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resilient

  • 1 resistente

    adj.
    1 tough, strong (fuerte).
    resistente al calor heat-resistant
    2 resistant, hard, hard-wearing, stout.
    f. & m.
    resistance fighter.
    * * *
    1 (que resiste) resistant (a, to)
    2 (fuerte) tough, strong
    3 (tejido) hard-wearing
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    adj.
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    1.
    ADJ (=que ofrece resistencia) resistant (a to)
    [tela] hard-wearing, tough; [ropa] strong; (Bot) hardy

    resistente al calor — resistant to heat, heat-resistant

    hacerse resistente — (Med) to build up a resistance (a to)

    2.
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    adjetivo <material/metal> resistant, tough; < tela> tough, hard-wearing; <persona/animal/planta> tough, hardy
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    = robust, resilient, stubborn, serviceable, rugged, sturdy [sturdier -comp., sturdiest -sup.], hardy [hardier -comp., hardiest -sup.], durable, resistant, hard-wearing.
    Ex. Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. He is seldom happy, never satisfied, temperamental, stubborn; his behavior at times can be charitably characterized as erratic.
    Ex. Plain calico makes a serviceable book cover but it looks better when it is coloured.
    Ex. The article 'Where no drive has gone before: ruggedized CD-ROM drives' provides examples of conditions where CD-ROM drives need to be particularly rugged (severe industrial conditions, severe shock and vibration conditions, and severe military conditions).
    Ex. Here came every sort of human ingredient -- sturdy homesteaders, skilled craftsmen, precious scoundrels.
    Ex. These plants are often not as hardy when placed in the garden under less than hothouse conditions.
    Ex. The slips are cheaper, but less durable than cards.
    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. The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
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    * mancha resistente = stubborn stain.
    * muy resistente = heavy-duty.
    * planta resistente a las heladas = hardy-annual.
    * resistente a = impervious to, refractory to.
    * resistente al ácido = acid-resistant.
    * resistente al agua = water resistant.
    * resistente a la lejía = bleachable.
    * resistente a la lluvia = showerproof.
    * resistente a las drogas = drug-resistant.
    * resistente al calor = heat-resistant.
    * resistente al cambio = resistant to change.
    * resistente al fuego = fire-resistant.
    * resistente al viento = windproof.
    * resistente a un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
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    adjetivo <material/metal> resistant, tough; < tela> tough, hard-wearing; <persona/animal/planta> tough, hardy
    * * *
    = robust, resilient, stubborn, serviceable, rugged, sturdy [sturdier -comp., sturdiest -sup.], hardy [hardier -comp., hardiest -sup.], durable, resistant, hard-wearing.

    Ex: Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.

    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: He is seldom happy, never satisfied, temperamental, stubborn; his behavior at times can be charitably characterized as erratic.
    Ex: Plain calico makes a serviceable book cover but it looks better when it is coloured.
    Ex: The article 'Where no drive has gone before: ruggedized CD-ROM drives' provides examples of conditions where CD-ROM drives need to be particularly rugged (severe industrial conditions, severe shock and vibration conditions, and severe military conditions).
    Ex: Here came every sort of human ingredient -- sturdy homesteaders, skilled craftsmen, precious scoundrels.
    Ex: These plants are often not as hardy when placed in the garden under less than hothouse conditions.
    Ex: The slips are cheaper, but less durable than cards.
    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: The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
    * mancha resistente = stubborn stain.
    * muy resistente = heavy-duty.
    * planta resistente a las heladas = hardy-annual.
    * resistente a = impervious to, refractory to.
    * resistente al ácido = acid-resistant.
    * resistente al agua = water resistant.
    * resistente a la lejía = bleachable.
    * resistente a la lluvia = showerproof.
    * resistente a las drogas = drug-resistant.
    * resistente al calor = heat-resistant.
    * resistente al cambio = resistant to change.
    * resistente al fuego = fire-resistant.
    * resistente al viento = windproof.
    * resistente a un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].

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    ‹material/metal› resistant, strong, tough; ‹tela› strong, tough, hard-wearing; ‹persona/animal/planta› tough, hardy resistente A algo:
    resistente al calor heat-resistant
    resistente al frío resistant to cold
    las langostas se hicieron resistentes al pesticida the locusts became resistant to the pesticide
    member of the Resistance
    * * *

    resistente adjetivo ‹material/metal resistant, tough;
    tela tough, hard-wearing;
    persona/animal/planta tough, hardy;

    resistente adjetivo
    1 (que soporta bien circunstancias adversas) resistant: emplea una pintura resistente al agua, use a water-resistant paint
    (duradero, fuerte) strong, tough: lleva un calzado muy resistente, he wears strong shoes
    2 (persona) tough, resilient
    (planta) hardy

    ' resistente' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    aguantador
    - horno
    English:
    delicate
    - flameproof
    - hardy
    - resistant
    - serviceable
    - strong
    - sturdy
    - tough
    - water-resistant
    - wear
    - flame
    - hard
    - heavy
    - heavyweight
    - robust
    - toughen
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    [fuerte] [material] strong, tough; [tela] tough, hard-wearing; [estructura] strong; [persona, animal] tough; [planta] tough, hardy; [bacteria] resistant;
    resistente al calor heat-resistant;
    resistente al frío resistant to the cold;
    resistente a los antibióticos resistant to antibiotics;
    hacerse resistente (a) to build up a resistance (to)
    * * *
    adj
    1 ( fuerte) strong, tough
    2 resistant(a to);
    resistente al calor heat-resistant;
    * * *
    1) : resistant
    2) : strong, tough
    * * *
    resistente adj (fuerte) strong

    Spanish-English dictionary > resistente

  • 2 adaptable

    adj.
    adaptable.
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    1 adaptable
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    ADJ (=versátil) adaptable, versatile; (Tip) compatible
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    adjetivo adaptable
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    = adaptable, adaptive, deployable, versatile, flexible, resilient, conformable.
    Ex. The intention was to make the interior finish as flexible and adaptable as possible.
    Ex. We can have intelligent information systems able to provide effective access to information depending on texts or documents through the autonomous, adaptive manipulation of concepts.
    Ex. In addition, it should be deployable for new languages an order of magnitude more quickly than traditional technologies.
    Ex. Moreover, they will be far more versatile than present commercial, so that they may readily be adapted for a wide variety of operations.
    Ex. Some users and classifiers find it beneficial to have a notation which is sufficiently flexible to permit a variety of citation orders to be adopted as appropriate to the document and the user's perspective.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. For transducing, the proposal relies on conformable strips hosting pressure sensitive units directly placed on the aircraft aerodynamic surfaces.
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    * adaptable a = accommodative to.
    * adaptable a la situación = situation-aware.
    * adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].
    * hacer que sea adaptable = render + adaptable.
    * * *
    adjetivo adaptable
    * * *
    = adaptable, adaptive, deployable, versatile, flexible, resilient, conformable.

    Ex: The intention was to make the interior finish as flexible and adaptable as possible.

    Ex: We can have intelligent information systems able to provide effective access to information depending on texts or documents through the autonomous, adaptive manipulation of concepts.
    Ex: In addition, it should be deployable for new languages an order of magnitude more quickly than traditional technologies.
    Ex: Moreover, they will be far more versatile than present commercial, so that they may readily be adapted for a wide variety of operations.
    Ex: Some users and classifiers find it beneficial to have a notation which is sufficiently flexible to permit a variety of citation orders to be adopted as appropriate to the document and the user's perspective.
    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: For transducing, the proposal relies on conformable strips hosting pressure sensitive units directly placed on the aircraft aerodynamic surfaces.
    * adaptable a = accommodative to.
    * adaptable a la situación = situation-aware.
    * adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].
    * hacer que sea adaptable = render + adaptable.

    * * *
    adaptable
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    adaptable adjetivo
    adaptable
    adaptable adjetivo adaptable
    ' adaptable' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acomodaticia
    - acomodaticio
    - amoldable
    English:
    adaptable
    * * *
    adaptable
    * * *
    adj adaptable
    * * *
    : adaptable

    Spanish-English dictionary > adaptable

  • 3 capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades

    (adj.) = resilient
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    * * *
    (adj.) = resilient

    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.

    Spanish-English dictionary > capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades

  • 4 flexible

    adj.
    flexible.
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    1 flexible
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    adj.
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) [material, actitud] flexible; [cuerpo] supple; (Téc) pliable; [sombrero] soft
    2) [persona] flexible, open-minded; pey compliant
    2. SM
    2) (Elec) flex, cord
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    adjetivo flexible
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    = elastic, flexible, hospitable, tensile, accommodating, limber, compromising, soft-line, supple [suppler -comp., supplest -sup.], adaptable, versatile, lithe [lither -comp., lithest -sup.], springy [springier -comp., springiest -sup.], resilient, conformable.
    Ex. Any guidance concerning style and content must be elastic enough to permit the abstractor to use his discretion to achieve a good abstract.
    Ex. Some users and classifiers find it beneficial to have a notation which is sufficiently flexible to permit a variety of citation orders to be adopted as appropriate to the document and the user's perspective.
    Ex. It is necessary that any notation be hospitable to the insertion of new subjects.
    Ex. Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex. Style flexibility provides a way to be accommodating without compromising integrity or naturalness of expression = La flexibilidad de estilo es una forma de ser complaciente sin poner en peligro la integridad o la naturalidad de la expresión.
    Ex. His limber writing consequentializes the inconsequential, and there is not one morose moment in his work, no hint of sourness.
    Ex. There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.
    Ex. Part 1 examines and discusses the pros and cons of both hard-line and soft-line approaches to moral education.
    Ex. The film's supple structure, surprisingly light touch, and bravura performances make it perhaps the most fully formed, half-hearted goof ever.
    Ex. The intention was to make the interior finish as flexible and adaptable as possible.
    Ex. Moreover, they will be far more versatile than present commercial, so that they may readily be adapted for a wide variety of operations.
    Ex. He was standing in front of me, small, lithe, myopic, shy, uncommunicative, vulnerable.
    Ex. The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. For transducing, the proposal relies on conformable strips hosting pressure sensitive units directly placed on the aircraft aerodynamic surfaces.
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    * de un modo flexible = flexibly.
    * de uso flexible = hop-on/hop-off.
    * disco flexible = floppy disc.
    * encuadernación flexible en papel = limp paper binding.
    * encuadernación flexible en vitela = limp vellum binding.
    * hacer flexible = limber up.
    * hacer que sea flexible = render + flexible.
    * poco flexible = monolithic, inelastic.
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    adjetivo flexible
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    = elastic, flexible, hospitable, tensile, accommodating, limber, compromising, soft-line, supple [suppler -comp., supplest -sup.], adaptable, versatile, lithe [lither -comp., lithest -sup.], springy [springier -comp., springiest -sup.], resilient, conformable.

    Ex: Any guidance concerning style and content must be elastic enough to permit the abstractor to use his discretion to achieve a good abstract.

    Ex: Some users and classifiers find it beneficial to have a notation which is sufficiently flexible to permit a variety of citation orders to be adopted as appropriate to the document and the user's perspective.
    Ex: It is necessary that any notation be hospitable to the insertion of new subjects.
    Ex: Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex: Style flexibility provides a way to be accommodating without compromising integrity or naturalness of expression = La flexibilidad de estilo es una forma de ser complaciente sin poner en peligro la integridad o la naturalidad de la expresión.
    Ex: His limber writing consequentializes the inconsequential, and there is not one morose moment in his work, no hint of sourness.
    Ex: There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.
    Ex: Part 1 examines and discusses the pros and cons of both hard-line and soft-line approaches to moral education.
    Ex: The film's supple structure, surprisingly light touch, and bravura performances make it perhaps the most fully formed, half-hearted goof ever.
    Ex: The intention was to make the interior finish as flexible and adaptable as possible.
    Ex: Moreover, they will be far more versatile than present commercial, so that they may readily be adapted for a wide variety of operations.
    Ex: He was standing in front of me, small, lithe, myopic, shy, uncommunicative, vulnerable.
    Ex: The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: For transducing, the proposal relies on conformable strips hosting pressure sensitive units directly placed on the aircraft aerodynamic surfaces.
    * de un modo flexible = flexibly.
    * de uso flexible = hop-on/hop-off.
    * disco flexible = floppy disc.
    * encuadernación flexible en papel = limp paper binding.
    * encuadernación flexible en vitela = limp vellum binding.
    * hacer flexible = limber up.
    * hacer que sea flexible = render + flexible.
    * poco flexible = monolithic, inelastic.

    * * *
    1 ‹material› flexible, pliable
    2 ‹cuerpo› supple, flexible
    3 ‹norma/horario› flexible
    4 ‹actitud/enfoque› flexible; ‹carácter/personalidad› easygoing, flexible
    * * *

    flexible adjetivo
    flexible
    flexible adjetivo
    1 flexible: no se puede decir que el cristal sea un material flexible, we couldn't class glass as a flexible material
    2 lax, tolerant, mellowed: con la edad se ha vuelto más flexible, she has mellowed with age
    ' flexible' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    adaptable
    - flexibilidad
    - goma
    - cerrazón
    - disco
    - elástico
    - horario
    - trampolín
    English:
    adaptable
    - elastic
    - flexible
    - floppy
    - fluid
    - lissom
    - lissome
    - lithe
    - pliable
    - supple
    - flex
    - versatile
    * * *
    1. [material] flexible;
    [cuerpo] supple
    2. [actitud] flexible
    3. [horario] flexible
    * * *
    I adj flexible
    II m EL cord, Br tb
    flex
    * * *
    : flexible
    1) : flexible electrical cord
    2) : soft hat
    * * *
    flexible adj flexible

    Spanish-English dictionary > flexible

  • 5 elástico

    adj.
    1 elastic, flexible, springy, rubbery.
    2 lax.
    m.
    1 elastic band, elastic.
    2 rubber band.
    * * *
    1 elastic
    2 (telas) elastic, stretch
    3 figurado flexible
    1 elastic
    1 braces, US suspenders
    \
    ser algo muy elástico,-a figurado to be open to a number of interpretations
    ————————
    1 elastic
    * * *
    1. (f. - elástica)
    adj.
    2. noun m.
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) [material] elastic; [principio] flexible; [superficie etc] springy
    2) (=adaptable) [gen] elastic; [moralmente] resilient
    2.
    SM (=material) elastic; (=trozo) piece of elastic; (=goma) elastic band
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    I
    - ca adjetivo <membrana/cinta> elastic; <medias/venda> elastic, stretch (before n); < horario> flexible
    II
    masculino ( material) elastic; ( cordón) piece of elastic; ( en géneros de punto) rib, ribbing; ( goma) (Chi) rubber band
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    I
    - ca adjetivo <membrana/cinta> elastic; <medias/venda> elastic, stretch (before n); < horario> flexible
    II
    masculino ( material) elastic; ( cordón) piece of elastic; ( en géneros de punto) rib, ribbing; ( goma) (Chi) rubber band
    * * *
    elástico1
    1 = elastic, rubber band, elastic band.

    Ex: Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.

    Ex: The artwork collection consists of 100 pictures and images of typical office supplies (paper clips, rubber bands, pencils) that can enhance the appearance of presentations and reports.
    Ex: First, she put her hair into two pigtails using elastic bands.

    elástico2
    2 = elastic, resilient, tensile, stretchy [stretchier -comp., stretchiest -sup.], springy [springier -comp., springiest -sup.].

    Ex: Any guidance concerning style and content must be elastic enough to permit the abstractor to use his discretion to achieve a good abstract.

    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex: Wetsuits are made from neoprene, a stretchy synthetic rubber material.
    Ex: The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
    * cama elástica = trampoline.
    * correa elástica = bungee, bungee cord, elastic cord.
    * gimnasta de la cama elástica = trampolinist.
    * goma elástica = bungee, bungee cord, elastic cord.
    * viscoso y elástico = viscoelastic.

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    elástico1 -ca
    1 ‹membrana/cinta› elastic; ‹medias/venda› elastic, stretch ( before n)
    un material elástico an elastic o a stretchy fabric
    para mantener la piel elástica y joven to keep skin supple and young-looking
    2 ‹horario› flexible
    1 (material) elastic; (cordón) piece of elastic
    pásale un elástico por la cintura run some elastic o run a piece of elastic through the waistband
    2 (en géneros de punto) rib, ribbing
    3 ( Chi) (goma) rubber band, elastic band ( BrE)
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    elástico 1
    ◊ -ca adjetivo ‹membrana/cinta elastic;


    medias/venda elastic, stretch ( before n);
    horario flexible
    elástico 2 sustantivo masculino

    ( cordón) piece of elastic;
    ( en géneros de punto) rib, ribbing
    b) (Chi) ( goma) rubber band

    elástico,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino elastic
    ' elástico' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    elástica
    - espuma
    - estirar
    - honda
    - resorte
    English:
    elastic
    - resilient
    - ribbed
    - rubbery
    - springy
    - twangy
    - stretch
    - stretchy
    * * *
    elástico, -a
    adj
    1. [material, cuerpo] elastic
    2. [horario] flexible
    3. [interpretación] flexible;
    lo de que todos los hombres son iguales es muy elástico the idea that all men are equal is very debatable
    nm
    [cinta] elastic; [goma elástica] rubber band; [de pantalón, falda] Br elasticated o US elasticized waistband
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    I adj elastic
    II m
    1 elastic
    2 ( goma) elastic band, Br
    rubber band
    * * *
    elástico, -ca adj
    1) flexible: flexible
    2) : elastic
    1) : elastic (material)
    2) : rubber band
    * * *
    elástico adj n elastic

    Spanish-English dictionary > elástico

  • 6 adaptar

    v.
    1 to adapt.
    un modelo adaptado a condiciones desérticas a model adapted to suit desert conditions
    María adaptó el programa a su casa Mary adapted the program to her house.
    Ricardo adaptó el computador Richard adapted=ported his computer.
    2 to adapt (libro, obra de teatro).
    * * *
    1 (acomodar) to adapt
    2 (ajustar) to adjust, fit
    1 (persona) to adapt oneself (a, to); (cosa) to fit, adjust
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    verb
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    1. VT
    1) (=acomodar) to adapt; (=encajar) to fit, make suitable ( para for)
    (=ajustar) to adjust
    2) (Inform) to convert ( para to)
    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo <cortinas/vestido> to alter; < habitación> to convert; <pieza/motor> to adapt; (Inf) to convert

    adaptó la obra al or para el cine — he adapted the play for the screen

    2.
    adaptarse v pron to adapt

    adaptarse a algo/+ inf — to adapt to something/-ing

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    = adapt, customise [customize, -USA], gear (to/toward(s)/for), make + amenable, pitch, bend, fit together, tune, arrange, retrofit, scale, tweak, muck around/about, key + Nombre + to.
    Ex. Order forms A and B can be adapted for local use.
    Ex. The system has to be customised to suit any specific application so that it suits the demands of the microcomputer with which it is being used.
    Ex. Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.
    Ex. This flexibility represents an attempt to make the code amenable to use in a variety of different library environments.
    Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.
    Ex. Each cluster or niche of interests in the end user field will have specific individual needs and innovations will bend information technology to meet them.
    Ex. The narrative may be unfamiliar in its structure so that they are unsure about the way different elements of the story fit together.
    Ex. Just as delivery must be tuned to suit the kind of material chosen, so must the language used to tell a story.
    Ex. A vocal score is a score showing all vocal parts, with accompaniment, if any, arranged for keyboard instrument.
    Ex. This model is attractive both for 'retrofitting' existing software as well as providing flexibility to new systems.
    Ex. To produce a statewide estimate, this framework would need to be scaled to accommodate all public libraries in a particular state.
    Ex. This book offers strategies for high school teachers that provide tools for creating, repairing, and tweaking all the discernible components of teaching.
    Ex. I have looked at the book and mucked around with the database and using switches but can't see a solution.
    Ex. The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.
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    * adaptar a la música = set to + music.
    * adaptar a las necesidades de = tailor to + the needs of, gear to + the needs of.
    * adaptar a las preferencias de Uno = suit + Posesivo + own preferences.
    * adaptar al cine = adapt to + the screen.
    * adaptar a una aplicación concreta = harness.
    * adaptar a una exigencia = tailor to + requirement.
    * adaptar a una necesidad = time to + need, suit + requirement.
    * adaptar para la pantalla = adapt to + the screen.
    * adaptarse = come to + terms with, morph.
    * adaptarse a = accommodate, comport with, attune to.
    * adaptarse a las circunstancias = suit + circumstances.
    * adaptarse al cambio = accommodate to + change, adapt to + change.
    * adaptarse al entorno = adjust to + environment.
    * adaptarse a los cambios = flow with + the tides.
    * adaptarse a los tiempos = change with + the times, move with + the times, keep up with + the times, adapt to + the times.
    * adaptarse a una aplicación = suit + application.
    * adaptarse a una función = step up to + role.
    * adaptarse a una innovación = meet + development.
    * adaptarse a una necesidad = suit + need.
    * adaptarse a un formato = meet + format.
    * adaptarse a un interés = accommodate + interest.
    * capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.
    * modificar y adaptar = repackage [re-package], repack.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo <cortinas/vestido> to alter; < habitación> to convert; <pieza/motor> to adapt; (Inf) to convert

    adaptó la obra al or para el cine — he adapted the play for the screen

    2.
    adaptarse v pron to adapt

    adaptarse a algo/+ inf — to adapt to something/-ing

    * * *
    = adapt, customise [customize, -USA], gear (to/toward(s)/for), make + amenable, pitch, bend, fit together, tune, arrange, retrofit, scale, tweak, muck around/about, key + Nombre + to.

    Ex: Order forms A and B can be adapted for local use.

    Ex: The system has to be customised to suit any specific application so that it suits the demands of the microcomputer with which it is being used.
    Ex: Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.
    Ex: This flexibility represents an attempt to make the code amenable to use in a variety of different library environments.
    Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.
    Ex: Each cluster or niche of interests in the end user field will have specific individual needs and innovations will bend information technology to meet them.
    Ex: The narrative may be unfamiliar in its structure so that they are unsure about the way different elements of the story fit together.
    Ex: Just as delivery must be tuned to suit the kind of material chosen, so must the language used to tell a story.
    Ex: A vocal score is a score showing all vocal parts, with accompaniment, if any, arranged for keyboard instrument.
    Ex: This model is attractive both for 'retrofitting' existing software as well as providing flexibility to new systems.
    Ex: To produce a statewide estimate, this framework would need to be scaled to accommodate all public libraries in a particular state.
    Ex: This book offers strategies for high school teachers that provide tools for creating, repairing, and tweaking all the discernible components of teaching.
    Ex: I have looked at the book and mucked around with the database and using switches but can't see a solution.
    Ex: The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.
    * adaptar a la música = set to + music.
    * adaptar a las necesidades de = tailor to + the needs of, gear to + the needs of.
    * adaptar a las preferencias de Uno = suit + Posesivo + own preferences.
    * adaptar al cine = adapt to + the screen.
    * adaptar a una aplicación concreta = harness.
    * adaptar a una exigencia = tailor to + requirement.
    * adaptar a una necesidad = time to + need, suit + requirement.
    * adaptar para la pantalla = adapt to + the screen.
    * adaptarse = come to + terms with, morph.
    * adaptarse a = accommodate, comport with, attune to.
    * adaptarse a las circunstancias = suit + circumstances.
    * adaptarse al cambio = accommodate to + change, adapt to + change.
    * adaptarse al entorno = adjust to + environment.
    * adaptarse a los cambios = flow with + the tides.
    * adaptarse a los tiempos = change with + the times, move with + the times, keep up with + the times, adapt to + the times.
    * adaptarse a una aplicación = suit + application.
    * adaptarse a una función = step up to + role.
    * adaptarse a una innovación = meet + development.
    * adaptarse a una necesidad = suit + need.
    * adaptarse a un formato = meet + format.
    * adaptarse a un interés = accommodate + interest.
    * capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.
    * modificar y adaptar = repackage [re-package], repack.

    * * *
    adaptar [A1 ]
    vt
    1 ‹cortinas/vestido› to alter; ‹habitación› to convert; ‹pieza/motor› to adapt
    adaptaron el dormitorio para usarlo como aula the bedroom was converted into a classroom o for use as a classroom
    adaptó la obra al or para el cine he adapted the play for the screen
    2 ( Inf) to convert
    to adapt adaptar A algo/ + INF to adapt TO sth/ -ING
    hay que saber adaptarse a las circunstancias you have to learn to adapt to circumstances
    un coche que se adapta a cualquier terreno a car which is well suited to any terrain
    no se adapta a vivir sola she can't adapt to living alone
    * * *

     

    adaptar ( conjugate adaptar) verbo transitivocortinas/vestido to alter;
    habitación to convert;
    pieza/motor to adapt;
    obra/novela to adapt;
    (Inf) to convert
    adaptarse verbo pronominal
    to adapt;
    adaptarse a algo/hacer algo to adapt to sth/doing sth;

    adaptar verbo transitivo
    1 to adapt: esa obra de teatro fue adaptada al cine, this play was adapted for the screen
    2 (ajustar) to adjust

    ' adaptar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acomodar
    - escenificar
    English:
    adapt
    - gear
    - suit
    - tailor
    - customize
    * * *
    vt
    1. [modificar]
    un modelo adaptado a condiciones desérticas a model adapted to suit desert conditions;
    el edificio no ha sido aún adaptado a su nueva función the building still hasn't been modified to suit its new function
    2. [libro, obra de teatro] to adapt (a for);
    adaptó la novela al cine she adapted the novel for film o the screen
    * * *
    v/t adapt
    * * *
    1) modificar: to adapt
    2) : to adjust, to fit
    * * *
    adaptar vb (acomodar) to adapt

    Spanish-English dictionary > adaptar

  • 7 adherirse a

    v.
    1 to stick to, to adhere to, to hold to, to hold by.
    María se adhiere a sus ideales Mary sticks to her ideals.
    2 to side with, to rally to, to rally around.
    Silvia se adhiere al partido de derecha Silvia sides with the right wing.
    3 to stick to, to cleave to.
    La etiqueta se adhiere a la tela The label sticks to the fabric.
    * * *
    * * *
    (v.) = adhere to, cling to, espouse, fall in with, stick to, align, cleave to, hew to
    Ex. Since BC adheres closely to the educational and scientific consensus, BC found most favour with libraries in educational establishments.
    Ex. It would be a mistake to cling to the seeming comforts of the old ways at the cost of being unable to get the full advantages of the new ones.
    Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.
    Ex. Stanton fell in with the suggestion readily.
    Ex. It might be striking to outline the instrumentalities of the future more spectacularly, rather than to stick closely to methods and elements now known.
    Ex. Fiction is an area of stock development and promotion which would readily achieve the goals of development with which public librarians have aligned themselves.
    Ex. The government seems to spurn the architecture profession and there is a growing rift between architects who assert their utility and those who cleave to artistic prerogatives.
    Ex. The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.
    * * *
    (v.) = adhere to, cling to, espouse, fall in with, stick to, align, cleave to, hew to

    Ex: Since BC adheres closely to the educational and scientific consensus, BC found most favour with libraries in educational establishments.

    Ex: It would be a mistake to cling to the seeming comforts of the old ways at the cost of being unable to get the full advantages of the new ones.
    Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.
    Ex: Stanton fell in with the suggestion readily.
    Ex: It might be striking to outline the instrumentalities of the future more spectacularly, rather than to stick closely to methods and elements now known.
    Ex: Fiction is an area of stock development and promotion which would readily achieve the goals of development with which public librarians have aligned themselves.
    Ex: The government seems to spurn the architecture profession and there is a growing rift between architects who assert their utility and those who cleave to artistic prerogatives.
    Ex: The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.

    Spanish-English dictionary > adherirse a

  • 8 adversidad

    f.
    1 adversity.
    2 setback, difficulty, set-back.
    * * *
    1 adversity, misfortune, setback
    * * *
    SF (=problemas) adversity; (=revés) setback, mishap
    * * *
    a) ( hecho) adversity
    c) ( cualidad) harshness, severity
    * * *
    = adversity, misfortune, tribulation, hardship, ill fate.
    Ex. But adversity is fertile ground for innovation, and for this reason librarians should consider adopting from the entrepreneurial model.
    Ex. The economic misfortunes of the decade had removed much of the opposition to the working classes using public libraries.
    Ex. The author discusses the tribulations of equipment selection.
    Ex. Ordinarily, one should avoid simultaneous 'exchanges' of personnel between units for training purposes because it is a hardship for any library section to try to train a new person while one of their 'regulars' is gone at the same time.
    Ex. The sad fact is that the majority of web pages suffer this same ill fate.
    ----
    * ante cualquier adversidad = in the face of + adversity.
    * ante la adversidad = in the face of + adversity.
    * capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.
    * en tiempos de adversidad = in times of + adversity.
    * * *
    a) ( hecho) adversity
    c) ( cualidad) harshness, severity
    * * *
    = adversity, misfortune, tribulation, hardship, ill fate.

    Ex: But adversity is fertile ground for innovation, and for this reason librarians should consider adopting from the entrepreneurial model.

    Ex: The economic misfortunes of the decade had removed much of the opposition to the working classes using public libraries.
    Ex: The author discusses the tribulations of equipment selection.
    Ex: Ordinarily, one should avoid simultaneous 'exchanges' of personnel between units for training purposes because it is a hardship for any library section to try to train a new person while one of their 'regulars' is gone at the same time.
    Ex: The sad fact is that the majority of web pages suffer this same ill fate.
    * ante cualquier adversidad = in the face of + adversity.
    * ante la adversidad = in the face of + adversity.
    * capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.
    * en tiempos de adversidad = in times of + adversity.

    * * *
    1 (hecho) adversity
    sufrió todo tipo de adversidades he suffered all sorts of setbacks o adversities
    2
    (situación): se conoce a los amigos en la adversidad when times are hard, you find out who your friends are
    3 (cualidad) harshness, severity
    la adversidad del clima the severity o harshness of the climate
    * * *

    adversidad sustantivo femenino
    adversity;

    adversidad sustantivo femenino adversity
    (infortunio, desgracia) setback

    ' adversidad' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    retroceder
    English:
    adversity
    - need
    * * *
    1. [dificultad] adversity;
    se enfrentó a todo tipo de adversidades he faced up to all sorts of difficulties o adversities
    2. [situación difícil]
    la adversidad adversity;
    no logró sobreponerse a la adversidad she was unable to triumph over adversity;
    puedes contar con él en la adversidad you can count on him when things get difficult
    3. [cualidad desfavorable] adverse nature;
    tuvieron que quedarse en casa ante la adversidad del clima they had to stay at home because of the adverse weather conditions
    * * *
    f adversity, hard times pl
    * * *
    : adversity

    Spanish-English dictionary > adversidad

  • 9 atenerse a

    v.
    1 to rely on, to confide in, to depend on.
    El alumno se atuvo al maestro The student relied on the teacher.
    2 to go by, to hold by, to abide by, to keep to.
    Ella se atuvo a las reglas She went by the rules.
    * * *
    (v.) = abide by, comply (with), conform to, conform with, hew to
    Ex. Any library coming into OCLC has to agree to abide by those standards.
    Ex. Both UKMARC and UNIMARC comply with ISO 2709, the international standard for bibliographic record interchange on magnetic tape.
    Ex. These basic permutation rules are modified somewhat to conform to bibliographic requirements.
    Ex. The order of subelements within the uniform heading will conform with the conventions established by the cataloguing agency responsible for the entry.
    Ex. The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.
    * * *
    (v.) = abide by, comply (with), conform to, conform with, hew to

    Ex: Any library coming into OCLC has to agree to abide by those standards.

    Ex: Both UKMARC and UNIMARC comply with ISO 2709, the international standard for bibliographic record interchange on magnetic tape.
    Ex: These basic permutation rules are modified somewhat to conform to bibliographic requirements.
    Ex: The order of subelements within the uniform heading will conform with the conventions established by the cataloguing agency responsible for the entry.
    Ex: The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.

    Spanish-English dictionary > atenerse a

  • 10 cachiporra

    f.
    club, cudgel (informal).
    * * *
    1 club, truncheon
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=porra) truncheon, cosh, (billy) club (EEUU)
    2) Cono Sur * (=jactancioso) braggart
    * * *
    I
    adjetivo (Chi fam & pey) bigheaded (colloq)
    II
    masculino y femenino
    1) (Chi fam) ( engreído) bighead (colloq)
    2) cachiporra femenino ( palo) billy club (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
    * * *
    = cosh.
    Ex. Joe smacked him round the head with his cosh, but the old man was surprisingly resilient.
    * * *
    I
    adjetivo (Chi fam & pey) bigheaded (colloq)
    II
    masculino y femenino
    1) (Chi fam) ( engreído) bighead (colloq)
    2) cachiporra femenino ( palo) billy club (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
    * * *
    = cosh.

    Ex: Joe smacked him round the head with his cosh, but the old man was surprisingly resilient.

    * * *
    ( Chi fam pey) bigheaded ( colloq), cocky
    A ( Chi fam) (engreído) bighead ( colloq)
    B
    cachiporra feminine (palo) billy club ( AmE), truncheon ( BrE)
    * * *

    cachiporra sustantivo femenino ( palo) billy club (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
    ' cachiporra' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    garrote
    English:
    club
    - truncheon
    * * *
    1. [garrote] club, cudgel;
    [de policía] Br truncheon, US nightstick
    2. Cuba [ave] blacknecked stilt
    * * *
    f billy club, Br
    truncheon
    * * *
    : bludgeon, club, blackjack

    Spanish-English dictionary > cachiporra

  • 11 capaz

    adj.
    1 capable (apto).
    es un profesor muy capaz he's a very skilled o gifted teacher
    capaz de algo/de hacer algo capable of something/of doing something
    es capaz de todo con tal de conseguir lo que quiere he's capable of anything to get what he wants
    ¡no serás capaz de dejarme sola! surely you wouldn't leave me all alone!
    2 competent (law).
    adv.
    maybe (informal) (quizá). (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), River Plate)
    capaz (que) viene Pedro Pedro might come
    * * *
    adjetivo (pl capaces)
    1 (competente) capable, able
    2 (cualificado) qualified
    3 (capable) capable (de, of)
    no es capaz de eso he's incapable of doing that, he wouldn't do that
    ¡no serías capaz! you wouldn't dare!
    4 (grande) spacious, roomy
    5 (con espacio) big enough ( para, for)
    * * *
    adj.
    able, capable
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (=competente) capable, able

    capaz de hacer algo — capable of doing sth

    ¡es capaz de no venir! — he's quite capable of not coming!

    es capaz de cualquier tontería — he can do some really stupid things, he's capable of the stupidest things

    ser capaz para algo — to be capable of sth

    capaz para testar — (Jur) competent to make a will

    2) (=que se atreve)

    ¿no me crees capaz? — do you think I won't?

    ser capaz — to dare

    ¿a que no eres capaz? — you wouldn't dare!, I bet you wouldn't!

    si eres capaz, dime eso otra vez — just say that again, if you dare!

    ser capaz de hacer algo, si soy capaz de hacerlo — if I can bring myself to do it

    3) (=con capacidad)

    un auditorio capaz para 1.200 personas — an auditorium with a capacity of 1,200 people, an auditorium that holds 1,200 people

    4) LAm
    *

    capaz que, capaz que llueva — it might rain

    * * *
    1)
    a) ( competente) capable, able
    b) (Der)

    capaz para + inf — with the capacity to + inf

    2) ( de una hazaña) capable

    lo creo muy capaz — I think he's quite capable of it, I wouldn't put it past him

    capaz de + inf: ¿te sientes capaz de enfrentarte con ella? do you feel able to face her o feel up to facing her?; ¿a qué no eres capaz de saltar esto? I bet you can't jump over this; es (muy) capaz de irse sin pagar — he's quite capable of leaving without paying

    3) (AmS fam)

    capaz que — (puede que, a lo mejor)

    capaz que se olvidómaybe o perhaps he forgot

    * * *
    = capable, competent, able [abler -comp., ablest -sup.].
    Ex. A modem is permanently wired, and converts digital messages which the terminal and computer understand into analogue messages capable of being transmitted down telephone lines.
    Ex. Those responsible in libraries must ensure that the users are given competent advice.
    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.
    ----
    * capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.
    * capaz de apreciar = appreciative.
    * capaz de aprender = trainable.
    * capaz de hacer cualquier cosa = capable of anything.
    * capaz de ser enseñado = trainable.
    * capaz de todo = capable of anything.
    * capaz de usar el correo electrónico = e-mail literate.
    * conocer de lo que Alguien o Algo es capaz = have + Nombre + figured out.
    * conocer lo que Alguien o Algo es capaz de hacer = have + Nombre + figured out.
    * ser capaz de = be capable of.
    * ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.
    * * *
    1)
    a) ( competente) capable, able
    b) (Der)

    capaz para + inf — with the capacity to + inf

    2) ( de una hazaña) capable

    lo creo muy capaz — I think he's quite capable of it, I wouldn't put it past him

    capaz de + inf: ¿te sientes capaz de enfrentarte con ella? do you feel able to face her o feel up to facing her?; ¿a qué no eres capaz de saltar esto? I bet you can't jump over this; es (muy) capaz de irse sin pagar — he's quite capable of leaving without paying

    3) (AmS fam)

    capaz que — (puede que, a lo mejor)

    capaz que se olvidómaybe o perhaps he forgot

    * * *
    = capable, competent, able [abler -comp., ablest -sup.].

    Ex: A modem is permanently wired, and converts digital messages which the terminal and computer understand into analogue messages capable of being transmitted down telephone lines.

    Ex: Those responsible in libraries must ensure that the users are given competent advice.
    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.
    * capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.
    * capaz de apreciar = appreciative.
    * capaz de aprender = trainable.
    * capaz de hacer cualquier cosa = capable of anything.
    * capaz de ser enseñado = trainable.
    * capaz de todo = capable of anything.
    * capaz de usar el correo electrónico = e-mail literate.
    * conocer de lo que Alguien o Algo es capaz = have + Nombre + figured out.
    * conocer lo que Alguien o Algo es capaz de hacer = have + Nombre + figured out.
    * ser capaz de = be capable of.
    * ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.

    * * *
    A
    1 (competente) capable, able
    2 ( Der) capaz PARA + INF with the capacity to + INF
    ¿y diría tal mentira? — le creo muy capaz would he tell a lie like that? — I think he's quite capable of it o I wouldn't put it past him
    capaz DE algo capable OF sth
    es capaz de grandes logros he's capable of great things
    es capaz de cualquier cosa con tal de salirse con la suya she'll stop at nothing o she'll do anything o she's capable of anything to get her own way
    capaz DE + INF:
    ¿te sientes capaz de enfrentarte con ella? do you feel able to face her o up to facing her?
    ¿a que no eres capaz de saltar esto? I bet you can't jump over this
    es (muy) capaz de irse sin pagar he's quite capable of leaving without paying
    ¡qué vago es! no es capaz ni de fregar su propia taza he's so lazy, he can't even wash up his own cup o he's not even capable of washing his own cup
    C ( frml) ‹estadio/sala›
    capaz para más de 20.000 espectadores with a capacity of over 20,000 o with capacity for more than 20,000 spectators
    D
    ( AmS fam): (es) capaz que (puede que, a lo mejor): llévate el paraguas, capaz que llueve take your umbrella, it may rain
    capaz que se olvidó maybe o perhaps he forgot, it's quite possible that he forgot
    * * *

     

    capaz adjetivo



    ¿te sientes capaz de enfrentarte con ella? do you feel able to face her?;
    ¿a qué no eres capaz de saltar esto? I bet you can't jump over this;
    es (muy) capaz de irse sin pagar he's quite capable of leaving without paying
    capaz adjetivo
    1 (competente) capable, able
    ser capaz de hacer algo, (tener la habilidad de) to be able to do sthg
    (tener la audacia de) to dare to do sthg: es muy capaz de decírselo a la cara, he's quite capable of telling him to his face
    2 (inteligente) clever
    ♦ Locuciones: LAm es capaz que llueva, it is likely to rain
    ' capaz' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    atinar
    - atorarse
    - capacitar
    - componer
    - distinguir
    - imaginarse
    - pertinencia
    - poder
    - ritmo
    - seguir
    - solvente
    - susceptible
    - valer
    - barbaridad
    - creer
    - demostrar
    - lo
    - saber
    English:
    able
    - amazing
    - apt
    - bash out
    - can
    - capable
    - fit
    - handle
    - hypnotize
    - inspire
    - reasoning
    - relevance
    - academic
    - equal
    - full
    - length
    - put
    - will
    * * *
    adj
    1. [apto] capable, able;
    es un profesor muy capaz he's a very skilled o gifted teacher
    2. [de hacer algo] capable;
    capaz de algo capable of sth;
    es capaz de todo con tal de conseguir lo que quiere she's capable of anything to get what she wants;
    capaz de hacer algo capable of doing sth;
    una noticia capaz de conmover a todo el mundo a news story that would move anyone;
    es muy capaz de robarle a su propia madre he would be quite capable of stealing from his own mother;
    ¡no serás capaz de dejarme sola! surely you wouldn't leave me all alone!;
    no me siento capaz de subir hasta la cumbre I don't think I can make it to the top
    3. [espacioso]
    muy/poco capaz with a large/small capacity;
    capaz para with room for
    4. Der competent
    adv
    Andes, RP Fam [tal vez] maybe;
    ¿vendrás esta noche? – capaz are you coming tonight? – maybe;
    capaz (que) viene Pedro Pedro might come
    * * *
    adj able (de to);
    ser capaz de be capable of;
    ser capaz de todo be capable of anything
    * * *
    capaz adj, pl capaces
    1) apto: capable, able
    2) competente: competent
    3) : spacious
    capaz para: with room for
    * * *
    capaz adj capable

    Spanish-English dictionary > capaz

  • 12 ceñirse a

    v.
    to limit oneself to, to adhere to, to stick to.
    * * *
    (v.) = hew to
    Ex. The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.
    * * *
    (v.) = hew to

    Ex: The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.

    Spanish-English dictionary > ceñirse a

  • 13 elástico2

    2 = elastic, resilient, tensile, stretchy [stretchier -comp., stretchiest -sup.], springy [springier -comp., springiest -sup.].
    Ex. Any guidance concerning style and content must be elastic enough to permit the abstractor to use his discretion to achieve a good abstract.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex. Wetsuits are made from neoprene, a stretchy synthetic rubber material.
    Ex. The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
    ----
    * cama elástica = trampoline.
    * correa elástica = bungee, bungee cord, elastic cord.
    * gimnasta de la cama elástica = trampolinist.
    * goma elástica = bungee, bungee cord, elastic cord.
    * viscoso y elástico = viscoelastic.

    Spanish-English dictionary > elástico2

  • 14 entintar

    v.
    1 to stain with ink.
    2 to tinge or give a different color.
    3 to ink, to dye, to ink in.
    * * *
    1 (manchar) to stain with ink
    3 figurado (teñir) to dye
    * * *
    VT
    1) (=llenar de tinta) [+ tampón] to ink; [+ blanco] to ink in
    2) (=manchar) to stain with ink
    * * *
    verbo transitivo
    a) (Impr) < tipos> to ink; < espacio> to ink in
    b) ( manchar) to stain... with ink

    con los dedos entintadoswith inky o ink-stained fingers

    * * *
    = ink.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    ----
    * entintar la forma = beat + the forme.
    * * *
    verbo transitivo
    a) (Impr) < tipos> to ink; < espacio> to ink in
    b) ( manchar) to stain... with ink

    con los dedos entintadoswith inky o ink-stained fingers

    * * *
    = ink.

    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.

    * entintar la forma = beat + the forme.

    * * *
    entintar [A1 ]
    vt
    1 ( Impr) ‹tipos› to ink; ‹espacio› to ink in
    2 (manchar) to stain … with ink
    con los dedos entintados with inky o ink-stained fingers, with ink all over his fingers
    * * *
    1. Imprenta to ink
    2. [teñir] to dye, to tint
    * * *
    : to ink

    Spanish-English dictionary > entintar

  • 15 homogéneo

    adj.
    1 homogeneous, not heterogeneous, uniform.
    2 homogenous, originating from a common origin.
    * * *
    1 homogeneous, uniform
    * * *
    (f. - homogénea)
    adj.
    * * *
    * * *
    - nea adjetivo < grupo> homogeneous; <masa/mezcla> smooth
    * * *
    = even, homogen(e)ous, seamless, consistent.
    Ex. An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.
    Ex. Unlike the academic community, for instance, they do not from a homogenous group whose information and documentation needs can be anticipated.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. In order to achieve good consistent indexing the indexer must have a thorough appreciation of the structure of the subject and the nature of the contribution that the document makes to the advancement of knowledge.
    * * *
    - nea adjetivo < grupo> homogeneous; <masa/mezcla> smooth
    * * *
    = even, homogen(e)ous, seamless, consistent.

    Ex: An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.

    Ex: Unlike the academic community, for instance, they do not from a homogenous group whose information and documentation needs can be anticipated.
    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: In order to achieve good consistent indexing the indexer must have a thorough appreciation of the structure of the subject and the nature of the contribution that the document makes to the advancement of knowledge.

    * * *
    1 ‹grupo› homogeneous
    2 ‹masa/mezcla› smooth
    * * *

    homogéneo
    ◊ - nea adjetivo ‹ grupo homogeneous;


    masa/mezcla smooth
    homogéneo,-a adjetivo homogeneous, uniform
    ' homogéneo' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    homogénea
    English:
    homogeneous
    * * *
    homogéneo, -a adj
    homogenous;
    mezclarlo hasta obtener una masa homogénea mix it until it is of uniform consistency
    * * *
    adj homogenous
    * * *
    homogéneo, - nea adj
    : homogeneous

    Spanish-English dictionary > homogéneo

  • 16 integrado

    adj.
    1 integrated.
    2 integrated, built-in, component, constituent.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: integrar.
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (Elec) [circuito] integrated
    2) (Inform) [software] integrated
    * * *
    - da adjetivo integrated
    * * *
    = built-in, integrated, seamless, onboard, coupled, interwoven, aggregated.
    Ex. To use the 'default' or built-in command settings, simply press RETURN.
    Ex. In the interests of clarity an integrated account of the appropriate added entry headings is to be found in 21.29 and 21.30.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. It offers onboard spell checking.
    Ex. For future metacatalogues to be successful, methods must be developed to use all existing organizational tools by layering, exchanging and translating data within a loosely coupled organizational system.
    Ex. The structure reveals a pair of interwoven frameworks that are mutually reinforced.
    Ex. These numbers have no meaning or correlation to anything outside of the aggregated data file in which they appear.
    ----
    * bibliotecario integrado = embedded librarian.
    * circuito integrado = integrated circuit.
    * colección integrada = integrated collection.
    * conjunto integrado de protocolos = a suite of + protocols.
    * integrado en la cultura = culturally-embedded.
    * orden integrado = integrated sequence.
    * perfectamente integrado = seamless.
    * programa integrado de gestión de bibliotecas = integrated library system (ILS), integrated library management system (ILMS).
    * sentimiento de pertenecer a un lugar = sense of belonging.
    * sistema de información integrado = integrated information system.
    * sistema integrado de gestión bibliotecaria = integrated library package.
    * teoría de niveles integrados = theory of integrative levels.
    * un paquete integrado de programas = a suite of + programmes.
    * * *
    - da adjetivo integrated
    * * *
    = built-in, integrated, seamless, onboard, coupled, interwoven, aggregated.

    Ex: To use the 'default' or built-in command settings, simply press RETURN.

    Ex: In the interests of clarity an integrated account of the appropriate added entry headings is to be found in 21.29 and 21.30.
    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: It offers onboard spell checking.
    Ex: For future metacatalogues to be successful, methods must be developed to use all existing organizational tools by layering, exchanging and translating data within a loosely coupled organizational system.
    Ex: The structure reveals a pair of interwoven frameworks that are mutually reinforced.
    Ex: These numbers have no meaning or correlation to anything outside of the aggregated data file in which they appear.
    * bibliotecario integrado = embedded librarian.
    * circuito integrado = integrated circuit.
    * colección integrada = integrated collection.
    * conjunto integrado de protocolos = a suite of + protocols.
    * integrado en la cultura = culturally-embedded.
    * orden integrado = integrated sequence.
    * perfectamente integrado = seamless.
    * programa integrado de gestión de bibliotecas = integrated library system (ILS), integrated library management system (ILMS).
    * sentimiento de pertenecer a un lugar = sense of belonging.
    * sistema de información integrado = integrated information system.
    * sistema integrado de gestión bibliotecaria = integrated library package.
    * teoría de niveles integrados = theory of integrative levels.
    * un paquete integrado de programas = a suite of + programmes.

    * * *
    1 ( Inf) integrated
    2 ( Elec) integrated
    * * *

    Del verbo integrar: ( conjugate integrar)

    integrado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    integrado    
    integrar
    integrado
    ◊ -da adjetivo

    integrated
    integrar ( conjugate integrar) verbo transitivo
    1 ( formar) ‹grupo/organización to make up
    2 ( incorporar) ‹idea/plan to incorporate
    3 (Mat, Sociol) to integrate
    4 (CS) ‹suma/cantidad to pay
    integrarse verbo pronominal

    integradose a or en algo to integrate into sth, fit into sth
    b) ( unirse) integradose a or en algo to join sth

    integrar vtr (componer, formar parte de) to compose, make up: cinco científicos y un filósofo integran la expedición, the expedition consists of five scientists and one philosopher
    ' integrado' also found in these entries:
    English:
    integrated
    * * *
    integrado, -a adj
    integrated

    Spanish-English dictionary > integrado

  • 17 perfectamente integrado

    adj.
    perfectly integrated, seamless.
    * * *
    (adj.) = seamless
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    * * *
    (adj.) = seamless

    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.

    Spanish-English dictionary > perfectamente integrado

  • 18 persona que se desarrolla tarde

    (n.) = late bloomer
    Ex. The late bloomers featured here are strong, resilient people whose energy will encourage you to have faith in yourself.
    * * *

    Ex: The late bloomers featured here are strong, resilient people whose energy will encourage you to have faith in yourself.

    Spanish-English dictionary > persona que se desarrolla tarde

  • 19 planta del pie

    (n.) = sole
    Ex. The syndrome can be prevented, diminished or avoided by the use of more resilient soles.
    * * *
    (n.) = sole

    Ex: The syndrome can be prevented, diminished or avoided by the use of more resilient soles.

    * * *
    sole of the foot

    Spanish-English dictionary > planta del pie

  • 20 porra

    intj.
    damn, blast.
    f.
    1 club (palo).
    2 sweepstake (informal) (para apuesta). (peninsular Spanish)
    3 fans (sport) (hinchas). (Mexican Spanish)
    4 cooking pot.
    * * *
    1 (palo) club; (de policía) truncheon
    2 COCINA kind of fritter
    3 (juego) sweepstake
    \
    irse a la porra familiar (proyecto, objetivo) to go up in smoke, go down the drain
    mandar a la porra a alguien familiar to tell somebody to get lost, send somebody packing
    ¡vete a la porra! get lost!
    ¡y una porra! familiar (incredulidad) come off it! 2 (negación) get lost!, like hell!
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF
    1) [de policía] truncheon, billyclub (EEUU)
    2) (Téc) large hammer
    3) (Culin) large club-shaped fritter
    4) * (=nariz) conk *, hooter *, schnozzle ( esp EEUU) **
    5) (=juego) sweep, sweepstake
    6) * [exclamaciones]

    ¡porras! — (=¡maldición!) damn! **; (=¡mentira!) rubbish!

    ¡una porra! — no way! *

    ¡a la porra! — get out!

    ¡a la porra el ministro! — the minister can go to hell! *

    ¡vete a la porra! — go to hell! *

    ¡qué coche ni que porras! — car my foot!

    7) Méx (Dep) fans pl ; (Teat) claque
    8) And, Cono Sur (=mechón) curl
    9) CAm, Méx (Pol) political gang
    10) CAm (=olla) metal cooking pot
    11) *** (=pene) prick ***
    12) * (=pesado) bore
    13) * (=jactancia)

    gasta mucha porra — he's always boasting, he's always shooting his mouth off *

    * * *
    1) (de guardia, policía) nightstick (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
    2) (fam) (expresando disgusto, enojo)

    vete or ándate a la porra! — go to hell! (colloq), get lost! (colloq)

    y una porra — (Esp fam) like hell! (colloq)

    lo tienes que hacer tú - y una porra!you have to do it - like hell I do! (colloq)

    3) (Jueg) draw, lottery
    4) (Col, Méx fam)
    a) (seguidores, hinchas) fans (pl)
    b) (canto, grito)

    echarle porras a alguien — (Méx fam) a equipo/corredor to cheer (on) somebody

    * * *
    = cosh.
    Ex. Joe smacked him round the head with his cosh, but the old man was surprisingly resilient.
    ----
    * golpear con una porra = club.
    * irse a la porra = go + pear-shaped, go down + the tube, go down + the drain.
    * * *
    1) (de guardia, policía) nightstick (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
    2) (fam) (expresando disgusto, enojo)

    vete or ándate a la porra! — go to hell! (colloq), get lost! (colloq)

    y una porra — (Esp fam) like hell! (colloq)

    lo tienes que hacer tú - y una porra!you have to do it - like hell I do! (colloq)

    3) (Jueg) draw, lottery
    4) (Col, Méx fam)
    a) (seguidores, hinchas) fans (pl)
    b) (canto, grito)

    echarle porras a alguien — (Méx fam) a equipo/corredor to cheer (on) somebody

    * * *
    = cosh.

    Ex: Joe smacked him round the head with his cosh, but the old man was surprisingly resilient.

    * golpear con una porra = club.
    * irse a la porra = go + pear-shaped, go down + the tube, go down + the drain.

    * * *
    A (de guardia, policía) stick, billy club ( AmE), nightstick ( AmE), truncheon ( BrE)
    B
    1 ( fam)
    (expresando disgusto, enojo): ¡qué película ni qué porras! ¡a estudiar! watch the movie? you must be joking! get on with your schoolwork ( colloq)
    ya no hago más ¡qué porras! I'm damned if I'm doing any more! ( colloq)
    a la porra ( fam): yo que tú lo mandaba a la porra I'd send him packing o I'd tell him to get lost o I'd tell him to go to hell if I were you ( colloq)
    ¡vete or ándate a la porra! go to hell! ( colloq), get lost! ( colloq)
    voy a mandarlo a la porra y a buscarme otra cosa I'm going to chuck it o quit and look for something else ( colloq), I'm going to pack it in o jack it in and look for something else ( BrE colloq)
    y una porra ( Esp fam); like hell! ( colloq)
    lo tienes que hacer tú — ¡y una porra! you have to do it — like hell I do! ( colloq)
    2 ( vulg) (pene) cock ( vulg), prick ( vulg)
    C ( Jueg) draw, lottery
    E (Col, Méx fam)
    1 (seguidores, hinchas) fans (pl)
    2
    (canto, grito): ¡una porra para Villanueva! three cheers for Villanueva!
    la porra de la universidad the college chant, the college cheer ( AmE)
    echarle porras a algn ( Méx fam): le echaban porras al boxeador mexicano they were cheering on o cheering for the Mexican boxer
    hay que echarle porras para que lo intente you have to encourage him o give him some encouragement to try it
    está muy deprimida y necesita que le echemos porras she's very depressed and she needs cheering up
    * * *

    porra sustantivo femenino
    1 (de guardia, policía) nightstick (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
    2 (fam) (expresando disgusto, enojo):
    mandar a algn a la porra (colloq) to tell sb to get lost (colloq);

    ¡vete or ándate a la porra! go to hell! (colloq), get lost! (colloq);
    mandar algo a la porra (colloq) ‹ trabajo› to chuck sth in (colloq)
    3 (Jueg) draw, lottery
    4 (Col, Méx fam)
    a) (seguidores, hinchas) fans (pl)

    b) (canto, grito):

    ¡una porra para Villalva! three cheers for Villalva!;

    la porra de la universidad the college chant;
    echarle porras a algn (Méx fam) ‹a equipo/corredor to cheer sb (on)
    porra sustantivo femenino
    1 (de policía) truncheon
    2 Culin fritter
    ♦ Locuciones: mandar a alguien a la porra, to send sb packing
    ¡porras!, damn!
    ' porra' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    escalabrar
    - mazo
    English:
    bludgeon
    - club
    - cosh
    - stuff
    - sweepstake
    - truncheon
    - cudgel
    * * *
    nf
    1. [palo] club;
    [de policía] Br truncheon, US nightstick
    2. [masa frita] = deep-fried pastry stick
    3. Esp Fam [apuesta] sweepstake [among friends or co-workers]
    4. Méx Dep [hinchada] fans
    5. Col, Méx [arenga] chant;
    echar porras a alguien to cheer sb on;
    las porras del Santa Fe se escuchan más fuerte the Santa Fe supporters are starting to make themselves heard
    6. Comp
    Fam
    mandar a alguien a la porra to tell sb to go to hell;
    ¡vete a la porra! go to hell!, get lost!;
    Fam
    ¿por qué/dónde porras…? why/where the hell…?;
    Fam
    ¡qué concierto ni qué porras, esta noche te quedas en casa! I don't give a damn about the concert, you're staying in tonight!;
    Fam
    ¡y una porra! no way!
    interj
    Fam
    ¡porras! hell!, damn it!
    * * *
    f
    1 de policía night stick, Br
    baton
    2 ( palo) club
    3
    :
    ¡vete a la porra! fam go to hell! fam
    * * *
    porra nf
    1) : nightstick, club
    2) Mex : cheer, yell
    los aficionados le echaban porras: the fans cheered him on
    * * *
    porra n (de policía) truncheon

    Spanish-English dictionary > porra

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