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1 extraordinariamente
adv.extraordinarily, uncommonly, remarkably.* * *► adverbio1 extraordinarily, unusually* * *ADV extraordinarily* * *= remarkably, unusually.Ex. The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex. The retreat, held in an off-campus community room during the Christmas break following an unusually hectic autumn term, lasted a full day.----* cosecha extraordinariamente buena = bumper crop.* extraordinariamente + Adjetivo = superbly + Adjetivo.* * *= remarkably, unusually.Ex: The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.
Ex: The retreat, held in an off-campus community room during the Christmas break following an unusually hectic autumn term, lasted a full day.* cosecha extraordinariamente buena = bumper crop.* extraordinariamente + Adjetivo = superbly + Adjetivo.* * *extraordinarily* * *extraordinarily -
2 notablemente
adv.notably, observably, notedly.* * *► adverbio1 notably* * *ADV [mejorar, disminuir, aumentar] significantly, considerablynuestro déficit es notablemente superior a la media — our deficit is significantly o considerably above average
* * *= remarkably, sharply, strikingly, signally, markedly.Ex. The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex. The paperback has cut sharply into fiction circulation, and Ennis is right in questioning this type of library.Ex. The failure to recognize this special condition is strikingly illustrated in AACR Rule 4.Ex. AACR2 is the most complete working out of the ISBD for materials of all kinds, and represents the triumph of Lubetzkyan principles, which the first AACR signally did not.Ex. Smooth surface finishes markedly reduce adherence of tartar and other deposits.----* notablemente + Adjetivo = markedly + Adjetivo.* * *= remarkably, sharply, strikingly, signally, markedly.Ex: The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.
Ex: The paperback has cut sharply into fiction circulation, and Ennis is right in questioning this type of library.Ex: The failure to recognize this special condition is strikingly illustrated in AACR Rule 4.Ex: AACR2 is the most complete working out of the ISBD for materials of all kinds, and represents the triumph of Lubetzkyan principles, which the first AACR signally did not.Ex: Smooth surface finishes markedly reduce adherence of tartar and other deposits.* notablemente + Adjetivo = markedly + Adjetivo.* * *outstandingly* * *
notablemente adverbio noticeably, notably, remarkably: ha mejorado notablemente la ortografía, her handwriting has noticeably improved
' notablemente' also found in these entries:
English:
considerably
- conspicuously
- notably
- strikingly
* * *notablemente adv[visiblemente] clearly, evidently; [notoriamente] considerably, markedly -
3 notable
adj.1 remarkable, outstanding.2 notable, striking, famous, appreciable.f.good mark.m.1 (pass with) credit (education).2 notable, distinguished person (person).* * *► adjetivo1 (apreciable) noticeable; (considerable, marcado) considerable, remarkable■ la diferencia entre un coche y otro es notable there's a considerable difference between one car and another2 (digno de mención) noteworthy, notable3 (ilustre) well-known1 (persona) dignitary, notable2 (calificación) mark equivalent to between 70% and 80% in the Spanish marking system* * *adj.notable, remarkable* * *1. ADJ1) (=destacado) notableuna actuación verdaderamente notable — an outstanding performance, a truly notable performance
la exposición reúne a pintores tan notables como... — the exhibition brings together such notable o distinguished painters as...
2) (=considerable) [aumento, mejoría, diferencia] significant, considerableel enfermo ha experimentado una notable mejoría — the patient has experienced a significant o considerable improvement
la disminución de la contaminación ha sido notable — there has been a significant o considerable reduction in pollution
2.he sacado un notable — ≈ I got a B
3.SMPL* * *Iadjetivo notableIIposee una notable inteligencia — she is remarkably o extremely intelligent
a) (Educ) grade between 7 and 8.5 on a scale from 1 to 10b) ( persona importante) dignitary* * *= notable, noticeable, salient, striking, worthy, noteworthy, outstandingly + Adjetivo, noted, marked, acute, of note.Ex. There are notable differences in practice between the United States and the United Kingdom.Ex. The most noticeable effect the advent of Islam had on Arab names was not so much on structure as on choice.Ex. There must be instructions explaining salient features of the index.Ex. A very striking example of this is the fact that in all our rules there is the provision that anonymous publications should be entered under the author when known.Ex. Books were kept for historical records of deeds done by the inhabitants: their worthy acts as well as their sins.Ex. It essays simply to be a list of the more important, rare or otherwise noteworthy books available.Ex. It is tempting to quote the tremendous successes of outstandingly popular authors such as Harold Robbins, James Herriot, Catherine Cookson and a relatively small number of other household names (to book readers).Ex. Planning began about 9 months before the exhibition, with the recruitment of a noted Swiss book illustrator to design the stand.Ex. It hardly needs to be said that the microcomputer is now a fact of life, but its impact upon the world of information retrieval and libraries generally has been less marked than in many other areas.Ex. In some areas of study, notably the social sciences, the problems vocabulary are acute.Ex. Another analytical study of note is the one for Columbia University Libraries.----* aumento notable = rising tide.* incremento notable = rising tide.* notable por = noted for.* * *Iadjetivo notableIIposee una notable inteligencia — she is remarkably o extremely intelligent
a) (Educ) grade between 7 and 8.5 on a scale from 1 to 10b) ( persona importante) dignitary* * *= notable, noticeable, salient, striking, worthy, noteworthy, outstandingly + Adjetivo, noted, marked, acute, of note.Ex: There are notable differences in practice between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Ex: The most noticeable effect the advent of Islam had on Arab names was not so much on structure as on choice.Ex: There must be instructions explaining salient features of the index.Ex: A very striking example of this is the fact that in all our rules there is the provision that anonymous publications should be entered under the author when known.Ex: Books were kept for historical records of deeds done by the inhabitants: their worthy acts as well as their sins.Ex: It essays simply to be a list of the more important, rare or otherwise noteworthy books available.Ex: It is tempting to quote the tremendous successes of outstandingly popular authors such as Harold Robbins, James Herriot, Catherine Cookson and a relatively small number of other household names (to book readers).Ex: Planning began about 9 months before the exhibition, with the recruitment of a noted Swiss book illustrator to design the stand.Ex: It hardly needs to be said that the microcomputer is now a fact of life, but its impact upon the world of information retrieval and libraries generally has been less marked than in many other areas.Ex: In some areas of study, notably the social sciences, the problems vocabulary are acute.Ex: Another analytical study of note is the one for Columbia University Libraries.* aumento notable = rising tide.* incremento notable = rising tide.* notable por = noted for.* * *notableuna actuación notable an outstanding o a notable performanceposee una notable inteligencia she is remarkably o extremely intelligentéste es uno de los rasgos más notables de su obra this is one of the most notable characteristics of his workuna notable mejoría a marked o notable improvementuno de los estudios más notables sobre Cervantes one of the most notable o noteworthy studies on Cervantes1 ( Educ) grade between 7 and 8.5 on a scale from 1 to 102 (persona importante) dignitary* * *
notable adjetivo ‹diferencia/mejoría› notable;
posee una notable inteligencia she is remarkably o extremely intelligent
■ sustantivo masculinoa) (Educ) grade between 7 and 8.5 on a scale from 1 to 10
notable
I adj (cualidad, mérito) outstanding, remarkable
(distancia, diferencia) noticeable
II m Educ the grade of B: he conseguido un notable en geografía, I got a B in Geography
' notable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acusada
- acusado
- deterioro
- sensible
- grande
- notorio
- relevante
English:
endurance
- notable
- noticeable
- remarkable
- credit
* * *♦ adjremarkable, outstanding;hay una notable diferencia entre las dos propuestas there's a significant o clear difference between the two proposals;es un violinista notable he's an outstanding violinist♦ nm1. [nota] = mark between 7 and 8.9 out of 10, ≈ (pass with) credit, ≈ B2. [persona] dignitary* * *I adj remarkable, notableII m1 EDU B2:notables pl dignitaries* * *notable adj1) : notable, noteworthy2) : outstanding* * *notable1 adj considerable / remarkablenotable2 n very good / B -
4 Sócrates
m.Socrates.* * *SM Socrates* * *= Socrates.Ex. Socrates' definition of management as a skill separate from technical knowledge and experience is remarkably close to current understanding of the function.* * *= Socrates.Ex: Socrates' definition of management as a skill separate from technical knowledge and experience is remarkably close to current understanding of the function.
* * *Socrates* * *Sócrates n prSocrates -
5 a ambas orillas del Atlántico
= on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the AtlanticEx. In the period between the copyright legislation of 1891 and that of 1957 resetting remained the normal practice on both sides of the ocean.Ex. The policy and legal questions on both sides of the Atlantic are remarkably similar.* * *= on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the AtlanticEx: In the period between the copyright legislation of 1891 and that of 1957 resetting remained the normal practice on both sides of the ocean.
Ex: The policy and legal questions on both sides of the Atlantic are remarkably similar. -
6 a ambos lados del Altántico
= on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the AtlanticEx. In the period between the copyright legislation of 1891 and that of 1957 resetting remained the normal practice on both sides of the ocean.Ex. The policy and legal questions on both sides of the Atlantic are remarkably similar.* * *= on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the AtlanticEx: In the period between the copyright legislation of 1891 and that of 1957 resetting remained the normal practice on both sides of the ocean.
Ex: The policy and legal questions on both sides of the Atlantic are remarkably similar. -
7 chola
adj.&f.1 halfbreed of European and Indian parentage. (America)2 familiar diminutive in kindly tone, equivalent to son, deary.3 coward. (Southern Cone)f.1 head.2 tenpounder, machete.* * *1→ link=cholla cholla* * *= pate, knocker.Ex. His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.Ex. He got hit with a cricket ball, smack right on top of his knocker.* * *= pate, knocker.Ex: His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.
Ex: He got hit with a cricket ball, smack right on top of his knocker.* * ** * *chola nfestar mal de la chola to have a screw loose, to be funny in the head -
8 cómico
adj.comic, comical, funny, risible.m.comedian, stand-up comedian, comic, funnyman.* * *► adjetivo1 (divertido) comic, comical, funny2 (de comedia) comedy► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (actor) comedian, comic\actor cómico comediancómico,-a de la legua strolling player* * *1. (f. - cómica)nouncomedian / comedienne2. (f. - cómica)adj.comic, comical* * *cómico, -a1. ADJ1) (=gracioso) comic(al), funny2) (Teat) comedy antes de s2. SM / F1) (Teat) (comic) actor/actress2) (=humorista) comedian/comedienneCÓMICO ¿"Comic" o "comical"? El adjetivo cómico se puede traducir por comic y comical, pero estos no son intercambiables. Comic ► Algo que es cómico porque se hace o se dice con la intención de hacer reír a la gente se traduce al inglés por comic: El efecto cómico se consigue poniéndose ropa que te queda grande Comic effect is achieved by wearing clothes that are too big ► Cómico también se traduce por comic para describir algo perteneciente o relativo a la comedia: ... un actor cómico...... a comic actor... Hay que tener en cuenta que en este caso comic nunca funciona como atributo. Comi cal ► Cómico se traduce por comical para describir algo o a alguien que resulta gracioso o absurdo (a menudo porque es raro o inesperado): Su gesto rozaba lo cómico Her expression was almost comical Hay algo en él ligeramente cómico There is something slightly comical about him Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *I- ca adjetivo <actor/género/obra> comedy (before n); <situación/mueca> comical, funnyIIlo cómico de la historia es... — the funny thing about the story is...
* * *= laughable, slapstick, hilarious, humorous, comedian, comic, funny [funnier -comp., funniest -sup.], joky [jokey], comedic, comical.Ex. It's laughable when Archie Bunker says that, because we know he's an uneducated slob.Ex. What this time will be the cause of his slapstick downfall?.Ex. In studying the structure of bibliographic control it is not difficult to discover strange, and even hilarious, examples of specialist bibliographic sources.Ex. Supporting material -- cartoons, quotations and humorous excerpts -- are used to keep students intrigued and clues are allowed if students are unable to formulate a research strategy.Ex. A chapter each is devoted to the comic hero, comedian, humorist, rogue, trickster, clown, fool, underdog, and simpleton.Ex. The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex. This article reviews on-line data bases that may be used to search for references to humour (cartoons, funny articles and books, and medical aspects of humour).Ex. However, his attempt to make cultural and social history more accessible to a wider audience by adopting a homey, jokey style often seems counterproductive.Ex. In the year 2000, news and entertainment programs dedicated a great deal of comedic attention to the presidential election.Ex. Even so, the ' comical' closing scene is out of keeping with the overall mood of the picture.----* actor cómico = comedian, actor-comedian.* actriz cómica = comedienne.* de modo cómico = comically.* situación cómica = comedy sketch.* * *I- ca adjetivo <actor/género/obra> comedy (before n); <situación/mueca> comical, funnyIIlo cómico de la historia es... — the funny thing about the story is...
* * *= laughable, slapstick, hilarious, humorous, comedian, comic, funny [funnier -comp., funniest -sup.], joky [jokey], comedic, comical.Ex: It's laughable when Archie Bunker says that, because we know he's an uneducated slob.
Ex: What this time will be the cause of his slapstick downfall?.Ex: In studying the structure of bibliographic control it is not difficult to discover strange, and even hilarious, examples of specialist bibliographic sources.Ex: Supporting material -- cartoons, quotations and humorous excerpts -- are used to keep students intrigued and clues are allowed if students are unable to formulate a research strategy.Ex: A chapter each is devoted to the comic hero, comedian, humorist, rogue, trickster, clown, fool, underdog, and simpleton.Ex: The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex: This article reviews on-line data bases that may be used to search for references to humour (cartoons, funny articles and books, and medical aspects of humour).Ex: However, his attempt to make cultural and social history more accessible to a wider audience by adopting a homey, jokey style often seems counterproductive.Ex: In the year 2000, news and entertainment programs dedicated a great deal of comedic attention to the presidential election.Ex: Even so, the ' comical' closing scene is out of keeping with the overall mood of the picture.* actor cómico = comedian, actor-comedian.* actriz cómica = comedienne.* de modo cómico = comically.* situación cómica = comedy sketch.* * *lo cómico de la historia es … the funny thing about the story is …masculine, feminine1 (actor) comedy actor, comic actor2 (humorista) comedian, comic* * *
cómico
‹situación/mueca› comical, funny
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino ( actor) comedy actor, comic actor;
( humorista) comedian, comic
cómico,-a
I adjetivo (gracioso) comical, funny
II sustantivo masculino y femenino comic
(hombre) comedian
(mujer) comedienne
' cómico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cómica
- humorista
English:
comedian
- comic
- stand-up comic
- comical
- hokum
- humorous
* * *cómico, -a♦ adj1. [de la comedia] comedy, comic;actor cómico comedy actor;2. [gracioso] comic, comical♦ nm,f1. [actor de teatro] actor, f actress2. [humorista] comedian, comic, f comedienne* * *I adj comicalII m, cómica f comedian* * *cómico, -ca adj: comic, comicalcómico, -ca nhumorista: comic, comedian, comedienne f* * *cómico1 adj2. (de la comedia) comedycómico2 n comedian -
9 despreocupado
adj.unworried, care-free, carefree, free and easy.past part.past participle of spanish verb: despreocuparse.* * *1→ link=despreocuparse despreocuparse► adjetivo1 (tranquilo) unconcerned, unworried2 (negligente) negligent, careless, sloppy3 (indiferente) indifferent* * *(f. - despreocupada)adj.* * *ADJ1) (=sin preocupación) unworried, unconcerned2) [al hablar, jugar] nonchalant3) [en el vestir] casual; pey careless, sloppy4) (=imparcial) unbias(s)ed, impartial5) (Rel) (=indiferente) indifferent, apathetic; (=tolerante) broad-minded6) † [mujer] loose* * *- da adjetivoa) ( sin preocupaciones) < vida> carefreeb) ( descuidado) negligentc) ( indiferente) unworried* * *= freewheeling [free-wheeling], unconcerned, footloose, blithe, carefree, breezy [breezier -comp., breeziest -sup.], insouciant, nonplus, nonplussed [nonplused], nonchalant, airy [airier -comp., airiest -sup.].Ex. Yet it is argued that these fluctuations do not justify either precipitous journal cancellations or free-wheeling additions to the collection.Ex. Then, with an elfin smile she said: 'You see, I haven't been entirely unconcerned!'.Ex. Americans are among the most opulent and footloose people on earth.Ex. According to these librarians, prudent judgment and professional knowledge about the value of a title should never be replaced by a blithe trust in statistical data.Ex. Alcohol in moderation is effective in reducing stress and may increase overall affective expression, happiness, euphoria, conviviality, & carefree feelings.Ex. This knowing sequel to the breezy glamor of 'Ocean's Eleven' provides more thieves, more heists, more twists, more locations, and more playfulness than the original.Ex. Adopting an insouciant attitude toward empirical research -- shorn of such seemingly tough-minded concepts as objectivity and transparency -- makes her point more plausible.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.----* de manera despreocupada = casually.* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).* * *- da adjetivoa) ( sin preocupaciones) < vida> carefreeb) ( descuidado) negligentc) ( indiferente) unworried* * *= freewheeling [free-wheeling], unconcerned, footloose, blithe, carefree, breezy [breezier -comp., breeziest -sup.], insouciant, nonplus, nonplussed [nonplused], nonchalant, airy [airier -comp., airiest -sup.].Ex: Yet it is argued that these fluctuations do not justify either precipitous journal cancellations or free-wheeling additions to the collection.
Ex: Then, with an elfin smile she said: 'You see, I haven't been entirely unconcerned!'.Ex: Americans are among the most opulent and footloose people on earth.Ex: According to these librarians, prudent judgment and professional knowledge about the value of a title should never be replaced by a blithe trust in statistical data.Ex: Alcohol in moderation is effective in reducing stress and may increase overall affective expression, happiness, euphoria, conviviality, & carefree feelings.Ex: This knowing sequel to the breezy glamor of 'Ocean's Eleven' provides more thieves, more heists, more twists, more locations, and more playfulness than the original.Ex: Adopting an insouciant attitude toward empirical research -- shorn of such seemingly tough-minded concepts as objectivity and transparency -- makes her point more plausible.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.* de manera despreocupada = casually.* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).* * *despreocupado -dacarefreellevaba una vida muy despreocupada she led a very carefree existencees muy despreocupado con sus hijos he's very easygoing with his children* * *
Del verbo despreocuparse: ( conjugate despreocuparse)
despreocupado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
despreocupado
despreocuparse
despreocupado◊ -da adjetivo
despreocuparse ( conjugate despreocuparse) verbo pronominala) See Also→
b) ( dejar de preocuparse):
despreocupado,-a adjetivo
1 (tranquilo) unconcerned
2 (negligente) careless
(estilo) casual
despreocuparse verbo reflexivo
1 (liberarse de una preocupación) to stop worrying: es difícil despreocuparse del chequeo de mañana, it's hard to not to be worried about tomorrow's checkup
2 (no prestar atención, cuidado, etc) to be unconcerned o indifferent [de, to]: se ha despreocupado completamente de preparar la boda, she has become totally indifferent to planning the wedding
' despreocupado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dejada
- dejado
- despreocuparse
- despreocupada
- tranquila
- tranquilo
English:
airy
- breezy
- carefree
- careless
- casual
- easy-going
- happy-go-lucky
- nonchalant
- slovenly
- care
- happy
* * *despreocupado, -a adj1. [libre de preocupaciones] carefree;vive despreocupado he's very happy-go-lucky o laid-back;es demasiado despreocupado he doesn't take things seriously enough, he's too laid-back2. [negligente] unconcerned* * *adj1 ( descuidado) careless2 ( sin preocupaciones) carefree* * *despreocupado, -da adj: carefree, easygoing, unconcerned* * *despreocupado adj casual -
10 excelentemente
adv.1 exceptionally.2 excellently, like a million dollars, primely, superbly.* * *► adverbio1 excellently* * *ADV excellently* * *= excellently.Ex. This survey, excellently presented by the writers, gives a remarkably clear and simple picture of customer behaviour.* * *= excellently.Ex: This survey, excellently presented by the writers, gives a remarkably clear and simple picture of customer behaviour.
* * *excellently -
11 expediente académico
school record* * *(n.) = academic record, transcriptsEx. Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Adolph Hitler to name but three, were remarkably successful as leaders in spite of less than outstanding academic records.Ex. Degree verification and official transcripts provided when requested by employers and others authorized by the graduate.* * *(n.) = academic record, transcriptsEx: Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Adolph Hitler to name but three, were remarkably successful as leaders in spite of less than outstanding academic records.
Ex: Degree verification and official transcripts provided when requested by employers and others authorized by the graduate.* * *student record -
12 impasible
adj.1 impassive.2 impassible, cold, cold-blooded, deadpan.* * *► adjetivo1 impassive\quedarse impasible to remain impassive* * *ADJ impassive* * *adjetivo impassive* * *= impassive, stolid, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unflappable, straight-faced, insensible.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. Satire and comedy can be better vehicles for social commentary than straight-faced, serious drama.Ex. Electrical stunning renders an animal instantly insensible by inducing a grand mal epileptic seizure.----* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.* * *adjetivo impassive* * *= impassive, stolid, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unflappable, straight-faced, insensible.Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.
Ex: A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: Satire and comedy can be better vehicles for social commentary than straight-faced, serious drama.Ex: Electrical stunning renders an animal instantly insensible by inducing a grand mal epileptic seizure.* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.* * *impassiveesperó impasible el resultado she remained impassive as she waited for the resultse quedó impasible ante el espectáculo he remained impassive o unmoved at the sight* * *
impasible adjetivo
impassive
impasible adjetivo
1 (imperturbable) impassive, unemotional
2 (insensible) impassive, insensitive: no podemos permanecer impasibles ante el hambre de tantos, we can't turn a blind eye to so much starvation
' impasible' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
indiferente
- insensible
English:
exhibit
- impassive
- lip
- quiet
- stolid
- undismayed
- unmoved
- unperturbed
* * *impasible adjimpassive;su rostro permaneció impasible his face showed o betrayed no emotion;escuchó impasible el veredicto she listened impassively as the verdict was read out* * *adj impassive* * *impasible adj: impassive, unmoved♦ impasiblemente adv -
13 imperturbable
adj.imperturbable.* * *► adjetivo1 imperturbable* * *ADJ (=no cambiable) imperturbable; (=sereno) unruffled; (=impasible) impassive* * *a) [ser] ( sereno) imperturbable, unflappableb) [estar] ( ante un peligro) unperturbed, unruffledc) <rostro/sonrisa> impassive* * *= imperturbable, impassive, stolid, unflappable, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, cool-headed.Ex. 'I always hit him on the top of his highs when I want something,' the imperturbable Passantino answered = "Siempre espero a que esté eufórico para darle el sablazo cuando quiero algo", respondió el imperturbable Passantino.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. But it is obvious that modern leftist philosophers are not simply cool-headed logicians systematically analyzing the foundations of knowledge.* * *a) [ser] ( sereno) imperturbable, unflappableb) [estar] ( ante un peligro) unperturbed, unruffledc) <rostro/sonrisa> impassive* * *= imperturbable, impassive, stolid, unflappable, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, cool-headed.Ex: 'I always hit him on the top of his highs when I want something,' the imperturbable Passantino answered = "Siempre espero a que esté eufórico para darle el sablazo cuando quiero algo", respondió el imperturbable Passantino.
Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex: A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: But it is obvious that modern leftist philosophers are not simply cool-headed logicians systematically analyzing the foundations of knowledge.* * *1 [ SER] (sereno) imperturbable, unflappable2 [ ESTAR] (ante un peligro) unperturbed, unruffledel avión daba tumbos y ella seguía imperturbable although the plane was lurching about she remained quite composed o unruffled o unperturbed3 ‹rostro/sonrisa› impassive* * *
imperturbable adjetivo
imperturbable adjetivo imperturbable, unruffled
' imperturbable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
campante
- impasible
- inalterable
English:
unabashed
- unshockable
* * *imperturbable adj1. [persona] imperturbable;escuchó imperturbable las acusaciones he listened impassively to the charges2. [sonrisa] impassive* * *adj imperturbable* * *imperturbable adj: imperturbable, impassive, stolid -
14 impertérrito
adj.imperturbable, unimpressed, undaunted, undisturbed.* * *► adjetivo1 imperturbable, undaunted* * *ADJ1) (=sin miedo) unafraid2) (=impávido) unshaken, unmoved* * *- ta adjetivo unmoved* * *= undeterred, unabashed, undaunted, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unflappable, unfazed.Ex. So we see extraordinary hardships cheerfully borne (indeed, apparently enjoyed) by zealous mountaineers, earnest single-handed yachtsmen floating round the world, and all-weather fishing-hobbyists sit patiently at the side of, and sometimes in, rivers, undeterred by the paucity of their catches.Ex. The article is entitled 'What's the number?: an unofficial and unabashed guide to the Library of Congress Classification for the social sciences'.Ex. His novels reflect the story of the spirit of man, undaunted and ceaselessly toiling and achieving ever higher levels of culture.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. Polish Prime Minister said his country was unfazed by Russian threats to point missiles at a planned US missile shield site in Poland.* * *- ta adjetivo unmoved* * *= undeterred, unabashed, undaunted, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unflappable, unfazed.Ex: So we see extraordinary hardships cheerfully borne (indeed, apparently enjoyed) by zealous mountaineers, earnest single-handed yachtsmen floating round the world, and all-weather fishing-hobbyists sit patiently at the side of, and sometimes in, rivers, undeterred by the paucity of their catches.
Ex: The article is entitled 'What's the number?: an unofficial and unabashed guide to the Library of Congress Classification for the social sciences'.Ex: His novels reflect the story of the spirit of man, undaunted and ceaselessly toiling and achieving ever higher levels of culture.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: Polish Prime Minister said his country was unfazed by Russian threats to point missiles at a planned US missile shield site in Poland.* * *impertérrito -taunmovedescucharon impertérritos las acusaciones they listened impassively to the chargesoyó impertérrito mis reproches he listened to my reproaches unperturbed o unmoved* * *
impertérrito,-a adjetivo undaunted, fearless
' impertérrito' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
impertérrita
English:
unperturbed
- undaunted
* * *impertérrito, -a adj[impávido] unperturbed, unmoved; [ante peligros] fearless* * *adj unperturbed, unmoved -
15 indiferente
adj.1 indifferent.me es indiferente I don't mind, it's all the same to me; (me da igual) I'm not interested in it (no me interesa)2 unresponsive, apathetic, having little or no interest.f. & m.indifferent person.* * *► adjetivo1 indifferent\me es indiferente I don't care* * *adj.* * *ADJ1) (=impasible) [actitud, mirada] indifferentdejar indiferente a algn: esas imágenes no pueden dejarnos indiferentes — those images cannot fail to move us
permanecer o quedarse indiferente — to remain indifferent (a, ante to)
no podemos permanecer indiferentes ante esta terrible situación — we cannot remain indifferent to this terrible situation
se mostró indiferente a la hora de decidir — when it came to making a decision he showed no interest
2) (=que da igual)-¿desea salir por la mañana o por la tarde? -me es indiferente — "do you want to leave in the morning or the afternoon?" - "it makes no difference to me o I don't mind"
es indiferente que vengáis hoy o mañana — it makes no difference o it doesn't matter whether you come today or tomorrow
* * *a) (poco importante, de poco interés)es indiferente que salga hoy o mañana — it doesn't matter o it makes no difference whether it goes today or tomorrow
¿té o café? - me es indiferente — tea or coffee? - either
me es indiferente su amistad — I'm not concerned o (colloq) bothered about his friendship
b) ( poco interesado) indifferentindiferente al peligro — indifferent to o unconcerned about the danger
c) ( poco afectuoso)* * *= listless, unsympathetic, indifferent, half-hearted [halfhearted], uninterested, regardless, uncaring, unconcerned, detached, impassive, unengaged, apathetic, careless, feckless, insouciant, nonchalant, nonplus, nonplussed [nonplused], soulless, unemotional.Ex. Rejuvenation of listless, stagnant, or failing library operations is possible through renewal methods dependent on strengthening the communication function.Ex. But of its four sentences, the third was so determined to present a grammatically structured metaphor for its meaning that it dazzled my eye, never mind my already unsympathetic brain.Ex. Contrary to popular belief, people who have been deaf from birth are not indifferent to aesthetic literature.Ex. Yet the response from government has been half-hearted at best.Ex. Other staff of the library remained at best uninterested in the project and at worst resented it as a diminution of traditional library services.Ex. What can we do is rethink our query, or we can 'bash on regardless' using the power of the computer to perform lots more searches in the hope that 'something will turn up'.Ex. The principal problem which faces archives is that of saving significant material from indiscriminate destruction by ignorant or uncaring owners.Ex. Then, with an elfin smile she said: 'You see, I haven't been entirely unconcerned!'.Ex. The attention good literature pays to life is both loving and detached.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. In World War 2 librarians generally sympathised with Britain, but many were isolationist or apathetic during the early years = En la Segunda Guerra Mundial los bibliotecarios generalmente simpatizaban con Gran Bretaña, aunque muchos mantuvieron una actitud no intervencionista o indiferente durante los primeros años.Ex. They will spend time trying to ascribe reasons to the variations whereas the true facts are that the citer was simply sloppy and careless.Ex. The author wrings sick humor from its feckless heroes' forlorn attempts to escape from a drug habit that they do not really enjoy any longer.Ex. Adopting an insouciant attitude toward empirical research -- shorn of such seemingly tough-minded concepts as objectivity and transparency -- makes her point more plausible.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. Our deliberate and passionate ambition is to avoid the traps of soulless, dead villages turned into museums, slowly sinking into oblivion.Ex. Australian researchers have observed that four to eight year-old boys who have an unemotional temperament are less responsive to discipline.----* de un modo indiferente = listlessly.* mostrarse indiferente = give + Nombre + the cold shoulder, turn + a cold shoulder to, cold-shoulder.* * *a) (poco importante, de poco interés)es indiferente que salga hoy o mañana — it doesn't matter o it makes no difference whether it goes today or tomorrow
¿té o café? - me es indiferente — tea or coffee? - either
me es indiferente su amistad — I'm not concerned o (colloq) bothered about his friendship
b) ( poco interesado) indifferentindiferente al peligro — indifferent to o unconcerned about the danger
c) ( poco afectuoso)* * *= listless, unsympathetic, indifferent, half-hearted [halfhearted], uninterested, regardless, uncaring, unconcerned, detached, impassive, unengaged, apathetic, careless, feckless, insouciant, nonchalant, nonplus, nonplussed [nonplused], soulless, unemotional.Ex: Rejuvenation of listless, stagnant, or failing library operations is possible through renewal methods dependent on strengthening the communication function.
Ex: But of its four sentences, the third was so determined to present a grammatically structured metaphor for its meaning that it dazzled my eye, never mind my already unsympathetic brain.Ex: Contrary to popular belief, people who have been deaf from birth are not indifferent to aesthetic literature.Ex: Yet the response from government has been half-hearted at best.Ex: Other staff of the library remained at best uninterested in the project and at worst resented it as a diminution of traditional library services.Ex: What can we do is rethink our query, or we can 'bash on regardless' using the power of the computer to perform lots more searches in the hope that 'something will turn up'.Ex: The principal problem which faces archives is that of saving significant material from indiscriminate destruction by ignorant or uncaring owners.Ex: Then, with an elfin smile she said: 'You see, I haven't been entirely unconcerned!'.Ex: The attention good literature pays to life is both loving and detached.Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex: In World War 2 librarians generally sympathised with Britain, but many were isolationist or apathetic during the early years = En la Segunda Guerra Mundial los bibliotecarios generalmente simpatizaban con Gran Bretaña, aunque muchos mantuvieron una actitud no intervencionista o indiferente durante los primeros años.Ex: They will spend time trying to ascribe reasons to the variations whereas the true facts are that the citer was simply sloppy and careless.Ex: The author wrings sick humor from its feckless heroes' forlorn attempts to escape from a drug habit that they do not really enjoy any longer.Ex: Adopting an insouciant attitude toward empirical research -- shorn of such seemingly tough-minded concepts as objectivity and transparency -- makes her point more plausible.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: Our deliberate and passionate ambition is to avoid the traps of soulless, dead villages turned into museums, slowly sinking into oblivion.Ex: Australian researchers have observed that four to eight year-old boys who have an unemotional temperament are less responsive to discipline.* de un modo indiferente = listlessly.* mostrarse indiferente = give + Nombre + the cold shoulder, turn + a cold shoulder to, cold-shoulder.* * *1(poco importante, de poco interés): es indiferente que salga hoy o mañana it doesn't matter o it makes no difference o it's immaterial whether it goes today or tomorrow¿té o café? — me es indiferente tea or coffee? — either o I don't mind o it makes no differenceno me cae mal, me es indiferente I don't dislike her, I don't really have any feelings one way or the othertodo lo que no sea de su especialidad le es indiferente he's not interested in anything that isn't connected with his specialityme es indiferente su amistad I'm not concerned o ( colloq) bothered about his friendship2 (poco interesado) indifferentse mostró totalmente indiferente ante mi propuesta he was totally indifferent to o uninterested in my suggestionindiferente A algo indifferent TO sthindiferente al peligro indifferent to o unconcerned about the dangerpermanecieron/se mostraron indiferentes a mis súplicas they remained/they were indifferent to my pleas3(poco amable, afectuoso): conmigo es fría e indiferente she's cold and distant with me, she treats me coldly and with indifference4 (mediocre) indifferent* * *
indiferente adjetivoa) (poco importante, de poco interés):◊ es indiferente que venga hoy o mañana it doesn't matter o it makes no difference whether he comes today or tomorrow;
me es indiferente su amistad I'm not concerned o (colloq) bothered about his friendship
indiferente a algo indifferent to sth
indiferente adjetivo
1 (irrelevante) unimportant: le es indiferente el color, colour makes no difference to her
2 (impasible) indifferent: es indiferente a mi dolor, he doesn't care about my grief
' indiferente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fresca
- fresco
- igual
- despreocupado
- displicente
- frío
- resbalar
English:
care
- cold
- hard
- indifferent
- listless
- lukewarm
- nonchalant
- skin
- unconcerned
- unemotional
- uninterested
- detached
- uncaring
- unresponsive
- unsympathetic
* * *indiferente adj1. [indistinto] indifferent;me es indiferente [me da igual] I don't mind, it's all the same to me;me es indiferente que vayas o no it's all the same to me whether you go or not;¿prefieres hacerlo hoy o mañana? – me es indiferente would you rather do it today or tomorrow? – I don't mindes indiferente a la miseria ajena other people's suffering means nothing to him;no puedo permanecer indiferente ante tanto sufrimiento I cannot remain indifferent in the face of so much suffering;su belleza me deja indiferente her beauty leaves me cold o does nothing for me* * *adj1 indifferent2 ( irrelevante) immaterial* * *indiferente adj1) : indifferent, unconcerned2)ser indiferente : to be of no concernme es indiferente: it doesn't matter to me* * *indiferente adj (persona) indifferent / not interestedser indiferente to make no difference / not to matterserle indiferente a alguien not to mind / not to care -
16 inmutable
adj.immutable, unchangeable.* * *► adjetivo1 unchangeable, immutable* * *ADJ [principio, sociedad] unchanging; [persona] impassive* * *a) ( inalterable) <designios/principio> unchanging, immutable (frml)* * *= immutable, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unfazed, undaunted.Ex. This is an immutable axiom, which can be assumed to hold true for the foreseeable generations of computing systems and systems analysts.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. Polish Prime Minister said his country was unfazed by Russian threats to point missiles at a planned US missile shield site in Poland.Ex. His novels reflect the story of the spirit of man, undaunted and ceaselessly toiling and achieving ever higher levels of culture.----* cara inmutable = poker face.* rosto inmutable = poker face.* * *a) ( inalterable) <designios/principio> unchanging, immutable (frml)* * *= immutable, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unfazed, undaunted.Ex: This is an immutable axiom, which can be assumed to hold true for the foreseeable generations of computing systems and systems analysts.
Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: Polish Prime Minister said his country was unfazed by Russian threats to point missiles at a planned US missile shield site in Poland.Ex: His novels reflect the story of the spirit of man, undaunted and ceaselessly toiling and achieving ever higher levels of culture.* cara inmutable = poker face.* rosto inmutable = poker face.* * *1 (inalterable) ‹designios/principio› unchanging, immutable ( frml)2 (impasible) ‹persona› impassivepermaneció inmutable he remained impassiveun hombre de rostro inmutable a man whose expression never changes* * *
inmutable adjetivo unchangeable, immutable: permanece inmutable ante los insultos, he's oblivious to insults
' inmutable' also found in these entries:
English:
unabashed
- unchangeable
* * *inmutable adj1. [que no cambia] immutable, unchangeable;un principio inmutable an unchanging principle2. [imperturbable] impassive;permaneció inmutable mientras leían la sentencia he remained impassive while the sentence was read out* * *adj unchanging* * *inmutable adj: immutable, unchangeable -
17 mollera
f.1 nut (informal) (head).2 crown of the head, skullcap, pate.3 brains.* * *\* * *SF1) * (=seso) brains pl, sensetener buena mollera — to have brains, be brainy
2) (=coronilla) crown of the head* * *femenino (fam) headestá mal de la mollera — he's off his head o rocker (colloq)
cerrado or duro de mollera — pigheaded (colloq)
* * *= pate.Ex. His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.----* entrar en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* * *femenino (fam) headestá mal de la mollera — he's off his head o rocker (colloq)
cerrado or duro de mollera — pigheaded (colloq)
* * *= pate.Ex: His head is totally shaved and remarkably translucent; when the studio lights hit his pate at just the right angle, you can practically see his brain.
* entrar en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* * *( fam)head¿quién le ha metido esa idea en la mollera? who put that idea into her head?no le da la mollera para tanto he isn't that smart ( colloq), he hasn't got that much up top o upstairs ( colloq)está mal de la mollera he's off his head o rocker ( colloq)cerrado or duro de mollera pigheaded ( colloq)* * *
mollera sustantivo femenino (fam) head;◊ está mal de la mollera he's off his head o rocker (colloq);
cerrado or duro de mollera pigheaded (colloq)
mollera f fam head, nut, crown: se ha dado un golpe en la mollera, he's bumped his crown
♦ Locuciones: duro,-a de mollera, (poco inteligente) thick, dense
(obstinado) pig-headed
* * *mollera nfFam [cabeza] nut, Br bonce;se le ha metido en la mollera que va a nevar he's got it into his head that it's going to snow;le he dado vueltas a la mollera y no hallo una solución I've been going over and over it in my head but I can't find a solution;[testarudo] to be pig-headed* * *f famhead;cerrado oduro de mollera fam pigheaded fam -
18 narración
f.1 story, tale, short story.2 account, narration, recountal, story.* * *1 (exposición) narration, account2 (historia) story* * *noun f.* * *SF (=relato, versión) account; (Literat) narration* * ** * *= narrative, telling, narrative.Nota: Nombre.Ex. The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex. Most authorities rightly warn us, however, that telling and reading are not the same as acting.Ex. Although the slave narratives were usually intended to serve in the cause of abolition, not all of them were bitter, unrelieved tirades against the institution of slavery, but rather there were frequently moments of relieving laughter.----* narración de cuentos = storytelling [story-telling].* narración infantil = children's story.* narración popular = folk story.* narración sobre viajes = travelogue [travelog, -USA].* * ** * *= narrative, telling, narrative.Nota: Nombre.Ex: The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.
Ex: Most authorities rightly warn us, however, that telling and reading are not the same as acting.Ex: Although the slave narratives were usually intended to serve in the cause of abolition, not all of them were bitter, unrelieved tirades against the institution of slavery, but rather there were frequently moments of relieving laughter.* narración de cuentos = storytelling [story-telling].* narración infantil = children's story.* narración popular = folk story.* narración sobre viajes = travelogue [travelog, -USA].* * *1 (cuento, relato) story2 (acción de contar) account* * *
narración sustantivo femenino ( relato) story;
( acción de contar) account
narración sustantivo femenino narration
' narración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encandilar
- fluida
- fluido
- leyenda
- parabólica
- parabólico
- cuento
- narrativa
- total
English:
blow
- narration
- narrative
* * *narración nf1. [cuento, relato] narrative, story2. [acción] narration* * *f narration* * * -
19 narrativa
adj.&f.feminine of NARRATIVO.f.1 narrative.2 fiction.El bus empezó a andar The bus got going.3 narration, narrative.* * *1 (género) fiction* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=narración) narrative, story2) (=arte) narrative skill, skill in storytelling3) (=género) fiction* * ** * *= narration, narrative, fiction writing.Ex. The forms they take may be leaflets, workbooks perhaps intended to accompany audio units, or narration developed to accompany tape/slide shows or video displays.Ex. The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex. Novelists, being writers who create books from their own imagination, are frequently introspective people who can cope with the solitariness of fiction writing.----* narrativa histórica = historical narrative.* * ** * *= narration, narrative, fiction writing.Ex: The forms they take may be leaflets, workbooks perhaps intended to accompany audio units, or narration developed to accompany tape/slide shows or video displays.
Ex: The narrative contrasts sharply with the comic tone of the author's latest book, indicating a remarkably versatile talent.Ex: Novelists, being writers who create books from their own imagination, are frequently introspective people who can cope with the solitariness of fiction writing.* narrativa histórica = historical narrative.* * *1 (género) fictionla narrativa latinoamericana Latin American fiction2 (técnica) narrative technique, narrative3 (narración) narrative* * *
narrativa sustantivo femenino ( género) fiction;
( narración) narrative
narrativo,-a adjetivo narrative
narrativa sustantivo femenino la narrativa española, Spanish narrative
' narrativa' also found in these entries:
English:
narrative
* * *narrativa nfnarrative;la narrativa española contemporánea contemporary Spanish fiction* * *f1 narrative* * *narrativa nf: narrative, story -
20 poco + Adjetivo
= slightly + Adjetivo, less than + AdjetivoEx. This revised chapter modified the code in keeping with the recently agreed ISBD(M), and proposed a slightly different description for monographs.Ex. Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Adolph Hitler to name but three, were remarkably successful as leaders in spite of less than outstanding academic records.* * *= slightly + Adjetivo, less than + AdjetivoEx: This revised chapter modified the code in keeping with the recently agreed ISBD(M), and proposed a slightly different description for monographs.
Ex: Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Adolph Hitler to name but three, were remarkably successful as leaders in spite of less than outstanding academic records.
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remarkably — adverb Date: 1638 1. in a remarkable manner < remarkably talented > 2. as is remarkable < remarkably, no one was hurt > … New Collegiate Dictionary
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remarkably — adv. Remarkably is used with these adjectives: ↑accurate, ↑alike, ↑beautiful, ↑calm, ↑candid, ↑cheap, ↑cheerful, ↑civil, ↑close, ↑coherent, ↑complacent, ↑c … Collocations dictionary
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remarkably — adverb unusually; noticeably (+ adj/adv): She plays the violin remarkably well for a child of her age. (sentence adverb): Remarkably, all of the passengers survived the crash … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
remarkably — [rɪˈmɑːkəbli] adv in an unusual or surprising way All the students did remarkably well.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
remarkably — remarkable ► ADJECTIVE ▪ extraordinary or striking. DERIVATIVES remarkably adverb … English terms dictionary
Remarkably — Remarkable Re*mark a*ble ( ? b l), a. [F. remarquable.] Worthy of being remarked or noticed; noticeable; conspicuous; hence, uncommon; extraordinary. [1913 Webster] T is remarkable, that they Talk most who have the least to say. Prior. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English