = label.

* exposición de libros = book display.

* expositor de libros = book display stand.

* fabricación de libros = bookmaking [book making].

* feria del libro = book fair.

* ficha de préstamo del libro = book card [bookcard].

* formato libro = book form [bookform].

* Fundación de Libros Panafricanos = Pan-African Book Foundation.

* gastos de libros = book expenditure.

* historia del libro = book history.

* ilustración de libros = book illustration.

* ilustrador de libros = book illustrator.

* impresión de libros = book-printing.

* impresor de libros = bookmaker.

* índice de libro = book index.

* industria de la edición de libros = book publishing industry.

* industria del libro = book industry.

* industria del libro, la = bookmaking industry, the.

* interesado por los libros = book-conscious.

* interés por los libros = awareness of books.

* ISBN (Número Internacional Normalizado para Libros) = ISBN (International Standard Book Number).

* ladrillos y libros = brick and book.

* lector de libros = book reader.

* libro antiguo = old book, antiquarian book, rare book.

* libro azul = Blue book.

* Libro Blanco = White Paper.

* libro científico = scientific book, scholarly book.

* libro comercial = trade book.

* libro como objeto = book-object.

* libro con estructura plegable = pop-up book.

* libro con ilustraciones = picture book.

* libro conmemorativo = keepsake.

* libro con precio de venta fijado = net book.

* libro con precio de venta no fijado = non-net book.

* libro de arte = art book.

* libro de artista = livre d'artiste, artist's book.

* libro de casos prácticos = case book.

* libro de citas = citator.

* libro de cocina = book on cookery, cookbook.

* libro de codificación = codebook.

* libro de consulta en sala = reserve room book.

* libro de contabilidad = ledger.

* libro de cuentas = account book.

* libro de derecho = law book.

* libro de divulgación científica = popular science book.

* libro de ejercicios = workbook [work-book].

* libro de empresa = organisation manual.

* libro de estudio = study book.

* libro de firmas = guest book [guestbook].

* libro de historia = history book.

* libro de hojas de palmera = palm leaf book.

* libro de honor = guest book [guestbook].

* libro de jardinería = gardening book.

* libro de la biblioteca = library book.

* libro de literatura no ficticia = non-fiction book.

* libro de lujo = gift book.

* libro de mayor venta = bestseller [best seller/best-seller].

* libro de melodías = tunebook.

* libro de navegación = book of navigation.

* libro de notas = mark book.

* libro de orígenes = studbook.

* libro de pastas amarillas = yellow-back.

* libro de prácticas = resource book.

* libro de préstamo vencido = overdue book.

* libro de recuerdo = keepsake.

* libro de regalo = gift book.

* libro de registro = accessions register, accessions book, accessions ledger.

* libro de registro de entrada y salida de cartas = letterbook [letter book].

* libro de reglas de un juego = rulebook.

* libro de sermones = lectionary.

* libro de sobremesa = coffee-table book.

* libro de texto = school book, text, textbook [text book].

* libro de texto de una asignatura = set course book.

* libro de texto escolar = school text.

* libro de viajes = travel book, travelogue [travelog, -USA].

* libro educativo = educational book.

* libro electrónico = electronic book (e-book/ebook).

* libro encuadernado en tapa = hard book cover, hardback cover, hardback book.

* libro en rústica = paperback, paperback book, paperbound book, trade paperback, pocketbook.

* libro esencial = bedside book.

* libro fantasma = dummy book.

* libro ficticio = dummy book.

* libro físico = physical book.

* libro fotolitografiado = photolitho book.

* libro frágil = brittle book.

* libro genealógico = studbook.

* libro grabado en audio = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libro hablado = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libro homenaje = Festschrift [Festschriften, -pl.], commemorative volume, memorial volume.

* libro ilustrado = livre d'artiste, illustrated book.

* libro impreso = press book, printed book.

* libro impreso en pastas duras = board book.

* libro infantil = children's book.

* libro juvenil = young people's book, juvenile book.

* libro litográfico = lithographed book.

* libro litúrgico = liturgical work.

* libro más vendido = bestseller [best seller/best-seller], blockbuster.

* libro miniatura = miniature book.

* libro narrativo = fictional book.

* libro para empollar = crammer.

* libro parlante = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libro prohibido = banned book.

* libro raro = rare book.

* libro reservado = reserved book.

* libros = book material.

* libro sagrado = sacred book, sacred scripture.

* Libros Americanos en Rústica en Venta = Paperbound Books in Print.

* Libros Británicos en Rústica en Venta = Paperbacks in Print.

* Libros Británicos en Venta = British Books in Print.

* Libros de Texto para Africa (TAP) = Textbooks for Africa (TAP).

* libros en venta = books in print.

* libro sonoro = talking book, audiobook [audio book].

* libros sobre curiosidades = curiosa.

* libro táctil = tactile book.

* libro táctil de dibujos = tactile picture book.

* libro tipográfico = letterpress book.

* libro trofeo de guerra = trophy book.

* libro verde = green paper.

* lista de libros = booklist [book list].

* lista de libros enviados a encuadernar = bindery list.

* lomo del libro = book spine.

* máquina de coser libros = book-sewing machine.

* maquina de grapar libros = book-stapling machine.

* mercado del libro, el = book market, the.

* movimiento de libros = bookshift.

* mundo del comercio del libro = book-trade life.

* mundo del libro, el = book world, the.

* mutilación de libros = book mutilation.

* no debes juzgar un libro por el color de sus pastas = don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a book by its cover.

* novelas o libros que se compran en el supermercado = self-help.

* obsesionado con los libros = bookaholic.

* obseso con los libros = bookaholic.

* parásito del libro = book insect.

* piojo de los libros = booklouse [booklice, -pl.].

* posesión de libros propios = book ownership.

* presentación de libros = book talk [booktalk/book-talk].

* prestamista de libros = book lender.

* préstamo de libros = book lending, checking out books.

* prestar un libro = check out + book.

* presupuesto para la compra de libros = book funds [bookfunds].

* presupuesto para libros = book budget.

* proceso técnico del libro = book preparation, book processing.

* producción de libros = book production, book publishing.

* promoción de libros = book promotion.

* quema de libros = book burning.

* que no es libro de texto = non-textbook.

* recensión de libros = reviewing.

* relacionado con la promoción de libros = book-promotional.

* relacionado con los libros = book-related.

* reproducción ilegal de libros = book piracy.

* reserva de libro = book reservation.

* reserva de libros = reserve book room.

* reservar libros = reserve + books.

* retirar un libro en préstamo = check out + book.

* rincón del libro = book corner.

* robo de libros = book stealing, book theft.

* sacar libro en préstamo = borrow + book.

* sala de libros raros = rare book room.

* saldo del libro de cuentas = account book balance.

* sección de libros en rústica = paperback rack.

* seleccionador de libros = book selector.

* selección de libros = book selection.

* sello para libros = book stamp.

* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.

* ser un libro abierto = be an open book.

* servicio de libros a domicilio = homebound service.

* servicio relacionado con los libros = book service.

* sistema antirrobo de libros = book security system, library security system.

* sistema de detección de libros = book detection system.

* sociedad sin libros = bookless society.

* soporte de libro = book support.

* suministro de libros = book supply.

* traslado de libros = bookmove.

* vale canjeable por un libro = book token.

* venta de libros = bookselling [book selling].

* * *

libro

masculine

A ( Impr) book

un libro de arquitectura/sobre el imperio romano a book on architecture/on the Roman Empire

un libro de cocina a cookbook, a cookery book ( BrE)

hablar como un libro (abierto) (con afectación) to use high-flown o highfalutin language; (con sensatez) to talk sense, know what one is talking about

perder los libros to lose one's touch, lose the knack ( colloq)

sabérselas por libro ( Chi); to know every trick in the book, know what one is talking about/doing

ser (como) un libro abierto to be an open book

no intentes negarlo, eres un libro abierto don't try to deny it, I can read you like a book o you're an open book

B libros mpl

1 ( Fin):

llevaba los libro de la empresa I was keeping the books o doing the bookkeeping for the company

2

(lectura): no le gustan los libros he doesn't like reading

colgar los libro to quit ( AmE) o ( BrE) give up studying

C ( Lit) (parte) book

Compuestos:

● libro animado

pop-up book

● libro blanco

(preparado — por el gobierno) consultation document, white paper ( BrE); (— por una organización independiente) report, consultation document

● libro de actas

minute book

● libro de bolsillo

paperback

● libro de cabecera

su libro de cabecera (que lee en la cama) his bedtime reading; (que le es imprescindible) his bible ( colloq)

● libro de caja

cashbook

● libro de consulta

reference book

● libro de contabilidad or cuentas

ledger

● libro de cuentos

book of short stories

● libro de escolaridad

school record

● libro de estilo

style guide

● libro de familia

booklet recording details of one's marriage, children's birthdates, etc

● libro de instrucciones

instruction manual

● libro de lectura

reader

● libro del profesor

teacher's book

● libro de oraciones

prayer book

● libro de pedidos

order book

● libro de poemas

poetry book, book of poems

● libro de reciente aparición

new title

● libro de reclamaciones

complaints book

● libro de registro

register

● libro de tapa dura

hardback

● libro de texto

textbook

● libro de viajes

travel guide

● libro de visitas

visitors' book; guest book

● libro diario

daybook

● libro inventario

stock book

● libro mágico or mecánico or móvil

pop-up book

● libro mayor

general ledger

* * *

Del verbo librar: ( conjugate librar)

libro es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

libró es:

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

Multiple Entries:
librar
libro
librar ( conjugate librar) verbo transitivo
1 ( liberar) libro a algn de algo ‹ de peligro› to save sb from sth;
‹de obligación/responsabilidad› to free sb from sth;
◊ ¡Dios nos libre! God forbid!

2 ‹batalla/combate› to fight
librarse verbo pronominal:
◊ se libró por poco he had a lucky escape;

librose de algo ‹de tarea/obligación› to get out of sth;
librose de un castigo to escape punishment;
se libró de tener que ayudarlo she got out of having to help him;
se libroon de morir asfixiados they escaped being suffocated;
librose de algn to get rid of sb
libro sustantivo masculino (Impr) book;
un libro de cocina a cookbook;
llevar los libros (Fin) to do the bookkeeping;
libro de bolsillo paperback;
libro de consulta reference book;
libro de escolaridad school record;
libro de familia booklet recording details of one's marriage, children's birthdates, etc;
libro de texto textbook
librar
I verbo transitivo
1 to free: me libró de un castigo, she let me off from a punishment
2 (una orden de pago) to draw
II vi (tener el día libre) libra los fines de semana, he has weekends off
libro sustantivo masculino book
Fin libro de cuentas, account book
Educ libro de texto, textbook

' libro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abajo
- abarquillarse
- agotada
- agotado
- analogía
- apaisada
- apaisado
- apéndice
- atravesarse
- baja
- bajo
- bastante
- bien
- bolsillo
- cabecera
- capítulo
- censurar
- cepillarse
- cita
- congratularse
- cualquiera
- cuerpo
- curiosidad
- datar
- de
- decir
- deformación
- desastre
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- devolver
- diente
- divertida
- divertido
- divulgación
- edición
- ejemplar
- empalagosa
- empalagoso
- encuadernación
- entender
- feria
- ficha
- grabada
- grabado
- guía
- hincar
- hoja
- homenaje
- ilustrar
English:
about
- above
- abridged
- acknowledgement
- annual
- appearance
- audio
- autograph
- back
- base
- bash out
- be
- bed
- bind
- blockbuster
- body
- book
- bookmark
- bookrack
- bore
- boring
- bound
- bring out
- browse
- capture
- chapter
- coda
- come out
- content
- cookbook
- cookery book
- copy
- cover
- crease
- deadly
- deal with
- dedication
- derivative
- diary
- dip into
- dull
- early
- edit
- editor
- entitle
- escape
- exemplify
- exploit
- extract
- fall

* * *

libro nm

1. [impreso] book;

un libro de aventuras a book of adventure stories;

Comp

hablar como un libro to express oneself very clearly;

Comp
Fam
ser (como) un libro abierto to be an open book

Comp
libro de bolsillo (pocket-sized) paperback;
libro de cabecera bedside book;

libro de canciones song book;

libro de cocina cookbook, Br cookery book;

libro de consulta reference book;

libro de cuentos storybook;

libro de ejercicios workbook;

libro electrónico electronic book;

libro de estilo style guide;

libro de himnos hymn book;

libro de instrucciones instruction book o manual;
Rel libro sagrado Book [in Bible];
libro de texto textbook;

libro de viajes travel book

2. Pol paper

Comp
libro blanco white paper;
libro verde green paper

3. [registro] book;

llevar los libros to keep the books

Comp
Com libro de caja cashbook; Com libro de contabilidad accounts book; Educ libro de escolaridad = book containing a complete record of a pupil's academic results throughout his or her time at school;
libro de familia = document containing personal details of the members of a family;

libro de oro visitors' book [for important guests];

libro de pedidos order book;

libro de reclamaciones complaints book;

libro de registro (de entradas) register;

libro de visitas visitors' book

4. Fin libro diario [para transacciones] journal, day book

* * *

libro

m book;

colgar los libros quit studying;

hablar como un libro talk like a book, use highfalutin language

* * *

libro nm

1) : book

libro de texto: textbook

2) libros nmpl

: books (in bookkeeping), accounts

llevar los libros: to keep the books

* * *

libro n book

libro de bolsillo paperback

libro de consulta reference book

libro de texto textbook

Spanish-English dictionary > libro
10 base

adj.

host.

f.

1 foundations (parte inferior) (de edificio).

base de maquillaje foundation (cream)

2 basis (fundamento, origen).

el petróleo es la base de su economía their economy is based on oil

ese argumento se cae por su base that argument is built on sand

partimos de la base de que… we assume that…

sentar las bases para to lay the foundations of

base imponible (finance) taxable income

3 base.

base aérea air base

base espacial space station

base de lanzamiento launch site

base naval naval base

base de operaciones operational base

4 base (chemistry).

5 base (math & geometry).

6 base.

7 makeup.

8 radix, base of a system of numbers or logarithms.

pres.subj.

1^st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: basar.

* * *

base

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) base

■ la base de la torre the base of the tower

2 figurado basis

■ las cereales son la base de nuestra agricultura cereals form the basis of our agriculture

■ si partimos de la base de que... if we start from the premise that...

3 QUÍMICA base, alkali

4 MATEMÁTICAS base

5 (en béisbol) base

► nombre femenino plural bases

1 (de concurso) rules

2 las bases (de partido etc) grass roots, rank and file

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a base de (por) through, by means of, using 2 (de) consisting of

■ se hizo rico a base de trabajar mucho he became rich through hard work

■ una dieta a base de hortalizas y pescado a diet consisting of vegetables and fish

a base de bien familiar really well

en base a based on, on the basis of

base aérea air base

base de datos database

base de datos documental documentary database

base de datos relacional relational database

base de lanzamiento launch site

base de operaciones operational headquarters

base imponible taxable income

base naval naval base

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noun f.

1) base

2) basis

•

- base de datos

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1. SF

1) (=parte inferior) base

la base de la columna — the base of the pillar

este jarrón tiene muy poca base — this vase has a very narrow base

la fecha de caducidad viene en la base del paquete — the use-by date is on the base o the bottom of the pack

la base del cráneo — the base of the skull

2) (=fondo) [de pintura] background; [de maquillaje] foundation

sobre una base de amarillo — on a yellow background

primero se coloca una base de tomate — start by laying a tomato base

3) (=fundamento) basis

ese artículo no tiene base científica alguna — that article has no scientific basis at all

la base del éxito está en el trabajo — the key to success is hard work

• carecer de base — [acusación] to lack foundation, be unfounded; [argumento] to lack justification, be unjustified

• de base — [error, dato] basic, fundamental; [activista, apoyo] grass-roots antes de s

• en base a [uso periodístico] —

un programa elaborado en base a criterios subjetivos — a programme based on subjective criteria

en base a lo que acabamos de ver — based on what we have just seen

en base a que: no publicaron la carta en base a que era demasiado larga — they didn't publish the letter because it was too long

• partir de una base, un juez tiene que partir de una base de neutralidad absoluta — a judge must start out from a position of absolute neutrality

partiendo de esta base, nos planteamos la necesidad... — on this assumption, we think it necessary...

partir de la base de que... — to take as one's starting point that...

• sentar las bases de algo — to lay the foundations of sth

Chomsky sentó las bases de la gramática generativa — Chomsky laid the foundations of generative grammar

su visita sentó las bases para una futura cooperación — her visit paved the way for o laid the foundations of future cooperation

• sobre la base de algo — on the basis of sth

hay que negociar sobre la base de resoluciones previas — we must negotiate on the basis of previous resolutions

- coger a algn fuera de base

base de poder — power base

4) (=componente principal)

la leche es la base de su alimentación — his diet is milk-based

la base de este jabón es la soda — this soap is soda-based

• a base de algo, una dieta a base de arroz — a rice-based diet, a diet based on rice

un plato a base de verduras — a vegetable-based dish, a dish based on vegetables

este aparato funciona a base de ultrasonidos — this machine works with ultrasound

sólo conseguirás salir adelante a base de mucho esfuerzo — you will only get ahead by working hard

• a base de hacer algo — by doing sth

así, a base de no hacer nada, poco vas a conseguir — you won't achieve much by doing nothing

a base de insistir, la convenció para comprar la casa — by o through his insistence, he persuaded her to buy the house

a base de bien Esp * —

hoy hemos trabajado a base de bien — we've done loads of work today *

nos divertimos a base de bien — we had a whale of a time *

cenamos a base de bien — we had a really good meal

base imponible — (Econ) taxable income

5) (=conocimientos básicos) grounding

le falta un poco de base — he doesn't have the proper grounding

este manual le aportará una buena base de química — this handbook will give you a good grounding in chemistry

6) (Mil) base

base aérea — air base

base aeronaval — naval air base

base avanzada — forward base

base de lanzamiento — launch site

base de operaciones — operations base

base espacial — space station

base militar — military base

base naval — naval base

7) pl bases

a) (=condiciones) [de concurso] conditions, rules; [de convocatoria] requirements

b) (Pol)

las bases — the rank and file

8) (Inform)

base de datos — database

base de datos documental — documentary database

base de datos relacional — relational database

9) (Mat) [en una potencia] base

10) (Quím) base

11) (Téc) base, mounting

12) (Agrimensura) base, base line

13) (Ling) (tb: base derivativa) base form

14) (Béisbol) base

15) ** (=droga) base

2.

SMF (Baloncesto) guard

3. ADJ INV

1) (=de partida) [campamento, campo] base antes de s ; [puerto] home antes de s

dejamos el campamento base por la mañana — we left base camp in the morning

2) (=básico) [idea] basic; [documento, texto] provisional, draft

han aprobado el texto base para el nuevo convenio — they have approved the provisional o draft text of the new agreement

• alimento base — staple (food)

• color base — base colour o (EEUU) color
salario, sueldo
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I
femenino

1)

a) ( parte inferior) base

b) tb

base de maquillaje — foundation

2)

a) ( fundamento)

tengo suficiente base para asegurar eso — I have sufficient grounds to claim that

la base de una buena salud es una alimentación sana — the basis of good health is a balanced diet

sentar las bases de algo — to lay the foundations of something

un movimiento sin base popular — a movement without a popular power base

tomar algo como base — to take something as a starting point

sobre la base de estos datos — on the basis of this information

b) ( componente principal)

la base de su alimentación es el arroz — their diet is based on rice

la base de este perfume es el jazmín — this perfume has a jasmine base

c) ( conocimientos básicos)

tiene una sólida base científica — he has a sound grounding in science

llegó al curso sin ninguna base — he didn't have the basics when he began the course

- base de datos

- base imponible

3) (en locs)

a base de: a base de descansar se fue recuperando by resting she gradually recovered; un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet; vive a base de pastillas he lives on pills; de base <planteamiento/error> fundamental, basic; < militante> rank-and-file (before n), ordinary (before n); < movimiento> grass-roots (before n); en base a (crit) on the basis of; a base de bien (Esp fam): comimos a base de bien — we ate really well

4) ( centro de operaciones) base

base aérea/naval/militar — air/naval/military base

- base de lanzamiento

5)

las bases — (Pol) the rank and file (pl)

6) (Mat, Quím) base

7) bases femenino plural ( de concurso) rules (pl)

8)

a) ( en béisbol) base

b) base masculino y femenino ( en baloncesto) guard
II
adjetivo invariable

a) (básico, elemental) basic; <documento/texto> draft (before n)

b) < campamento> base (before n)

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= base, base, base plate, basis [bases, -pl.], basis [bases, -pl.], bedrock, core, cornerstone [corner-stone], foundation, grounding, underpinning, cradle, warp and woof.

Ex. The reader should now have a reasonably firm base from which to begin a more detailed reading of the specification of elements.

Ex. The base of a notation is the set of symbols used in a specific notation.

Ex. The two windows in the base plate of the scanner help move the read head accurately across the bar codes.

Ex. These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.

Ex. These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.

Ex. We are the bedrock of our profession and the standards that we attain fundamentally affect the status of the profession.

Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.

Ex. Abstracts are the cornerstone of secondary publications.

Ex. In the same way that citation orders may have more or less theoretical foundations, equally reference generation may follow a predetermined pattern.

Ex. The experience gained with these special schemes provided a grounding for work on the development of a new general scheme.

Ex. The criteria must be subject to continuing review and annual updating if they are to remain valid as the underpinning for a professional activity.

Ex. 'I have to leave fairly soon,' he said as he returned the receiver to its cradle, 'so let's get down to business'.

Ex. Training in self-help is part of the warp and woof of any tenable theory of reference work.

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* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.

* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].

* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.

* a base de errores = the hard way.

* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.

* aplicar una capa base = prime.

* aprender Algo a base de cometer errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.

* banda de base = baseband.

* basado en un gestor de bases de datos = DBMS-based.

* base cognitiva = knowledge base [knowledge-base].

* base de datos = data bank [databank], database [data base], database software.

* base de datos automatizada = computer database, computer-held database, computerised database, machine-readable database.

* base de datos bibliográfica = bibliographic database.

* base de datos bibliográfica de resúmenes = abstracts based bibliographic database.

* base de datos catalográfica = catalogue database, cataloguing database.

* base de datos comercial = commercial database.

* base de datos completa = full-provision database.

* base de datos con información confidencial = intelligence database.

* base de datos cruzada = cross database.

* base de datos de acceso mediante suscripción = subscription database.

* base de datos de autoridades = authority database.

* base de datos de carburantes = TULSA.

* base de datos de documentos primarios = source database.

* base de datos de documentos secundarios = reference database.

* base de datos de dominio público = public domain database.

* base de datos de educación = ERIC.

* base de datos de imágenes = image database, image bank.

* base de datos de investigación = research database.

* base de datos del gobierno de USA = CRECORD, FEDREG.

* base de datos de lógica difusa = fuzzy database.

* base de datos de medicina = MEDLINE.

* base de datos de negocios = business database.

* base de datos de pago = subscription database.

* base de datos de patentes = WPI.

* base de datos de propiedades = properties database.

* base de datos de referencia = reference database.

* base de datos de referencia a especialistas = referral database.

* base de datos de registros de catálogo = catalogue record database.

* base de datos de texto = textual data base, text-oriented database, text database.

* base de datos de texto completo = full text database.

* base de datos de texto libre = free text database.

* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.

* base de datos distribuida = distributed database.

* base de datos documental = textual data base.

* base de datos en CD-ROM = CD-ROM database.

* base de datos en disco óptico = optical disc database.

* base de datos en estado original = raw database.

* base de datos en línea = online database.

* base de datos estadística = statistical database.

* base de datos externa = external database.

* base de datos factual = factual database.

* base de datos financiera = financial database.

* base de datos interna = in-house database.

* base de datos jurídica = legal database.

* base de datos local = local area database.

* base de datos multimedia = multimedia database.

* base de datos no bibliográfica = non-bibliographic database.

* base de datos numérica = numeric database, numerical database.

* base de datos numérico-textual = textual-numeric database, text-numeric database.

* base de datos relacional = relational database.

* base de datos residente = resident database.

* base de datos terminológica = terminology database.

* base de datos textual = textual data base.

* base de operaciones = home base.

* base de un número = subscript numeral.

* base impositiva = tax base.

* base lógica = rationale.

* base militar = military base.

* bases = background.

* base teórica = theoretical underpinning, theoretical underpinning.

* búsqueda en múltiples bases de datos = cross database searching.

* campamento base = base camp.

* comenzar desde la base = start at + ground zero.

* como base para = as a basis for.

* con base de arena = sand-based.

* con base empírica = empirically-based.

* con base en = based in.

* conformar las bases = set + the framework.

* conocimiento de base = foundation study.

* constituir la base = form + the foundation.

* constituir la base de = form + the basis of.

* construir la base = form + the skeleton.

* creador de bases de datos = database producer.

* crear una base = form + a basis.

* de base popular = grassroots [grass-roots].

* descubrimiento de información en las bases de datos = knowledge discovery in databases (KDD).

* directorio de empresas en base de datos = company directory database.

* distribuidor de bases de datos = online system host, database host, host system, online service vendor.

* distribuidor de bases de datos en línea = online vendor.

* empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.

* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.

* en la base = at the core (of).

* en su base = at its core.

* específico de una base de datos = database-specific.

* formar la base = form + the foundation.

* formar la base de = form + the basis of.

* gestión de bases de datos = database management.

* gestor de bases de datos = database management system (DBMS), DBMS system.

* gestor de bases de datos relacionales = relational database management system.

* hecho a base de parches = patchwork.

* industria de las bases de datos = database industry.

* línea base = baseline [base line].

* meta base de datos = meta-database.

* montar una base de datos = mount + database.

* novela escrita a base de fórmulas o clichés = formula fiction.

* organismo de base popular = grassroots organisation.

* partir de la base de que = start from + the premise that, build on + the premise that.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* portada de una base de datos = file banner.

* presupuesto de base cero = zero-base(d) budgeting (ZZB), zero-base(d) budget.

* productor de bases de datos = database producer.

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

* proveedor de bases de datos = database provider.

* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.

* remedio a base de hierbas = herbal remedy.

* sentar base = make + things happen.

* sentar las bases = lay + foundation, set + the scene, set + the wheels in motion, set + the tone, set + the framework, set + the pattern, provide + the basis, lay + the basis for, provide + the material for.

* sentar las bases de Algo = lay + the groundwork for.

* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.

* sin base = unsupported, ill-founded.

* sobre base de arena = sand-based.

* sobre esta base = on this basis, on that basis.

* sobre la base de = in relation to, on the usual basis.

* subsistir a base de = live on.

* tipo de interés base = base rate, prime rate.

* tratamiento a base de hierbas = herbal treatment.

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I
femenino

1)

a) ( parte inferior) base

b) tb

base de maquillaje — foundation

2)

a) ( fundamento)

tengo suficiente base para asegurar eso — I have sufficient grounds to claim that

la base de una buena salud es una alimentación sana — the basis of good health is a balanced diet

sentar las bases de algo — to lay the foundations of something

un movimiento sin base popular — a movement without a popular power base

tomar algo como base — to take something as a starting point

sobre la base de estos datos — on the basis of this information

b) ( componente principal)

la base de su alimentación es el arroz — their diet is based on rice

la base de este perfume es el jazmín — this perfume has a jasmine base

c) ( conocimientos básicos)

tiene una sólida base científica — he has a sound grounding in science

llegó al curso sin ninguna base — he didn't have the basics when he began the course

- base de datos

- base imponible

3) (en locs)

a base de: a base de descansar se fue recuperando by resting she gradually recovered; un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet; vive a base de pastillas he lives on pills; de base <planteamiento/error> fundamental, basic; < militante> rank-and-file (before n), ordinary (before n); < movimiento> grass-roots (before n); en base a (crit) on the basis of; a base de bien (Esp fam): comimos a base de bien — we ate really well

4) ( centro de operaciones) base

base aérea/naval/militar — air/naval/military base

- base de lanzamiento

5)

las bases — (Pol) the rank and file (pl)

6) (Mat, Quím) base

7) bases femenino plural ( de concurso) rules (pl)

8)

a) ( en béisbol) base

b) base masculino y femenino ( en baloncesto) guard
II
adjetivo invariable

a) (básico, elemental) basic; <documento/texto> draft (before n)

b) < campamento> base (before n)

* * *

= base, base, base plate, basis [bases, -pl.], basis [bases, -pl.], bedrock, core, cornerstone [corner-stone], foundation, grounding, underpinning, cradle, warp and woof.

Ex: The reader should now have a reasonably firm base from which to begin a more detailed reading of the specification of elements.

Ex: The base of a notation is the set of symbols used in a specific notation.

Ex: The two windows in the base plate of the scanner help move the read head accurately across the bar codes.

Ex: These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.

Ex: These factors form the basis of the problems in identifying a satisfactory subject approach, and start to explain the vast array of different tolls used in the subject approach to knowledge.

Ex: We are the bedrock of our profession and the standards that we attain fundamentally affect the status of the profession.

Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.

Ex: Abstracts are the cornerstone of secondary publications.

Ex: In the same way that citation orders may have more or less theoretical foundations, equally reference generation may follow a predetermined pattern.

Ex: The experience gained with these special schemes provided a grounding for work on the development of a new general scheme.

Ex: The criteria must be subject to continuing review and annual updating if they are to remain valid as the underpinning for a professional activity.

Ex: 'I have to leave fairly soon,' he said as he returned the receiver to its cradle, 'so let's get down to business'.

Ex: Training in self-help is part of the warp and woof of any tenable theory of reference work.

* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.

* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].

* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.

* a base de errores = the hard way.

* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.

* aplicar una capa base = prime.

* aprender Algo a base de cometer errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.

* banda de base = baseband.

* basado en un gestor de bases de datos = DBMS-based.

* base cognitiva = knowledge base [knowledge-base].

* base de datos = data bank [databank], database [data base], database software.

* base de datos automatizada = computer database, computer-held database, computerised database, machine-readable database.

* base de datos bibliográfica = bibliographic database.

* base de datos bibliográfica de resúmenes = abstracts based bibliographic database.

* base de datos catalográfica = catalogue database, cataloguing database.

* base de datos comercial = commercial database.

* base de datos completa = full-provision database.

* base de datos con información confidencial = intelligence database.

* base de datos cruzada = cross database.

* base de datos de acceso mediante suscripción = subscription database.

* base de datos de autoridades = authority database.

* base de datos de carburantes = TULSA.

* base de datos de documentos primarios = source database.

* base de datos de documentos secundarios = reference database.

* base de datos de dominio público = public domain database.

* base de datos de educación = ERIC.

* base de datos de imágenes = image database, image bank.

* base de datos de investigación = research database.

* base de datos del gobierno de USA = CRECORD, FEDREG.

* base de datos de lógica difusa = fuzzy database.

* base de datos de medicina = MEDLINE.

* base de datos de negocios = business database.

* base de datos de pago = subscription database.

* base de datos de patentes = WPI.

* base de datos de propiedades = properties database.

* base de datos de referencia = reference database.

* base de datos de referencia a especialistas = referral database.

* base de datos de registros de catálogo = catalogue record database.

* base de datos de texto = textual data base, text-oriented database, text database.

* base de datos de texto completo = full text database.

* base de datos de texto libre = free text database.

* base de datos dirigida a un mercado específico = niche database.

* base de datos distribuida = distributed database.

* base de datos documental = textual data base.

* base de datos en CD-ROM = CD-ROM database.

* base de datos en disco óptico = optical disc database.

* base de datos en estado original = raw database.

* base de datos en línea = online database.

* base de datos estadística = statistical database.

* base de datos externa = external database.

* base de datos factual = factual database.

* base de datos financiera = financial database.

* base de datos interna = in-house database.

* base de datos jurídica = legal database.

* base de datos local = local area database.

* base de datos multimedia = multimedia database.

* base de datos no bibliográfica = non-bibliographic database.

* base de datos numérica = numeric database, numerical database.

* base de datos numérico-textual = textual-numeric database, text-numeric database.

* base de datos relacional = relational database.

* base de datos residente = resident database.

* base de datos terminológica = terminology database.

* base de datos textual = textual data base.

* base de operaciones = home base.

* base de un número = subscript numeral.

* base impositiva = tax base.

* base lógica = rationale.

* base militar = military base.

* bases = background.

* base teórica = theoretical underpinning, theoretical underpinning.

* búsqueda en múltiples bases de datos = cross database searching.

* campamento base = base camp.

* comenzar desde la base = start at + ground zero.

* como base para = as a basis for.

* con base de arena = sand-based.

* con base empírica = empirically-based.

* con base en = based in.

* conformar las bases = set + the framework.

* conocimiento de base = foundation study.

* constituir la base = form + the foundation.

* constituir la base de = form + the basis of.

* construir la base = form + the skeleton.

* creador de bases de datos = database producer.

* crear una base = form + a basis.

* de base popular = grassroots [grass-roots].

* descubrimiento de información en las bases de datos = knowledge discovery in databases (KDD).

* directorio de empresas en base de datos = company directory database.

* distribuidor de bases de datos = online system host, database host, host system, online service vendor.

* distribuidor de bases de datos en línea = online vendor.

* empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.

* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.

* en la base = at the core (of).

* en su base = at its core.

* específico de una base de datos = database-specific.

* formar la base = form + the foundation.

* formar la base de = form + the basis of.

* gestión de bases de datos = database management.

* gestor de bases de datos = database management system (DBMS), DBMS system.

* gestor de bases de datos relacionales = relational database management system.

* hecho a base de parches = patchwork.

* industria de las bases de datos = database industry.

* línea base = baseline [base line].

* meta base de datos = meta-database.

* montar una base de datos = mount + database.

* novela escrita a base de fórmulas o clichés = formula fiction.

* organismo de base popular = grassroots organisation.

* partir de la base de que = start from + the premise that, build on + the premise that.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* portada de una base de datos = file banner.

* presupuesto de base cero = zero-base(d) budgeting (ZZB), zero-base(d) budget.

* productor de bases de datos = database producer.

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

* proveedor de bases de datos = database provider.

* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.

* remedio a base de hierbas = herbal remedy.

* sentar base = make + things happen.

* sentar las bases = lay + foundation, set + the scene, set + the wheels in motion, set + the tone, set + the framework, set + the pattern, provide + the basis, lay + the basis for, provide + the material for.

* sentar las bases de Algo = lay + the groundwork for.

* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.

* sin base = unsupported, ill-founded.

* sobre base de arena = sand-based.

* sobre esta base = on this basis, on that basis.

* sobre la base de = in relation to, on the usual basis.

* subsistir a base de = live on.

* tipo de interés base = base rate, prime rate.

* tratamiento a base de hierbas = herbal treatment.

* * *

base¹

feminine

A

1 (parte inferior) base

la base de una columna the base of a column

el contraste está en la base the hallmark is on the base o the bottom

2 (fondo) background

sobre una base de tonos claros against o on a background of light tones

3

tb base de maquillaje foundation

4 (permanente) soft perm

B

1

(fundamento): no tienes suficiente base para asegurar eso you don't have sufficient grounds to claim that

la base de una buena salud es una alimentación sana the basis of good health is a balanced diet

esa afirmación carece de bases sólidas that statement is not founded o based on any firm evidence

sentar las bases de un acuerdo to lay the foundations of an agreement

un movimiento sin base popular a movement without a popular power base

tomar algo como base to take sth as a starting point

partiendo or si partimos de la base de que … if we start from the premise o assumption that …

sobre la base de estos datos podemos concluir que … on the basis of this information we can conclude that …

2

(componente principal): la base de su alimentación es el arroz rice is their staple food, their diet is based on rice

la base de este perfume es el jazmín this perfume has a jasmine base, this is a jasmine-based perfume

los diamantes forman la base de la economía the economy is based on diamonds

3

(conocimientos básicos): tiene una sólida base científica he has a sound basic knowledge of o he has a sound grounding in science

llegó sin ninguna base he hadn't mastered the basics when he arrived

Compuestos:

● base de datos

database

● base de datos relacional

relational database

● base imponible

tax base ( AmE), taxable income o base ( BrE)

C ( en locs):

a base de: a base de descansar se fue recuperando by resting she gradually recovered

lo consiguió a base de muchos sacrificios he had to make a lot of sacrifices to achieve it

un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet, a diet mainly consisting of vegetables

una bebida a base de ginebra a gin-based drink

vive a base de pastillas pills are what keep her going

de base ‹planteamiento/error› fundamental, basic;

‹militante› rank-and-file ( before n), ordinary ( before n); ‹movimiento/democracia› grass roots ( before n)

en base a ( crit); on the basis of

en base a las recientes encuestas on the evidence o basis of recent polls

una propuesta de negociación en base a un programa de diez puntos a proposal for negotiations based on a ten-point plan

a base de bien ( Esp fam): comimos a base de bien we really ate well, we had a really good meal

D (centro de operaciones) base

Compuestos:

● base aérea

air base

● base de lanzamiento

launch site

● base de operaciones

center* of operations, operational headquarters ( sing o pl)

● base militar

military base

● base naval

naval base

E ( Pol) tb

bases rank and file (pl)

F ( Mat) base

G ( Quím) base

H bases fpl (de un concurso) rules (pl), conditions of entry (pl)

I

1 (en béisbol) base

2

base masculine and feminine (en baloncesto) guard

base²

adj inv

1 (básico, elemental) ‹alimento› basic, staple ( before n); ‹documento/texto› draft ( before n)

la idea base partió de … the basic idea stemmed from …

salario, sueldo

2 (de origen) ‹puerto› home ( before n); ‹campamento› base ( before n)

* * *

Del verbo basar: ( conjugate basar)

basé es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

base es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
basar
base
basar ( conjugate basar) verbo transitivo ‹teoría/idea› base algo en algo to base sth on sth
basarse verbo pronominal
a) [ persona] basese EN algo:

◊ ¿en qué te basas para decir eso? and what basis o grounds do you have for saying that?;

se basó en esos datos he based his argument (o theory etc) on that information
b) [teoría/creencia/idea/opinión] basese EN algo to be based on sth

base sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( parte inferior) base

b) tb

◊ base de maquillaje foundation

2
a) ( fundamento) basis;

◊ la base de una buena salud the basis of good health;

tengo suficiente base para asegurar eso I have sufficient grounds to claim that;
sentar las bases de algo to lay the foundations of sth;
tomar algo como base to take sth as a starting point
b) ( conocimientos básicos):

◊ tiene una sólida base científica he has a sound grounding in science;

llegó al curso sin ninguna base he didn't have the basics when he began the course;
base de datos database
3 ( en locs)
◊ a base de: un régimen a base de verdura a vegetable-based diet;

vive a base de pastillas he lives on pills
4 ( centro de operaciones) base;
◊ base aérea/naval/militar air/naval/military base

5
◊ bases sustantivo femenino plural ( de concurso) rules (pl)

6
a) ( en béisbol) base

b)

◊ base sustantivo masculino y femenino ( en baloncesto) guard

basar verbo transitivo to base [en, on]
base
I sustantivo femenino
1 base
2 (fundamento de una teoría, de un argumento) basis, (motivo) grounds: tus quejas no tienen base alguna, your complaints are groundless
3 (conocimientos previos) grounding: tiene muy mala base en matemáticas, he's got a very poor grasp of maths
4 Mil base
base aérea/naval, air/naval base
5 Inform base de datos, data base
II fpl
1 Pol the grass roots: las bases no apoyan al candidato, the candidate didn't get any grass-roots support
2 (de un concurso) rules
♦ Locuciones: a base de: la fastidiaron a base de bien, they really messed her about
a base de estudiar consiguió aprobar, he passed by studying
a base de extracto de camomila, using camomile extract
' base' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- bajo
- basar
- columpiarse
- concentración
- esquema
- fundar
- fundamentar
- fundarse
- innoble
- mantenerse
- pie
- salario
- somier
- subsistir
- tejemaneje
- asiento
- banco
- bastardo
- cimentar
- fundamento
- inicial
- mantener
- rejilla
- sueldo
English:
air base
- base
- basis
- circuit board
- cornerstone
- data base
- decision making
- fatty
- foundation
- from
- grounding
- rank
- rationale
- roll out
- stand
- undercoat
- work
- air
- ball
- base pay
- bed
- cover
- data
- educated
- found
- French
- go
- ground
- hard
- home
- model
- pickle
- primary
- report
- rocky
- sordid
- squash
- staple
- starchy
- taxable
- under

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base

♦ nf

1. [parte inferior] base;
[de edificio] foundations;
colocaron un ramo de flores en la base del monumento they placed a bunch of flowers at the foot of the monument

Comp
base de maquillaje foundation (cream)
2. [fundamento, origen] basis;

el respeto al medio ambiente es la base de un desarrollo equilibrado respect for the environment is o forms the basis of balanced development;

el petróleo es la base de su economía their economy is based on oil;

salí de la universidad con una sólida base humanística I left university with a solid grounding in the humanities;

ese argumento se cae por su base that argument is built on sand;

esta teoría carece de base this theory is unfounded, this theory is not founded on solid arguments;

partimos de la base de que… we assume that…;

se parte de la base de que todos ya saben leer we're starting with the assumption that everyone can read;

sentar las bases para… to lay the foundations of…;

sobre la base de esta encuesta se concluye que… on the basis of this opinion poll, it can be concluded that… Fin base imponible taxable income

3. [conocimientos básicos] grounding;

habla mal francés porque tiene mala base she doesn't speak French well because she hasn't learnt the basics properly

4. [militar, científica] base

Comp
base aérea air base;
base espacial space station;

base de lanzamiento launch site;

base naval naval base;

base de operaciones operational base;
[aeropuerto civil ] base (of operations)
5. Quím base

6. Geom base

7. Mat base

8. Ling base (form)

9. Informát base de datos database;

base de datos documental documentary database;

base de datos relacional relational database

10. Com base de clientes customer base

11.
bases [para prueba, concurso] rules

12.
las bases [de partido, sindicato] the grass roots, the rank and file;

afiliado de las bases grassroots member

13. [en béisbol] base;
Méx
dar base por bola a alguien to walk sb

♦ nmf
[en baloncesto] guard
♦ a base de loc prep

by (means of);

me alimento a base de verduras I live on vegetables;

el flan está hecho a base de huevos crème caramel is made with eggs;

a base de no hacer nada by not doing anything;

a base de trabajar duro fue ascendiendo puestos she moved up through the company by working hard;

aprender a base de equivocarse to learn the hard way;

se sacó la carrera a base de codos she got her degree by sheer hard work

Comp
Esp Fam
a base de bien: nos humillaron a base de bien they really humiliated us;

lloraba a base de bien he was crying his eyes out;

los niños disfrutaron a base de bien the children had a great time

♦ en base a loc prep
[considerado incorrecto] on the basis of;
en base a lo visto hasta ahora, no creo que puedan ganar from what I've seen so far, I don't think they can win;

el plan se efectuará en base a lo convenido the plan will be carried out in accordance with the terms agreed upon

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base

I f

1 QUÍM, MAT, MIL, DEP base

2

:

bases pl de concurso etc conditions

3

:

una dieta a base de frutas a diet based on fruit, a fruit-based diet;

consiguió comprarse una casa a base de ahorrar he managed to buy a house by (dint of) saving;

nos divertimos a base de bien we had a really o fam a real good time

II m/f en baloncesto guard

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base nf

1) : base, bottom

2) : base (in baseball)

3) fundamento: basis, foundation

4)

base de datos : database

5)

a base de : based on, by means of

6)

en base a : based on, on the basis of

* * *

base n

1. (en general) base

colocaron la estatua sobre una base de mármol they placed the statue on a marble base

2. (fundamento) basis [pl. bases]

la higiene es la base de una buena salud hygiene is the basis of good health

la base de su alimentación es la patata their diet is based on potatoes

a base de (mediante) by / through (basado en) based on

una alimentación a base de pescado a diet based on fish

han logrado el éxito a base de tocar en directo they've achieved success by playing live

base de datos database

base militar military base

Spanish-English dictionary > base
11 destacar

v.

1 to emphasize, to highlight (poner de relieve).

cabe destacar que… it is important to point out that…

hay que destacar el trabajo de los actores the acting deserves special mention

Ella destaca sus logros She highlights his achievements.

Ella destacó su importancia She emphasized its importance.

2 to station (tropas).

3 to stand out.

destaca entre sus otras novelas por su humor it stands out among her other novels for o because of its humor

Sus logros destacan His achievements stand out.

4 to put on the front, to deploy, to detach, to put at the front line.

Ricardo destacó al alumno Richard put the student on the front.

* * *

destacar

Conjugation model [ SACAR], like link=sacar sacar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (despuntar) to stand out

■ destaca por su sabiduría he stands out because of his wisdom

► verbo transitivo

1 MILITAR to detach

2 (en pintura) to highlight, make stand out

3 figurado (dar énfasis) to point out, emphasize

■ quiero destacar las dificultades I want to point out the difficulties

► verbo pronominal destacarse

1 to stand out

* * *

verb

1) to highlight, emphasize

2) stand out

* * *

1. VT

1) (=hacer resaltar) to emphasize

sirve para destacar su belleza — it serves to show off her beauty

quiero destacar que... — I wish to emphasize that...

2) (Mil) to detach, detail

3) (Inform) to highlight

2.

VI

See:

destacarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress

2) ( realzar) <belleza/figura> to enhance; <color/plano> to bring out

3)

a) (Mil) < tropas> to post

destacar a alguien para + inf — to detail somebody to + inf

b) <periodista/fotógrafo> to send
2.
destacar vi to stand out

destacar en algo — to excel at o in something

destaca por su inteligencia — her intelligence sets her apart from the rest

el marco hace destacar aún más la belleza del cuadro — the frame further enhances the beauty of the picture

destacó como autor teatral — he was an outstanding playwright

nunca destacó como estudiante — he never excelled as a student

* * *

= bring into + focus, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + prominence, give + emphasis, highlight, make + Posesivo + mark, single out, illuminate, heighten, stand out in + the text, play up, stand out, foreground, lay + emphasis on, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, excel, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, place + great store on, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, stand + apart, shine, deploy, flag + Nombre + up, stand + proud.

Ex. The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.

Ex. Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.

Ex. Provision should be on the basis of quality and originality, with classic works of the genre given prominence.

Ex. Some are poorly written giving either too much or too little data, and giving undue emphasis to the author's priorities.

Ex. In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.

Ex. Prior to that date he had already begun to make his mark.

Ex. Conference proceedings are singled out for special attention because they are an important category of material in relation to abstracting and indexing publications.

Ex. This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.

Ex. Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.

Ex. Both Dialog and Chemical Abstracts Service stand out in the text.

Ex. A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.

Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.

Ex. His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.

Ex. Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.

Ex. Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.

Ex. Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.

Ex. As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.

Ex. This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.

Ex. Expert systems represent an attempt to harness, as an intellectual tool, those features of the computer where it excels in the handling of data.

Ex. This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.

Ex. This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.

Ex. The IFLA letter places great store on the number of FID members who are also IFLA members.

Ex. This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.

Ex. The course gives information technology a very high profile.

Ex. Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..

Ex. In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.

Ex. There are many books published in the world and of many kinds, but one category stands apart: books that come under the heading of literature.

Ex. A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.

Ex. Any attack on Iran will require that military forces quickly deploy to Dubai to forestall the closing of the strait.

Ex. If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.

Ex. Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.

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* destacar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).

* destacar en = pull off on.

* destacar la importancia = underscore + importance.

* destacar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.

* destacar por encima de los demás = stand out from + the rest, stand out above + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.

* destacar sobre los demás = stand out above + the rest, stand out from + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.

* es de destacar que = significantly.

* es importante destacar = importantly.

* hay que destacar = importantly.

* sin acontecimientos que destacar = uneventful.

* sin nada que destacar = uneventful.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress

2) ( realzar) <belleza/figura> to enhance; <color/plano> to bring out

3)

a) (Mil) < tropas> to post

destacar a alguien para + inf — to detail somebody to + inf

b) <periodista/fotógrafo> to send
2.
destacar vi to stand out

destacar en algo — to excel at o in something

destaca por su inteligencia — her intelligence sets her apart from the rest

el marco hace destacar aún más la belleza del cuadro — the frame further enhances the beauty of the picture

destacó como autor teatral — he was an outstanding playwright

nunca destacó como estudiante — he never excelled as a student

* * *

= bring into + focus, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + prominence, give + emphasis, highlight, make + Posesivo + mark, single out, illuminate, heighten, stand out in + the text, play up, stand out, foreground, lay + emphasis on, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, excel, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, place + great store on, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, stand + apart, shine, deploy, flag + Nombre + up, stand + proud.

Ex: The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.

Ex: Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.

Ex: Provision should be on the basis of quality and originality, with classic works of the genre given prominence.

Ex: Some are poorly written giving either too much or too little data, and giving undue emphasis to the author's priorities.

Ex: In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.

Ex: Prior to that date he had already begun to make his mark.

Ex: Conference proceedings are singled out for special attention because they are an important category of material in relation to abstracting and indexing publications.

Ex: This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.

Ex: Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.

Ex: Both Dialog and Chemical Abstracts Service stand out in the text.

Ex: A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.

Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.

Ex: His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.

Ex: Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.

Ex: Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.

Ex: Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.

Ex: As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.

Ex: This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.

Ex: Expert systems represent an attempt to harness, as an intellectual tool, those features of the computer where it excels in the handling of data.

Ex: This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.

Ex: This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.

Ex: The IFLA letter places great store on the number of FID members who are also IFLA members.

Ex: This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.

Ex: The course gives information technology a very high profile.

Ex: Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..

Ex: In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.

Ex: There are many books published in the world and of many kinds, but one category stands apart: books that come under the heading of literature.

Ex: A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.

Ex: Any attack on Iran will require that military forces quickly deploy to Dubai to forestall the closing of the strait.

Ex: If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.

Ex: Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.

* destacar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).

* destacar en = pull off on.

* destacar la importancia = underscore + importance.

* destacar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.

* destacar por encima de los demás = stand out from + the rest, stand out above + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.

* destacar sobre los demás = stand out above + the rest, stand out from + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.

* es de destacar que = significantly.

* es importante destacar = importantly.

* hay que destacar = importantly.

* sin acontecimientos que destacar = uneventful.

* sin nada que destacar = uneventful.

* * *

destacar [A2 ]

vt

A (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress

destacó la gravedad de la situación he underlined o stressed o emphasized the gravity of the situation

B ( Art) to highlight, bring out

C

1 (enviar) ‹tropas› to post

fueron destacados para defender el puente they were detailed to defend the bridge

2 ‹periodista/fotógrafo› to send

■ destacar

vi

to stand out

el trabajo destaca por su originalidad the work is remarkable for o stands out because of its originality

el marco hace destacar aún más la belleza del cuadro the frame further enhances the beauty of the picture

destacó como autor teatral he was an outstanding playwright

a lo lejos destacaba el campanario de la iglesia the church tower stood out in the distance

nunca destacó como estudiante he never excelled o shone as a student

destaca entre los de su edad por su estatura he stands out from others of his age because of his height

■ destacarse

v pron

destacar vi

* * *

destacar ( conjugate destacar) verbo transitivo
1 (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress
2 ( realzar) ‹belleza/figura› to enhance;
‹color/plano› to bring out
3
a) (Mil) ‹ tropas› to post

b) ‹periodista/fotógrafo› to send

verbo intransitivo
to stand out;
destacar en algo to excel at o in sth
destacar vtr fig to emphasize, stress
destacar(se) verbo intransitivo & verbo reflexivo to stand out
' destacar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brillar
- despuntar
- destacarse
- perfilarse
- realzar
- resaltar
- sobresalir
- subrayar
English:
angular
- detail
- highlight
- shine
- stand out
- crowd
- excel
- heighten
- stand
- tower

* * *

destacar

♦ vt

1. [poner de relieve] to emphasize, to highlight;

debo destacar lo importante que es la operación I must stress o emphasize how important the operation is;

cabe destacar que… it is important to point out that…;

hay que destacar el trabajo de los actores the acting deserves special mention

2. [tropas] to station;
[corresponsales] to assign, to send
♦ vi
[sobresalir] to stand out;
tiene afán por destacar she is keen to excel;

destacó como concertista de piano he was an outstanding concert pianist;

hay una alumna que destaca de los demás/entre todos there is one student who stands out from the others/from all the others;

destaca en sus estudios she is an outstanding student;

destaca entre sus otras novelas por su humor it stands out from her other novels for o because of its humour;

destaca mucho por su imponente físico he really stands out because of his impressive physique;

un pueblo que no destaca por nada en particular a town that is not remarkable for anything in particular, a rather unremarkable town

♦ See also the pronominal verb destacarse

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destacar

I v/i stand out

II v/t emphasize

* * *

destacar {72} vt

1) enfatizar, subrayar: to emphasize, to highlight, to stress

2) : to station, to post

destacar vi

: to stand out

* * *

destacar vb

1. (resaltar) to point out / to emphasize

el crítico destacó la originalidad de la obra the critic emphasized the originality of the play

2. (sobresalir) to stand out [pt. & pp. stood]

el jazmín destacaba entre las plantas del jardín por su olor the jazmin stood out among the plants in the garden because of its scent

Spanish-English dictionary > destacar
12 en

prep.

1 in (place) (en el interior de).

viven en la capital they live in the capital

tiene el dinero en el banco he keeps his money in the bank

en la mesa/el plato on the table/plate

en casa/el trabajo at home/work

2 into.

el avión cayó en el mar the plane fell into the sea

entraron en la habitación they came/went into the room

3 in (time) (month, year).

nació en 1953/marzo she was born in 1953/March

en Nochebuena on Christmas Eve

en Navidades at Christmas

en aquella época at that time, in those days

en un par de días in a couple of days

4 by (medio de transporte).

ir en tren/coche/avión/barco to go by train/car/plane/boat

5 in (modo).

en voz baja in a low voice

lo dijo en inglés she said it in English

pagar en libras to pay in pounds

la inflación aumentó en un 10 por ciento inflation increased by 10 percent

todo se lo gasta en ropa he spends everything on clothes

6 in (price).

las ganancias se calculan en millones profits are calculated in millions

te lo dejo en 5.000 I'll let you have it for 5,000

7 from (causa).

lo detecté en su forma de hablar I could tell from the way he was speaking

8 in, made of (materia).

en seda in silk

9 in terms of.

lo supera en inteligencia she is more intelligent than he is

10 on, over, upon.

11 at, over at, in, over in.

En ese momento ...at that moment.

12 to.

* * *

en

► preposición

1 (lugar - gen) in, at

■ en Valencia in Valencia

■ en casa at home

■ en el trabajo at work

■ en la estación at the station

■ en la tele on TV

2 (- en el interior) in, inside

■ en el cajón in the drawer

3 (lugar - sobre) on

■ en la mesa on the table

4 (año, mes, estación) in; (día) on; (época, momento) at

■ en 1994 in 1994

■ en septiembre in September

■ en otoño in autumn

■ en aquel día on that day

■ en el día de Navidad on Christmas Day

■ en aquel momento at that moment

5 (dirección) into

■ el helicóptero cayó en el mar the helicopter fell into the sea

■ entró en su casa he went into his house

6 (transporte) by

■ ir en coche to go by car

■ ir en avión to fly

7 (tema, materia) at, in

■ experto en economía expert in economics

■ bueno en ajedrez good at chess

■ Doctor en Medicina Doctor of Medicine

8 (modo, manera) in

■ en broma in fun

■ en voz baja in a low voice

■ en inglés in English

■ lo conocí en el andar I recognized him by his walk

9 (porcentaje) by

■ los valores aumentaron en un 6% securities increased by 6%

10 en + gerund upon

■ en llegando el maestro, los niños se levantan upon the teacher's arrival, the children stand up

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FRASEOLOGÍA

de casa en casa from house to house

en cuanto as soon as

en camino on the way

* * *

prep.

1) in

2) on

3) at

4) by

5) inside

6) into

* * *

PREP

1) [indicando lugar]

a) (=dentro de) in

está en el cajón/en el armario — it's in the drawer/in the wardrobe

curvas peligrosas en 2 kilómetros — dangerous bends 2 kilometres ahead

b) (=encima de) on

las llaves están en la mesa — the keys are on the table

lo encontré tirado en el suelo — I found it lying on the floor

la oficina está en el quinto piso — the office is on the fifth floor

c) [con países, ciudades, calles]

está en Argentina — it's in Argentina

viven en Granada — they live in Granada

está en algún lugar de Murcia — it's somewhere in Murcia

la librería está en la calle Pelayo — the bookshop is on Pelayo street

vivía en el número 17 — she lived at number 17

trabaja en una tienda — she works in a shop

d) [con edificios]

en casa — at home

en el colegio — at school

en la oficina — at the office

te esperé en la estación — I waited for you at the station

te veo en el cine — see you at the cinema

2) [indicando movimiento] into

entré en el banco — I went into the bank

me metí en la cama a las diez — I got into bed at ten o'clock

meterse algo en el bolsillo — to put sth in(to) one's pocket

entra en el coche — get in(to) the car

no entra en el agujero — it won't go in(to) the hole

ir de puerta en puerta — to go from door to door

3) [indicando modo] in

en inglés — in English

en pantalón corto — in shorts

fotografías en color — colour photographs

hablar en voz alta — to speak loudly

una escultura en madera — a wooden sculpture

una serie en diez capítulos — a ten-part series

4) [indicando proporción] by

reducir algo en una tercera parte — to reduce sth by a third

ha aumentado en un 20 por ciento — it has increased by 20 per cent

5) [indicando tiempo]

en 1605 — in 1605

en el siglo X — in the 10th century

en invierno — in (the) winter

en enero — in January

lo hice en dos días — I did it in two days

no he salido en todo el día — I haven't gone out all day

en aquella ocasión — on that occasion

mi cumpleaños cae en viernes — my birthday falls on a Friday

en aquella época — at that time

en ese momento — at that moment

en Navidades — at Christmas

ayer en la mañana — LAm yesterday morning

en la mañana del accidente — LAm on the morning of the accident

6) [indicando tema, ocupación]

un experto en la materia — an expert on the subject

es bueno en dibujo — he's good at drawing

trabaja en la construcción — he works in the building industry

Hugo en Segismundo — (Cine, Teat) Hugo as Segismundo, Hugo in the role of Segismundo

7) [con medios de transporte] by

en avión — by plane

en coche — by car

en autobús — by bus

8) [con cantidades] at, for

lo vendió en cinco dólares — he sold it at o for five dollars

estimaron las ganancias en unos trescientos mil euros — they estimated the profits to be around three hundred thousand euros

9) [con infinitivo]

fue el último en hacerlo — he was the last to do it

lo reconocí en el andar — I recognized him by his walk

10) † [con gerundio]

en viéndolo se lo dije — the moment I saw him I told him
EN Como preposición de lugar, en se traduce normalmente por on, in o at. La elección de una de estas tres preposiciones depende a menudo de cómo percibe el hablante la relación espacial. He aquí unas líneas generales: ► Se traduce por on cuando en equivale a encima de o nos referimos a algo que se percibe como una superficie o una línea, por ejemplo una mesa, una carretera {etc}: "¿Has visto mi vestido?" - "Está en la tabla de planchar" "Have you seen my dress?" - "It's on the ironing-board" Estaban tumbados en la playa They were lying on the beach Está construyendo una casa en la colina He's building a house on the hill ... un pueblo en la costa oeste...... a village on the west coast... La gasolinera está en la carretera que va a Motril The petrol station is on the road to Motril Dibujó un león en la hoja de papel He drew a lion on the piece of paper Tiene un grano en la nariz He has a spot on his nose Lo vi en la tele I saw him on TV ► Se usa in cuando equivale a dentro de o cuando nos referimos a un espacio que se percibe como limitado (calle, montañas, etc): Tus gafas están en mi bolso Your glasses are in my bag Tienes una pestaña en el ojo You've got an eyelash in your eye Lo leí en un libro I read it in a book Se han comprado un chalet en la sierra They've bought a chalet in the mountains Viven en la calle de Serrano They live in the Calle de Serrano ► Lo traducimos por at para referirnos a un edificio cuando hablamos de la actividad que normalmente se realiza en él o cuando en indica un lugar concreto. También se traduce por at cuando en la dirección incluimos el número o el nombre de la casa: ¿Por qué no comemos en el restaurante de tu hermano? Why don't we have lunch at your brother's restaurant? Voy a pasar el día en el museo I'm going to spend the day at the museum Te espero en la parada del autobús I'll meet you at the bus-stop Vivimos en la calle Dale nº 12 We live at 12 Dale Street Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
* * *

preposición

1) ( en expresiones de lugar)

a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio)

viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel — they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel

en el último piso — on the top floor

viven en la calle Goya — they live on o (BrE) in Goya Street

nos quedamos en casa — we stayed home (AmE), we stayed at home (BrE)

de puerta en puerta — from door to door

b) ( dentro de) in

en una caja — in a box

métete en la cama — get into bed

c) ( sobre) on

en la mesa — on the table

en una silla — on a chair

se le nota en la cara — you can see it in his face

2) (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in

en armonía con la naturaleza — in harmony with nature

en peligro — in danger

3)

a) (indicando tema, especialidad, cualidad)

un experto en la materia — an expert on the subject

es muy bueno en historia — he's very good at history

doctor en derecho — Doctor of Law

la supera en inteligencia — he surpasses her in intelligence

b) (indicando proporción, precio)

en un diez por ciento — by ten per cent

lo vendió en $30 — he sold it for $30

en dólares — in dollars

las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 — the losses were calculated at $50,000

4)

a) (indicando estado, manera) in

en buenas/malas condiciones — in good/bad condition

en llamas — in flames, on fire

estaba en camisón — she was in her nightdress

con los músculos en tensión — with (his) muscles tensed

en tono sarcástico — sarcastically

b) ( en forma de)

termina en punta — it's pointed

colóquense en círculo — get into o in a circle

c) ( en el papel de) as

Luis Girón en el Alcalde — Luis Girón as the Mayor

d) ( con medios de transporte) by

ir en taxi/barco — to go by taxi/by boat

fueron en bicicleta — they cycled, they went on their bikes

dimos una vuelta en coche — we went for a ride in the car

5)

a) ( expresando el material)

en seda natural — in natural silk

una escultura en bronce — a bronze (sculpture)

b) ( indicando el modo de presentación o expresión) in

¿lo tienen en azul? — do you have it in blue?

en ruso — in Russian

6) ( con expresiones de tiempo)

en verano — in (the) summer

en varias ocasiones — on several occasions

justo en ese momento — just at that moment

en la mañana/tarde/noche — (esp AmL) in the morning/afternoon/at night

7)

a) ( con construcciones verbales) in

no hay nada de malo en lo que hacen — there's nothing wrong in what they're doing

tardó media hora en resolverlo — it took her half an hour to work it out

fuí el último en salir — I was the last to leave

b) ( con complementos de persona) in

en él ha encontrado un amigo — she's found a friend in him

no sé qué ve en ella — I don't know what he sees in her

* * *

= in, onto, into, at, throughout.

Ex. The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.

Ex. When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.

Ex. The application of a classification scheme to a set of documents should result in the ordering or arranging of that set of documents into groups or classes according to their subject content.

Ex. He also resolved to talk with Cleo Passantino, a young librarian who had been at the library for three years and with whom he had had little contact.

Ex. Throughout this chapter the term 'document' is used to refer to any item which might be found in a library or information center or data base.

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* en absoluto = at all, in the slightest, whatsoever, not at all, in any shape or form.

* en abstracto = abstractly.

* en abundancia = in plenty, liberally, in abundance, exuberantly, in profusion, aplenty [a-plenty], prodigiously, plentifully.

* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].

* en adelante = forward [forwards].

* en agradecimiento por = appreciative of.

* en alerta roja = on red alert.

* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.

* en alguna parte = someplace.

* en alguna parte de + Nombre = some way down + Nombre.

* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.

* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.

* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.

* en algunos casos = in some cases.

* en algunos grupos = in some quarters.

* en algunos grupos de la población = in some quarters.

* en algunos sectores = in some quarters.

* en algunos sectores de la población = in some quarters.

* en algunos sentidos = in some respects.

* en algunos sitios = in places.

* en alquiler = rented.

* en alta mar = on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas.

* en alza = on the upswing.

* en ambas direcciones = two-way.

* en ambos casos = in either case, in either instance.

* en ángulo = angled.

* en ángulo recto = at right angles.

* en antaño = in olden times, in olden days.

* en antelación = anticipatory.

* en anticipación = anticipatory.

* en años anteriores = in prior years, in years past, in past years.

* en apariencia = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly.

* en apenas nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.

* en apoyo a = in support of.

* en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.

* en aquel entonces = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time, in the course of events, during the course of events, back then, in those days.

* en aquella época = at the time, at that time, in those days.

* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.

* en aquellos casos = in those cases.

* en aquellos casos en los que = in those cases where.

* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.

* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.

* en aras a = in the name of.

* en aras de = in the interest(s) of.

* en armonía = harmoniously, in harmony.

* en armonía con = in harmony with, in harness with, in keeping with, in tune with, in sync with.

* en ascuas = on tenterhooks.

* en auge = in ascendancy, buoyant, booming, on the rise, at high tide.

* en aumento = burgeoning, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, heightening.

* en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.

* en Babia = absent-minded.

* en balde = in vain, vainly, to no avail, of no avail.

* en bandada = in full force.

* en bandadas = in droves.

* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.

* en beneficio de = for the benefit of, to the benefit of.

* en beneficio propio = to + Posesivo + advantage.

* en bisel = angled.

* en blanco = blankly, blank.

* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).

* en bloque = en bloc.

* en boga = in vogue, in fashion, voguish.

* en bolas = stark naked, in the nod, in the buff.

* en breve = shortly, the long and (the) short of, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.].

* en broma = teasingly.

* en buena compañía = in good company.

* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.

* en buena forma = in good nick.

* en buena parte = for the most part.

* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.

* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.

* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.

* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.

* en búsqueda de = a quest for.

* en cada fase = at each stage.

* en caída = flowing.

* en caja = boxed.

* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.

* en cama = abed.

* en cambio = by contrast, in contrast, instead, shifting, by comparison.

* en camino = on the way.

* en cantidad = bulk.

* en + Cantidad + años = in + Cantidad + years' time.

* en capilla = on tenterhooks, in suspense.

* en carnavales = carnivalistically.

* en carne y hueso = in the flesh.

* en casa = in the home.

* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.

* en casi nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.

* en casi todos los + Nombre = in just about every + Nombre.

* en caso de darse circunstancias ajenas a + Posesivo + control = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.

* en caso de emergencia = in an emergency, in an emergency situation.

* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.

* en CD-ROM = CD-ROM-based.

* en chirona = behind bars.

* en ciernes = developing, budding, in the making.

* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.

* en ciertas circunstancias = in certain circumstances.

* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.

* en cierto grado = something of.

* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.

* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.

* en ciertos casos = in certain cases.

* en cierto sentido = in several respects, to some extent, in a sense, in some respects, to some degree.

* en circuito cerrado = looped.

* en círcuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.

* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.

* en circumstancias difíciles = under difficult circumstances.

* en circunstancias misteriosas = in mysterious circumstances.

* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances.

* en circusntancias normales = in the normal run of things.

* en coche = drive.

* en colaboración = collaborative, cooperative [co-operative], jointly, participatory, in concert, in consort, collaboratively, synergistic, synergistically, in tandem, in a tandem fashion, in partnership.

* en colaboración con = in concert with, in consultation with, in collaboration with, in alliance with, in conjunction with, in partnership with.

* en colaboración con, junto con, de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.

* en color = coloured [colored, -USA], full-colour.

* en columnas = columnar.

* en colusión con = in collusion with, in complicity with, in connivance with.

* en coma = comatose.

* en combinación con = in parallel to/with, in combination with.

* en comisión de servicios = seconded.

* en comparación = by comparison.

* en comparación con = against, as compared to, set against, in comparison with, in comparison to.

* en compensación = compensatory.

* en complicidad con = in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in complicity with, in collusion with, in connivance with.

* en común con = in common with.

* en conciencia = in good conscience.

* en conclusión = in conclusion.

* en concordancia con = in accordance with, in accord with.

* en concreto = in particular, to be specific.

* en condiciones = decent.

* en condiciones de = in the position to.

* en condiciones de igualdad = on an equal footing, on equal terms, on an equal basis.

* en condiciones difíciles = under difficult conditions.

* en conexión con = in respect of.

* en confidencia = in confidence.

* en conflicto (con) = in conflict (with).

* en conformidad con = in conformity with, in keeping with.

* en conjunción con = in conjunction with, in tandem with.

* en conjunto = altogether, on balance, bulk, all in all, overall, overall.

* en conmemoración de = in celebration of, commemorative.

* en connivencia = colluding.

* en connivencia con = in collusion with, in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in connivance with.

* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.

* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.

* en consideración = under consideration.

* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.

* en consonacia con = in line with.

* en consonancia con = in concert with, in keeping with, in step with, in tune with, in consonance with.

* en constante cambio = ever-changing [ever changing], ever-fluid, on the move, fast changing [fast-changing], ever-shifting.

* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.

* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.

* en construcción = under development, under construction.

* en contacto = in communication.

* en contacto con la realidad = in touch with + reality.

* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.

* en contenedor = containerised [containerized, -USA].

* en continua expansión = expanding.

* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.

* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting, ever-changing [ever changing], ever-shifting.

* en contra = counterpoint, against.

* en contra de la guerra = antiwar [anti-war].

* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.

* en contra de la raza blanca = anti-white [antiwhite].

* en contra de la raza negra = antiblack [anti-black].

* en contra de las circunstancias = against circumstances.

* en contra de las instituciones = anti-establishment.

* en contra del gobierno = anti-government.

* en contraposición a = as opposed to, in contrast (to/with), in contradistinction to.

* en contraste con = in contrast (to/with).

* en contravención de = in contravention of.

* en contubernio (con) = in cahoots (with).

* en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].

* en cooperación con = in cooperation with.

* en cooperativa = cooperatively [co-operatively].

* en costras = caked.

* en crisis = depressed, crisis-ridden, on the rocks.

* en cuadernillo = in booklet form.

* en cualquier caso = for that matter, in any event, in any case, in either case.

* en cualquier domingo = on any given Sunday.

* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.

* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily, on any given Sunday.

* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.

* en cualquier orden = either way round.

* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.

* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.

* en cualquier parte = anywhere, everywhere.

* en cualquier sitio = everywhere, anywhere.

* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.

* en + Cuantificador + aspectos = in + Cuantificador + respects.

* en + Cuantificador + sentidos = in + Cuantificador + respects.

* en cuanto a = 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.

* en cuanto a él = as for him.

* en cuanto a ella = as for her.

* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.

* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.

* en cuanto a mí = as for me.

* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.

* en cuanto a ti = as for you.

* en cuanto a usted = as for you.

* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.

* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.

* en cuanto que = in that.

* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.

* en cuatro niveles = quadraplaner.

* en cuclicllas = in a squatting position.

* en cuclillas = squat, in a squat position, in a crouching position.

* en cueros = in the buff, in the nod, stark naked.

* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, individual, at issue, of concern.

* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.

* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.

* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.

* en cuestiones de = in matters of.

* en cumplimiento con = in line with, in compliance with.

* en cursiva = in italic type.

* en curso = in process, underway [under way], in progress, ongoing [on-going], afoot, current, under preparation.

* en curso de = in course of.

* en cuyo caso = in which case.

* en danza = on the run.

* en decadencia = bankrupt.

* en defensa propia = in self-defence.

* en definitiva = in all, all in all, in the last analysis, in the final analysis, all things considered.

* en definitiva, bien mirado, bien considerado = all things considered.

* en demanda = in-demand.

* en demasía = excess, to excess, excessively.

* en desacuerdo = disapproving, at odds.

* en desacuerdo con = at odds with.

* en desarmonía con = out of tune with, out of keeping with.

* en desarrollo = evolving, under development.

* en descomposición = decaying, putrefying.

* en desesperación = despairing, in despair.

* en desuso = obsolete, disused.

* en detalle = at length.

* en deterioro = deteriorating, crumbling, decaying, dilapidated, disintegrating.

* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.

* en detrimento de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment, to the neglect of.

* en diagonal = herringbone.

* en días alternos = every other day.

* en diferente grado = differing, in varying measures.

* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.

* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.

* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.

* en dificultades = stranded.

* en dinero = monetised [monetized, -pl.].

* en dirección de la proa = abaft.

* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.

* en dirección norte = northbound.

* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).

* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.

* en disco = ondisc.

* en disminución = dwindling, on the wane.

* en + Distancia + a la redonda = within + Distancia.

* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.

* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.

* en distinto grado = in varying measures, differing, to varying degrees.

* en distintos formatos = multiform.

* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.

* en diversas lenguas = multilingually.

* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.

* en diverso grado = to varying extents, to varying degrees.

* en diversos formatos = multiform.

* en donde = where, wherein.

* en dos años = over a two-year period.

* en dos lenguas = bilingually.

* en dos niveles = split-level.

* en dos palabras = in a nutshell, in a nutshell.

* en dos volúmenes = two-volume.

* en duda = in doubt.

* en edad de trabajar = working-age.

* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.

* en ejercicio = incumbent, practising [practicing, -USA].

* en el abandono = in the wilderness.

* en el acto = ipso facto, outright, on the spot, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], at the drop of a hat.

* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.

* en el ámbito de = in the realm of.

* en el año catapún = in the dim and distant past.

* en el año del Señor = in the year of our Lord.

* en el año entrante = in the coming year.

* en el año próximo = in the coming year.

* en el año venidero = in the coming year.

* en el área de + Lugar = Lugar + area.

* en el asiento de atrás = in the back seat.

* en el asiento trasero = in the back seat.

* en el aula de clase = classroom-based.

* en el banquillo = on the bench.

* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.

* en el camino = along the way, en route, in the process.

* en el campo de = in the realm of, in the field of.

* en el campus universitario = campus-based.

* en el candelero = in the spotlight.

* en el cargo = in the saddle, in office.

* en el caso de = for, in association with, in the case of, in the event of, in case of, in the context of.

* en (el) caso de que = in the event that, should, in case.

* en el caso poco probable de que = in the unlikely case (that).

* en el centro de = at the heart of.

* en el cine = at the movies.

* en el clima actual de = in the present climate of.

* en el contexto de = in the realm of.

* en el culo = in the bottom.

* en el culo del mundo = in the arse of nowhere.

* en el curso de la historia = in the course of history.

* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.

* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en el curso normal de las cosas, en el curso normal de los acontecimientos, = in the normal run of things.

* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.

* en el desierto = in the wilderness.

* en el detalle = in detail.

* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.

* en el dique seco = in dry dock, in the wilderness.

* en el eje = at the core (of).

* en el entorno de = in the realm of.

* en el escenario = on stage.

* en el escenario mundial = on the world stage.

* en el espacio = spatially.

* en el estricto sentido de la palabra = strictly speaking.

* en el estudio = at study, at study.

* en el extranjero = abroad, overseas, offshore.

* en el extremo opuesto = at the far end.

* en el fin de semana = over the weekend, over the weekend, at the weekend.

* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.

* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.

* en el fondo de = at the root of.

* en el futuro = Número + Tiempo + ahead, down the road, in future, in time(s) to come, at + future date, in (the) years to come, at some future time, in the years to come, in the years ahead, in years to come, at some future point, in the future, for future reference, for the years to come.

* en el futuro a largo plazo = in the long-term future.

* en el futuro cercano = in the foreseeable future.

* en el futuro inmediato = in the offing, in the foreseeable future.

* en el futuro lejano = further in the future.

* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.

* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.

* en el horizonte = on the horizon.

* en el hospital = at the bedside.

* en el improbable caso de que = in the unlikely case (that).

* en el instante en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.

* en el ínterin = in the interim, in the intervening years, in the intervening period, ad interim.

* en el juego = at play.

* en el lado negativo = on the debit side, on the negative side, on the downside.

* en el lado positivo = on the credit side, on the positive side, on the plus side, on the bright side.

* en ello = therein, thereupon [thereon].

* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene, at the scene of the accident.

* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.

* en el mandato = in office.

* en el mando = at the wheel.

* en el mar = at sea.

* en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.

* en el más allá = dead and gone.

* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.

* en el mejor de los casos = at best, at most, ideally, in the best of circumstances, the best case scenario, at the most, at the best of times, at the very best.

* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.

* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.

* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.

* en el momento = on the spot.

* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.

* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.

* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).

* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.

* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.

* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.

* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.

* en el momento justo = on cue.

* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.

* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el mundo = on the face of the earth, on the world stage.

* en el mundo antiguo = in antiquity.

* en el mundo entero = all over the world, worldwide [world-wide], all around the world, throughout the world, around the planet, the world over.

* en el mundo que nos rodea = out there.

* en el nivel básico = at grass roots level.

* en el nivel intermedio de = in the middle range of.

* en el nivel medio de = in the middle range of.

* en el norte del estado = upstate.

* en el núcleo = at the core (of).

* en el ocaso = over the hill.

* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane.

* en el orden del día = on the agenda.

* en el origen (de) = in the early days (of).

* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.

* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other end of the scale, at the other end of the spectrum, at the other extreme.

* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind.

* en el pasado = in the past, in past eras, at some point in the past, in years gone by, in days gone by, in former times.

* en el pasado remoto = in the dim and distant past.

* en el peor de los casos = at worst, in the worst of circumstances, at + Posesivo + very worst, the worst case scenario, at + Posesivo + worst, in the worst case.

* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.

* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.

* en el piso de abajo = downstairs.

* en el piso de arriba = upstairs.

* en el poder = in office.

* en el primer caso = in the former case.

* en el proceso = in the process.

* en el propio campus universitario = campus-based.

* en el propio cortijo = on-farm.

* en el próximo año = in the year ahead, in the coming year.

* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.

* en el punto álgido de = at the height of.

* en el punto de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.

* en el que = wherein.

* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.

* en el quinto coño = in the arse of nowhere.

* en el quinto pino = in the arse of nowhere.

* en el quirófano = under the knife.

* en el resto = everywhere else.

* en el resto de = elsewhere.

* en el seguimiento de = in the pursuit of.

* en el segundo caso = in the latter case.

* en el seno de = within, among.

* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.

* en el sentido de que = in the sense that, along the lines that, in that.

* en el sentido más amplio = in the broadest sense, in the widest sense.

* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.

* en el sentido que = in which.

* en el timón = in the saddle.

* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.

* en el transcurso de = throughout the course of, throughout the course of, in the course of, during the course of, over the course of, throughout.

* en el transcurso de algunos años = over a period of years.

* en el transcurso de la historia = in the course of history.

* en el transcurso de los siglos = over the course of the centuries.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* en el trasfondo de = at the root of.

* en el último caso = in the latter case.

* en el último minuto = last minute [last-minute], at the last minute.

* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.

* en el umbral de = on the threshold of.

* en el vuelo = in-flight.

* en entrante = recessed.

* en entredicho = under challenge.

* en episodios = episodic.

* en época de carnaval = carnivalistically.

* en época de feria = carnivalistically.

* en época de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime.

* en épocas anteriores = in former times, in past eras.

* en épocas de = in times of.

* en épocas de guerra = in time(s) of war.

* en épocas de paz = in time(s) of peace.

* en épocas de prosperidad económica = in affluent times.

* en épocas difíciles = in times of need.

* en épocas pasadas = in past ages.

* en escamas = flaky.

* en ese caso = in that case.

* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.

* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.

* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.

* en esencia = in essence, essentially.

* en ese sentido = on that score, to that effect.

* en esos casos = in those cases.

* en espacios cerrados = indoors.

* en especial = especially (specially), notably, specially (especially).

* en especie = in kind.

* en espera = on hold.

* en espiga = herringbone.

* en esta coyuntura = at this juncture.

* en estado = pregnant, in the family way.

* en estado de abandono = decaying, dilapidated, dilapidated.

* en estado de alerta = on alert.

* en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.

* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.

* en estado de cambio = in a state of flux.

* en estado de descomposición = decaying.

* en estado de deterioro = decaying, dilapidated.

* en estado de reserva = on standby.

* en estado de reserva, en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.

* en estado de sitio = in a state of siege, under siege.

* en estado embrionario = embryo, embryonic, in embryonic stage, in embryo, in the embryo stage.

* en esta época del año = around this time of year.

* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.

* en estas circunstancias = under these circumstances.

* en esta situación = at this juncture.

* en este caso = in this case.

* en este contexto = against this background.

* en este documento = herein, herewith, hereto.

* en este extremo = to this extent.

* en este grado = to this extent.

* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.

* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.

* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* en este sentido = along these lines, in this connection, in this direction, in this sense, in this vein, in this spirit, in this regard, in this effort, in that spirit, on this score, to that effect.

* en estos casos = in these cases.

* en estos días = today, these days.

* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.

* en estrecha colaboración = in close collaboration.

* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.

* en estuche = boxed.

* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.

* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.

* en exceso = overflow, overflowing, excessively, excess, to excess.

* en exclusiva = exclusively.

* en existencia = in existence.

* en expansión = expanded.

* en exposición = on exhibit, on show, on display.

* en + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal, come + Expresión Temporal.

* en extensión = in length.

* en extenso = at length, in full.

* en extremo = no end, to no end.

* en fase terminal = terminally ill.

* en favor de = in favour of.

* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.

* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.

* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.

* en forma de A = A-shaped.

* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.

* en forma de capa = cape-like.

* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.

* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.

* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.

* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.

* en forma de D = d-shaped.

* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].

* en forma de L = L-shaped.

* en forma de libro = in book form.

* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.

* en forma de parásito = parasitically.

* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.

* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.

* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.

* en forma de U = U-shaped.

* en forma de V = V-shaped.

* en forma física = physically fit.

* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.

* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.

* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.

* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.

* en formato digital = digitally.

* en formato electrónico = in electronic form.

* en formato MARC = in MARC form.

* en formato papel = paper-based, in hard copy.

* en frente = ahead, in front.

* en frente de = in front of.

* en funcionamiento = in operation.

* en función de = according to, as a function of, depending on/upon.

* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, all in all, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.

* en germinación = budding.

* en gestación = in the making.

* en grado mínimo = minimally.

* en gran cantidad = prodigiously.

* en grandes cantidades = en masse, in good number, in record numbers, in bulk.

* en grandes números = in record numbers.

* en gran formato = oversize, oversized.

* en gran medida = broadly, by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, keenly, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.

* en gran número = numerously.

* en gran parte

* * *

preposición

1) ( en expresiones de lugar)

a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio)

viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel — they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel

en el último piso — on the top floor

viven en la calle Goya — they live on o (BrE) in Goya Street

nos quedamos en casa — we stayed home (AmE), we stayed at home (BrE)

de puerta en puerta — from door to door

b) ( dentro de) in

en una caja — in a box

métete en la cama — get into bed

c) ( sobre) on

en la mesa — on the table

en una silla — on a chair

se le nota en la cara — you can see it in his face

2) (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in

en armonía con la naturaleza — in harmony with nature

en peligro — in danger

3)

a) (indicando tema, especialidad, cualidad)

un experto en la materia — an expert on the subject

es muy bueno en historia — he's very good at history

doctor en derecho — Doctor of Law

la supera en inteligencia — he surpasses her in intelligence

b) (indicando proporción, precio)

en un diez por ciento — by ten per cent

lo vendió en $30 — he sold it for $30

en dólares — in dollars

las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 — the losses were calculated at $50,000

4)

a) (indicando estado, manera) in

en buenas/malas condiciones — in good/bad condition

en llamas — in flames, on fire

estaba en camisón — she was in her nightdress

con los músculos en tensión — with (his) muscles tensed

en tono sarcástico — sarcastically

b) ( en forma de)

termina en punta — it's pointed

colóquense en círculo — get into o in a circle

c) ( en el papel de) as

Luis Girón en el Alcalde — Luis Girón as the Mayor

d) ( con medios de transporte) by

ir en taxi/barco — to go by taxi/by boat

fueron en bicicleta — they cycled, they went on their bikes

dimos una vuelta en coche — we went for a ride in the car

5)

a) ( expresando el material)

en seda natural — in natural silk

una escultura en bronce — a bronze (sculpture)

b) ( indicando el modo de presentación o expresión) in

¿lo tienen en azul? — do you have it in blue?

en ruso — in Russian

6) ( con expresiones de tiempo)

en verano — in (the) summer

en varias ocasiones — on several occasions

justo en ese momento — just at that moment

en la mañana/tarde/noche — (esp AmL) in the morning/afternoon/at night

7)

a) ( con construcciones verbales) in

no hay nada de malo en lo que hacen — there's nothing wrong in what they're doing

tardó media hora en resolverlo — it took her half an hour to work it out

fuí el último en salir — I was the last to leave

b) ( con complementos de persona) in

en él ha encontrado un amigo — she's found a friend in him

no sé qué ve en ella — I don't know what he sees in her

* * *

= in, onto, into, at, throughout.

Ex: The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.

Ex: When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.

Ex: The application of a classification scheme to a set of documents should result in the ordering or arranging of that set of documents into groups or classes according to their subject content.

Ex: He also resolved to talk with Cleo Passantino, a young librarian who had been at the library for three years and with whom he had had little contact.

Ex: Throughout this chapter the term 'document' is used to refer to any item which might be found in a library or information center or data base.

* en absoluto = at all, in the slightest, whatsoever, not at all, in any shape or form.

* en abstracto = abstractly.

* en abundancia = in plenty, liberally, in abundance, exuberantly, in profusion, aplenty [a-plenty], prodigiously, plentifully.

* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].

* en adelante = forward [forwards].

* en agradecimiento por = appreciative of.

* en alerta roja = on red alert.

* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.

* en alguna parte = someplace.

* en alguna parte de + Nombre = some way down + Nombre.

* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.

* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.

* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.

* en algunos casos = in some cases.

* en algunos grupos = in some quarters.

* en algunos grupos de la población = in some quarters.

* en algunos sectores = in some quarters.

* en algunos sectores de la población = in some quarters.

* en algunos sentidos = in some respects.

* en algunos sitios = in places.

* en alquiler = rented.

* en alta mar = on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas.

* en alza = on the upswing.

* en ambas direcciones = two-way.

* en ambos casos = in either case, in either instance.

* en ángulo = angled.

* en ángulo recto = at right angles.

* en antaño = in olden times, in olden days.

* en antelación = anticipatory.

* en anticipación = anticipatory.

* en años anteriores = in prior years, in years past, in past years.

* en apariencia = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly.

* en apenas nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.

* en apoyo a = in support of.

* en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.

* en aquel entonces = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time, in the course of events, during the course of events, back then, in those days.

* en aquella época = at the time, at that time, in those days.

* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.

* en aquellos casos = in those cases.

* en aquellos casos en los que = in those cases where.

* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.

* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.

* en aras a = in the name of.

* en aras de = in the interest(s) of.

* en armonía = harmoniously, in harmony.

* en armonía con = in harmony with, in harness with, in keeping with, in tune with, in sync with.

* en ascuas = on tenterhooks.

* en auge = in ascendancy, buoyant, booming, on the rise, at high tide.

* en aumento = burgeoning, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, heightening.

* en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.

* en Babia = absent-minded.

* en balde = in vain, vainly, to no avail, of no avail.

* en bandada = in full force.

* en bandadas = in droves.

* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.

* en beneficio de = for the benefit of, to the benefit of.

* en beneficio propio = to + Posesivo + advantage.

* en bisel = angled.

* en blanco = blankly, blank.

* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).

* en bloque = en bloc.

* en boga = in vogue, in fashion, voguish.

* en bolas = stark naked, in the nod, in the buff.

* en breve = shortly, the long and (the) short of, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.].

* en broma = teasingly.

* en buena compañía = in good company.

* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.

* en buena forma = in good nick.

* en buena parte = for the most part.

* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.

* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.

* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.

* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.

* en búsqueda de = a quest for.

* en cada fase = at each stage.

* en caída = flowing.

* en caja = boxed.

* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.

* en cama = abed.

* en cambio = by contrast, in contrast, instead, shifting, by comparison.

* en camino = on the way.

* en cantidad = bulk.

* en + Cantidad + años = in + Cantidad + years' time.

* en capilla = on tenterhooks, in suspense.

* en carnavales = carnivalistically.

* en carne y hueso = in the flesh.

* en casa = in the home.

* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.

* en casi nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.

* en casi todos los + Nombre = in just about every + Nombre.

* en caso de darse circunstancias ajenas a + Posesivo + control = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.

* en caso de emergencia = in an emergency, in an emergency situation.

* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.

* en CD-ROM = CD-ROM-based.

* en chirona = behind bars.

* en ciernes = developing, budding, in the making.

* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.

* en ciertas circunstancias = in certain circumstances.

* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.

* en cierto grado = something of.

* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.

* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.

* en ciertos casos = in certain cases.

* en cierto sentido = in several respects, to some extent, in a sense, in some respects, to some degree.

* en circuito cerrado = looped.

* en círcuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.

* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.

* en circumstancias difíciles = under difficult circumstances.

* en circunstancias misteriosas = in mysterious circumstances.

* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances.

* en circusntancias normales = in the normal run of things.

* en coche = drive.

* en colaboración = collaborative, cooperative [co-operative], jointly, participatory, in concert, in consort, collaboratively, synergistic, synergistically, in tandem, in a tandem fashion, in partnership.

* en colaboración con = in concert with, in consultation with, in collaboration with, in alliance with, in conjunction with, in partnership with.

* en colaboración con, junto con, de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.

* en color = coloured [colored, -USA], full-colour.

* en columnas = columnar.

* en colusión con = in collusion with, in complicity with, in connivance with.

* en coma = comatose.

* en combinación con = in parallel to/with, in combination with.

* en comisión de servicios = seconded.

* en comparación = by comparison.

* en comparación con = against, as compared to, set against, in comparison with, in comparison to.

* en compensación = compensatory.

* en complicidad con = in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in complicity with, in collusion with, in connivance with.

* en común con = in common with.

* en conciencia = in good conscience.

* en conclusión = in conclusion.

* en concordancia con = in accordance with, in accord with.

* en concreto = in particular, to be specific.

* en condiciones = decent.

* en condiciones de = in the position to.

* en condiciones de igualdad = on an equal footing, on equal terms, on an equal basis.

* en condiciones difíciles = under difficult conditions.

* en conexión con = in respect of.

* en confidencia = in confidence.

* en conflicto (con) = in conflict (with).

* en conformidad con = in conformity with, in keeping with.

* en conjunción con = in conjunction with, in tandem with.

* en conjunto = altogether, on balance, bulk, all in all, overall, overall.

* en conmemoración de = in celebration of, commemorative.

* en connivencia = colluding.

* en connivencia con = in collusion with, in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in connivance with.

* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.

* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.

* en consideración = under consideration.

* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.

* en consonacia con = in line with.

* en consonancia con = in concert with, in keeping with, in step with, in tune with, in consonance with.

* en constante cambio = ever-changing [ever changing], ever-fluid, on the move, fast changing [fast-changing], ever-shifting.

* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.

* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.

* en construcción = under development, under construction.

* en contacto = in communication.

* en contacto con la realidad = in touch with + reality.

* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.

* en contenedor = containerised [containerized, -USA].

* en continua expansión = expanding.

* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.

* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting, ever-changing [ever changing], ever-shifting.

* en contra = counterpoint, against.

* en contra de la guerra = antiwar [anti-war].

* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.

* en contra de la raza blanca = anti-white [antiwhite].

* en contra de la raza negra = antiblack [anti-black].

* en contra de las circunstancias = against circumstances.

* en contra de las instituciones = anti-establishment.

* en contra del gobierno = anti-government.

* en contraposición a = as opposed to, in contrast (to/with), in contradistinction to.

* en contraste con = in contrast (to/with).

* en contravención de = in contravention of.

* en contubernio (con) = in cahoots (with).

* en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].

* en cooperación con = in cooperation with.

* en cooperativa = cooperatively [co-operatively].

* en costras = caked.

* en crisis = depressed, crisis-ridden, on the rocks.

* en cuadernillo = in booklet form.

* en cualquier caso = for that matter, in any event, in any case, in either case.

* en cualquier domingo = on any given Sunday.

* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.

* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily, on any given Sunday.

* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.

* en cualquier orden = either way round.

* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.

* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.

* en cualquier parte = anywhere, everywhere.

* en cualquier sitio = everywhere, anywhere.

* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.

* en + Cuantificador + aspectos = in + Cuantificador + respects.

* en + Cuantificador + sentidos = in + Cuantificador + respects.

* en cuanto a = 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.

* en cuanto a él = as for him.

* en cuanto a ella = as for her.

* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.

* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.

* en cuanto a mí = as for me.

* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.

* en cuanto a ti = as for you.

* en cuanto a usted = as for you.

* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.

* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.

* en cuanto que = in that.

* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.

* en cuatro niveles = quadraplaner.

* en cuclicllas = in a squatting position.

* en cuclillas = squat, in a squat position, in a crouching position.

* en cueros = in the buff, in the nod, stark naked.

* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, individual, at issue, of concern.

* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.

* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.

* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.

* en cuestiones de = in matters of.

* en cumplimiento con = in line with, in compliance with.

* en cursiva = in italic type.

* en curso = in process, underway [under way], in progress, ongoing [on-going], afoot, current, under preparation.

* en curso de = in course of.

* en cuyo caso = in which case.

* en danza = on the run.

* en decadencia = bankrupt.

* en defensa propia = in self-defence.

* en definitiva = in all, all in all, in the last analysis, in the final analysis, all things considered.

* en definitiva, bien mirado, bien considerado = all things considered.

* en demanda = in-demand.

* en demasía = excess, to excess, excessively.

* en desacuerdo = disapproving, at odds.

* en desacuerdo con = at odds with.

* en desarmonía con = out of tune with, out of keeping with.

* en desarrollo = evolving, under development.

* en descomposición = decaying, putrefying.

* en desesperación = despairing, in despair.

* en desuso = obsolete, disused.

* en detalle = at length.

* en deterioro = deteriorating, crumbling, decaying, dilapidated, disintegrating.

* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.

* en detrimento de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment, to the neglect of.

* en diagonal = herringbone.

* en días alternos = every other day.

* en diferente grado = differing, in varying measures.

* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.

* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.

* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.

* en dificultades = stranded.

* en dinero = monetised [monetized, -pl.].

* en dirección de la proa = abaft.

* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.

* en dirección norte = northbound.

* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).

* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.

* en disco = ondisc.

* en disminución = dwindling, on the wane.

* en + Distancia + a la redonda = within + Distancia.

* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.

* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.

* en distinto grado = in varying measures, differing, to varying degrees.

* en distintos formatos = multiform.

* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.

* en diversas lenguas = multilingually.

* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.

* en diverso grado = to varying extents, to varying degrees.

* en diversos formatos = multiform.

* en donde = where, wherein.

* en dos años = over a two-year period.

* en dos lenguas = bilingually.

* en dos niveles = split-level.

* en dos palabras = in a nutshell, in a nutshell.

* en dos volúmenes = two-volume.

* en duda = in doubt.

* en edad de trabajar = working-age.

* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.

* en ejercicio = incumbent, practising [practicing, -USA].

* en el abandono = in the wilderness.

* en el acto = ipso facto, outright, on the spot, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], at the drop of a hat.

* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.

* en el ámbito de = in the realm of.

* en el año catapún = in the dim and distant past.

* en el año del Señor = in the year of our Lord.

* en el año entrante = in the coming year.

* en el año próximo = in the coming year.

* en el año venidero = in the coming year.

* en el área de + Lugar = Lugar + area.

* en el asiento de atrás = in the back seat.

* en el asiento trasero = in the back seat.

* en el aula de clase = classroom-based.

* en el banquillo = on the bench.

* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.

* en el camino = along the way, en route, in the process.

* en el campo de = in the realm of, in the field of.

* en el campus universitario = campus-based.

* en el candelero = in the spotlight.

* en el cargo = in the saddle, in office.

* en el caso de = for, in association with, in the case of, in the event of, in case of, in the context of.

* en (el) caso de que = in the event that, should, in case.

* en el caso poco probable de que = in the unlikely case (that).

* en el centro de = at the heart of.

* en el cine = at the movies.

* en el clima actual de = in the present climate of.

* en el contexto de = in the realm of.

* en el culo = in the bottom.

* en el culo del mundo = in the arse of nowhere.

* en el curso de la historia = in the course of history.

* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.

* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en el curso normal de las cosas, en el curso normal de los acontecimientos, = in the normal run of things.

* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.

* en el desierto = in the wilderness.

* en el detalle = in detail.

* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.

* en el dique seco = in dry dock, in the wilderness.

* en el eje = at the core (of).

* en el entorno de = in the realm of.

* en el escenario = on stage.

* en el escenario mundial = on the world stage.

* en el espacio = spatially.

* en el estricto sentido de la palabra = strictly speaking.

* en el estudio = at study, at study.

* en el extranjero = abroad, overseas, offshore.

* en el extremo opuesto = at the far end.

* en el fin de semana = over the weekend, over the weekend, at the weekend.

* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.

* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.

* en el fondo de = at the root of.

* en el futuro = Número + Tiempo + ahead, down the road, in future, in time(s) to come, at + future date, in (the) years to come, at some future time, in the years to come, in the years ahead, in years to come, at some future point, in the future, for future reference, for the years to come.

* en el futuro a largo plazo = in the long-term future.

* en el futuro cercano = in the foreseeable future.

* en el futuro inmediato = in the offing, in the foreseeable future.

* en el futuro lejano = further in the future.

* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.

* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.

* en el horizonte = on the horizon.

* en el hospital = at the bedside.

* en el improbable caso de que = in the unlikely case (that).

* en el instante en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.

* en el ínterin = in the interim, in the intervening years, in the intervening period, ad interim.

* en el juego = at play.

* en el lado negativo = on the debit side, on the negative side, on the downside.

* en el lado positivo = on the credit side, on the positive side, on the plus side, on the bright side.

* en ello = therein, thereupon [thereon].

* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene, at the scene of the accident.

* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.

* en el mandato = in office.

* en el mando = at the wheel.

* en el mar = at sea.

* en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.

* en el más allá = dead and gone.

* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.

* en el mejor de los casos = at best, at most, ideally, in the best of circumstances, the best case scenario, at the most, at the best of times, at the very best.

* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.

* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).

* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.

* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.

* en el momento = on the spot.

* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.

* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.

* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).

* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.

* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.

* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.

* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.

* en el momento justo = on cue.

* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.

* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.

* en el mundo = on the face of the earth, on the world stage.

* en el mundo antiguo = in antiquity.

* en el mundo entero = all over the world, worldwide [world-wide], all around the world, throughout the world, around the planet, the world over.

* en el mundo que nos rodea = out there.

* en el nivel básico = at grass roots level.

* en el nivel intermedio de = in the middle range of.

* en el nivel medio de = in the middle range of.

* en el norte del estado = upstate.

* en el núcleo = at the core (of).

* en el ocaso = over the hill.

* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane.

* en el orden del día = on the agenda.

* en el origen (de) = in the early days (of).

* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.

* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other end of the scale, at the other end of the spectrum, at the other extreme.

* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind.

* en el pasado = in the past, in past eras, at some point in the past, in years gone by, in days gone by, in former times.

* en el pasado remoto = in the dim and distant past.

* en el peor de los casos = at worst, in the worst of circumstances, at + Posesivo + very worst, the worst case scenario, at + Posesivo + worst, in the worst case.

* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.

* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.

* en el piso de abajo = downstairs.

* en el piso de arriba = upstairs.

* en el poder = in office.

* en el primer caso = in the former case.

* en el proceso = in the process.

* en el propio campus universitario = campus-based.

* en el propio cortijo = on-farm.

* en el próximo año = in the year ahead, in the coming year.

* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.

* en el punto álgido de = at the height of.

* en el punto de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.

* en el que = wherein.

* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.

* en el quinto coño = in the arse of nowhere.

* en el quinto pino = in the arse of nowhere.

* en el quirófano = under the knife.

* en el resto = everywhere else.

* en el resto de = elsewhere.

* en el seguimiento de = in the pursuit of.

* en el segundo caso = in the latter case.

* en el seno de = within, among.

* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.

* en el sentido de que = in the sense that, along the lines that, in that.

* en el sentido más amplio = in the broadest sense, in the widest sense.

* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.

* en el sentido que = in which.

* en el timón = in the saddle.

* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.

* en el transcurso de = throughout the course of, throughout the course of, in the course of, during the course of, over the course of, throughout.

* en el transcurso de algunos años = over a period of years.

* en el transcurso de la historia = in the course of history.

* en el transcurso de los siglos = over the course of the centuries.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* en el trasfondo de = at the root of.

* en el último caso = in the latter case.

* en el último minuto = last minute [last-minute], at the last minute.

* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.

* en el umbral de = on the threshold of.

* en el vuelo = in-flight.

* en entrante = recessed.

* en entredicho = under challenge.

* en episodios = episodic.

* en época de carnaval = carnivalistically.

* en época de feria = carnivalistically.

* en época de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime.

* en épocas anteriores = in former times, in past eras.

* en épocas de = in times of.

* en épocas de guerra = in time(s) of war.

* en épocas de paz = in time(s) of peace.

* en épocas de prosperidad económica = in affluent times.

* en épocas difíciles = in times of need.

* en épocas pasadas = in past ages.

* en escamas = flaky.

* en ese caso = in that case.

* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.

* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.

* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.

* en esencia = in essence, essentially.

* en ese sentido = on that score, to that effect.

* en esos casos = in those cases.

* en espacios cerrados = indoors.

* en especial = especially (specially), notably, specially (especially).

* en especie = in kind.

* en espera = on hold.

* en espiga = herringbone.

* en esta coyuntura = at this juncture.

* en estado = pregnant, in the family way.

* en estado de abandono = decaying, dilapidated, dilapidated.

* en estado de alerta = on alert.

* en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.

* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.

* en estado de cambio = in a state of flux.

* en estado de descomposición = decaying.

* en estado de deterioro = decaying, dilapidated.

* en estado de reserva = on standby.

* en estado de reserva, en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.

* en estado de sitio = in a state of siege, under siege.

* en estado embrionario = embryo, embryonic, in embryonic stage, in embryo, in the embryo stage.

* en esta época del año = around this time of year.

* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.

* en estas circunstancias = under these circumstances.

* en esta situación = at this juncture.

* en este caso = in this case.

* en este contexto = against this background.

* en este documento = herein, herewith, hereto.

* en este extremo = to this extent.

* en este grado = to this extent.

* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.

* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.

* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* en este sentido = along these lines, in this connection, in this direction, in this sense, in this vein, in this spirit, in this regard, in this effort, in that spirit, on this score, to that effect.

* en estos casos = in these cases.

* en estos días = today, these days.

* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.

* en estrecha colaboración = in close collaboration.

* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.

* en estuche = boxed.

* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.

* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.

* en exceso = overflow, overflowing, excessively, excess, to excess.

* en exclusiva = exclusively.

* en existencia = in existence.

* en expansión = expanded.

* en exposición = on exhibit, on show, on display.

* en + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal, come + Expresión Temporal.

* en extensión = in length.

* en extenso = at length, in full.

* en extremo = no end, to no end.

* en fase terminal = terminally ill.

* en favor de = in favour of.

* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.

* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.

* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.

* en forma de A = A-shaped.

* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.

* en forma de capa = cape-like.

* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.

* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.

* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.

* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.

* en forma de D = d-shaped.

* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].

* en forma de L = L-shaped.

* en forma de libro = in book form.

* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.

* en forma de parásito = parasitically.

* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.

* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.

* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.

* en forma de U = U-shaped.

* en forma de V = V-shaped.

* en forma física = physically fit.

* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.

* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.

* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.

* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.

* en formato digital = digitally.

* en formato electrónico = in electronic form.

* en formato MARC = in MARC form.

* en formato papel = paper-based, in hard copy.

* en frente = ahead, in front.

* en frente de = in front of.

* en funcionamiento = in operation.

* en función de = according to, as a function of, depending on/upon.

* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, all in all, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.

* en germinación = budding.

* en gestación = in the making.

* en grado mínimo = minimally.

* en gran cantidad = prodigiously.

* en grandes cantidades = en masse, in good number, in record numbers, in bulk.

* en grandes números = in record numbers.

* en gran formato = oversize, oversized.

* en gran medida = broadly, by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, keenly, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.

* en gran número = numerously.

* en gran parte

* * *

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A (en expresiones de lugar)

1

(refiriéndose a una ciudad, un edificio): viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel

en el quinto piso on the sixth ( AmE) o ( BrE) fifth floor

viven en la calle Goya they live on o ( BrE) in Goya Street

nos quedamos en casa we stayed home ( AmE), we stayed at home ( BrE)

2 (dentro de) in

métete en la cama get into bed

lo puso en una caja he put it in a box

metió la mano en el conducto she stuck her hand into ( o down etc) the pipe

3 (sobre) on

lo puso en la mesa/pared he put it on the table/wall

se sentó en una silla/en un sillón she sat down on a chair/in an armchair

tendrás que dormir en el suelo you'll have to sleep on the floor

se le nota en la cara you can see it in his face

B

1 (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in

vivir en armonía con la naturaleza to live in harmony with nature

2

de … en …: van de casa en casa/de puerta en puerta pidiendo dinero they go from house to house/from door to door asking for money

nos tienes de sorpresa en sorpresa you're full of surprises

C

1 ‹un tema/una especialidad/una cualidad›

es licenciado en filosofía he has a degree in philosophy

es un experto en la materia he's an expert on the subject

es muy bueno en historia he's very good at history

supera a su hermana en inteligencia she surpasses her sister in intelligence

2 ‹una proporción/un precio›

ha aumentado en un diez por ciento it has gone up by ten per cent

me lo vendió en $30 he sold it to me for $30

las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 the losses were calculated at $50,000

D

1 ‹un estado/una manera› in

en buenas/malas condiciones in good/bad condition

un edificio en llamas a building in flames o on fire

nos recibió en camisón he received us in his nightshirt

con los músculos en tensión with (his) muscles tensed

en posición vertical in an upright position

2

(con forma de): termina en punta it's pointed, it ends in o comes to a point

colóquense en círculo get into o in a circle

3 (en el papel de) as

Luis Girón en el Alcalde Luis Girón as the Mayor

4 (con medios de transporte) by

pensamos ir en taxi/en coche/en barco we plan to go by taxi/by car/by boat

¿fueron en tren? — no, en avión did you go by train? — no, by plane o no, we flew

fueron en bicicleta they cycled, they went on their bikes

fuimos a dar una vuelta en coche we went for a drive o we went for a ride in the car

E

1

(expresando el material): un modelo realizado en seda natural an outfit in natural silk

capa para la lluvia en plástico plastic raincape

2 (indicando el modo de presentación o expresión) in

¿lo tienen en azul/(un) 38? do you have it in blue/a 38?

una obra en tres actos a play in three acts

¿cuánto pesas en kilos? how much do you weigh in kilos?

en ruso/en el código Morse in Russian/in Morse Code

F

(en expresiones de tiempo): en verano in (the) summer

en mayo/1947 in May/1947

en varias ocasiones on several occasions

llegó justo en ese momento she arrived just at that moment, just then she arrived

en la mañana/tarde ( esp AmL); in the morning/afternoon

en la noche ( esp AmL); at night

no vi a nadie en todo el día I didn't see anybody all day

G

1 (con construcciones verbales) in

no hay nada de malo en lo que hacen there's nothing wrong in what they're doing

en + INF:

tardó media hora en resolverlo it took her half an hour to work it out

siempre es el último en salir he's always the last to leave

2

(con complementos de persona): en él ha encontrado un amigo she's found a friend in him

problemas que se dan en las personas de edad problems which affect old people

* * *

Multiple Entries:
en
en.
en preposición
1 ( en expresiones de lugar)
a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio):

◊ viven en París/en el número diez/en un hotel they live in Paris/at number ten/in a hotel;

en el último piso on the top floor;
está en la calle Goya it's on o (BrE) in Goya Street;
en casa at home
b) ( dentro de) in;

◊ en una caja in a box

c) ( sobre) on;

◊ en una silla on a chair;

se le nota en la cara you can see it in his face
2 (expresando circunstancias, ambiente) in;
◊ en peligro in danger

3
a) (indicando tema, especialidad):

◊ un experto en la materia an expert on the subject;

doctor en derecho Doctor of Law
b) (indicando proporción, precio):

◊ en un diez por ciento by ten per cent;

en dólares in dollars
4
a) (indicando estado, manera) in;

◊ en malas condiciones in bad condition;

en llamas in flames, on fire
b) ( en forma de):

◊ termina en punta it's pointed;

colóquense en círculo get into o in a circle
c) ( con medios de transporte) by;

◊ ir en taxi to go by taxi;

fueron en bicicleta they cycled, they went on their bikes;
dimos una vuelta en coche we went for a ride in the car
5
a) ( indicando el material):

◊ en seda natural in natural silk;

una escultura en bronce a bronze (sculpture)
b) ( indicando el modo de presentación o expresión) in;

◊ en azul/ruso in blue/Russian

6 ( con expresiones de tiempo):
◊ en verano in (the) summer;

en varias ocasiones on several occasions;
en la mañana/noche (esp AmL) in the morning/at night
7
a) ( seguido de construcción verbal):

◊ no hay nada de malo en lo que hacen there's nothing wrong in what they're doing;

fuí el último en salir I was the last to leave
b) ( con complementos de persona) in;

◊ no sé qué ve en ella I don't know what he sees in her

en preposición
1 (lugar) in, on, at: nos encontramos en el autobús, we met on the bus
en Barcelona/Río, in Barcelona/Rio
en el cajón, in the drawer
en casa/el trabajo, at home/work
(sobre) en la mesa, on the table
2 (tiempo) in, on, at: cae en lunes, it falls on a Monday
en 1975, in 1975
en ese preciso instante, at that very moment
en un minuto, in a minute
en primavera, in spring
LAm en la mañana, in the morning
3 (modo) en bata, in a dressing gown
en francés, in French
en serio, seriously
4 (medio) by, in: puede venir en avión/ coche/metro/tren, she can come by air/car/tube/train
¿por qué no vienes en avión?, why don't you fly?
5 (movimiento) into: entró en la habitación, he went into the room
entró en escena, he went on stage
6 (tema, materia) at, in
es muy bueno en matemáticas, he's very good at maths
experto en finanzas, expert in finances
7 (partición, fases) in: hicimos el viaje en dos etapas, we did the journey in two stages
8 (de... en...) entraremos de tres en tres, we shall go in three by three
9 (con infinitivo) fue rápido en desenfundar, he was quick to pull out
se le nota la timidez en el hablar, you can notice his shyness by the way he speaks
'en' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatimiento
- abdicar
- abierta
- abierto
- abogar
- abogada
- abogado
- abominar
- abonada
- abonado
- abordar
- abrir
- abreviar
- absoluta
- absoluto
- absorta
- absorto
- abstracta
- abstracto
- abstraída
- abstraído
- abuela
- abundar
- abundancia
- abundante
- abusar
- acabar
- academia
- acariciar
- acceder
- acentuar
- achantarse
- achatamiento
- achuchar
- acoger
- acomodar
- acompañar
- aconsejar
- acontecer
- acordar
- acordarse
- acostada
- acostado
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
English:
A
- aback
- abdicate
- abide
- ablaze
- able
- above
- above-board
- abreast
- abroad
- abscess
- absence
- absent
- absolutely
- absorbed
- abstract
- abundant
- academic
- academy
- accent
- access
- account
- accustom
- acknowledgement
- acquiesce
- acquire
- act
- acting
- action
- active
- actually
- add
- add in
- addition
- adept
- adequate
- administration
- admission
- admit
- advance
- advantage
- adventure
- advertise
- advertising
- affair
- affect
- afford
- afloat
- afraid
- after

* * *

EN nm (abrev de Encuentro Nacional)

= Paraguayan political party

* * *

en

prp

1 ( dentro de) in;

en un mes in a month;

en junio in June;

en casa at home;

en el cielo in heaven

2 ( sobre) on;

en la mesa on the table;

en la calle on the street, Br tb in the street

3 con medios de transporte

:

en coche/tren by car/train

4

:

en inglés in English;

póngamelo en la cuenta put it on my account;

aumentar en un 10 % grow (by) 10%, increase (by) 10%

* * *

en prep

1) : in

en el bolsillo: in one's pocket

en una semana: in a week

2) : on

en la mesa: on the table

3) : at

en casa: at home

en el trabajo: at work

en ese momento: at that moment

* * *

en prep

1. (en general) in

el Museo del Prado está en Madrid the Prado Museum is in Madrid

busca en tu cartera look in your wallet

¿en qué calle vives? which street do you live in?

sucedió en 1949 it happened in 1949

en verano in summer

en noviembre in November

lo acabó en tres días she finished it in three days

2. (edificios, fiestas específicas) at

está en el trabajo he's at work

están en casa they're at home

hemos quedado en el estadio we've arranged to meet at the stadium

vive en el número 24 she lives at number 24

en Navidad at Christmas

3. (superficies, días concretos) on

tus gafas están en la mesa your glasses are on the table

vivo en el segundo piso I live on the second floor

en el día de Navidad on Christmas Day

en la televisión on television

4. (medio de transporte) by

fuimos en tren we went by train

voy al colegio en autobús I go to school by bus

Spanish-English dictionary > en
13 entre

prep.

1 between.

entre las diez y las once between ten and eleven o'clock

entre paréntesis in brackets

entre nosotros between you and me, between ourselves (en confianza)

discutían entre sí they were arguing with each other

era un color entre verde y azul the color was somewhere between green and blue

dudo entre ir o quedarme I don't know o can't decide whether to go or to stay

2 among, amongst.

estaba entre los asistentes she was among those present

estuvo entre los mejores he was one of o amongst the best

entre otras cosas among other things

3 divided by.

intj.

come in.

pres.subj.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: entrar.

* * *

entre

► preposición

1 (dos términos) between

■ entre las cuatro y las cinco between four and five

■ entre tú y yo between the two of us

2 (varios) among, amongst

■ entre los periódicos among the newspapers

3 (sumando) counting

■ entre niños y adultos somos doce there are twelve of us counting children and adults

■ entre todos éramos veinte there were twenty of us all together

4 (en) in

■ entre la lluvia in the rain

5 (entremedio) somewhere between

■ entre azul y verde somewhere between blue and green

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

de entre from among, out of

■ la mejor de entre todas the best out of all of them

entre... y... what with... and...

■ entre el frío y la lluvia... what with the cold and the rain...

entre tanto meanwhile, in the meantime

por entre (entre) among, amongst 2 (a través) through

■ pasó por entre la multitud he made his way through the crowd

* * *

prep.

1) between

2) among

* * *

PREP

1) (=en medio de)

a) [dos elementos] between

entre las montañas y el mar — between the mountains and the sea

vendrá entre las diez y las once — he'll be coming between ten and eleven

nos veíamos entre clase y clase — we saw each other between lessons

entre azul y verde — somewhere between blue and green

un líquido entre dulce y amargo — a liquid which is half-sweet, half-sour

dudo entre comprar este o aquel — I'm not sure whether to buy this one or that one

lo cogió entre sus manos — she took it in her hands

- estar entre la vida y la muerte
paréntesis, semana
b) [más de dos elementos] among, amongst

había un baúl entre las maletas — there was a trunk in among(st) the cases

¿has buscado entre las fotografías? — have you looked among(st) the photographs?

una costumbre muy extendida entre los romanos — a widespread custom among(st) the Romans

puedes hablar, estamos entre amigos — you can speak freely, we're among(st) friends

paso el día entre estas cuatro paredes — I spend the whole day within these four walls

se abrieron paso entre la multitud — they forced their way through the crowd

lo vi entre el público — I saw him in the audience

entre los que conozco es el mejor — it's the best of those that I know

empezó a trabajar como mensajero, entre otras cosas — he started work as a courier, among(st) other things

2) [indicando colaboración, participación]

lo terminamos entre los dos — between the two of us we finished it

le compraremos un regalo entre todos — we'll buy her a present between all of us, we'll all club together to buy her a present

¿entre cuántos habéis hecho el trabajo? — how many of you did it take to do the work?

esto lo solucionaremos entre nosotros — we'll sort that out among(st) o between ourselves

la cuento entre mis mejores amigas — I count her as one of my best friends

entre sí: las mujeres hablaban entre sí — the women were talking among(st) themselves

los tres hermanos están muy unidos entre sí — the three brothers are very close to each other

3) [uso aditivo]

entre viaje y alojamiento nos gastamos 80 euros — we spent 80 euros between the travel and the accommodation, the travel and the accommodation came to 80 euros between them

entre niños y niñas habrá unos veinte en total — there are about twenty in total, if you count boys and girls

entre que era tarde y hacía frío, decidimos no salir — what with it being late and cold, we decided not to go out

entre unas cosas y otras no conseguía dormir — what with one thing and another I couldn't sleep

entre unas cosas y otras se nos hizo de noche — before we knew it, it was night

4) (Mat)

20 entre 4 — 20 divided by 4

20 entre 4 es igual a 5 — 4 into 20 goes 5 (times)

5) esp LAm
*
entre más estudia más aprende — the more he studies the more he learns

6)

entre tanto — ver entretanto

* * *
I
preposición

1)

a) ( indicando posición en medio de) between

se sienta entre Carlos y yo — he sits between Carlos and me

entre estas cuatro paredes — within these four walls

entre paréntesis — in brackets

se me escapó por entre los dedos — it slipped through my fingers

abierto entre semana — open during the week

comer entre horas — to eat between meals

b) ( en relaciones de comunicación o cooperación) between

que quede entre tú y yo — this is just between you and me

entre los tres logramos levantarlo — between the three of us we managed to lift it

¿por qué no le hacemos un regalo entre todos? — why don't we all get together to buy him a present?

c) ( con verbos recíprocos) among

cuando hablan entre ellos — ( dos personas) when they talk to each other; ( más de dos personas) when they talk among themselves

entre ellos se entienden — they understand each other o one another

2)

a) (en el número, la colectividad de) among

entre los trabajadores — among the workers

hay un traidor entre nosotros — there's a traitor among us

entre otras cosas — among other things

b) ( mezclado con) among

entre las monedas que me dio — among the coins he gave me

se perdió entre la muchedumbre — he got lost in the crowd

c) ( sumando una cosa a otra) with

hay unas cien personas entre alumnos y profesores — with o including pupils and teachers there are about a hundred people

entre una cosa y otra... — (fam) what with one thing and another... (colloq)

d) ( en distribuciones) among

repártelos entre los niños — share them out among the children

e) (Mat)

diez entre dos es (igual a) cinco — two into ten goes five (times)

3)

entre tanto — meanwhile, in the meantime
II
adverbio (esp AmL)

entre más... menos/más... — the more... the less/more...

* * *

= amidst, among, amongst, between, inter, across, amid, twixt, betwixt, in between.

Ex. The second edition of AACR was published in 1978, amidst some dispute as to whether it was either necessary or desirable.

Ex. He is probably unique among Associations of Research Libraries directors in that he played a significant role in the creation of ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table.

Ex. Amongst these are numbered: some specific legal and governmental works, such as laws, decrees, treaties; works that record the collective thought of a body, for example, reports of commissions and committees; and various cartographic materials.

Ex. Citations to 33 Ph.D.theses produced at the University between 1974 and 1978 were analysed.

Ex. On magnetic tape, for instance, there will be a need for an inter record gap so that the tape drive has some space, some leeway, when starting or stopping the fast moving tape.

Ex. Other important elements of libraries, such as the quality of the staff and the nature of the reference collections themselves, vary across libraries.

Ex. The director continued speaking amid the embers of their mirth.

Ex. The article ' Twixt dilemma and desk-top deluxe' reports on the developments from the major computer printer manufacturers.

Ex. Hume says we must distinguish ' betwixt personal identity as it regards our thought or imagination and as it regards our passions or the concern we take in ourselves'.

Ex. The reason for this is that the qualifier, Public Libraries, is randomly distributed depending on whether other facets are cited in between.

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* a caballo entre = midway between.

* a mitad de camino entre = midway between.

* compromiso entre novios = engagement.

* conector entre facetas = intra-facet connector.

* de entre los nuestros = in our ranks.

* de la zona de entre mareas = intertidal.

* distinguir entre... y... = draw + the line between... and....

* entre bastidores = behind the scenes, backstage, offstage.

* entre corchetes = in brackets.

* entre culturas = intercultural.

* entre diferentes edades = cross-age [cross age].

* entre dos fuegos = crossfire, pig(gy) in the middle.

* entre el dicho y el hecho hay un gran trecho = many a slip between the cup and the lip.

* entre el dicho y el hecho hay un gran trecho = There's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip.

* entre el hombre y el sistema = human-system.

* entre ellos contamos con los siguientes = numbered amongst these are.

* entre éstos se incluyen = amongst these are numbered.

* entre fronteras = transborder.

* entre grupos sociales = intergroup.

* entre instituciones = interagency [inter-agency].

* entre la espada y la pared = between the rock and the hard place, between the devil and the deep blue sea, between a rock and a hard place.

* entre la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* entre la población en general = mainstream.

* entre la profesión = intra-professional.

* entre las dos y las cuatro = mid-afternoon.

* entre las páginas de = between the covers of.

* entre los miembros de la familia = intergenerational.

* entre los vivos = land of the living, the.

* entre manos = at hand, in hand.

* entre medias = in between.

* entre + Nombre Singular + y + Nombre Singular = between + Nombre Plural.

* entre nosotros = with us, between you and me, between ourselves.

* entre ordenadores = computer-to-computer.

* entre otras cosas = amongst other things, for one thing, inter alia, among other things.

* entre otros = amongst others, among others.

* entre países = transfrontier, transborder, transnational, cross-country, cross-national [cross national], cross-border.

* entre paréntesis = parenthetically, parenthetic, in brackets, in parenthesis.

* entre profesiones = cross-occupational.

* entre + Pronombre = in + Posesivo + midst.

* entre regiones = cross-regional, inter-regional [interregional].

* entre semana = on weekdays, midweek, weekday.

* entre sí = each other.

* entre tres partes = 3-party [three-party].

* entre tú y yo = between you and me, between ourselves.

* entre varias bibliotecas = cross-library, cross-library.

* entre varias instituciones = inter-institutionally [interinstitutionally].

* entre varias lenguas = cross-lingual.

* entre varios países = multi-country [multicountry].

* entre... y... = anywhere from/between... and...., somewhere between... and....

* espacio entre columnas = intercolumn spacing.

* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between.

* estar entre = fall between.

* hablar entre dientes sin ser entendido = mumble.

* niños entre cinco y siete años = five-to-sevens.

* que quede entre nosotros = between you and me, between ourselves.

* reconciliación entre = healing of the breach between.

* resolución de la ambigüedad entre términos = term disambiguation.

* * *
I
preposición

1)

a) ( indicando posición en medio de) between

se sienta entre Carlos y yo — he sits between Carlos and me

entre estas cuatro paredes — within these four walls

entre paréntesis — in brackets

se me escapó por entre los dedos — it slipped through my fingers

abierto entre semana — open during the week

comer entre horas — to eat between meals

b) ( en relaciones de comunicación o cooperación) between

que quede entre tú y yo — this is just between you and me

entre los tres logramos levantarlo — between the three of us we managed to lift it

¿por qué no le hacemos un regalo entre todos? — why don't we all get together to buy him a present?

c) ( con verbos recíprocos) among

cuando hablan entre ellos — ( dos personas) when they talk to each other; ( más de dos personas) when they talk among themselves

entre ellos se entienden — they understand each other o one another

2)

a) (en el número, la colectividad de) among

entre los trabajadores — among the workers

hay un traidor entre nosotros — there's a traitor among us

entre otras cosas — among other things

b) ( mezclado con) among

entre las monedas que me dio — among the coins he gave me

se perdió entre la muchedumbre — he got lost in the crowd

c) ( sumando una cosa a otra) with

hay unas cien personas entre alumnos y profesores — with o including pupils and teachers there are about a hundred people

entre una cosa y otra... — (fam) what with one thing and another... (colloq)

d) ( en distribuciones) among

repártelos entre los niños — share them out among the children

e) (Mat)

diez entre dos es (igual a) cinco — two into ten goes five (times)

3)

entre tanto — meanwhile, in the meantime
II
adverbio (esp AmL)

entre más... menos/más... — the more... the less/more...

* * *

= amidst, among, amongst, between, inter, across, amid, twixt, betwixt, in between.

Ex: The second edition of AACR was published in 1978, amidst some dispute as to whether it was either necessary or desirable.

Ex: He is probably unique among Associations of Research Libraries directors in that he played a significant role in the creation of ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table.

Ex: Amongst these are numbered: some specific legal and governmental works, such as laws, decrees, treaties; works that record the collective thought of a body, for example, reports of commissions and committees; and various cartographic materials.

Ex: Citations to 33 Ph.D.theses produced at the University between 1974 and 1978 were analysed.

Ex: On magnetic tape, for instance, there will be a need for an inter record gap so that the tape drive has some space, some leeway, when starting or stopping the fast moving tape.

Ex: Other important elements of libraries, such as the quality of the staff and the nature of the reference collections themselves, vary across libraries.

Ex: The director continued speaking amid the embers of their mirth.

Ex: The article ' Twixt dilemma and desk-top deluxe' reports on the developments from the major computer printer manufacturers.

Ex: Hume says we must distinguish ' betwixt personal identity as it regards our thought or imagination and as it regards our passions or the concern we take in ourselves'.

Ex: The reason for this is that the qualifier, Public Libraries, is randomly distributed depending on whether other facets are cited in between.

* a caballo entre = midway between.

* a mitad de camino entre = midway between.

* compromiso entre novios = engagement.

* conector entre facetas = intra-facet connector.

* de entre los nuestros = in our ranks.

* de la zona de entre mareas = intertidal.

* distinguir entre... y... = draw + the line between... and....

* entre bastidores = behind the scenes, backstage, offstage.

* entre corchetes = in brackets.

* entre culturas = intercultural.

* entre diferentes edades = cross-age [cross age].

* entre dos fuegos = crossfire, pig(gy) in the middle.

* entre el dicho y el hecho hay un gran trecho = many a slip between the cup and the lip.

* entre el dicho y el hecho hay un gran trecho = There's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip.

* entre el hombre y el sistema = human-system.

* entre ellos contamos con los siguientes = numbered amongst these are.

* entre éstos se incluyen = amongst these are numbered.

* entre fronteras = transborder.

* entre grupos sociales = intergroup.

* entre instituciones = interagency [inter-agency].

* entre la espada y la pared = between the rock and the hard place, between the devil and the deep blue sea, between a rock and a hard place.

* entre la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* entre la población en general = mainstream.

* entre la profesión = intra-professional.

* entre las dos y las cuatro = mid-afternoon.

* entre las páginas de = between the covers of.

* entre los miembros de la familia = intergenerational.

* entre los vivos = land of the living, the.

* entre manos = at hand, in hand.

* entre medias = in between.

* entre + Nombre Singular + y + Nombre Singular = between + Nombre Plural.

* entre nosotros = with us, between you and me, between ourselves.

* entre ordenadores = computer-to-computer.

* entre otras cosas = amongst other things, for one thing, inter alia, among other things.

* entre otros = amongst others, among others.

* entre países = transfrontier, transborder, transnational, cross-country, cross-national [cross national], cross-border.

* entre paréntesis = parenthetically, parenthetic, in brackets, in parenthesis.

* entre profesiones = cross-occupational.

* entre + Pronombre = in + Posesivo + midst.

* entre regiones = cross-regional, inter-regional [interregional].

* entre semana = on weekdays, midweek, weekday.

* entre sí = each other.

* entre tres partes = 3-party [three-party].

* entre tú y yo = between you and me, between ourselves.

* entre varias bibliotecas = cross-library, cross-library.

* entre varias instituciones = inter-institutionally [interinstitutionally].

* entre varias lenguas = cross-lingual.

* entre varios países = multi-country [multicountry].

* entre... y... = anywhere from/between... and...., somewhere between... and....

* espacio entre columnas = intercolumn spacing.

* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between.

* estar entre = fall between.

* hablar entre dientes sin ser entendido = mumble.

* niños entre cinco y siete años = five-to-sevens.

* que quede entre nosotros = between you and me, between ourselves.

* reconciliación entre = healing of the breach between.

* resolución de la ambigüedad entre términos = term disambiguation.

* * *

entre¹

prep

A

1 (indicando posición en medio de) between

se sienta entre Carlos y yo he sits between Carlos and me

entre estas cuatro paredes within these four walls

creó una barrera entre ellos it created a barrier between them

lo escribió entre paréntesis she wrote it in brackets

se me escapó por entre los dedos it slipped through my fingers

correteaban por entre los arbustos they ran in and out of the bushes

no pruebo bocado entre horas I don't eat a thing between meals

entre estas dos fechas between these two dates

está abierto entre semana it is open during the week

entre las cuatro y las cinco between four and five (o'clock)

con una expresión entre complacida y sorprendida with an expression somewhere between pleasure and surprise, with a half pleased, half surprised look

es de un color entre el azul y el violeta it's a bluey purple color o a purplish blue color

vacilaba entre decírselo y callar she was torn between telling him and keeping quiet

estoy entre el verde y el azul I can't decide between the green one and the blue one

2 (en relaciones de comunicación) between

entre nosotros or entre tú y yo, no tiene la más mínima idea between you and me o just between ourselves, he doesn't have a clue

las relaciones entre los cuatro hermanos relations between the four brothers

3 (en relaciones de cooperación) between

entre los dos/cuatro logramos levantarlo between the two of us/four of us we managed to lift it

¿por qué no le hacemos un regalo entre todos? why don't we all get together to buy him a present?

4 (con verbos recíprocos) among

entre ellos se entienden they understand each other o one another

cuando hablan entre ellos no entiendo nada when they talk among themselves, I can't understand a thing

tres depósitos unidos entre sí por una serie de tubos three tanks linked (to each other) by a series of pipes

B

1 (en el número, la colectividad de) among, amongst ( BrE)

entre los trabajadores among the workers

bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres blessed art thou among women

está entre los mejores/más grandes del mundo it is among the best/largest in the world, it is one of the best/largest in the world

entre los temas debatidos, éste fue el más conflictivo of the topics discussed this proved to be the most controversial

hay un traidor entre nosotros there's a traitor among us o ( liter) in our midst

estamos entre amigos we're all friends here, you're among friends

es mentiroso, entre otras cosas he's a liar, among other things

2 (mezclado con) among

entre las monedas que me dio había algunas extranjeras there were some foreign coins among the ones he gave me

se perdió entre la muchedumbre he got lost in the crowd

lo encontré entre la arena I found it in the sand

3 (sumando una cosa a otra) with

hay unas cien personas entre alumnos, padres y profesores with o including pupils, parents and teachers there are about a hundred people

entre una cosa y otra nos llevó toda una mañana ( fam); what with one thing and another it took us a whole morning ( colloq)

4 (en distribuciones) among

repártelos entre los niños share them out among the children

5 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Mat):

tienes que dividirlo entre cinco you have to divide it by five

diez entre dos es (igual a) cinco two into ten goes five (times), ten divided by two is five

C

entre tanto meanwhile, in the meantime

entre tanto, vayan poniendo la mesa meanwhile o in the meantime, you can lay the table

entre tanto (que) lo hacen while they do it

entre²

adverb

( esp AmL): entre más/menos... the more/less...

entre más pide, menos le dan the more he asks for, the less they give him

entre menos estudies, menos aprenderás the less you study, the less you will learn

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Del verbo entrar: ( conjugate entrar)

entré es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

entre es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
algo entre
entrar
entre
entrar ( conjugate entrar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( acercándose) to come in;
( alejándose) to go in;
◊ déjame entre let me in;

hazla entre tell her to come in, show her in;
entró corriendo he ran in, he came running in;
¿se puede entre con el coche? can you drive in?;
había gente entrando y saliendo there were people coming and going;
¿cómo entró? how did he get in?;
entre en or (esp AmL) a algo ‹a edificio/habitación› to go into sth;
entró en el or al banco she went into the bank
2 (en etapa, estado) entre en algo ‹en periodo/guerra/negociaciones› to enter sth;
◊ entre en calor to get warm;

entró en coma he went into a coma
3
a) (introducirse, meterse):

◊ cierra la puerta, que entra frío close the door, you're letting the cold in;

me entró arena en los zapatos I've got sand in my shoes
b) ( poderse meter):

◊ ¿entrará por la puerta? will it get through the door?;

(+ me/te/le etc):
◊ estos vaqueros no me entran I can't get into these jeans;

el zapato no le entra he can't get his shoe on;
no me entra la segunda (Auto) I can't get it into second (gear)
4 [ hambre] (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ le entró hambre she felt o got hungry;

me ha entrado la duda I'm beginning to have my doubts;
me entró sueño I got o began to feel sleepy
5 ( empezar) to start, begin;
◊ entró de aprendiz he started o began as an apprentice

6 ( incorporarse) entre en or (esp AmL) a algo ‹en empresa/ejército/club› to join sth;
‹ en convento› to enter sth;
el año que entré en or a la universidad the year I started college I've just joined the association
7 ( estar incluido):
◊ el postre no entra en el precio dessert is not included in the price;

¿cuántas entran en un kilo? how many do you get in a kilo?
verbo transitivo ( traer) to bring in;
( llevar) to take in;
◊ ¿cómo van a entre el sofá? how are they going to get the sofa in?

entre preposición
1
a) (dos personas, cosas) between;

◊ lo decidieron entre ellos dos they decided it between the two of them;

está entre las dos casas it's between the two houses;
entre paréntesis in brackets;
cuando hablan entre los dos when they talk to each other
b) (más de dos personas, cosas) among;

◊ los alumnos hablaban entre ellos the pupils were talking among themselves;

entre otras cosas among other things;
se perdió entre la muchedumbre he disappeared into the crowd;
entre estas cuatro paredes within these walls
c) (indicando cooperación, distribución):

◊ entre los tres logramos levantarlo we managed to lift it between the three of us;

le hicimos con regalo entre todos we all got together and brought him a present;
repártelos entre los niños/entre todos share them out among the children/between everybody
2 ( en expresiones de tiempo):
◊ abierto entre semana open during the week;

llegaré entre las tres y las cuatro I'll be arriving between three and four;
cualquier semana entre julio y agosto any week in July or August
3
◊ entre tanto meanwhile, in the meantime

■ adverbio (esp AmL):
◊ entre más come más/menos engorda the more he eats the more/less he puts on weight

entrar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to come in, go in, enter: los ladrones entraron por la ventana, the burglars entered through the window ➣ Ver nota en ir
2 (encajar) to fit: esta llave no entra, this key doesn't fit
3 (estar incluido) to be included: eso no entra en el precio, that's not included in the price
4 (en una organización, partido) to join, get into: entró en el club, he was admitted to the club
5 (en una situación) to go into: el avión entró en barrena, the plane went into a spin
entrar en calor, to warm up
6 (comenzar) el mes que entra, next month, the coming month
7 (sobrevenir) to come over: le entraron ganas de llorar, he felt like crying
me entró un ataque de histeria, I went into hysterics
8 (agradar) no me entran las lentejas, I don't like lentils
II verbo transitivo
1 to bring in: entra las sillas, take the chairs in
2 Inform to enter
♦ Locuciones: entrar en la cabeza: no me entra en la cabeza que hayas hecho eso, I can't understand why you have done that
ni entrar ni salir, to play no part in the matter: en cuestiones sentimentales ni entro ni salgo, I steer well clear of touchy subjects
entre preposición
1 (señalando límites) between: ponlo entre tú y ella, put it between you and her
entre azul y verde, between blue and green
(con la colaboración de) lo haremos entre Pedro, Pablo y yo, Peter, Paul and myself will do it between us
2 (rodeado de) among(st)
estoy entre amigos, I'm among friends
(incluido en) está entre los primeros de la clase, he's among the best students of his class
En general, entre se traduce por between cuando se refiere a dos cosas y among o amongst (más antiguo) cuando se refiere a más de dos. Sin embargo, se puede emplear between, junto con un verbo de movimiento, cuando queremos indicar que un conjunto de cosas se dividió en dos grupos: El río fluye entre los árboles. The river flows between the trees.

' entre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abismal
- abismo
- abordaje
- aclarar
- adherencia
- analogía
- apareamiento
- barrera
- bastante
- bastidor
- bien
- caballero
- caballo
- cada
- camaradería
- camino
- ceja
- cerrarse
- clara
- claro
- comillas
- compenetración
- competencia
- conexión
- confianza
- confundirse
- congruencia
- considerada
- considerado
- contarse
- corporativismo
- correlación
- cruce
- desnivel
- despertarse
- dicotomía
- diente
- disidencia
- distanciamiento
- dividir
- dividirse
- dudar
- economía
- entendimiento
- escaramuza
- escoger
- espada
- estragos
- estrechar
- estrechamiento
English:
ability
- alike
- already
- amid
- among
- amongst
- angular
- antagonism
- antipathy
- backstage
- barrel
- barrier
- behind
- between
- blue-collar
- bond
- bonding
- border
- bracket
- cement
- chip in
- choose
- chuckle
- circulate
- civilian
- clash
- close
- club
- connect
- connected
- dart
- derby
- devil
- differentiate
- discriminate
- distinction
- distinguish
- divide
- dole out
- enter
- entrails
- equal
- equality
- evenly
- exit poll
- export
- fall out
- fatalism
- feature
- fence

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entre

♦ prep

1. [en medio de dos] between;

está entre mi casa y la suya it's between my house and hers, it's on the way from my house to hers;

entre las diez y las once between ten and eleven o'clock;

entre 1939 y 1945 between 1939 and 1945, from 1939 to 1945;

entre paréntesis in brackets, in parentheses;

no abre entre semana it doesn't open during the week;

no hay punto de comparación entre la ciudad y el campo there's no comparison between the city and the countryside;

la diferencia entre tú y yo es que… the difference between you and me is that…;

era un color entre verde y azul the colour was somewhere between green and blue;

su estado de ánimo estaba entre la alegría y la emoción his state of mind was somewhere between o was a mixture of joy and excitement;

se encuentra entre la vida y la muerte she is fighting for her life;

entre nosotros [en confianza] between you and me, between ourselves;

que quede esto entre tú y yo this is between you and me;

dudo entre ir o quedarme I don't know o can't decide whether to go or to stay;

entre una(s) cosa(s) y otra(s)… what with one thing and another…;

no tuve tiempo de llamarte entre unas cosas y otras between one thing and another I didn't have time to phone you

2. [en medio de muchos] among, amongst;

estaba entre los asistentes she was among those present;

entre los celtas se solía… the Celts used to…;

entre los médicos se considera que… most doctors believe that…;

lo hicieron entre tres amigos the three friends did it between them;

entre todos estoy seguro de que lo conseguiremos I'm sure we'll manage to do it between us;

es el favorito entre los expertos the experts have him as the favourite;

estuvo entre los mejores he was one of o amongst the best;

no temas, estás entre amigos don't be afraid, you're amongst friends;

desapareció entre la multitud she disappeared into the crowd;

apareció de entre el humo it emerged from the smoke;

entre hombres y mujeres somos más de cien there are over a hundred of us, men and women together;

me regaló, entre otras cosas, una botella de whisky she gave me several things, including a bottle of whisky;

tu principal defecto, entre otros, es que… your main defect, amongst others, is that…;

lo encontré entre mis papeles I found it amongst my papers;

entre sí amongst themselves;

discutían entre sí they were arguing with each other

3. [en divisiones]
divide veinte entre cuatro divide twenty by four;

ocho entre dos cuatro eight divided by two is four

♦ entre que loc conj
Fam [mientras]
entre que se levanta y se arregla, se le va media mañana it takes her half the morning just to get up and get ready

♦ entre tanto loc adv
[mientras tanto] meanwhile;
haz las camas, entre tanto, yo lavo los platos you make the beds, in the meantime, I'll do the washing up

♦ entre más loc adv
Andes, CAm, Méx [cuanto más] the more;
entre más duerme, más cansado se siente the more she sleeps, the more tired she feels

* * *

entre

prp

1 dos cosas, personas between;

entre las dos y las tres between two and three

2 más de dos among(st), between;

entre nosotros among o between us;

repartir algo entre tres split sth three ways

3 expresando cooperación between;

lo pagamos entre todos we paid for it among o between us;

lo hicieron entre tres they did it between the three of them;

la relación entre ellos the relationship between them;

te cuento entre mis amigos I regard you as a friend

4 MAT

:

ocho entre cuatro son dos eight divided by four is two, four into eight is two

* * *

entre prep

1) : between

2) : among

* * *

entre prep

1. (dos cosas) between

se sentó entre sus dos hermanos he sat between his two brothers

entre las dos y las cinco between two and five o'clock

2. (más de dos cosas) among

lo encontré entre mis libros I found it among my books

entre todos together

Spanish-English dictionary > entre
14 sistema

m.

1 system (conjunto ordenado).

por sistema systematically

sistema circulatorio circulatory system

sistema decimal decimal system

sistema fiscal o impositivo tax system

sistema inmunológico immune system

sistema internacional de unidades SI system

sistema métrico (decimal) metric (decimal) system

sistema monetario europeo European Monetary System

sistema montañoso mountain chain o range

sistema nervioso nervous system

sistema periódico de los elementos periodic table of elements

sistema de seguridad security system

sistema solar solar system

2 method.

3 system (computing).

sistema experto/operativo expert/operating system

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sistema

► nombre masculino

1 system

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FRASEOLOGÍA

por sistema as a rule

sistema cableado hard-wired system

sistema de ecuaciones simultaneous equations plural

sistema experto expert system

sistema métrico decimal decimal metric system

sistema montañoso mountain chain

sistema nervioso nervous system

sistema operativo operative system

sistema planetario planetary system

sistema solar solar system

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noun m.

system

* * *

SM

1) (=conjunto ordenado) system

sistema binario — (Inform) binary system

sistema de alerta inmediata — early warning system

sistema de calefacción — heating, heating system

sistema de diagnosis — diagnostic system

sistema de facturación — invoicing system

sistema de fondo fijo — (Com) imprest system

sistema de gestión de base de datos — database management system

sistema de lógica compartida — shared logic system

sistema de seguridad — security system

sistema educativo — education system

sistema experto — expert system

sistema financiero — financial system

sistema frontal — (Meteo) front, frontal system

sistema impositivo — tax system

sistema inmunitario, sistema inmunológico — immune system

sistema métrico — metric system

Sistema Monetario Europeo — European Monetary System

sistema montañoso — mountain range

sistema nervioso — nervous system

sistema nervioso central — central nervous system

sistema operativo — operating system

sistema operativo en disco — disk operating system

sistema pedagógico — educational system

sistema rastreador — [en investigaciones espaciales] tracking system

sistema tributario — tax system

2) (=método) method

trabajar con sistema — to work systematically o methodically

yo por sistema lo hago así — I make it a rule to do it this way, I've got into the habit of doing it this way

* * *

masculino

1) ( método) system

trabajar con sistema — to work systematically o methodically

por sistema — as a matter of course

2) ( conjunto organizado) system

el sistema educativo/impositivo — the education/tax system

•

- sistema métrico decimal

- Sistema Monetario Europeo

- sistema montañoso

- sistema nervioso

- sistema operativo de disco

- sistema solar

* * *

= framework, machinery, system, regime [régime], ways and means.

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. We can choose to turn our backs on these principles with fatuous arguments which posit their anachronism and the nonexistent intelligence of computing machinery.

Ex. The training of users of On-line Public Access Catalogues (OPACs) should be attuned to the characteristics of the system = La formación de usuarios de los catálogos en linea de acceso público (CEAP) debería estar en consonancia con las características del sistema.

Ex. This study found that online access to scientific serials is most appropriate in the third world, principally due to the presence of a small number of scientists with a broad range of interests which makes the fixed-price regimes of print, microform or CD-ROM disadvantageous.

Ex. Teachers need to be more familiar with bibliographical ways and means: librarians should be more aware of problems from the teachers' perspective and make active efforts to inform teachers of sources of help.

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* abusar del sistema = game + the system, milk + the system.

* activar un sistema = activate + system.

* administrador del sistema = system administrator.

* ADONIS (Distribución automática de documentos a través de sistemas de inform = ADONIS (Automated Document Delivery Over Networked Information Systems).

* alterar el sistema = perturb + the system.

* análisis de sistemas = system(s) analysis.

* analista de sistemas = system(s) analyst.

* analista de sistemas de gestión bibliotecaria = library systems analyst.

* aprovecharse del sistema = game + the system, milk + the system.

* auditoría de sistemas = systems audit, systems auditing.

* auditoría de sistemas de información = information systems auditing, information systems audit.

* bibliotecario de sistemas = systems librarian.

* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.

* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.

* burlar el sistema = beat + the system, game + the system.

* caída del sistema = system crash.

* catálogo del sistema = system catalogue.

* Comité Conjunto para Sistemas de Información (JISC) = Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC).

* configurador del sistema = system configurator.

* controlador del sistema = system controller.

* conversión al sistema decimal = decimalisation [decimalization, -USA].

* conversión al sistema métrico = metrication.

* convertir al sistema decimal = decimalise [decimalize, -USA].

* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.

* desafiar al sistema = beat + the system.

* desarrollo de sistemas = system(s) development.

* de todo el sistema = systemwide.

* diseñador de sistemas = systems designer, system designer, system developer.

* diseño de sistemas = systems design.

* documentación del sistema = system documentation.

* engañar al sistema = beat + the system, game + the system.

* en todo el sistema = systemwide.

* entre el hombre y el sistema = human-system.

* en varios sistemas = cross-system.

* evaluación de sistemas = system(s) evaluation.

* fichero de existencias del sistema = system holdings file.

* fichero de usuarios del sistema = system user file.

* funcionar por un sistema de turnos = work on + a rota system, work on + a rota, work + shifts.

* interfaz usuario-sistema = user/system interface.

* ir en contra del sistema = buck + the system.

* ISDS (Sistema Internacional de Datos sobre Publicaciones Seriadas) = ISDS (International Serials Data System).

* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.

* mostrar el prompt del sistema = prompt.

* NISTF (Grupo de Trabajo sobre los Sistemas Nacionales de Información de la A = NISTF (Society of American Archivists National Information Systems Task Force).

* nombre de acceso al sistema = system logon name.

* organizar un sistema de turnos de + Nombre = organise + a rota of + Nombre.

* PADIS (Sistema de Información para el Desarrollo de Africa) = PADIS (Pan-African Development Information System).

* parecido a un sistema experto = expert-type.

* promovido por el propio sistema de información = information-led.

* prompt del sistema = system prompt.

* propio del sistema = built-in.

* protección del sistema = system security.

* proveedor de sistemas = systems supplier, system supplier [systems supplier].

* Proyecto para Sistemas Conectados (LSP) = Linked Systems Project (LSP).

* responsable del sistema = system programmer.

* seguridad del sistema = system security.

* sistema abierto = open system.

* sistema agrícola = farming system.

* sistema anglosajón de medidas = imperial measures.

* sistema anticuado = legacy system.

* sistema antiguo = legacy system.

* sistema antirrobo de libros = book security system, library security system.

* sistema auditivo, el = auditory system, the.

* sistema automatizado = data system, automated system, computerised system.

* sistema automatizado de bibliotecas = automated library information system, library computer system.

* sistema automatizado de indización = computer-based indexing system.

* sistema automatizado de préstamo = automated lending system, computerised issue system.

* sistema automatizado multimedia = multimedia computer system.

* sistema automatizado para la recuperación = computerised document retrieval system, computerised information retrieval system.

* sistema automatizado para la recuperación de documentos = computerised document retrieval system.

* sistema automatizado para la recuperación de información = computerised information retrieval system.

* sistema automatizado por microordenador = microcomputer-based system.

* sistema bancario, el = banking system, the.

* sistema basado en el conocimiento = knowledge-base system.

* sistema basado en las imágenes = image-based system.

* sistema bibliotecario = library system.

* sistema bibliotecario automatizado = automated library system.

* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de un sólo tipo = single-type library system.

* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de varios tipos = multitype library system.

* sistema bibliotecario nacional = national library system.

* sistema bibliotecario regional = regional library system.

* sistema bibliotecario universitario = university library system.

* sistema + caerse = system + crash.

* sistema cardiovascular = cardiovascular system.

* sistema cerebroespinal, el = cerebrospinal system, the.

* sistema circulatorio = circulatory system.

* sistema comercial = market system, commercial system.

* sistema de abastecimiento de agua = waterworks.

* sistema de acceso mediante tarjeta = card access system.

* sistema de aire acondicionado = air conditioning system, air cooling system.

* sistema de alarma = alarm system, detection system.

* sistema de alcantarillado = sewerage system, sewerage.

* sistema de alerta = early warning system.

* sistema de alerta de novedades tecnológicas = technology watch.

* sistema de alerta temprana = early warning system.

* sistema de alimentación = fuel system.

* sistema de almacenamiento y recuperación de la información = information storage and retrieval system.

* sistema de altas presiones = high-pressure system, ridge of high pressure.

* sistema de alumbrado = lighting system.

* sistema de apoyo a la toma de decisiones = decision support system, decision making system.

* sistema de archivo = archiving system.

* sistema de arranque = starting system.

* sistema de asignaturas optativas = course elective system.

* sistema de asistencia sanitaria = health care system.

* sistema de autoedición = desktop system.

* sistema de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation system.

* sistema de aviso de reclamaciones = claims warning system.

* sistema de ayuda = help system.

* sistema de ayuda a la gestión = management support system (MSS).

* sistema de bajas presiones = ridge of low pressure, low pressure system.

* sistema de becas = grant scheme.

* sistema de bibliotecas públicas = public library system.

* sistema de búsqueda = paging system.

* sistema de cableado = wiring system.

* sistema de cables eléctricos = electrical wiring.

* sistema de calefacción = heating system.

* sistema de castas = caste system.

* sistema de cierre = locking system.

* sistema decimal = decimal system.

* sistema de circulación automatizado = automated circulation system.

* sistema de circulación del agua = water circulation system.

* sistema de clases sociales = class system.

* sistema de clasificación = classification scheme, scheme, classification system, classification schedules, grading system.

* sistema de clasificación analítico = analytical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de Bliss = Bliss classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación decimal = decimal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LCC (Library of Congress Classification).

* sistema de clasificación dicotomizado = dichotomized classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enciclopédica = general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enumerativo = enumerative classification scheme, enumerative scheme.

* sistema de clasificación especializado = special classification scheme, special scheme.

* sistema de clasificación facetado = faceted classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación general = general scheme, general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación jerárquico = hierarchical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación lineal = linear classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación multidimensional = multidimensional classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación por disciplinas = discipline-oriented scheme.

* sistema de clasificación sintético = synthetic classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación universal = universal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación verbal = verbal classification system.

* sistema de cobro por la información usada = information metering.

* sistema de codificación = coding system.

* sistema de compañías = companionship system.

* sistema de comunicación = communication system.

* sistema de comunicaciones = communication system.

* Sistema de Comunicaciones y de Archivo Fotográfico (PACS) = Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

* sistema de comunicación óptica = optical communication system.

* Sistema de Comunicación por Paquetes (PSS) = Packet-Switching System (PSS).

* sistema de conductos eléctricos = ducting system.

* sistema de conferencia en línea = online conferencing system.

* sistema de control = monitoring system, vetting system.

* sistema de control de la salida = exit control system.

* sistema de control de publicaciones seriadas = serials system, serials control system.

* sistema de conversión de texto a voz = text-to-speech system.

* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.

* sistema de creencias = belief system.

* sistema de criba = vetting system.

* sistema de deducción de puntos = points system.

* sistema de defensa = defence system.

* sistema de detección = detection system.

* sistema de detección de libros = book detection system.

* sistema de digitalización de documentos = document imaging system.

* sistema de discos ópticos = optical disc system.

* sistema de distribución = distribution system.

* sistema de drenaje = drainage system.

* sistema de emergencia = backup supply, backup system.

* sistema de emisión de gases = exhaust system.

* sistema de emisión de humos = exhaust system.

* sistema de encendido = ignition system.

* sistema de entrada mediante tarjetas = card-entry system.

* sistema de entrada múltiple = multiple entry system.

* sistema de entrada única = single entry system.

* sistema de escritura = writing system.

* sistema de evaluación = rating system.

* sistema de evaluación anónima = double-blind.

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

* sistema de extinción de incendios mediante rociadores de agua = water sprinkler fire extinguishing system.

* sistema de extinción de incendios = fire extinguishing system, extinguishing system.

* sistema de extinción de incendios mediante gas halón = halon gas fire extinguishing system.

* sistema de facturación = billing system.

* sistema de facturación por uso = cost billing system.

* sistema defensivo = defence system.

* sistema de fichas = card based system.

* sistema de fichas peek-a-boo = peek-a-boo system.

* sistema de frenado = brake system, braking system.

* sistema de frenado antibloqueo = antilock braking system.

* sistema de frenos = brake system, braking system.

* sistema de géneros = sex/gender system.

* sistema de gestión bibliotecaria = library system, library management system.

* sistema de gestión de documentos = record(s) system.

* sistema de gestión de documentos electrónicos = electronic document management system (EDMS).

* sistema de gestión de imágenes = imaging system, image-based system, image management system.

* sistema de gestión de la información (SGI) = information management system (IMS).

* sistema de gestión del conocimiento = knowledge management system (KMS).

* Sistema de Gestión de Mensajes (MHS) = Message Handling System (MHS).

* sistema de gestión de registros = record(s) system.

* sistema de gestión documental = information retrieval system (IRS), record(s) system.

* sistema de gobierno = polity.

* sistema de iluminación = lighting system.

* sistema de incentivos = reward system, system of incentives [incentive system].

* sistema de indización = indexing system, index system.

* sistema de indización con conservación del contexto (PRECIS) = PRECIS.

* Sistema de Indización de Estructura Profunda (DSIS) = Deep Structure Indexing System (DSIS).

* sistema de indización de fichas = card index system.

* Sistema de Indización por Frases Anidadas (NEPHIS) = Nested Phrase Indexing System (NEPHIS).

* sistema de indización postcoordinada = post-coordinate indexing system.

* sistema de indización PRECIS = PRECIS indexing system.

* sistema de indización precoordinada = pre-coordinate indexing system.

* sistema de información = information system.

* Sistema de Información Bibliotecario = LIBRIS.

* sistema de información documental = document information system.

* Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) = Geographic Information System (GIS).

* sistema de información integrado = integrated information system.

* sistema de información sectorial = sectoral information system.

* Sistema de Información sobre Literatura Gris en Europa (SIGLE) = SIGLE (System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe).

* sistema + dejar de funcionar = system + crash.

* sistema de justicia penal = criminal justice system.

* sistema de la ciencia, el = system of science, the.

* sistema de lápiz óptico = data pen system.

* sistema de llave en mano = turnkey system, turnkey software system.

* sistema de lógica difusa = fuzzy system.

* sistema del olfato = olfactory system.

* sistema de medición de los recursos usados = metering system.

* sistema de megafonía = public address system.

* sistema de mercado = market system.

* sistema de multas = fines system.

* sistema de multiusuarios = multi-user system.

* sistema de notas = grading system.

* sistema de numeración = numbering scheme, numbering system.

* sistema de petición de documentos = document delivery system.

* sistema de préstamo = circulation system, issue system, lending system, book checking system, charge out system, library issue system.

* sistema de préstamo automatizado = automated circulation system.

* sistema de préstamo interbibliotecario = interlibrary loan system.

* sistema de presupuestación mediante planificación y programación = planning programming budgeting system (PPBS).

* sistema de primas = bonus scheme.

* sistema de procesamiento de información = information processing system.

* sistema de proceso de datos = data processing system.

* sistema de proceso de imágenes = imaging system.

* sistema de puntuación = point system.

* sistema de reclamaciones = chasing system.

* sistema de recompensa = reward system.

* sistema de reconocimiento académico = academic reward(s) system.

* sistema de recuperación = retrieval system.

* sistema de recuperación de imágenes = image retrieval system.

* sistema de recuperación de información = IR system.

* sistema de recuperación de información por medio de menús = menu-based information retrieval system.

* sistema de recuperación por relevancia = relevance system.

* sistema de referencia = reference system, reference system.

* sistema de referencia por coordenadas = grid reference.

* sistema de refrigeración = cooling system.

* sistema de registro = recording system.

* sistema de reservas = booking system.

* sistema de retransmisión = relay system.

* sistema de rociadores de agua = sprinkler system, water sprinkler system.

* sistema de saneamiento = sewerage system, sewerage.

* sistema de seguimiento = monitoring system.

* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.

* sistema de selección = vetting system.

* sistema de sonido cuadrafónico = quadrophonic system.

* sistema de suministro de documentos = document supply system.

* sistema de suministro de información = information supply system.

* sistema de tarifas = charging system.

* sistema de telecomunicaciones = telecommunication system.

* sistema de televisión en color = colour system.

* sistema de tiempo real = real-time system.

* sistema de traducción automatizada = machine translation system.

* sistema de transferencia de documentos = document delivery system.

* sistema de transmisión de mensajes = messaging system.

* sistema de transporte = transport system.

* sistema de transporte público = public transport system.

* sistema de tratamiento de imágenes = image processing system.

* sistema de trueque, el = barter system, the.

* sistema de tubos neumáticos = pneumatic tube system.

* sistema de turnos = rota system.

* sistema de valores = system of values, value system.

* sistema de valores personales = personal value system.

* sistema de valores sociales = social value system.

* sistema de ventilación = ventilation system.

* sistema de vídeodisco = video disc system.

* Sistema de Vídeo Familiar (VHS) = VHS (Video Home System).

* sistema de videotexto = videotext system.

* sistema de videotexto público = public viewdata system.

* sistema de vigilancia = surveillance system.

* sistema de vigilancia electrónica = electronic surveillance system.

* sistema digestivo = digestive system.

* sistema documental = documentary system.

* sistema económico = economic system.

* sistema educativo = educational system, education system.

* sistema electoral = electoral system.

* sistema eléctrico = electrical system.

* sistema electrónico de detección de robos = electronic theft detection system.

* sistema endocrino, el = endocrine system, the.

* sistema en el que el documento aparece representado en un único lugar del ín = one-place system.

* sistema energético = energy system.

* sistema en lenguaje natural = natural language system.

* sistema en línea = online system.

* sistema en red = network system.

* sistema en uso = operational system.

* sistema escolar, el = school system, the.

* sistema ético = ethical system.

* sistema experto = expert system, knowledge-base system.

* Sistema General de Ordenación (SGO) = Broad System of Ordering (BSO).

* sistema híbrido = hybrid system.

* sistema ideológico = system of thought.

* sistema informático = computing system, computer system.

* sistema informático hecho por encargo = tailored system.

* sistema inmunológico = immune system.

* sistema integrado = integrated system.

* sistema integrado de gestión bibliotecaria = integrated library package.

* sistema inteligente = intelligent system.

* sistema interactivo = interactive system.

* sistema interactivo en línea = interactive online system.

* sistema intermediario = backend system.

* Sistema Internacional de Información sobre Agricultura (AGRIS) = AGRIS (International Agricultural Information System).

* Sistema Internacional de Unidades, el = International System of Units, the.

* sistema judicial = judicial system.

* sistema legal, el = legal system, the.

* sistema mercantil = market system.

* sistema mercantilista = mercantile system.

* sistema métrico decimal, el = metric system, the, decimal metric system, the.

* sistema métrico, el = metric system, the.

* sistema monetario = coinage.

* sistema monetario, el = coinage system, the.

* Sistema Monetario Europeo = European Monetary System.

* sistema nervioso = nervous system.

* sistema nervioso central = central nervous system.

* sistema nervioso periférico = peripheral nervous system.

* sistema numérico = numbering scheme, numbering system.

* sistema obsoleto = legacy system.

* sistema ofimático = office system.

* sistema olfativo = olfactory system.

* sistema operativo = operating system, operational system, computer operating system.

* sistema operativo de disco = Disc Operating System (DOS).

* sistema óptico = optical system, optical system.

* sistema óptico de información = optical information system.

* sistema orgánico = organ system.

* sistema organizativo = organisational scheme, organisation scheme.

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

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

* sistema para información geográfica (SIG) = Geographical Information System (GIS).

* sistema para la información de gestión = management information system (MIS).

* Sistema para la Información Geográfica (SIG) = Geographic Information System (GIS).

* sistema para la recuperación de texto libre = free text retrieval system.

* sistema penal = penal system.

* sistema penitenciario = penal system.

* sistema personal = home system.

* sistema político = political system.

* sistema político unipartidista = one-party rule.

* sistema precoordinado = pre-coordinate system.

* sistema respiratorio = respiratory system.

* sistema social = social system.

* sistema solar, el = solar system, the.

* sistema + venirse abajo = system + crash.

* sistema virtual de gestión de cursos = course management system.

* teoría de sistemas = systems theory.

* vendedor de sistemas = systems vendor.

* volver a levantar el sistema = restart.

* * *

masculino

1) ( método) system

trabajar con sistema — to work systematically o methodically

por sistema — as a matter of course

2) ( conjunto organizado) system

el sistema educativo/impositivo — the education/tax system

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- sistema métrico decimal

- Sistema Monetario Europeo

- sistema montañoso

- sistema nervioso

- sistema operativo de disco

- sistema solar

* * *

= framework, machinery, system, regime [régime], ways and means.

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: We can choose to turn our backs on these principles with fatuous arguments which posit their anachronism and the nonexistent intelligence of computing machinery.

Ex: The training of users of On-line Public Access Catalogues (OPACs) should be attuned to the characteristics of the system = La formación de usuarios de los catálogos en linea de acceso público (CEAP) debería estar en consonancia con las características del sistema.

Ex: This study found that online access to scientific serials is most appropriate in the third world, principally due to the presence of a small number of scientists with a broad range of interests which makes the fixed-price regimes of print, microform or CD-ROM disadvantageous.

Ex: Teachers need to be more familiar with bibliographical ways and means: librarians should be more aware of problems from the teachers' perspective and make active efforts to inform teachers of sources of help.

* abusar del sistema = game + the system, milk + the system.

* activar un sistema = activate + system.

* administrador del sistema = system administrator.

* ADONIS (Distribución automática de documentos a través de sistemas de inform = ADONIS (Automated Document Delivery Over Networked Information Systems).

* alterar el sistema = perturb + the system.

* análisis de sistemas = system(s) analysis.

* analista de sistemas = system(s) analyst.

* analista de sistemas de gestión bibliotecaria = library systems analyst.

* aprovecharse del sistema = game + the system, milk + the system.

* auditoría de sistemas = systems audit, systems auditing.

* auditoría de sistemas de información = information systems auditing, information systems audit.

* bibliotecario de sistemas = systems librarian.

* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.

* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.

* burlar el sistema = beat + the system, game + the system.

* caída del sistema = system crash.

* catálogo del sistema = system catalogue.

* Comité Conjunto para Sistemas de Información (JISC) = Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC).

* configurador del sistema = system configurator.

* controlador del sistema = system controller.

* conversión al sistema decimal = decimalisation [decimalization, -USA].

* conversión al sistema métrico = metrication.

* convertir al sistema decimal = decimalise [decimalize, -USA].

* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.

* desafiar al sistema = beat + the system.

* desarrollo de sistemas = system(s) development.

* de todo el sistema = systemwide.

* diseñador de sistemas = systems designer, system designer, system developer.

* diseño de sistemas = systems design.

* documentación del sistema = system documentation.

* engañar al sistema = beat + the system, game + the system.

* en todo el sistema = systemwide.

* entre el hombre y el sistema = human-system.

* en varios sistemas = cross-system.

* evaluación de sistemas = system(s) evaluation.

* fichero de existencias del sistema = system holdings file.

* fichero de usuarios del sistema = system user file.

* funcionar por un sistema de turnos = work on + a rota system, work on + a rota, work + shifts.

* interfaz usuario-sistema = user/system interface.

* ir en contra del sistema = buck + the system.

* ISDS (Sistema Internacional de Datos sobre Publicaciones Seriadas) = ISDS (International Serials Data System).

* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.

* mostrar el prompt del sistema = prompt.

* NISTF (Grupo de Trabajo sobre los Sistemas Nacionales de Información de la A = NISTF (Society of American Archivists National Information Systems Task Force).

* nombre de acceso al sistema = system logon name.

* organizar un sistema de turnos de + Nombre = organise + a rota of + Nombre.

* PADIS (Sistema de Información para el Desarrollo de Africa) = PADIS (Pan-African Development Information System).

* parecido a un sistema experto = expert-type.

* promovido por el propio sistema de información = information-led.

* prompt del sistema = system prompt.

* propio del sistema = built-in.

* protección del sistema = system security.

* proveedor de sistemas = systems supplier, system supplier [systems supplier].

* Proyecto para Sistemas Conectados (LSP) = Linked Systems Project (LSP).

* responsable del sistema = system programmer.

* seguridad del sistema = system security.

* sistema abierto = open system.

* sistema agrícola = farming system.

* sistema anglosajón de medidas = imperial measures.

* sistema anticuado = legacy system.

* sistema antiguo = legacy system.

* sistema antirrobo de libros = book security system, library security system.

* sistema auditivo, el = auditory system, the.

* sistema automatizado = data system, automated system, computerised system.

* sistema automatizado de bibliotecas = automated library information system, library computer system.

* sistema automatizado de indización = computer-based indexing system.

* sistema automatizado de préstamo = automated lending system, computerised issue system.

* sistema automatizado multimedia = multimedia computer system.

* sistema automatizado para la recuperación = computerised document retrieval system, computerised information retrieval system.

* sistema automatizado para la recuperación de documentos = computerised document retrieval system.

* sistema automatizado para la recuperación de información = computerised information retrieval system.

* sistema automatizado por microordenador = microcomputer-based system.

* sistema bancario, el = banking system, the.

* sistema basado en el conocimiento = knowledge-base system.

* sistema basado en las imágenes = image-based system.

* sistema bibliotecario = library system.

* sistema bibliotecario automatizado = automated library system.

* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de un sólo tipo = single-type library system.

* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de varios tipos = multitype library system.

* sistema bibliotecario nacional = national library system.

* sistema bibliotecario regional = regional library system.

* sistema bibliotecario universitario = university library system.

* sistema + caerse = system + crash.

* sistema cardiovascular = cardiovascular system.

* sistema cerebroespinal, el = cerebrospinal system, the.

* sistema circulatorio = circulatory system.

* sistema comercial = market system, commercial system.

* sistema de abastecimiento de agua = waterworks.

* sistema de acceso mediante tarjeta = card access system.

* sistema de aire acondicionado = air conditioning system, air cooling system.

* sistema de alarma = alarm system, detection system.

* sistema de alcantarillado = sewerage system, sewerage.

* sistema de alerta = early warning system.

* sistema de alerta de novedades tecnológicas = technology watch.

* sistema de alerta temprana = early warning system.

* sistema de alimentación = fuel system.

* sistema de almacenamiento y recuperación de la información = information storage and retrieval system.

* sistema de altas presiones = high-pressure system, ridge of high pressure.

* sistema de alumbrado = lighting system.

* sistema de apoyo a la toma de decisiones = decision support system, decision making system.

* sistema de archivo = archiving system.

* sistema de arranque = starting system.

* sistema de asignaturas optativas = course elective system.

* sistema de asistencia sanitaria = health care system.

* sistema de autoedición = desktop system.

* sistema de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation system.

* sistema de aviso de reclamaciones = claims warning system.

* sistema de ayuda = help system.

* sistema de ayuda a la gestión = management support system (MSS).

* sistema de bajas presiones = ridge of low pressure, low pressure system.

* sistema de becas = grant scheme.

* sistema de bibliotecas públicas = public library system.

* sistema de búsqueda = paging system.

* sistema de cableado = wiring system.

* sistema de cables eléctricos = electrical wiring.

* sistema de calefacción = heating system.

* sistema de castas = caste system.

* sistema de cierre = locking system.

* sistema decimal = decimal system.

* sistema de circulación automatizado = automated circulation system.

* sistema de circulación del agua = water circulation system.

* sistema de clases sociales = class system.

* sistema de clasificación = classification scheme, scheme, classification system, classification schedules, grading system.

* sistema de clasificación analítico = analytical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de Bliss = Bliss classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación decimal = decimal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LCC (Library of Congress Classification).

* sistema de clasificación dicotomizado = dichotomized classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enciclopédica = general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enumerativo = enumerative classification scheme, enumerative scheme.

* sistema de clasificación especializado = special classification scheme, special scheme.

* sistema de clasificación facetado = faceted classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación general = general scheme, general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación jerárquico = hierarchical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación lineal = linear classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación multidimensional = multidimensional classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación por disciplinas = discipline-oriented scheme.

* sistema de clasificación sintético = synthetic classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación universal = universal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación verbal = verbal classification system.

* sistema de cobro por la información usada = information metering.

* sistema de codificación = coding system.

* sistema de compañías = companionship system.

* sistema de comunicación = communication system.

* sistema de comunicaciones = communication system.

* Sistema de Comunicaciones y de Archivo Fotográfico (PACS) = Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

* sistema de comunicación óptica = optical communication system.

* Sistema de Comunicación por Paquetes (PSS) = Packet-Switching System (PSS).

* sistema de conductos eléctricos = ducting system.

* sistema de conferencia en línea = online conferencing system.

* sistema de control = monitoring system, vetting system.

* sistema de control de la salida = exit control system.

* sistema de control de publicaciones seriadas = serials system, serials control system.

* sistema de conversión de texto a voz = text-to-speech system.

* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.

* sistema de creencias = belief system.

* sistema de criba = vetting system.

* sistema de deducción de puntos = points system.

* sistema de defensa = defence system.

* sistema de detección = detection system.

* sistema de detección de libros = book detection system.

* sistema de digitalización de documentos = document imaging system.

* sistema de discos ópticos = optical disc system.

* sistema de distribución = distribution system.

* sistema de drenaje = drainage system.

* sistema de emergencia = backup supply, backup system.

* sistema de emisión de gases = exhaust system.

* sistema de emisión de humos = exhaust system.

* sistema de encendido = ignition system.

* sistema de entrada mediante tarjetas = card-entry system.

* sistema de entrada múltiple = multiple entry system.

* sistema de entrada única = single entry system.

* sistema de escritura = writing system.

* sistema de evaluación = rating system.

* sistema de evaluación anónima = double-blind.

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

* sistema de extinción de incendios mediante rociadores de agua = water sprinkler fire extinguishing system.

* sistema de extinción de incendios = fire extinguishing system, extinguishing system.

* sistema de extinción de incendios mediante gas halón = halon gas fire extinguishing system.

* sistema de facturación = billing system.

* sistema de facturación por uso = cost billing system.

* sistema defensivo = defence system.

* sistema de fichas = card based system.

* sistema de fichas peek-a-boo = peek-a-boo system.

* sistema de frenado = brake system, braking system.

* sistema de frenado antibloqueo = antilock braking system.

* sistema de frenos = brake system, braking system.

* sistema de géneros = sex/gender system.

* sistema de gestión bibliotecaria = library system, library management system.

* sistema de gestión de documentos = record(s) system.

* sistema de gestión de documentos electrónicos = electronic document management system (EDMS).

* sistema de gestión de imágenes = imaging system, image-based system, image management system.

* sistema de gestión de la información (SGI) = information management system (IMS).

* sistema de gestión del conocimiento = knowledge management system (KMS).

* Sistema de Gestión de Mensajes (MHS) = Message Handling System (MHS).

* sistema de gestión de registros = record(s) system.

* sistema de gestión documental = information retrieval system (IRS), record(s) system.

* sistema de gobierno = polity.

* sistema de iluminación = lighting system.

* sistema de incentivos = reward system, system of incentives [incentive system].

* sistema de indización = indexing system, index system.

* sistema de indización con conservación del contexto (PRECIS) = PRECIS.

* Sistema de Indización de Estructura Profunda (DSIS) = Deep Structure Indexing System (DSIS).

* sistema de indización de fichas = card index system.

* Sistema de Indización por Frases Anidadas (NEPHIS) = Nested Phrase Indexing System (NEPHIS).

* sistema de indización postcoordinada = post-coordinate indexing system.

* sistema de indización PRECIS = PRECIS indexing system.

* sistema de indización precoordinada = pre-coordinate indexing system.

* sistema de información = information system.

* Sistema de Información Bibliotecario = LIBRIS.

* sistema de información documental = document information system.

* Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) = Geographic Information System (GIS).

* sistema de información integrado = integrated information system.

* sistema de información sectorial = sectoral information system.

* Sistema de Información sobre Literatura Gris en Europa (SIGLE) = SIGLE (System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe).

* sistema + dejar de funcionar = system + crash.

* sistema de justicia penal = criminal justice system.

* sistema de la ciencia, el = system of science, the.

* sistema de lápiz óptico = data pen system.

* sistema de llave en mano = turnkey system, turnkey software system.

* sistema de lógica difusa = fuzzy system.

* sistema del olfato = olfactory system.

* sistema de medición de los recursos usados = metering system.

* sistema de megafonía = public address system.

* sistema de mercado = market system.

* sistema de multas = fines system.

* sistema de multiusuarios = multi-user system.

* sistema de notas = grading system.

* sistema de numeración = numbering scheme, numbering system.

* sistema de petición de documentos = document delivery system.

* sistema de préstamo = circulation system, issue system, lending system, book checking system, charge out system, library issue system.

* sistema de préstamo automatizado = automated circulation system.

* sistema de préstamo interbibliotecario = interlibrary loan system.

* sistema de presupuestación mediante planificación y programación = planning programming budgeting system (PPBS).

* sistema de primas = bonus scheme.

* sistema de procesamiento de información = information processing system.

* sistema de proceso de datos = data processing system.

* sistema de proceso de imágenes = imaging system.

* sistema de puntuación = point system.

* sistema de reclamaciones = chasing system.

* sistema de recompensa = reward system.

* sistema de reconocimiento académico = academic reward(s) system.

* sistema de recuperación = retrieval system.

* sistema de recuperación de imágenes = image retrieval system.

* sistema de recuperación de información = IR system.

* sistema de recuperación de información por medio de menús = menu-based information retrieval system.

* sistema de recuperación por relevancia = relevance system.

* sistema de referencia = reference system, reference system.

* sistema de referencia por coordenadas = grid reference.

* sistema de refrigeración = cooling system.

* sistema de registro = recording system.

* sistema de reservas = booking system.

* sistema de retransmisión = relay system.

* sistema de rociadores de agua = sprinkler system, water sprinkler system.

* sistema de saneamiento = sewerage system, sewerage.

* sistema de seguimiento = monitoring system.

* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.

* sistema de selección = vetting system.

* sistema de sonido cuadrafónico = quadrophonic system.

* sistema de suministro de documentos = document supply system.

* sistema de suministro de información = information supply system.

* sistema de tarifas = charging system.

* sistema de telecomunicaciones = telecommunication system.

* sistema de televisión en color = colour system.

* sistema de tiempo real = real-time system.

* sistema de traducción automatizada = machine translation system.

* sistema de transferencia de documentos = document delivery system.

* sistema de transmisión de mensajes = messaging system.

* sistema de transporte = transport system.

* sistema de transporte público = public transport system.

* sistema de tratamiento de imágenes = image processing system.

* sistema de trueque, el = barter system, the.

* sistema de tubos neumáticos = pneumatic tube system.

* sistema de turnos = rota system.

* sistema de valores = system of values, value system.

* sistema de valores personales = personal value system.

* sistema de valores sociales = social value system.

* sistema de ventilación = ventilation system.

* sistema de vídeodisco = video disc system.

* Sistema de Vídeo Familiar (VHS) = VHS (Video Home System).

* sistema de videotexto = videotext system.

* sistema de videotexto público = public viewdata system.

* sistema de vigilancia = surveillance system.

* sistema de vigilancia electrónica = electronic surveillance system.

* sistema digestivo = digestive system.

* sistema documental = documentary system.

* sistema económico = economic system.

* sistema educativo = educational system, education system.

* sistema electoral = electoral system.

* sistema eléctrico = electrical system.

* sistema electrónico de detección de robos = electronic theft detection system.

* sistema endocrino, el = endocrine system, the.

* sistema en el que el documento aparece representado en un único lugar del ín = one-place system.

* sistema energético = energy system.

* sistema en lenguaje natural = natural language system.

* sistema en línea = online system.

* sistema en red = network system.

* sistema en uso = operational system.

* sistema escolar, el = school system, the.

* sistema ético = ethical system.

* sistema experto = expert system, knowledge-base system.

* Sistema General de Ordenación (SGO) = Broad System of Ordering (BSO).

* sistema híbrido = hybrid system.

* sistema ideológico = system of thought.

* sistema informático = computing system, computer system.

* sistema informático hecho por encargo = tailored system.

* sistema inmunológico = immune system.

* sistema integrado = integrated system.

* sistema integrado de gestión bibliotecaria = integrated library package.

* sistema inteligente = intelligent system.

* sistema interactivo = interactive system.

* sistema interactivo en línea = interactive online system.

* sistema intermediario = backend system.

* Sistema Internacional de Información sobre Agricultura (AGRIS) = AGRIS (International Agricultural Information System).

* Sistema Internacional de Unidades, el = International System of Units, the.

* sistema judicial = judicial system.

* sistema legal, el = legal system, the.

* sistema mercantil = market system.

* sistema mercantilista = mercantile system.

* sistema métrico decimal, el = metric system, the, decimal metric system, the.

* sistema métrico, el = metric system, the.

* sistema monetario = coinage.

* sistema monetario, el = coinage system, the.

* Sistema Monetario Europeo = European Monetary System.

* sistema nervioso = nervous system.

* sistema nervioso central = central nervous system.

* sistema nervioso periférico = peripheral nervous system.

* sistema numérico = numbering scheme, numbering system.

* sistema obsoleto = legacy system.

* sistema ofimático = office system.

* sistema olfativo = olfactory system.

* sistema operativo = operating system, operational system, computer operating system.

* sistema operativo de disco = Disc Operating System (DOS).

* sistema óptico = optical system, optical system.

* sistema óptico de información = optical information system.

* sistema orgánico = organ system.

* sistema organizativo = organisational scheme, organisation scheme.

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

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

* sistema para información geográfica (SIG) = Geographical Information System (GIS).

* sistema para la información de gestión = management information system (MIS).

* Sistema para la Información Geográfica (SIG) = Geographic Information System (GIS).

* sistema para la recuperación de texto libre = free text retrieval system.

* sistema penal = penal system.

* sistema penitenciario = penal system.

* sistema personal = home system.

* sistema político = political system.

* sistema político unipartidista = one-party rule.

* sistema precoordinado = pre-coordinate system.

* sistema respiratorio = respiratory system.

* sistema social = social system.

* sistema solar, el = solar system, the.

* sistema + venirse abajo = system + crash.

* sistema virtual de gestión de cursos = course management system.

* teoría de sistemas = systems theory.

* vendedor de sistemas = systems vendor.

* volver a levantar el sistema = restart.

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sistema

masculine

A (método) system

necesitamos un nuevo sistema we need a new way of doing things o a new system

trabajar con sistema to work systematically o methodically

él se opone a todo lo que yo propongo, por sistema he systematically o invariably opposes everything I propose, as a matter of course he opposes everything I propose

B

1 (conjunto organizado) system

el sistema educativo/impositivo the education/tax system

el sistema de calefacción the heating system

2 ( Inf) system

entrar en or al sistema to log in o on

salir del sistema to log out o off

Compuestos:

● sistema de contramedidas electrónicas

( Mil) Electronic Counter Measures

● sistema de distribución

distribution system

● sistema de ecuaciones

set of simultaneous equations

● sistema de navegación por satélite

satellite navegation system

● sistema de tarifa única

through-ticketing

● sistema experto

expert system

● sistema métrico decimal

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metric system

● Sistema Monetario Europeo

European Monetary System

● sistema montañoso

mountain range

● sistema nervioso

nervous system

● sistema nervioso central

central nervous system

● sistema operativo

operating system

● sistema operativo de disco

disk operating system

● sistema solar

solar system

● sistema tarifario integrado

( Esp) through-ticketing

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sistema sustantivo masculino
1 ( método) system;
◊ trabajar con sistema to work systematically o methodically

2 ( conjunto organizado) system;
◊ sistema nervioso nervous system;

sistema solar solar system;
Ssistema Monetario Europeo European Monetary System
3 (Inf) system;
◊ entrar en el/salir del sistema to log on/off

sistema sustantivo masculino
1 system
sistema circulatorio, circulatory system
sistema operativo, operating system
2 (modo) tenemos que buscar un sistema para hacerlo, we have to find a way to do it
♦ Locuciones: por sistema, as a rule
' sistema' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bicameral
- decimal
- dicotomía
- educativa
- educativo
- enseñanza
- inconveniente
- instrumentación
- inutilizar
- LOGSE
- métrica
- métrico
- monetaria
- monetario
- obsoleta
- obsoleto
- perfección
- poner
- refrigeración
- salir
- simulador
- simuladora
- SME
- SMI
- solar
- subsistir
- sufragio
- tributación
- tributaria
- tributario
- vía
- vídeo
- afianzar
- afiliarse
- alfabetizar
- aparato
- aplicar
- cómodo
- complicado
- defecto
- desbaratar
- ejido
- escritura
- falla
- fórmula
- funcionamiento
- impositivo
- inadecuado
- ineficaz
- ingeniar
English:
advanced
- Amtrak
- antilock braking system
- backup
- change over
- decimal system
- develop
- development
- diagram
- DOS
- efficient
- electronic
- establishment
- European Monetary System
- flagship
- glitch
- GPA
- imperial mile
- instal
- install
- institute
- log in
- log off
- log on
- log out
- machinery
- metric
- MIS
- nervous system
- operating system
- operational
- PA
- piecemeal
- plumbing
- pony express
- process
- respiratory system
- retrieval
- sanitary
- service
- set-up
- sewerage
- system
- tax system
- unsystematic
- unsystematically
- comprehensive
- day
- decimalization
- down

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sistema

♦ nm

1. [conjunto ordenado] system

Comp
sistema de apertura retardada time lock;
sistema de apoyo support system;

el sistema bancario the banking system;
Astron sistema binario [de estrellas] binary system;
sistema cegesimal [de unidades] CGS system;

el Sistema Central = Spanish central mountain range;

sistema de coordenadas coordinate system;

sistema decimal decimal system;
TV sistema dual bilingual broadcasting;
sistema fiscal tax system;

el Sistema Ibérico the Iberian chain;

sistema impositivo tax system;

sistema internacional de unidades SI system;

sistema métrico (decimal) metric (decimal) system;

Sistema Monetario Europeo European Monetary System;

sistema montañoso mountain chain o range;

sistema periódico (de los elementos) periodic table (of elements);

sistema planetario planetary system;

sistema político political system;

sistema de referencia frame of reference;

sistema de seguridad security system;

sistema solar solar system;

sistema de transportes transport system;

sistema tributario tax system

2. Anat system

Comp
sistema cardiovascular cardiovascular system;
sistema circulatorio circulatory system;

sistema endocrino endocrine system;

sistema inmunológico immune system;

sistema linfático lymphatic system;

sistema nervioso nervous system;

sistema nervioso central central nervous system

3. [método, orden] method;

trabajar con sistema to work methodically

4. Informát system

Comp
sistema de alimentación ininterrumpida uninterruptible power supply;
sistema de almacenamiento storage system;

sistema de archivos jerárquicos hierarchical file system;

sistema de autor authoring system;

sistema binario binary system;

sistema experto expert system;

sistema de gestión de bases de datos database management system;

sistema hexadecimal hexadecimal system, base 16;

sistema multiprocesador multiprocessor system;

sistema multiusuario multi-user system;

sistema de nombres de dominio domain name system;

sistema operativo operating system

5. Ling system

♦ por sistema loc adv

systematically;

me lleva la contraria por sistema he always argues with everything I say

SISTEMA EDUCATIVO

The Spanish education system starts with free nursery school from 3 to 6. This is followed by primary school from 6 to 12, and compulsory secondary education from 12 to 16, successful completion of which entitles pupils to a “secondary school diploma”. There is then a choice of a general course of study (“bachillerato”) or a technical one, both of two years. The bachillerato allows access to university courses, which can lead to a diploma or degree. In Latin America, there is great variation in educational provision from country to country. The end of compulsory education ranges from age 11 in Honduras to 16 in Peru, though in most countries it is between 13 and 15. Actual enrolment in primary school is high, even in the poorer countries, but about a third of secondary-school-age Latin American children are not actually enrolled. In a poor country such as Guatemala this rises to two-thirds, compared with the high level of secondary enrolment in Argentina, Chile or Cuba.

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sistema

m system

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sistema nm

: system

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sistema n system

el sistema político the political system

sistema nervioso nervous system

sistema solar solar system

Spanish-English dictionary > sistema
15 imponer

v.

1 to set (moda).

2 to be imposing.

3 to impose, to enforce, to compel, to foist.

Ella impone el reglamento She imposes the rules.

4 to stipulate, to set, to determine, to lay down.

Elsa impone el plan de acción Elsa stipulates the plan of action.

5 to be imposed upon.

Se me impuso una regla estúpida A stupid rule was imposed on me.

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imponer

Conjugation model [ PONER], like link=poner poner (pp impuesto,-a)

► verbo transitivo

1 (ley, límite, sanción) to impose

2 (obediencia) to exact

3 (respeto) to inspire

4 FINANZAS (cantidad) to deposit

► verbo intransitivo

1 (asustar) to be frightening

► verbo pronominal imponerse

1 to impose one's authority (a, on)

2 (obligarse) to force oneself to

3 (prevalecer) to prevail

4 (predominar) to become fashionable

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verb

1) to impose

2) exact

•

- imponerse

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( pp impuesto)
1. VT

1) (=poner) [+ castigo, obligación] to impose; [+ tarea] to set

imponer sanciones comerciales a un país — to impose trade sanctions against o on a country

no quiero imponerte nada, solo darte un buen consejo — I don't want to force you to do anything o I don't want to impose anything on you, just to give you some good advice

el juez le impuso una pena de tres años de prisión — the judge gave him a three-year prison sentence

no le impusieron ningún castigo al portero — the goalkeeper was not penalized

2) frm (=conceder) [+ medalla] to award

a la princesa le impusieron el nombre de Mercedes — the princess was given the name Mercedes, the princess was named Mercedes

3) (=hacer prevalecer) [+ voluntad, costumbre] to impose; [+ norma] to enforce; [+ miedo] to instil; [+ condición] to lay down, impose; [+ enseñanza, uso] to make compulsory

trató de imponer su punto de vista — he tried to impose his viewpoint

su trabajo le impone un ritmo de vida muy acelerado — her work forces her to lead a very fast lifestyle

quieren imponer la enseñanza del catalán — they want to make the teaching of Catalan compulsory

han impuesto por la fuerza el velo a las mujeres — women have been forced to wear the veil

han impuesto a la fuerza la enseñanza religiosa — they have enforced religious education

• imponer la moda — to set the trend

este año han impuesto la moda del acid jazz — this year acid jazz is the trend

algunos creadores japoneses imponen su moda en Occidente — some Japanese designers have successfully brought their fashions over to the West

• imponer respeto — to command respect

la autoridad siempre impone respeto — authority always commands respect

tu padre me impone mucho respeto — I find your father very intimidating

• imponer el ritmo — to set the pace

4) (Com, Econ) [+ dinero] to deposit; [+ impuesto] to put (a, sobre on)
levy (a, sobre on)
hemos impuesto tres millones a plazo fijo — we have deposited three million for a fixed term

han impuesto nuevas tasas sobre los servicios básicos — they have put o levied new taxes on essential services

5) (=instruir)

imponer a algn en algo — to instruct sb in sth

6) (Rel)

imponer las manos sobre algn — to lay hands on sb

7) Chile to pay (in contributions), pay (in Social Security)

2. VI

1) (=intimidar) [persona] to command respect; [edificio] to be imposing; [arma] to be intimidating

su forma de hablar en público impone — his style of public speaking commands respect

el castillo imponía un poco al entrar — the castle was rather imposing as you went in

¿no te impone dormir solo? — don't you find it rather scary sleeping on your own?

2) Chile to pay contributions, pay one's Social Security

3.

See:

imponerse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (frml) <castigo/multa> to impose (frml)

imponer el toque de queda — to impose a curfew

le impusieron una pena de año de cárcel — he was sentenced to one year in prison

b) (frml) <gravamen/impuesto> to impose, levy (frml)

c) < obligación> to impose, place; < opinión> to impose; <reglas/condiciones> to impose, enforce; < tarea> to set

impusieron el uso obligatorio del cinturón de seguridad — safety belts were made compulsory

d) < respeto> to command; < temor> to inspire, instill*

e) < moda> to set

2) (frml) (+ me/te/le etc) <condecoración/medalla> to confer; < nombre> to give

3) ( informar)

imponer a alguien de or en algo — to inform somebody of o about something

4) (Esp frml) <dinero/fondos> to deposit

5) (Chi) ( a la seguridad social) to contribute
2.
imponer vi (infundir respeto, admiración) to be imposing

su mera presencia impone — he has an imposing presence
3.
imponerse v pron

1)

a) (refl) <horario/meta> to set oneself

b) idea to become established

c) (frml) cambio/decisión to be imperative (frml)

d) color/estilo to come into fashion

2) ( hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority

3) (frml) ( vencer) to win

se impondrá el sentido común — common sense will prevail

imponerse a alguien/algo — to defeat o beat somebody/something

4) (frml) ( informarse)

imponerse de algo — to acquaint oneself with something

5) (Méx) ( acostumbrarse)

imponerse A algo — to become accustomed to something

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= be awe-inspiring, dictate, lay on, impose, enjoin, inflict, enforce, thrust on/upon, mete out.

Ex. Yet the speed of action, the intricacy of trails, the detail of mental pictures, is awe-inspiring beyond all else in nature.

Ex. Also, economy dictates that every possible entry cannot be printed.

Ex. Those are, as I said in another context, monickers that were laid on them by ignorant and, I would say, mean-minded authors for their own purposes.

Ex. Results suggest that the structure imposed on a small document collection by an automatically produced subject representation is unrelated to the structure imposed on the documents by relevance relationships.

Ex. Heightened interest in the nation's founding and in the intentions of the founders enjoins law librarians to provide reference service for research in the history of the constitutional period.

Ex. This article discusses the budget cuts inflicted on Australian libraries.

Ex. Economic necessity will enforce an improvement in the provision of patent information in Hungary.

Ex. Different responsibilities will be thrust upon librarians as their work becomes an increasingly vital complement to academic work, in particular assisting academics and students alike in creating order out of the chaos that is the Internet.

Ex. Governmental intervention has been criticized for the lenience of penalties meted out & the lack of a cohesive strategy.

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* imponer a = intrude on.

* imponer autoridad = lay down + the law.

* imponer castigo = mete out + punishment.

* imponer condena = impose + prison sentence.

* imponer exigencias a = place + demands on.

* imponer impuestos = impose + VAT.

* imponer multa = impose + penalty.

* imponer orden = impose + order, bring + order.

* imponer orden en donde hay caos = bring + order out of chaos.

* imponer + Posesivo + autoridad = pull + rank.

* imponer recortes = impose + cuts.

* imponer respeto = stand in + awe.

* imponer restricciones a = impose + limits on.

* imponer sanción económica = levy + fine.

* imponer sanciones = exercise + sanctions.

* imponerse = prevail, obtrude (into), take + hold, put + Posesivo + foot down, overrule.

* imponerse a Uno mismo = self-mandate.

* imponerse disciplina = discipline + Reflexivo.

* imponer sentencia = mete out + sentence.

* imponerse una tarea = task + Reflexivo.

* imponer una carga = place + burden.

* imponer una condición = place + limitation.

* imponer una limitación = place + restraint, impose + limitation.

* imponer una limitación (sobre) = place + constraint (on/upon).

* imponer una limitación sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.

* imponer una norma = place + prescription.

* imponer una restricción = place + requirement, place + restraint.

* imponer una restricción sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.

* imponer una sanción = impose + sanction.

* imponer una tarea = task.

* imponer una tarea a Alguien = foist + Nombre + on + Alguien + as a duty.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (frml) <castigo/multa> to impose (frml)

imponer el toque de queda — to impose a curfew

le impusieron una pena de año de cárcel — he was sentenced to one year in prison

b) (frml) <gravamen/impuesto> to impose, levy (frml)

c) < obligación> to impose, place; < opinión> to impose; <reglas/condiciones> to impose, enforce; < tarea> to set

impusieron el uso obligatorio del cinturón de seguridad — safety belts were made compulsory

d) < respeto> to command; < temor> to inspire, instill*

e) < moda> to set

2) (frml) (+ me/te/le etc) <condecoración/medalla> to confer; < nombre> to give

3) ( informar)

imponer a alguien de or en algo — to inform somebody of o about something

4) (Esp frml) <dinero/fondos> to deposit

5) (Chi) ( a la seguridad social) to contribute
2.
imponer vi (infundir respeto, admiración) to be imposing

su mera presencia impone — he has an imposing presence
3.
imponerse v pron

1)

a) (refl) <horario/meta> to set oneself

b) idea to become established

c) (frml) cambio/decisión to be imperative (frml)

d) color/estilo to come into fashion

2) ( hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority

3) (frml) ( vencer) to win

se impondrá el sentido común — common sense will prevail

imponerse a alguien/algo — to defeat o beat somebody/something

4) (frml) ( informarse)

imponerse de algo — to acquaint oneself with something

5) (Méx) ( acostumbrarse)

imponerse A algo — to become accustomed to something

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= be awe-inspiring, dictate, lay on, impose, enjoin, inflict, enforce, thrust on/upon, mete out.

Ex: Yet the speed of action, the intricacy of trails, the detail of mental pictures, is awe-inspiring beyond all else in nature.

Ex: Also, economy dictates that every possible entry cannot be printed.

Ex: Those are, as I said in another context, monickers that were laid on them by ignorant and, I would say, mean-minded authors for their own purposes.

Ex: Results suggest that the structure imposed on a small document collection by an automatically produced subject representation is unrelated to the structure imposed on the documents by relevance relationships.

Ex: Heightened interest in the nation's founding and in the intentions of the founders enjoins law librarians to provide reference service for research in the history of the constitutional period.

Ex: This article discusses the budget cuts inflicted on Australian libraries.

Ex: Economic necessity will enforce an improvement in the provision of patent information in Hungary.

Ex: Different responsibilities will be thrust upon librarians as their work becomes an increasingly vital complement to academic work, in particular assisting academics and students alike in creating order out of the chaos that is the Internet.

Ex: Governmental intervention has been criticized for the lenience of penalties meted out & the lack of a cohesive strategy.

* imponer a = intrude on.

* imponer autoridad = lay down + the law.

* imponer castigo = mete out + punishment.

* imponer condena = impose + prison sentence.

* imponer exigencias a = place + demands on.

* imponer impuestos = impose + VAT.

* imponer multa = impose + penalty.

* imponer orden = impose + order, bring + order.

* imponer orden en donde hay caos = bring + order out of chaos.

* imponer + Posesivo + autoridad = pull + rank.

* imponer recortes = impose + cuts.

* imponer respeto = stand in + awe.

* imponer restricciones a = impose + limits on.

* imponer sanción económica = levy + fine.

* imponer sanciones = exercise + sanctions.

* imponerse = prevail, obtrude (into), take + hold, put + Posesivo + foot down, overrule.

* imponerse a Uno mismo = self-mandate.

* imponerse disciplina = discipline + Reflexivo.

* imponer sentencia = mete out + sentence.

* imponerse una tarea = task + Reflexivo.

* imponer una carga = place + burden.

* imponer una condición = place + limitation.

* imponer una limitación = place + restraint, impose + limitation.

* imponer una limitación (sobre) = place + constraint (on/upon).

* imponer una limitación sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.

* imponer una norma = place + prescription.

* imponer una restricción = place + requirement, place + restraint.

* imponer una restricción sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.

* imponer una sanción = impose + sanction.

* imponer una tarea = task.

* imponer una tarea a Alguien = foist + Nombre + on + Alguien + as a duty.

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imponer [ E22 ]

vt

A

1 ( frml); ‹castigo/pena/multa› to impose ( frml)

el gobierno impuso el toque de queda the government imposed a curfew

le impusieron una pena de 20 años de cárcel he was sentenced to 20 years in prison, they imposed a 20-year prison sentence on him

2 ( frml); ‹gravamen/impuesto› to impose, levy ( frml)

3 ‹obligación› to impose, place; ‹opinión› to impose; ‹reglas/condiciones› to impose, enforce; ‹tarea› to set

no lo sienten como una cosa impuesta they don't see it as an imposition o as something imposed upon them

impusieron el uso obligatorio del cinturón de seguridad safety belts were made compulsory

no te estoy tratando de imponer nada, sólo te estoy advirtiendo de un posible peligro I'm not trying to tell you what to do, I'm just warning you of a possible danger

siempre tiene que imponer su punto de vista he always has to impose his point of view

4 ‹respeto› to command; ‹temor› to inspire, instill*

5 ‹moda› to set

B ( frml) (+ me/te/le etc) ‹condecoración› to confer; ‹nombre› to give; ‹medalla› to confer

le impuso la máxima condecoración civil he conferred the highest civil award on o upon him

se le impuso el nombre de `calle de los Mártires' it was given the name of `street of the Martyrs'

C (informar) imponer a algn DE or EN algo to inform sb OF o ABOUT sth

D ( Relig):

imponerle las manos a algn to lay one's hands upon o on sb

E ( Esp frml) ‹dinero/fondos› to deposit

F ( Chi) (a la seguridad social) to contribute

■ imponer

vi

(infundir respeto, admiración) to be imposing

su mera presencia impone he has an imposing presence, his mere presence is imposing

su dominio de la situación impone his command of the situation is impressive

■ imponerse

v pron

A

1 ( refl) ‹horario› to set oneself; ‹régimen› to impose … on oneself

2 «idea» to become established

3 ( frml); «cambio/decisión» to be imperative ( frml)

se impone tomar una decisión hoy mismo it is imperative that a decision is o be made today

se impone la necesidad de un cambio a change is imperative, there is an urgent need for a change

4 ‹color/estilo› to come into fashion, become fashionable

este invierno se han impuesto las faldas por debajo de la rodilla skirts below the knee have become fashionable o have come into fashion this winter

B (hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority

C ( frml) (vencer) to win

se impuso por puntos he won on points

se impondrá el sentido común common sense will prevail

imponerse A algn/algo to defeat o beat sb/sth

se impusieron a China por siete carreras a dos they beat China by seven runs to two

D ( frml) (enterarse) imponerse DE algo to acquaint oneself WITH sth

E ( Méx) (acostumbrarse) imponerse A algo; to become accustomed TO sth

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imponer ( conjugate imponer) verbo transitivo (frml)
a) to impose (frml);

◊ le impusieron una pena de un año de cárcel he was sentenced to one year in prison

b) ‹ respeto› to command;

‹ temor› to inspire, instill^{( conjugate instill)}
c) ‹ moda› to set

imponerse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( refl) ‹horario/meta› to set oneself

b) [ idea] to become established

c) [color/estilo] to come into fashion

2 ( hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority
3 (frml) ( vencer) to win;
◊ se impondrá el sentido común common sense will prevail

imponer verbo transitivo
1 to impose: impuso su criterio contra el de todos, she imposed her viewpoint over that of others
2 (sobrecoger) to be impressive: la visión de la sangre le impone mucho, he can't stand the sight of blood
(suscitar respeto) to inspire respect
3 Fin to deposit
' imponer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sancionar
- impuse
- poner
English:
apply
- compel
- dictate
- enforce
- impose
- keep
- levy
- reimpose
- sanction
- command
- embargo
- inflict
- mete out

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imponer

♦ vt

1. [forzar a aceptar]
imponer algo (a alguien) to impose sth (on sb);

a nadie le gusta que le impongan obligaciones no one likes to have responsibilities forced upon them;

desde el principio el campeón impuso un fuerte ritmo de carrera the champion set a healthy pace right from the start of the race;

el profesor impuso silencio en la clase the teacher silenced the class;

una política impuesta por el Banco Mundial a policy imposed by the World Bank

2. [aplicar]
imponer una multa/un castigo a alguien to impose a fine/a punishment on sb;

el juez le impuso una pena de dos años de cárcel the judge sentenced him to two years' imprisonment;

le impusieron la difícil tarea de sanear las finanzas de la empresa he was charged with the difficult task of straightening out the company's finances;

impusieron la obligatoriedad de llevar casco they made it compulsory to wear a helmet

3. [inspirar] [miedo, admiración] to inspire (a in);
imponer respeto (a alguien) to command respect (from sb)

4. [establecer] [moda] to set;
[costumbre] to introduce
5. [asignar] [nombre] to give;
[medalla, condecoración, título] to award;
a la isla se le impuso el nombre de su descubridor the island was named after the person who discovered it;

le fue impuesto el título de doctor honoris causa por la Universidad de México he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Mexico

6. [tributos, cargas fiscales] to impose (a on)

7. [en banca] to deposit

♦ vi

to be imposing;

el edificio impone por sus grandes dimensiones the size of the building makes it very imposing;

imponía con su presencia he had an imposing presence

♦ See also the pronominal verb imponerse

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imponer

<part impuesto>

I v/t

1 impose; impuesto impose, levy

2 miedo, respeto inspire

II v/i be imposing o

impressive

* * *

imponer {60} vt

1) : to impose

2) : to confer

imponer vi

: to be impressive, to command respect

♦ See also the reflexive verb imponerse

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imponer vb to impose

impone sus ideas a los demás he imposes his ideas on others

el juez le impuso la pena máxima the judge gave him the maximum sentence

imponer una multa a alguien to fine somebody

Spanish-English dictionary > imponer
16 lobo

adj.

tacky.

m.

1 wolf.

2 Lobo.

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lobo

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 (macho) wolf; (hembra) she-wolf

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

menos lobos Caperucita familiar come off it!

oscuro,-a como la boca del lobo pitch-dark

lobo de mar (persona) sea dog

lobo marino sea lion

* * *

(f. - loba)

noun

wolf

* * *

1. SM

1) (Zool) wolf

- arrojar a algn a los lobos

- gritar ¡al lobo!

- ¡menos lobos!

- pillar un lobo

- son lobos de una camada

lobo de mar — old salt, sea dog; Chile seal

lobo gris — grey wolf, timber wolf

lobo marino — seal

lobo rojo — red wolf

2) Méx * (=guardia) traffic cop *

2.

ADJ Chile * (=huraño) shy

* * *
I
- ba adjetivo

1) (Col fam) <vestido/color> garish; < cuadro> tacky (colloq)

2) (Chi fam) < animal> unfriendly
II
- ba masculino, femenino (Zool) wolf

un lobo con piel de oveja — (fam) a wolf in sheep's clothing

- lobo de mar

- lobo feroz

- lobo marino

* * *

= wolf [wolves, -pl.].

Ex. A good reference librarian should be able to answer questions such as 'Where can I find information on wolves and the behaviour of wolf packs?'.

----

* hombre lobo = werewolf [werewolves, -pl.].

* lobo de mar = sea dog, salty dog, salty sea dog.

* lobo disfrazado de cordero = wolf in sheep's clothing.

* lobo solitario = lone wolf.

* manada de lobos = wolf pack.

* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.

* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.

* negro como boca de lobo = pitch-black.

* oscuro como boca de lobo = pitch-black, pitch-dark.

* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.

* verle las orejas al lobo = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* viejo lobo de mar = old sea dog, old salty dog.

* * *
I
- ba adjetivo

1) (Col fam) <vestido/color> garish; < cuadro> tacky (colloq)

2) (Chi fam) < animal> unfriendly
II
- ba masculino, femenino (Zool) wolf

un lobo con piel de oveja — (fam) a wolf in sheep's clothing

- lobo de mar

- lobo feroz

- lobo marino

* * *

= wolf [wolves, -pl.].

Ex: A good reference librarian should be able to answer questions such as 'Where can I find information on wolves and the behaviour of wolf packs?'.

* hombre lobo = werewolf [werewolves, -pl.].

* lobo de mar = sea dog, salty dog, salty sea dog.

* lobo disfrazado de cordero = wolf in sheep's clothing.

* lobo solitario = lone wolf.

* manada de lobos = wolf pack.

* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.

* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.

* negro como boca de lobo = pitch-black.

* oscuro como boca de lobo = pitch-black, pitch-dark.

* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.

* verle las orejas al lobo = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* viejo lobo de mar = old sea dog, old salty dog.

* * *

lobo¹ -ba

adjective

( Col fam) ‹vestido/color› garish; ‹cuadro› tacky ( colloq)

lobo² -ba

masculine, feminine

A ( Zool) wolf

arrojar a algn a los lobos to throw sb to the wolves

un lobo con piel de oveja ( fam); a wolf in sheep's clothing

Compuestos:

● lobo acuático

otter

● lobo cervario

lynx

● lobo de mar

(marino) sea dog

un viejo lobo de mar an old sea dog

● lobo de río

otter

● lobo feroz

el lobo feroz the big bad wolf

● lobo marino

seal

● lobo solitario

lone wolf

B ( Col) (persona de mal gusto) person with bad taste

* * *

lobo
◊ -ba sustantivo masculino, femenino (Zool) wolf;

lobo marino seal
lobo,-a sustantivo masculino
1 Zool wolf 2 un lobo de mar, an old sea dog 3 hombre lobo, werewolf
♦ Locuciones: ver las orejas al lobo, to realise something is wrong
como boca de lobo, pitch-dark

' lobo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
boca
- ejemplar
- hombre
- loba
- negra
- negro
- oreja
- aullar
- colmillo
- hocico
English:
black
- dog
- pitch-black
- pitch-dark
- sea dog
- wolf
- tacky

* * *

lobo, -a

♦ adj
Col Fam [cursi] tacky, Br naff
♦ nm,f

wolf;

Comp
Fam
¡menos lobos! tell me another one!, come off it!

Comp
el lobo feroz the big bad wolf;
lobo de mar [marinero] sea dog;

lobo marino [foca] seal;
[del Pacífico] South American sea lion;
lobo de río [pez] stone loach;

lobo solitario lone wolf

* * *

lobo

m wolf

* * *

lobo, -ba n

: wolf

* * *

lobo n wolf [pl. wolves]

Spanish-English dictionary > lobo
17 puro

adj.

1 pure, cleanly, unblemished, unadulterated.

2 pure, chaste, decent, vestal.

3 pure, innocent, guileless, lily-white.

4 mere, pure, sheer.

5 unmixed, pure, unalloyed.

m.

cigar.

* * *

puro

► adjetivo

1 (sin mezcla) pure

■ me voy al campo a respirar aire puro I'm going to the country to breathe some clean air

■ tiene un perro de pura raza he has a purebred dog

2 (mero) sheer, mere, pure

■ me enteré por pura casualidad I found out by pure chance

3 (casto) chaste, pure

► nombre masculino puro

1 cigar

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

caerle a alguien un puro to be for the high jump, be in big trouble, be for it

■ si se entera el jefe, te caerá un puro if the boss finds out, you're for it

meterle un puro a alguien tabú to throw the book at somebody

————————

puro

► nombre masculino

1 cigar

* * *

(f. - pura)

adj.

1) pure

2) sheer, simple

* * *

1. ADJ

1) (=sin mezcla) [color, lenguaje] pure; [aire] clean; [oro] solid

pura sangre — (=caballo) thoroughbred

2) [con valor enfático] pure, simple

de puro aburrimiento — out of sheer boredom

por pura casualidad — by sheer chance

puro y duro * —

fue un timo puro y duro — it was a straightforward o downright swindle

es un reaccionario puro y duro — he's an out-and-out reactionary

3) (=casto) pure, chaste

4) LAm (=uno solo) only, just

me queda una pura porción — I have just one portion left

5) esp And, Caribe, Méx (=idéntico) identical

el hijo es puro el padre — the son is exactly like his father

2.

ADV

de puro bobo — out of sheer stupidity

de puro cansado — out of sheer tiredness

no se le ve el color de puro sucio — it's so dirty you can't tell what colour it is

cosas que se olvidan de puro sabidas — things which are so well known that they get overlooked

3. SM

1) (tb: cigarro puro) cigar

puro habano — Havana cigar

2)

- meter un puro a algn

3)

a puro de — † by dint of, thanks only to

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1)

a) (limpio, sin mezcla) pure

es de pura lana — it's pure wool

el aire puro del campo — the fresh o clean country air

b) (casto, inocente) < mujer> chaste, pure; < niño> innocent; <mirada/amor> innocent, pure

- pura sangre

2) (mero, simple) (delante del n) < verdad> plain, honest (colloq); <casualidad/coincidencia> pure, sheer

es puro músculo — he's all muscle

lo hizo por puro capricho — she did it purely on a whim

de puro cansancio — from sheer exhaustion

3) (AmL fam) ( sólo)

a ese bar van puros viejos — only old men go to that bar

son puras mentiras — it's just a pack of lies (colloq)
II
adverbio

1) (AmL fam) (muy, tan)

se murió de puro vieja — she just died of old age

lo tiré de puro sucio que estaba — it was so filthy I threw it out

lo hizo de puro egoísta — he did it out of sheer selfishness

2) (Col fam) ( justo) right
III
masculino cigar

- puro habano

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1)

a) (limpio, sin mezcla) pure

es de pura lana — it's pure wool

el aire puro del campo — the fresh o clean country air

b) (casto, inocente) < mujer> chaste, pure; < niño> innocent; <mirada/amor> innocent, pure

- pura sangre

2) (mero, simple) (delante del n) < verdad> plain, honest (colloq); <casualidad/coincidencia> pure, sheer

es puro músculo — he's all muscle

lo hizo por puro capricho — she did it purely on a whim

de puro cansancio — from sheer exhaustion

3) (AmL fam) ( sólo)

a ese bar van puros viejos — only old men go to that bar

son puras mentiras — it's just a pack of lies (colloq)
II
adverbio

1) (AmL fam) (muy, tan)

se murió de puro vieja — she just died of old age

lo tiré de puro sucio que estaba — it was so filthy I threw it out

lo hizo de puro egoísta — he did it out of sheer selfishness

2) (Col fam) ( justo) right
III
masculino cigar

- puro habano

* * *

puro¹

¹ = cigar.

Ex: The Dutch, too, started making cigars using tobacco from their Far Eastern colonies.

* caja de puros = cigar box.

* cigarro puro = cigar.

puro²

² = pure [pure -comp., purest -sup.], stark, unmixed, naked, raw, sheer [sheerer -comp., sheerest -sup.], stainless, chaste.

Ex: The notation used in DC is pure, and numbers.

Ex: To be sure, it still has its congeries of mills and factories, its grimy huddle of frame dwellings and congested tenements, its stark, jagged skyline, but its old face is gradually changing.

Ex: But the next Oxford catalog, published in 1620, represented an unmixed finding catalog, consisting of one alphabetical listing of all the books in the library irrespective of their arrangement on the shelves.

Ex: Everything in this book is set down without reference to context, or author's intention, or the naked facts and figures, or the difference between one kind of writing and reading and another.

Ex: Vegetable fibres in their raw state contain the necessary strands of cellulose which can be converted into paper.

Ex: The sheer bulk of the headings and the complexity of references structures is sufficient to confirm that a more systematic approach might prove fruitful.

Ex: In this study of sapphism in the British novel, Moore often directs our attention to the periphery of sapphic romances, when an abjected body suffers on behalf of the stainless heroine.

Ex: Believe it or not, you can be celibate without being chaste, and chaste without being celibate.

* ciencias puras = pure sciences.

* color puro = true colour.

* notación pura = pure notation.

* por pura curiosidad = just out of interest, (just) as a mater of interest.

* por pura diversión = for kicks.

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

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

* pura lana = pure wool.

* pura lana virgen = pure new wool.

* pura realidad = stark reality.

* pura sangre = thoroughbred.

* pura verdad, la = unvarnished truth, la, pure truth, the.

* puro de corazón = pure of heart.

* puro nervio = live wire.

* puro y duro = unvarnished.

* * *

puro¹ -ra

adjective

A

1 (sin mezcla) pure

puro zumo de uva pure grape juice

es de pura lana it's pure wool

el aire puro del campo the fresh o clean country air

2 (casto, inocente) ‹mujer› chaste, pure; ‹niño› innocent; ‹mirada/amor› innocent, pure

Compuesto:

pura sangre

masculine and feminine thoroughbred

B (mero, simple) ( delante del n):

es la pura verdad it's the plain o honest truth ( colloq)

acertó por pura casualidad she got it right by pure o sheer chance

fue pura coincidencia it was pure o sheer coincidence

esta carne es pura grasa this meat is nothing but fat o is all fat

es puro músculo he's all muscle

lo hizo por puro capricho she did it purely on a whim

se quedó dormido de puro cansancio he fell asleep from sheer exhaustion

en puro invierno ( Col); in the middle of winter

C

( AmL fam) (sólo): en esa oficina trabajan puras mujeres there are only women in that office, there aren't any men at all in that office

a ese bar van puros viejos only old men go to that bar

son puras mentiras it's just a pack of lies ( colloq), it's all lies

puro²

adverb

A

( AmL fam) (muy, tan): se murió de puro vieja she just died of old age

ni se sabe de qué color es de puro sucio que está it's so filthy you can't even tell what color it is

lo hizo de puro egoísta he did it out of sheer selfishness, he did it purely out of selfishness

B ( Col fam) (justo) right

lo mataron puro al borde de la carretera they killed him right beside the road

puro³

masculine

1 (cigarro) cigar

2

( Esp fam) (tarea difícil): esta asignatura es un puro this subject is really heavy going o is really tough ( colloq)

3

( Esp fam) (castigo): ¡vaya puro! that's a bit stiff o tough! ( colloq)

te van a meter un buen puro they're going to throw the book at you ( colloq)

Compuesto:

puro habano

Havana cigar, Havana

* * *

puro 1
◊ -ra adjetivo

1
a) ( sin mezcla) pure;

( limpio) ‹ aire› fresh, clean
b) (casto, inocente) ‹ mujer› chaste, pure;

‹ niño› innocent;
‹mirada/amor› innocent, pure
2 ( delante del n)
a) (mero, simple) ‹ verdad› plain, honest (colloq);

‹casualidad/coincidencia› pure, sheer;
◊ lo hizo por puro capricho she did it purely on a whim;

de puro cansancio from sheer exhaustion
b) (AmL fam) ( sólo):

◊ a ese bar van puros viejos only old men go to that bar;

son puras mentiras it's just a pack of lies (colloq)
puro 2 adverbio (fam) (muy, tan):
◊ se murió de puro vieja she just died of old age;

lo hizo de puro egoísta he did it out of sheer selfishness
■ sustantivo masculino
cigar
puro,-a
I adjetivo
1 (un producto, color, sensación, etc) pure
al aire puro, outside
2 (uso enfático) sheer, mere: fue un puro trámite, it was a mere formality
es la pura verdad, it's the absolute truth
3 (una persona) chaste, pure
II sustantivo masculino
1 (cigarro) cigar
2 (reprimenda, castigo) trouble: si llegas tarde, te va a caer un puro, if you are late, you're going to get into trouble

' puro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bastarda
- bastardo
- cigarro
- legítima
- legítimo
- pura
- teatro
- anilla
- bluff
- café
- capricho
- castizo
- cuentista
- cuento
- fumar
- tabaco
- vacilón
English:
cigar
- fat
- pure
- sheer
- solid
- unadulterated
- whip up
- act
- black
- coffee
- indulgence
- light

* * *

puro, -a

♦ adj

1. [limpio, sin mezcla] pure;
[oro] solid;
este jersey es de pura lana this sweater is 100 percent wool

2. [atmósfera, aire] clear

3. [conducta, persona] decent, honourable;

un alma pura a pure soul;

la mirada pura de un niño the clear o pure gaze of a child

4. [mero] sheer;
[verdad] plain;
por pura casualidad by pure chance;

me quedé dormido de puro cansancio I fell asleep from sheer exhaustion;

fue una pura coincidencia it was pure coincidence;
Fam
y ésta es la realidad pura y dura and that is the harsh reality of the matter

♦ nm

1. [cigarro] cigar

Comp
puro habano Havana (cigar)
2. Comp
Esp Fam
meterle un puro a alguien [regañina] to read the riot act to sb, Br to give sb a row o rocket;
[castigo] to throw the book at sb;
si te descubren te caerá un buen puro if you're found out, you'll be in for it

* * *

puro

I adj

1 pure;

la pura verdad the honest truth

2 casualidad, coincidencia sheer;

de puro miedo out of sheer fright

3 Méx ( único) sole, only;

te sirven la pura comida they just serve food

II m cigar

* * *

puro adv

: sheer, much

de puro terco: out of sheer stubbornness

puro, -ra adj

1) : pure

aire puro: fresh air

2) : plain, simple, sheer

por pura curiosidad: from sheer curiosity

3) : only, just

emplean puras mujeres: they only employ women

4)

pura sangre : Thoroughbred horse

puro nm

: cigar

* * *

puro¹ adj

1. (en general) pure

este anillo es de oro puro this ring is pure gold

aire puro pure air

2. (uso enfático) absolute / sheer

la pura verdad the absolute truth

por puro egoísmo out of sheer selfishness

puro² n cigar

Spanish-English dictionary > puro
18 canelo

(Sp. model spelled same [kanélo] < canela 'cinnamon' < Old French canele < Italian cannella, diminutive of canna 'cane,' because of the canelike shape of dried cinnamon bark). A red-roan or cinam-mon-colored horse. Watts notes that this term generally "applies to a horse of California or Spanish stock." Smith indicates that this term can also refer to a brown or cinammon-colored cow. The DRAE, DM, and VCN all reference this term as a color for horses. Islas specifies that the color is a mixture of sorrel and white and that horses of this color have muzzle, mane, tail, and points of a reddish-brown color. Santamaría also says that the color is similar to sorrel mixed with white, but that the horse's muzzle, mane, tail, and points are black.

Vocabulario Vaquero > canelo
19 batik

m.

batik.

* * *

batik

► nombre masculino

1 batik

* * *

= batik.

Nota: Técnica indonesia de imprimir colores sobre tejidos cubriendo las partes que no han de recibir un color con cera; por extensión, tejido coloreado de este modo.

Ex. But even with a cross reference the librarian or reader now has to go through all the entries at TEXTILE DESIGN in the hope of discovering an unknown number of books on batik -- and then he has to note them before setting off to the broadly classified shelves.

* * *

= batik.

Nota: Técnica indonesia de imprimir colores sobre tejidos cubriendo las partes que no han de recibir un color con cera; por extensión, tejido coloreado de este modo.

Ex: But even with a cross reference the librarian or reader now has to go through all the entries at TEXTILE DESIGN in the hope of discovering an unknown number of books on batik -- and then he has to note them before setting off to the broadly classified shelves.

* * *

batik

/baˈtik/

masculine

batik

* * *

batik nm

batik

Spanish-English dictionary > batik
20 el mundo en la palma de la mano

= the world in the palm of + Posesivo + hand

Ex. The article is entitled 'Reference applications of color microfiche: the world in the palm of your hand'.

* * *

= the world in the palm of + Posesivo + hand

Ex: The article is entitled 'Reference applications of color microfiche: the world in the palm of your hand'.

Spanish-English dictionary > el mundo en la palma de la mano

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