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Ex. Acupuncture may be an effective tool for helping to alleviate nausea and vomiting in patients refractory to standard premedication.* * *Ex: Acupuncture may be an effective tool for helping to alleviate nausea and vomiting in patients refractory to standard premedication.
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3 aleación refractaria
Metalurgia diccionario Español-Inglés > aleación refractaria
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4 ladrillo refractario
Metalurgia diccionario Español-Inglés > ladrillo refractario
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5 refractario
adj.1 refractory, rebel.2 refractory, heat-reflecting, fireproof, flameproof.m.refractory, firebrick.* * *► adjetivo1 (al fuego) heat-resistant2 (persona - que rehúsa) reluctant, unwilling; (- opuesta) opposed* * *ADJ1) (Téc) fireproof, heat-resistant; (Culin) ovenproof2)ser refractario a la reforma — to be resistant o opposed to reform
ser refractario a las lenguas — to have no aptitude for languages, be hopeless where languages are concerned
* * *- ria adjetivo1) < materiales> heat-resistant, refractory (tech); <fuente/molde> ovenproof2) < persona>* * *- ria adjetivo1) < materiales> heat-resistant, refractory (tech); <fuente/molde> ovenproof2) < persona>* * *refractario11 = refractory.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.
refractario22 = fireproof [fire-proof], fireproofing, refractory, heat-resistant.Ex: We designed a secure -- and we will build it eventually -- computer room that was fireproof, tornado proof, and would take a hit from a single engine craft.
Ex: Locate records of patents assigned to the Celenese company for fireproofing substances.Ex: Refractory metals and alloys are extraordinarily resistant to heat, wear, and corrosion.Ex: Refractory clay is slightly better but you do not need heat-resistant material for claying a forge.* arcilla refractaria = refractory clay, fireclay.* ladrillo refractario = firebrick, fireclay brick, fireproof brick.* * *A ‹materiales› heat-resistant, fireproof, refractory ( tech); ‹fuente/molde› ovenproofbarro refractario fireclay, refractory clayladrillos refractarios firebricksB ‹infección› refractoryC ‹persona› refractario A algo opposed TO sthes refractario a las innovaciones he's opposed to change, he resists change* * *refractario, -a adj1. [material] heat-resistant, refractory;[plato, fuente] ovenproofes refractario a los cambios he's opposed to change* * *adj TÉC heat-resistant, fireproof;figser refractario a algo be against sth* * *refractario, - ria adj: refractory, obstinate -
6 reacio
adj.1 obstinate, hesitant, averse, balky.2 reluctant.3 recalcitrant, obstinate.* * *► adjetivo1 reluctant, unwilling* * *(f. - reacia)adj.* * *ADJ reluctantser reacio a — to resist, resist the idea of
ser reacio a hacer algo — to be reluctant o unwilling to do sth
* * *- cia adjetivo reluctantse mostró reacio a aceptarlo — he was unwilling o reluctant to accept it
* * *= reluctant, coy, reticent, disinclined, resistive, averse, refractory.Ex. Then there are those children made to think themselves failures because of the hammer-blow terms like dull, backward, retarded, underprivileged, disadvantaged, handicapped, less able, slow, rejected, remedial, reluctant, disturbed.Ex. Although it is coy about admitting the fact it is only mentioned twice in the whole of the thirty pages of publicity material it is in effect a generalized and modernized Thesaurofacet: a facetted classification with a thesaurus structure forming an integral part.Ex. Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.Ex. Many librarians are disinclined to make the necessary effort to collect statistics.Ex. This game was developed in order to facilitate the therapeutic process for those children who are `inhibited, constrained or resistive'.Ex. The advantage of an acoustic pulse as the averse stimulus is discussed.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.----* mostrarse reacio a = baulk at [balk at].* persona reacia a la lectura = aliterate.* reacio a = refractory to.* reacio a + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* reacio a la toma de riesgos = risk-averse.* reacio al cambio = resistant to change.* ser reacio a = be averse to, be reluctant, be loath to.* * *- cia adjetivo reluctantse mostró reacio a aceptarlo — he was unwilling o reluctant to accept it
* * *= reluctant, coy, reticent, disinclined, resistive, averse, refractory.Ex: Then there are those children made to think themselves failures because of the hammer-blow terms like dull, backward, retarded, underprivileged, disadvantaged, handicapped, less able, slow, rejected, remedial, reluctant, disturbed.
Ex: Although it is coy about admitting the fact it is only mentioned twice in the whole of the thirty pages of publicity material it is in effect a generalized and modernized Thesaurofacet: a facetted classification with a thesaurus structure forming an integral part.Ex: Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.Ex: Many librarians are disinclined to make the necessary effort to collect statistics.Ex: This game was developed in order to facilitate the therapeutic process for those children who are `inhibited, constrained or resistive'.Ex: The advantage of an acoustic pulse as the averse stimulus is discussed.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* mostrarse reacio a = baulk at [balk at].* persona reacia a la lectura = aliterate.* reacio a = refractory to.* reacio a + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* reacio a la toma de riesgos = risk-averse.* reacio al cambio = resistant to change.* ser reacio a = be averse to, be reluctant, be loath to.* * *reluctantes reacio a todo tipo de innovaciones he is reluctant to accept any kind of change, he is opposed to o he resists any kind of changese mostró reacio a aceptarlo he was unwilling o reluctant to accept it* * *
reacio◊ - cia adjetivo
reluctant
reacio,-a adjetivo reluctant, unwilling: es reacio a las novedades, he's averse to change ➣ Ver nota en averse
' reacio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
reacia
- reticente
English:
averse
- hesitant
- reluctant
* * *reacio, -a adjreluctant;ser reacio a hacer algo to be reluctant to do sth;es muy reacio a hacer reclamaciones he's very reluctant to complain;se mostró reacio a firmar el acuerdo he was reluctant to sign the agreement;ser reacio a los cambios to be resistant to change* * *adj reluctant (a to)* * *: resistant, opposed* * *reacio adj reluctant -
7 arcilla refractaria
f.fire clay, saggar, fireclay, sagger.* * *(n.) = refractory clay, fireclayEx. Refractory clay is slightly better but you do not need heat-resistant material for claying a forge.Ex. In practice it has been observed that the higher the alumina content in the fireclay, the higher is the fusion point.* * *(n.) = refractory clay, fireclayEx: Refractory clay is slightly better but you do not need heat-resistant material for claying a forge.
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8 contumaz
adj.1 stubborn, obstinate.2 contumacious, stubborn, dogged, hard-bitten.3 guilty of contempt of court.* * *► adjetivo (pl contumaces)1 (obstinado) obstinate, stubborn2 (rebelde) insubordinate3 DERECHO contumacious* * *ADJ1) (=terco) obstinate, stubbornly disobedient2) [bebedor] inveterate, hardened, incorrigible3) (Jur) guilty of contempt, guilty of contempt of court4) (Med) disease-carrying, germ-laden* * *adjetivo (frml)a) ( obstinado) obstinateb) (Der) in contempt ( of court)* * *= recalcitrant, unrepentant, refractory.Ex. Not all housing problems originated from local authorities, private tenants frequently had to contend with recalcitrant landlords.Ex. The article is entitled 'Reflections of an unrepentant editor'.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *adjetivo (frml)a) ( obstinado) obstinateb) (Der) in contempt ( of court)* * *= recalcitrant, unrepentant, refractory.Ex: Not all housing problems originated from local authorities, private tenants frequently had to contend with recalcitrant landlords.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Reflections of an unrepentant editor'.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *1 ( frml) (obstinado) obstinate, recalcitrant2 ( Der) in contempt (of court)person who is in contempt of court* * *
contumaz adjetivo bigoted, fanatical: es muy contumaz en cuanto a sus ideales políticos, she's quite bigoted as regards her political ideals
* * *contumaz adj1. [obstinado] stubborn, obstinate2. Der in contempt (of court)* * *adj obstinate* * * -
9 obstinado
adj.obstinate, bulldogged, stubborn, bulldoggish.past part.past participle of spanish verb: obstinar.* * *► adjetivo1 obstinate, stubborn* * *ADJ obstinate, stubborn* * *- da adjetivoa) ( tozudo) obstinate, stubbornb) ( tenaz) tenacious, doggedc) (Ven) ( harto) fed up (colloq)* * *= obstinate, stubborn, dogged, perverse, stiff-necked, pigheaded, refractory, self-willed, tenacious, persevering.Ex. She wanted to say: 'You are a conceited, obstinate, inflexible, manipulative, pompous, close-minded, insensitive, abrasive, opinionated, platitudinous oaf!'.Ex. He is seldom happy, never satisfied, temperamental, stubborn; his behavior at times can be charitably characterized as erratic.Ex. The last 50 years of academic librarianship have seen a dogged search for standards.Ex. The demand for business information, in relation to its price, is rather perverse in that high price often generates a high demand.Ex. The problem was that the stiff-necked men of science refused to bow down before the idols of political expediency.Ex. I argue that intellectual vices (such as being gullible, dogmatic, pigheaded, or prejudiced) are essential.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.Ex. But apparently the self-willed distinction affected his reason -- he went soft in the head and ended up believing in his divine origins.Ex. She's tough and tenacious and she still has almost as many as she has friends.Ex. Napoleon Bonaparte said: 'Victory belongs to the most persevering' and 'Ability is of little account without opportunity'.* * *- da adjetivoa) ( tozudo) obstinate, stubbornb) ( tenaz) tenacious, doggedc) (Ven) ( harto) fed up (colloq)* * *= obstinate, stubborn, dogged, perverse, stiff-necked, pigheaded, refractory, self-willed, tenacious, persevering.Ex: She wanted to say: 'You are a conceited, obstinate, inflexible, manipulative, pompous, close-minded, insensitive, abrasive, opinionated, platitudinous oaf!'.
Ex: He is seldom happy, never satisfied, temperamental, stubborn; his behavior at times can be charitably characterized as erratic.Ex: The last 50 years of academic librarianship have seen a dogged search for standards.Ex: The demand for business information, in relation to its price, is rather perverse in that high price often generates a high demand.Ex: The problem was that the stiff-necked men of science refused to bow down before the idols of political expediency.Ex: I argue that intellectual vices (such as being gullible, dogmatic, pigheaded, or prejudiced) are essential.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.Ex: But apparently the self-willed distinction affected his reason -- he went soft in the head and ended up believing in his divine origins.Ex: She's tough and tenacious and she still has almost as many as she has friends.Ex: Napoleon Bonaparte said: 'Victory belongs to the most persevering' and 'Ability is of little account without opportunity'.* * *obstinado -daA1 (tozudo) ‹persona/actitud› obstinate, stubborn2 (tenaz) ‹persona/lucha› tenacious, doggedsu trabajo le tiene obstinado he has had enough of his job o he is fed up with his job* * *
Del verbo obstinarse: ( conjugate obstinarse)
obstinado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
obstinado
obstinarse
obstinado◊ -da adjetivo
obstinarse ( conjugate obstinarse) verbo pronominal obstinado EN hacer algo to (obstinately) insist on doing sth;
se ha obstinado en que hay que terminarlo hoy he is bent on finishing it today
obstinado,-a adjetivo obstinate
obstinarse verbo reflexivo to persist [en, in]
' obstinado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cabezón
- cabezona
- empeñada
- empeñado
- impenitente
- mollera
- obstinada
- burro
- cazurro
- obstinarse
English:
opinionated
- stiff-necked
- dogged
- head
- intractable
- obstinate
- perverse
* * *obstinado, -a adj1. [terco] obstinate, stubborn2. [tenaz] tenacious* * *adj obstinate* * *obstinado, -da adj1) terco: obstinate, stubborn2) : persistent♦ obstinadamente adv* * *obstinado adj obstinate -
10 opuesto
adj.opposed, conflicting, contrary, opposite.m.opposite, antithesis, converse, antipode.past part.past participle of spanish verb: oponer.* * *1→ link=oponer oponer► adjetivo1 (contrario) contrary, opposed2 (de enfrente) opposite* * *(f. - opuesta)adj.1) opposite2) opposed* * *1.PP de oponer2. ADJ1) [ángulo, lado] oppositechocó con un coche que venía en dirección opuesta — he crashed into a car coming in the opposite direction
2) (Dep) [equipo] opposing3) [intereses, versiones] conflicting4)* * *- ta adjetivo <versiones/opiniones> conflicting; <extremos/polos> oppositees opuesto a todo cambio — he is opposed to o he is against any change
* * *= antithetical, conflicting, contrary, differing, inverse, opposing, inimical, argumentative, opposite, counterpoint, competing, opposed, adversarial, aversive, contrasting, averse, reverse, resistant, refractory.Ex. Production quotas, I believe, are antithetical to careful, thoughtful cataloging.Ex. As is the way with these things there were two conflicting criticisms levelled at the joint code.Ex. Perhaps there has been a contrary reaction by British academic librarians to conserve their collections.Ex. Different devices for the organisation of knowledge place differing emphasis on the relative importance of these two objectives.Ex. Most relationships should be shown in both their direct and inverse forms.Ex. When it is clear that material is biased or misrepresents a group, librarians should correct the situation, either by refusing the material or by giving equal representation to opposing points of view.Ex. Anita Schiller's own grim conclusion was that 'These two opposing and often inimical views, when incorporated within reference service, often reduce overall effectiveness'.Ex. 'I don't know about that one,' Bogardus said, politely argumentative.Ex. Cutter instructs that 'of two subjects exactly opposite choose one and refer from the other, e.g. 'Free Trade and Protection', 'Protection' See 'Free Trade and Protection''.Ex. The point and counterpoint nature of the talks specifically concerned with AACR reflects the official roles the speakers have with respect to that draft.Ex. This article identifies predominant worldview and competing schools of thought regarding the teaching of reference work.Ex. Librarianship is faced with the problem of the reconciliation of opposed objectives -- the arrest of deterioration in books versus the idea that books are meant to be used, becoming ultimately worn with use.Ex. The relationship between the author and editor is based on collaboration, but can also be adversarial at certain points.Ex. In fact, weeding aversive staff tend to spend a lot more time complaining about having nothing on the shelves.Ex. The author describes 2 contrasting Florida libraries on the Gulf of Mexico, how they serve and are served by the community.Ex. The advantage of an acoustic pulse as the averse stimulus is discussed.Ex. He creates a type of reverse orientalism peopled by sex-hungry 'dark-age femme fatales' and 'lusty young Barbarians reeking of ale'.Ex. After a number of years in office, however, they became increasingly abrasive, remote, contemptuous of criticism, and resistant to any change that might reduce their authority.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.----* como algo opuesto a = as against.* como opuesto a = as distinct from, as opposed to.* continuar opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.* diametralmente opuesto a = diametrically opposed to, diametrically opposite to.* diametralmente opuestos = worlds apart.* mundos opuestos = like oil and water.* opiniones opuestas = contrasting opinions.* opuesto a = versus (vs - abreviatura), antagonistic to, at odds with.* opuesto, el = reverse, the.* opuesto, lo = converse, the.* polos opuestos = polar types, worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.* reacciones opuestas = mixed reactions.* seguir opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.* sexo opuesto = opposite sex.* * *- ta adjetivo <versiones/opiniones> conflicting; <extremos/polos> oppositees opuesto a todo cambio — he is opposed to o he is against any change
* * *el opuesto= reverse, theEx: The final order on the shelves is the reverse of this, so that an order of increasing speciality is achieved.
= antithetical, conflicting, contrary, differing, inverse, opposing, inimical, argumentative, opposite, counterpoint, competing, opposed, adversarial, aversive, contrasting, averse, reverse, resistant, refractory.Ex: Production quotas, I believe, are antithetical to careful, thoughtful cataloging.
Ex: As is the way with these things there were two conflicting criticisms levelled at the joint code.Ex: Perhaps there has been a contrary reaction by British academic librarians to conserve their collections.Ex: Different devices for the organisation of knowledge place differing emphasis on the relative importance of these two objectives.Ex: Most relationships should be shown in both their direct and inverse forms.Ex: When it is clear that material is biased or misrepresents a group, librarians should correct the situation, either by refusing the material or by giving equal representation to opposing points of view.Ex: Anita Schiller's own grim conclusion was that 'These two opposing and often inimical views, when incorporated within reference service, often reduce overall effectiveness'.Ex: 'I don't know about that one,' Bogardus said, politely argumentative.Ex: Cutter instructs that 'of two subjects exactly opposite choose one and refer from the other, e.g. 'Free Trade and Protection', 'Protection' See 'Free Trade and Protection''.Ex: The point and counterpoint nature of the talks specifically concerned with AACR reflects the official roles the speakers have with respect to that draft.Ex: This article identifies predominant worldview and competing schools of thought regarding the teaching of reference work.Ex: Librarianship is faced with the problem of the reconciliation of opposed objectives -- the arrest of deterioration in books versus the idea that books are meant to be used, becoming ultimately worn with use.Ex: The relationship between the author and editor is based on collaboration, but can also be adversarial at certain points.Ex: In fact, weeding aversive staff tend to spend a lot more time complaining about having nothing on the shelves.Ex: The author describes 2 contrasting Florida libraries on the Gulf of Mexico, how they serve and are served by the community.Ex: The advantage of an acoustic pulse as the averse stimulus is discussed.Ex: He creates a type of reverse orientalism peopled by sex-hungry 'dark-age femme fatales' and 'lusty young Barbarians reeking of ale'.Ex: After a number of years in office, however, they became increasingly abrasive, remote, contemptuous of criticism, and resistant to any change that might reduce their authority.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* como algo opuesto a = as against.* como opuesto a = as distinct from, as opposed to.* continuar opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.* diametralmente opuesto a = diametrically opposed to, diametrically opposite to.* diametralmente opuestos = worlds apart.* mundos opuestos = like oil and water.* opiniones opuestas = contrasting opinions.* opuesto a = versus (vs - abreviatura), antagonistic to, at odds with.* opuesto, el = reverse, the.* opuesto, lo = converse, the.* polos opuestos = polar types, worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and oranges.* reacciones opuestas = mixed reactions.* seguir opuesto a = remain + unreconciled to.* sexo opuesto = opposite sex.* * *opuesto -ta‹versiones/opiniones› conflicting; ‹extremos/polos› oppositetienen caracteres opuestos they have very different personalitiesvenía en dirección opuesta she was coming the other way o from the opposite directionopuesto A algo:el lado opuesto a éste the opposite side to this onees opuesto a todo cambio he is opposed to o he is against any change* * *
Del verbo oponer: ( conjugate oponer)
opuesto es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
oponer
opuesto
oponer ( conjugate oponer) verbo transitivo ‹ resistencia› to offer, put up;
‹ objeción› to raise
oponerse verbo pronominal ( ser contrario) to object;
opuestose A algo to oppose sth;
opuesto -ta adjetivo ‹versiones/opiniones› conflicting;
‹extremo/polo/lado› opposite;
venía en dirección opuesta he was coming from the opposite direction
oponer verbo transitivo
1 to put up: no opuso resistencia, he put up no resistance
2 (un argumento, razón) to put forward
opuesto,-a adjetivo
1 (versión, opinión, etc) opposite: tenían intereses opuestos, they had conflicting interests
2 (posición) opposite: estaba en la acera opuesta, he was on the opposite sidewalk
en direcciones opuestas, in opposite directions
' opuesto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
diametralmente
- fondo
- negación
- opuesta
- provincia
- antidemocrático
- contra
- contrario
- ligar
- pinchar
English:
against
- contrasting
- opposed
- opposite
- sex
- sublime
- conflicting
* * *opuesto, -a♦ participiover oponer♦ adj1. [contrario] opposed, contrary (a to);los dos hermanos son opuestos en todo the two brothers are completely different;opiniones opuestas contrary o opposing opinions;ser opuesto a algo to be opposed o contrary to sth2. [del otro lado] opposite;el extremo opuesto a éste the opposite end to this;el coche venía en dirección opuesta the car was coming the other way o in the opposite direction;* * *I part → oponerII adj2 opinión contrary* * *opuesto adj1) : opposite, contrary2) : opposed* * *opuesto adj1. (enfrentado) opposing / conflicting2. (contrario) opposite -
11 pertinaz
adj.1 stubborn (terco).2 persistent (persistente).3 pertinacious, firm, dogged, stick-to-itive.* * *(pl pertinaces)► adjetivo1 (sequía, frío) prolonged, persistent2 (persona) obstinate* * *ADJ1) [tos] persistent; [sequía] long-lasting, prolonged2) [persona] obstinate* * *adjetivo (frml)a) ( persistente) < sequía> prolonged; < tos> persistentb) ( obstinado) obstinate* * *= refractory.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *adjetivo (frml)a) ( persistente) < sequía> prolonged; < tos> persistentb) ( obstinado) obstinate* * *= refractory.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.
* * *( frml)1 (persistente) ‹sequía› prolonged; ‹tos› persistent2 (obstinado) obstinate, pertinacious ( frml)* * *
pertinaz adjetivo
1 (tos, lluvia, etc) persistent, prolonged
2 (persona) obstinate
' pertinaz' also found in these entries:
English:
diehard
- stubborn
* * *pertinaz adj1. [terco] stubborn2. [persistente] persistent* * *adj1 ( prolongado) persistent2 ( terco) obstinate* * *1) obstinado: obstinate2) persistente: persistent -
12 porfiado
adj.obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, pigheaded.m.roly-poly, tumbler toy, tumbler.past part.past participle of spanish verb: porfiar.* * *► adjetivo1 stubborn, obstinate* * *1.ADJ (=terco) stubborn, obstinate; (=insistente) persistent2.SM LAm (=muñeco) roly-poly doll, tumbler, tumbler toy* * *I- da adjetivo stubborn, pig-headed (colloq)II- da masculino, femenino1) ( persona) stubborn creature (colloq)* * *= refractory, stiff-necked, self-willed.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.Ex. The problem was that the stiff-necked men of science refused to bow down before the idols of political expediency.Ex. But apparently the self-willed distinction affected his reason -- he went soft in the head and ended up believing in his divine origins.* * *I- da adjetivo stubborn, pig-headed (colloq)II- da masculino, femenino1) ( persona) stubborn creature (colloq)* * *= refractory, stiff-necked, self-willed.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.
Ex: The problem was that the stiff-necked men of science refused to bow down before the idols of political expediency.Ex: But apparently the self-willed distinction affected his reason -- he went soft in the head and ended up believing in his divine origins.* * *stubborn, pig-headed ( colloq)masculine, femininees un porfiado he's as stubborn as a mule, he's a stubborn creature o devil o so-and-soB* * *
Del verbo porfiar: ( conjugate porfiar)
porfiado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
porfiado
porfiar
porfiado◊ -da adjetivo
stubborn, pig-headed (colloq)
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino ( persona) stubborn creature (colloq)
porfiar ( conjugate porfiar) verbo intransitivo ( insistir) to insist;
no me porfíes, ya te dije que no don't keep on o go on about it, I said no
porfiado,-a adjetivo stubborn
porfiar verbo intransitivo
1 (obstinarse) to insist: por más que porfíes en ello, no tienes razón, no matter how much you argue about it, you're not right
2 to persever: porfió en su empeño de conseguir el divorcio, she was adamant about getting a divorce
3 (insistir) no me porfíes, no tengo intención de hacerlo, don't keep pestering me, I have no intention of doing it
' porfiado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
porfiada
* * *porfiado, -a adj[insistente] persistent; [tozudo] stubborn* * *porfiado, -da adjobstinado, terco: obstinate, stubborn♦ porfiadamente adv -
13 refractario2
2 = fireproof [fire-proof], fireproofing, refractory, heat-resistant.Ex. We designed a secure -- and we will build it eventually -- computer room that was fireproof, tornado proof, and would take a hit from a single engine craft.Ex. Locate records of patents assigned to the Celenese company for fireproofing substances.Ex. Refractory metals and alloys are extraordinarily resistant to heat, wear, and corrosion.Ex. Refractory clay is slightly better but you do not need heat-resistant material for claying a forge.----* arcilla refractaria = refractory clay, fireclay.* ladrillo refractario = firebrick, fireclay brick, fireproof brick. -
14 remiso
adj.1 reluctant, unwilling.2 weak, inactive.* * *► adjetivo1 (reacio) reluctant, unwilling* * *ADJ1) [persona]estar o mostrarse remiso a hacer algo — to be reluctant to do sth, be unwilling to do sth
2) [movimiento] slow, sluggish* * *IIIremiso A + INF — reluctant to + inf
masculino (Andes) draft dodger* * *= reticent, reluctant, refractory.Ex. Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.Ex. Then there are those children made to think themselves failures because of the hammer-blow terms like dull, backward, retarded, underprivileged, disadvantaged, handicapped, less able, slow, rejected, remedial, reluctant, disturbed.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *IIIremiso A + INF — reluctant to + inf
masculino (Andes) draft dodger* * *= reticent, reluctant, refractory.Ex: Some library members are still reticent about using technological innovations such as microfiche readers so it may be only library staff who use the catalogue.
Ex: Then there are those children made to think themselves failures because of the hammer-blow terms like dull, backward, retarded, underprivileged, disadvantaged, handicapped, less able, slow, rejected, remedial, reluctant, disturbed.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *A (reacio) reluctanta la hora de colaborar se mostraron remisos they were reluctant to help when the time camelos primeros rayos de un remiso sol primaveral ( liter); the first hesitant rays of spring sunshineremiso A + INF reluctant to + INFson remisos a decir cuánto ganan they are reluctant o unwilling to say how much they earnB (negligente) remiss, lax remiso EN algo remiss IN sthhan estado remisos en el cumplimiento del deber they have been remiss in the execution of their duty ( frml)( Andes)draft dodger* * *
remiso,-a adjetivo reluctant [a, to]
' remiso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
remisa
* * *remiso, -a adj[reacio] reluctant;se mostró remiso a los cambios he was resistant to the changes;es remiso a intervenir he is reluctant to intervene* * *adj reluctant (a to)* * *remiso, -sa adj1) : lax, remiss2) : reluctant -
15 resistente a
= impervious to, refractory toEx. A covering material of fast, even colour, was eventually produced that was impervious to the adhesive with which it was stuck to the boards.Ex. Acupuncture may be an effective tool for helping to alleviate nausea and vomiting in patients refractory to standard premedication.* * *= impervious to, refractory toEx: A covering material of fast, even colour, was eventually produced that was impervious to the adhesive with which it was stuck to the boards.
Ex: Acupuncture may be an effective tool for helping to alleviate nausea and vomiting in patients refractory to standard premedication. -
16 arcilla
f.clay.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: arcillar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: arcillar.* * *1 clay* * *noun f.* * *SF clayarcilla de alfarería, arcilla figulina — potter's clay
* * *femenino clay* * *= clay, bole.Ex. Even 1950-2000 is a fairly short time, considering that the first library catalog dates from a piece of clay fried in 3000 BC = Incluso 1950-2000 es un tiempo bastante corto, considerando que el primer catálogo de biblioteca data de un trozo de arcilla cocida del 3000 A.C.Ex. Some gilders would mix bole with rabbit-skin glue to stick gold leaf on objects.----* arcilla de modelar = play dough, modelling dough, modelling clay.* arcilla refractaria = refractory clay, fireclay.* cubrir de arcilla = clay.* forrar de arcilla = clay.* marmita de arcilla = clay pot.* revestir de arcilla = clay.* tablilla de arcilla = clay tablet.* vasija de arcilla = clay pot.* * *femenino clay* * *= clay, bole.Ex: Even 1950-2000 is a fairly short time, considering that the first library catalog dates from a piece of clay fried in 3000 BC = Incluso 1950-2000 es un tiempo bastante corto, considerando que el primer catálogo de biblioteca data de un trozo de arcilla cocida del 3000 A.C.
Ex: Some gilders would mix bole with rabbit-skin glue to stick gold leaf on objects.* arcilla de modelar = play dough, modelling dough, modelling clay.* arcilla refractaria = refractory clay, fireclay.* cubrir de arcilla = clay.* forrar de arcilla = clay.* marmita de arcilla = clay pot.* revestir de arcilla = clay.* tablilla de arcilla = clay tablet.* vasija de arcilla = clay pot.* * *clayarcilla de alfarería potter's clay* * *
arcilla sustantivo femenino
clay
arcilla sustantivo femenino clay
' arcilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
conformar
- cocido
- modelar
- secar
English:
clay
- loam
- model
- shape
- work
* * *arcilla nfclay* * *f clay* * *arcilla nf: clay* * *arcilla n clay -
17 calorífugo
adj.heat-resistant, heat-resisting, non-inflammable, uninflammable.* * *► adjetivo1 (que no transmite el calor) heat-resistant2 (incombustible) incombustible* * *ADJ (=resistente) heat-resistant, non-conducting; (=incombustible) fireproof* * *Ex. Refractory clay is slightly better but you do not need heat-resistant material for claying a forge.* * *Ex: Refractory clay is slightly better but you do not need heat-resistant material for claying a forge.
* * *calorífugo -ga1 (mal conductor) heat-resistant2 (incombustible) fireproof -
18 cubrir de arcilla
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19 cursi
adj.1 tacky(dress, song).2 prissy, affected, la-di-da, chichi.f. & m.affected person.* * *► adjetivo1 familiar (afectado) pretentious, affected, twee1 familiar pretentious person, affected person* * *1. ADJ1) [persona] (=amanerado) affected; (=remilgado) prissy; [en sus gustos] twee2) [objeto] twee2.SMFes una cursi — (=amanerada) she's so affected; (=niña remilgada) she's so prissy; [en sus gustos] she's so twee
* * *Iadjetivo (fam) < objeto> corny, twee (BrE); < idea> sentimental, twee (BrE); < decoración> chichiIImasculino y femenino (fam)es un cursi — he's so affected o twee
* * *= cutesy [cutesier -comp., cutesiest -sup.], prissy [prissier -comp., prissiest -sup.], stilted, high-flown, mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.].Ex. His prose, for instance, is repeatedly either too cutesy or too technical.Ex. It is especially important that the classroom not be dominated by a ' prissy' middle-class atmosphere.Ex. His eccentricity was stilted and contrived.Ex. Disaffected and literally unliterary pubescent readers were expected to be hooked by his high-flown style.Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *Iadjetivo (fam) < objeto> corny, twee (BrE); < idea> sentimental, twee (BrE); < decoración> chichiIImasculino y femenino (fam)es un cursi — he's so affected o twee
* * *= cutesy [cutesier -comp., cutesiest -sup.], prissy [prissier -comp., prissiest -sup.], stilted, high-flown, mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.].Ex: His prose, for instance, is repeatedly either too cutesy or too technical.
Ex: It is especially important that the classroom not be dominated by a ' prissy' middle-class atmosphere.Ex: His eccentricity was stilted and contrived.Ex: Disaffected and literally unliterary pubescent readers were expected to be hooked by his high-flown style.Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.* * *( fam):se cree muy elegante y refinada pero yo la encuentro cursi she thinks she's so chic and refined but she just seems affected to mesus ideas sobre el matrimonio son de lo más cursi her ideas on marriage are terribly romantic and sentimental, she has such twee ideas about marriage ( BrE)llevaba unos lacitos en el pelo de lo más cursi she was wearing some horribly prissy o ( AmE) cutesy o ( BrE) twee little ribbons in her hairtenía la casa decorada de la manera más cursi the decor in his house was terribly chichi o precious o fussyes muy cursilona she's terribly precious o affected o ( BrE) twee( fam)es un cursi he's so affected o precious o ( BrE) twee* * *
cursi adjetivo (fam) ‹ objeto› corny, twee (BrE);
‹ idea› sentimental, twee (BrE);
‹ decoración› chichi;
‹ persona› affected;
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino (fam):◊ es un cursi he's so affected o (BrE) twee
cursi adjetivo pey pretentious, affected
' cursi' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
repipi
- siútico
English:
corny
- genteel
- twee
* * *♦ adj1. [vestido, canción] tacky, Br naff;a mi abuela le gustan esas cortinas tan cursis my grandmother likes those twee curtainscamina de una manera muy cursi she has a very affected way of walking;no seas cursi, cómete el plátano con las manos don't be so prissy, eat the banana with your hands♦ nmfaffected person;es un cursi he's so affected;no seas un cursi, cómete el plátano con las manos don't be so prissy, eat the banana with your hands* * *famI adj persona affectedII m/f:es un cursi he is so affected* * ** * *cursi adj twee -
20 empalagoso
adj.1 sickeningly sweet, fulsome, sickly sweet, cloying.2 too sweet, sickeningly sweet.* * *► adjetivo1 (dulces) too sweet, sickly* * *ADJ1) (=dulce) cloying2) (=pesado) sickly-sweet* * *- sa adjetivo <tarta/licor> sickly; <persona/sonrisa> sickly sweet, cloying* * *= mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.], unctuous, oily [oilier -comp., oiliest -sup.].Ex. However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex. The most important thing you can do to prevent or resolve oily hair is to shampoo your hair daily.* * *- sa adjetivo <tarta/licor> sickly; <persona/sonrisa> sickly sweet, cloying* * *= mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.], unctuous, oily [oilier -comp., oiliest -sup.].Ex: However, these mushy words do little to reveal the refractory person uttering them.
Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex: The most important thing you can do to prevent or resolve oily hair is to shampoo your hair daily.* * *empalagoso -sa‹tarta/licor› sickly; ‹persona/sonrisa› sickly sweet, cloying* * *
empalagoso◊ -sa adjetivo ‹tarta/licor› sickly;
‹persona/sonrisa› sickly sweet, cloying
empalagoso,-a adjetivo
1 (excesivamente dulce) sickly sweet
2 (persona, película, libro) cloying
' empalagoso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
empalagosa
- relajante
English:
oily
- rich
- sickly
- sugary
- cloying
- fulsome
- unctuous
* * *empalagoso, -a adj1. [pastel, dulce, licor] sickly sweet2. [persona, estilo, actitud] cloying;[obra, película, discurso] syrupy, saccharine* * *adj sickly; figsickly sweet, cloying* * *empalagoso, -sa adjmeloso: cloying, excessively sweet* * *
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